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Part 1OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−1
Overview of instruments
and controls
D Instrument panel overview
D Instrument cluster overview
D Indicator symbols on the
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Instrument panel overview
1. Rear view mirror remote control levers
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Side vents
4. Instrument cluster
5. Center vents
6. Glove box
7. Electric moon roof switch andpersonal light
8. Garage door opener box or
miscellaneous box
9. Power door lock switches
10. Power window switches
11. Cup holders
12. Cup holder or rear ashtray
13. Parking brake lever
14. Automatic transmission selector leveror manual transmission gear shift lever
15. Auxiliary box
16. Hood lock release lever2

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1. Power rear view mirror control switch
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Clock
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Car audio
7. Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Front ashtray
10. Power outlet
11. Cigarette lighter
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Traction control system off switch
16. Instrument panel light control knob

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Instrument cluster overview

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

4. Speedometer

7. Tachometer

2. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights

5. Odometer and two trip meters

8. Trip meter reset knob

6. Theft deterrent system/Engine
immobiliser system indicator light

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel(type A)

(type A)
Brake system warning

Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1light∗1(type B)

(type B)
Seat belt reminder light∗1

Open door warning light∗1

Discharge warning light∗1

Rear light failure warning light∗1

Malfunction indicator lamp∗1

SRS airbag warning light∗1

Low oil pressure warning light∗1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1

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Tractionlight∗1

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indicator/warning

Automatic transmission indicator lights

Slip indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive−off indicator light

Cruise control indicator light∗2

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∗1 :

For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warningbuzzers” in Chapter 1−5.

∗2 :If this light flashes, see ”Cruise control” in Chapter 1−6.

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Part 1OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—

Keys (without engine
immobiliser system)

Chapter 1−2
Keys and Doors
D KeysD Engine immobiliser system
D Side doors
D Power windows
D Trunk lid
D HoodD Theft deterrent system
D Fuel tank cap
D Electric moon roofYour vehicle is supplied with two kindsof key.
1. Master key—This key works in everylock.
2. Sub key—This key will not work in the
glove box and trunk.
To protect things locked in the glove box
or trunk when you have your vehicle
parked, leave the sub key with the attendant.

KEY NUMBER PLATEYour key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can bemade by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend you to write down the key
number and keep it in safe place.

Since the doors and trunk lid can belocked without a key, you should always
carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

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Keys (with engine
immobiliser system)
To protect things locked in the trunk when
you have your vehicle parked, leave thesub key with the attendant.
Since the door can be locked without akey, you should always carry a sparemaster key in case you accidentally lockyour keys inside the vehicle.

Your vehicle is supplied with the twokinds of key.
1. Master key (black)—This key works inevery lock. Your Toyota dealer willneed it to make you a new key withbuilt−in transponder chip.
2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not workin the glove box and trunk.
The master key and sub key each havea transponder chip in their key head
which is very important for the system
function, so be careful not to lose thesekeys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the systemor start the engine.

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NOTICE
When using a key containing a transponder chip, observe the following
precautions:z When starting the engine, do not
use the key with a key ring restingon the key grip and do not press
the key ring against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts.

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z Do not cover the key grip with any
material that cuts off electromagnetic waves.
z Do not knock the key hard against
other objects.
z Do not leave the key exposed tohigh temperatures for a long period,
such as on the dashboard and hoodunder the direct sunlight.
z Do not put the key in water or
wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

z When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other transponder
keys around (including keys of other vehicles) and do not press otherkey plates against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key once
and then insert it again after taking
off other transporter keys (including
keys of other vehicles) from thering or while gripping or covering
them with your hand to start theengine.

z Do not bend the key grip.

z Do not use the key with electromagnetic materials.

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Engine immobiliser system

KEY NUMBER PLATEYour key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can bemade by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend you to write down the key
number and keep it in safe place.

The engine immobiliser system is atheft prevention system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, thetransporter chip in the key’s headtransmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will start, only whenthe electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered ID code forthe vehicle.

The system is automatically set when the
key is removed from the ignition switch.
The indicator light will start flashing every
1 second to show the system is set.
If either of the following indicator conditions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.

D The indicator light stays on except
when the theft deterrent system is setting or activating. (See ”Theft deterrent
system”)

D The indicator light does not start flashing when the key is removed from theignition switch.

D The indicator light flashes unsteady.

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Inserting the registered key in the ignition
switch automatically cancels the system,
which enables the engine to start. The
indicator light will go off.

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

For vehicles sold in Canada

FCC ID: MOZ RI−4ATY
MADE IN JAPANFor your Toyota dealer to make you a
new key with built−in transporter chip,
your dealer will need your key number
and master key. However, there is a limit
to the number of additional keys yourToyota dealer can make for you.

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:This device complies with RSS−210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.

(1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Side doors

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turnit.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON

Driver’s side

Move the lock button.

To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.

To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.

Vehicles with power door lock system—All
the doors lock and unlock simultaneouslywith either front door. In the driver’s door
lock, turning the key once will unlock thedriver’s door and twice in succession will
unlock all the doors simultaneously.

Closing the door with the lock knob in thelock position will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
Vehicles with power door lock system—The door cannot be locked if you
leave the key in the ignition switch.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHCAUTION

Push the switch.

Before driving, be sure that the doors
are closed and locked, especiallywhen small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use ofseat belts, locking the doors helps
prevent the driver and passengers
from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps
prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.

To lock: Push the switch on the front side.
To unlock: Push the switch on the rearside.
All the doors lock or unlock simultaneously.

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS
Move the lock lever to the ”LOCK”
position as shown on the label.
This feature allows you to lock a reardoor so it can be opened from the outside
only, not from inside. We recommend using this feature whenever small children
are in the vehicle.

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’99camry U—Wireless remote control
Your vehicle has a wireless remotecontrol system that can lock or unlock
all the doors, or activate the theft
deterrent system from a distance withinapproximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.
LOCKINGDOORSANDUNLOCKINGTHE

To lock and unlock all the doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and securely.

Locking operation

To lock: Push the ”LOCK” switch. All thedoors are locked simultaneously. At thistime, parking lights, side marker lights andtail lights flash.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If any of the doors is not securely closed,
or if the key is in the ignition switch,locking cannot be performed by the”LOCK” switch.
To unlock: Push the ”UNLOCK” switch
once to unlock the driver’s door alone.
Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks all the doors simultaneously. At
this time, parking lights, side marker lights
and tail lights flash twice.

Unlocking operation

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You have 30 seconds to open a door afterusing the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all thedoors will be automatically locked again.
If the ”LOCK” or ”UNLOCK” switch is keptpressed in, the locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the button
and then push again.

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WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
The wireless remote control transmitter isan electronic component. Observe the following instructions in order not to cause
damage to the transmitter.

D Do not leave the transmitter on places
where the temperature becomes highsuch as on the dashboard.

D Do not disassemble it.
D Avoid knocking it hard against other

REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERIESFor replacement, use DURACELL DL2016
batteries or equivalent.

CAUTIONSpecial care should be taken that
small children do not swallow the removed transmitter batteries or components.

objects or dropping it.

NOTICE”PANIC” SWITCH

D Avoid putting it in water.

Pushing the ”PANIC” switch blows thehorn intermittently and flashes theheadlights and tail lights.

You can use up to 2 wireless remote control transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed
information.

When replacing the terminal batteries,
be careful not to lose the components.

The ”PANIC” switch is used to deter vehicle theft when you witness anyone attempting to break into or damage yourvehicle.

If the wireless remote control transmitter
does not actuate the doors or alarm, or
operate from a normal distance:

The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, push the ”PANIC” switch
once again, unlock any door with the key
or transmitter, or turn the ignition key fromthe ”LOCK” to ”ON” position.

D Check for closeness to a radio trans-

The ”PANIC” mode does not work when
the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

sumed. Check the batteries in thetransmitter. To replace the batteries,
see ”Replacing transmitter batteries”.

Replace the transmitter batteries by thefollowing procedures:

mitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.

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1. Using a coin or equivalent, open thetransmitter case.

2. Remove the discharged transmitter batteries.

NOTICEDo not bend the terminals.

3. Put new transmitter batteries with negative (−) side up.
Close the transmitter case securely.

NOTICEz Make sure the positive side andnegative side of the transmitter batteries should be faced correctly.
z Be careful not to bend the electrodeof the transmitter batteries insertionand that dust or oils do not adhere
to the transmitter case.
z Close the transmitter case securely.

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Power windows
After replacing batteries, check that thetransmitter operates properly. If the transmitter still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer.
If you lose your transmitter, contact yourToyota dealer as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident.
MODEL/FCC ID: GQ43VT7T
ISC: 1470 K1361
MADE IN U.S.A.
This complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The windows can be operated with theswitch on each door.
The power windows work when the ignition
switch is in the ”ON” position.
Key off operation: If both front doors areclosed, they work for 45 seconds evenafter the ignition switch is turned off. Theystop working when either front door is
opened.

Automatic operation (to open only):
Push the switch completely down and thenrelease it. The window will fully open. To
stop the window partway, lightly pull theswitch up and then release it.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver’s door.
Normal operation: The window moves aslong as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.

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WindowlockbuttonCAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, youmust do the following.

D Always make sure the head, hands

OPERATING
DOWS

THE

PASSENGERS’WIN-

Use the switches on the passengers’
doors. The driver’s door also has
switches that control the passengers’
windows.
The window moves as long as you holdthe switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
If you push in the window lock button on
the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows
cannot be operated.

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and other parts of the body of all
occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close
the power windows. If someone’sneck, head or hands gets caught ina closing window, it could result ina serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, be surethat they operate the windows safely.

D When small children are in the vehicle, never let them use the power
window switches without supervision. Use the window lock button toprevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.

D Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could
use the power window switches andget trapped in a window. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

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Trunk lid—
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.

To open the trunk lid from the outside,
insert the master key and turn it clockwise.

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

See ”Luggage stowage precautions” inPart 2 for precautions to observe for loading luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.

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Hood—Luggage security system

This system deactivates the lock release lever so that things locked in thetrunk can be protected.
1. Push down the security lock levers
to lock the rear seatbacks.
On vehicles with built−in child restraint,
only the left seatback has a lock leverand can be lowered. The right seatback
cannot be folded down.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try folding them down to make sure they are
securely locked, otherwise someone could
get into the trunk by folding down a rear
seat.

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2. After closing the trunk lid, insert themaster key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release
lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.

To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hoodis closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may
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Theft deterrent system

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up theauxiliary catch lever and lift thehood.

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the
support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see thatyou have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its
clipythis prevents rattles. Then lower thehood make sure it locks into place. If
necessary, press down gently on the frontedge to lock it.

To deter the vehicle theft, The system
is designed to give an alarm if any ofthe doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when thevehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights and tail lights.

CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.

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The system will automatically be set after
30 seconds. When the system is set, theindicator light will start flashing again.
4. After making sure the indicator lightstarts flashing, you may leave the vehicle.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system.
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK”
position and remove it.

The system will give the alarm under thefollowing conditions:

D If any of the doors is unlocked or if
the trunk or hood is forcibly opened
without the key or wireless remote control transmitter

The indicator light will start flashing every
1 second when the key is removed from
theignition
switch.
(See”Engineimmobiliser system” for details.)

D If the battery terminal is disconnected

2. Have all passengers get out of thevehicle.

The indicator light will come on when thesystem is activating.

3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk andhood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the doors, trunk and hood are closed andlocked.

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and then reconnected

If any of the door is unlocked without the
key or wireless remote control transmitterand the key is not in the ignition switch,
all the doors will be automatically lockedagain.
After one minute, the alarm will automatically stop and the indicator light will starts
flashing again.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm after the alarm stops.
The alarm will activate again under thesamecircumstances
described
in”Activating the system”.
Stopping the alarm
The alarm will be stopped by the following
three ways:

D Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK”
to ”ON” position.

D Unlock any of the doors with the key
or wireless remote control transmitter.

D Open the trunk with the key.
These ways cancel the system at thesame time.

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Fuel tank cap
TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The doors should be locked with the
key or wireless remote control transmitter. Be sure to wait until the indicatorlight goes off or starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The
system should activate the alarm.
4. Stopping the alarm as described above.
5. Repeat this operation for the otherdoors, trunk and hood. When testing on
the hood, also check that the systemis activated when the battery terminal
is disconnected and then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly,
have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull thelever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.

D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly removed.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turnthe cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang iton the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swooshwhen the cap is opened. When installing,turn the cap clockwise till you hear aclick.
If the cap is not tightened securely, themalfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

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Electric moon roof
To operate the moon roof, use theswitches beside the personal light.

The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible.

The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the ”ON” position. However,
if all the doors are closed, it works for 45
seconds even after the ignition switch isturned off. It stops working when any ofthe doors is opened.

CAUTIOND Make sure the cap is tightened securely to prevent fuel spillage incase of an accident.

Sun shade operation—
The sun shade can be opened or closed
by hand.

D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tankcap for replacement. It has a built−
in check valve to reduce fuel tankvacuum.

Sliding operation—
Sliding operation

To open: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE
OPEN” side.
The roof will fully open. To stop the roof
partway, push the switch on either the”SLIDE OPEN” or ”TILT UP” side briefly.
The sun shade will be opened together
with the roof.
To close: Push the switch on the ”TILT
UP” side.
As a precaution when closing, the roof
stops at the three−quarters closed position
before fully closing. Therefore, release theswitch and then push it again to close it
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Tilting operation—
To tilt up: Push the switch on the ”TILT
UP” side.
To lower: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE
OPEN” side.
You may stop the moon roof at any desired position. The roof will move while
the switch is being pushed and stop whenreleased except to slide open.

CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, youmust do the following.

D While the vehicle is moving, always
keep the head, hands and otherparts of the body of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured
if the vehicle stops suddenly or if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.

D Always make sure nobody places
his/her head, hands and other partsof the body in the roof opening before you close the roof. If someone’s neck, head or hands getscaught in the closing roof, it could
result in a serious injury. Whenanyone closes the roof, first makesure it is safe to do so.

D Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle,e specially with the ignition key still inserted. They could
use the moon roof switches and gettrapped in the roof opening. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

D Never sit on top of the vehiclearound the roof opening.

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Part 1OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−3
Seats, Seat belts,
Steering wheel and
Mirrors
D Seats
D Front seats
D Fold−down rear seat
D Head restraints
D Seat belts

Seats
D Anti−glare inside rear view
mirrorD Sun visors

While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit well back in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

D Do not drive the vehicle unless theoccupants are properly seated. Do
not allow sitting on top of afolded−down seatback, or in theluggage compartment. Persons notproperly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

D During driving, do not allow passengers to stand up or movearound between seats. Severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

D SRS driver and front passenger
airbags
D SRS side airbags
D Child restraint
D Tilt steering wheel
D Outside rear view mirrors
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Front seats——Front seat precautions(with SRS side airbags)
CAUTION
The SRS side airbags are installed in
the driver and front passenger seats.
Observe the following precautions.

—Seat adjustment
precautions
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the footpedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of
the driver.

CAUTION

D Do not lean against the front door
when the vehicle is in use. The side
airbag inflates with considerable
speed and force; you may be killed
or seriously injured.

D Do not modify or replace the seatsor surface of the front seats withthe side airbags. Such changes may
disable the system or cause theside airbags to inflate, resulting indeath or serious injury. Consult
your Toyota dealer.

D Do not use accessories for theseats which cover the parts where
the side airbags should inflate.
Such accessories may prevent theside airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

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D Adjustments should not be madewhile the vehicle is moving, as theseat may unexpectedly move andcause the driver to lose control ofthe vehicle.

D When adjusting the seat, be careful
not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage.

D After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in position.

D After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it islocked in position.

D Do not put objects under the seats.
The objects may interfere with theseat−lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

D While adjusting the seat, do not put
your hands under the seat or near
the moving parts. You may catch
and injure your hands or fingers.

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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever up. Then slide the seatto the desired position with slight bodypressure and release the lever.
2. SEATBACK
LEVER

ANGLE

ADJUSTING

3. SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTINGKNOB
Turn the knob either way.
4. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER
Pull the lever upward or downward.

Lean forward and pull the lever up.
Then lean back to the desired angle
and release the lever.

CAUTIONTo reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more thanneeded. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear
collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight andwell back in the seats. If you are
reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen. Therefore, inthe event of a frontal collision, therisk of personal injury may increase
with increasing recline of the seatback.

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’99camry U—Adjusting front seats(power seat)
1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHIONHEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat atthat position.
Do not place anything under the front
seats. It might interfere with the seat−lockmechanism.
2. SEATBACKSWITCHANGLE

ADJUSTING

Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seatback at that position.

CAUTIONTo reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more thanneeded. The seat belts provide maximum protection in a frontal or rear
collision when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight andwell back in the seats. If you are
reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen. Therefore, inthe event of a formal collision, therisk of personal injury may increase
with increasing recline of the seatback.
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Fold−down rear seat
CAUTION
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:

D Make sure the seat belts are nottwisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in the proper
position and are ready to use.

D Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.
1. Pull up the seatback security locklever 1 to the unlock position.
2. Pull up the lock release button 2.
3. Fold down the seatback.
Each seatback may be folded separately.
On vehicles with built−in child restraint,
only the left seatback can be folded down.

This will enlarge the trunk as far as theseatbacks. See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe
for loading luggage.

NOTICE
Make sure the luggage loaded in theenlarged trunk will not damage thewebbing of the rear center seat belt
when the left seatback is folded
down.

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Seat belts——Seat belt precautions

Head restraints
For your safety and comfort, adjust thehead restraint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing thelock release button.
On some models, you can also move thehead restraint forward or backward. Ifsuch adjustment is desired, pull or pushon the top of the head restraint.

Front

The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.

CAUTION

D Adjust the center of the head restraint so that it is closest to the
top of your ears.

D After adjusting the head restraint,
make sure it is locked in position.

D Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

Rear

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Toyota strongly urges that the driver andpassengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts
provided. Failure to do so could increase
the chance of injury and/or the severity of
injury in accidents.
Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear thevehicle’s seat belts. See ”Child restraint”
for details.
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the rearseat and must be restrained using thevehicle’s seat belt. According to accident
statistics, the child is safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in thefront seat.
If a child must sit in the front seat, theseat belts should be worn properly. If an
accident occurs and the seat belts are notworn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause death orserious injury to the child.

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Do not allow the child to stand up or
kneel on either rear or front seats. An
unrestrained child could suffer serious injury or death during emergency braking ora collision. Also, do not let the child siton your lap. It does not provide sufficient
restraint.
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends theuse of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for
specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as
possible over the hips and not on thewaist.
Injured person. Toyota recommends theuse of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specificrecommendations.

CAUTION
Persons should ride in their seatsproperly wearing their seat belts
whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more likely
to suffer serious bodily injury or
death in the event of sudden braking
or a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe
the following:

D Use the belt for only one person at

D Keep the belts clean and dry. Ifthey need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Neveruse bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners—they may severely weaken thebelts. (See ”Cleaning the interior”
in Part 5.)

D Replace the belt assembly (including bolts) if it has been used in asevere impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage
is not obvious.

a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more people—even children.

D Avoid reclining the seatbacks toomuch. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks
are in the upright position. (Referto the seat adjustment instructions.)

D Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care thatthey do not get caught or pinchedin the seat or doors.

D Inspect the belt system periodically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble ormodify the system.

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’99camry U—Front and rear seat belts
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of theretractor, firmly pull the belt and release
it. You will then be able to smoothly pull
the belt out of the retractor.
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that
position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint
system securely. (For details, see ”Child
restraint” in this chapter.) To free the belt
again, fully retract the belt and then pull
the belt out once more.
Adjust the seat as needed (front seatsonly) and sit up straight and well backin the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it
out of the retractor and insert the tab
into the buckle.

CAUTION

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder
anchor—D After inserting the tab, make sure

Adjust the shoulder anchor position to
your size.

You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

The seat belt length automatically adjusts
to your size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during asudden stop or on impact. It also maylock if you lean forward too quickly. A
slow, easy motion will allow the belt toextend, and you can move around freely.

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the tab and buckle are locked andthat the belt is not twisted.
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab andbuckle.

D If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact yourToyota dealer. Do not use the seat
until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
protect an adult occupant or yourchild from injury.

To raise: Slide the anchor up.
To lower: Push in the lock release buttonand slide the anchor down.
After adjustment make sure the anchor islocked in position.

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CAUTIONCAUTION
Take upslack

Always make sure the shoulder belt
is positioned across the center ofyour shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from your neck, but not
falling off your shoulder. Failure to
do so could reduce the amount ofprotection in an accident and cause
serious injures in a collision.

Too high

lap
belts
and
loose−fitting belts both could cause
serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collisionor other unintended result. Keepthe lap belt positioned as low on
hips as possible.

D For your safety, do not place theKeep as low on
hips as possible

Adjust the position
shoulder belts.

D High−positioned

shoulder belt under your arm.

of

the

lap and

Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips—not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder
portion upward through the latch plate.

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’99camry U—Seat belt extenderIf your seat belt cannot be fastened securely because it is not long enough, apersonalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free ofcharge.
Please contact your local Toyota dealer sothat the dealer can order the proper required length for the extender. Bring theheaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length.
Additional ordering information is available
at your Toyota dealer.
To release the belt, press the buckle−release button and allow the belt to retract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull
it out and check for kinks or twists. Then
make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

CAUTION
When using the seat belt extender,
observe the following. Failure to follow these instructions could result inless effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of personal injury.

D Never use the seat belt extender if
you can fasten the seat belt withoutit.

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D Remember that the extender provided for you may not be safe whenused on a different vehicle, or for
another person or at a different
seating position than the one originally intended for.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the seat belt extender is not
twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab andbuckle.

D If the seat belt does not function
To connect the extender to the seatbelt, insert the tab into the seat belt
buckle so that the ”PRESS” signs on
the buckle−release buttons of the extender and the seat belt are both facing
outward as shown.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
When releasing the seat belt, press on
the buckle−release button on the extender,
not on the seat belt. This helps prevent
damage to the vehicle interior and extender itself.

normally, immediately contact yourToyota dealer. Do not use the seat
until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
protect an adult occupant or yourchild from injury.

The driver and front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be
activated in response to a severe frontal impact.
When the airbag sensor detects the shockof a severe frontal impact, the front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the retractor so that the belt snugly restrains
the front seat occupants.
The seat belt pretensioners are activatedeven with no passenger in the front seat.

When not in use, remove the extenderand store in the vehicle for future use.

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When a seat belt pretensioner is activated, an operating noise may be heard
and a small amount of smoke−like gas
may be released. This gas is harmlessand does not indicate that a fire is occurring.
Once the seat belt pretensioner has been
activated, the seat belt retractor remains
locked.

CAUTION

This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position. It goes off after about
6 seconds. This means the front seatbelt pretensioners are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors thefront airbag sensors, airbag sensor assembly, seat belt pretensioner assembly,
warning light, interconnecting wiring andpower sources. (For details, see ”Service
reminder indicators and warning buzzers”
in Chapter 1−5.)38

The seat belt pretensioner system mainly
consists of the following components andtheir locations are shown in the illustration.
1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS airbag warning light
3. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies
4. Airbag sensor assembly
The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by
the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

Do not modify, remove, strike or open
the front seat belt pretensioner assemblies, airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring. Doing any ofthese may cause sudden operation of
the front seat belt pretensioners or
disable the system, which could result in serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious injuries.

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D If either front seat belt does not retract

NOTICEor can not be pulled out due to a
malfunction or activation of the pretensioner.

Do not perform any of the followingchanges without
consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation of theseat belt pretensioners in somecases.

D The front seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area has been damaged.

D The front and side parts of the vehiclez Installation of electronic items suchas a mobile two−way radio, cassettetape player or compact disc player(shaded in the illustration) were involved in an accident that did notcause the seat belt pretensioners tooperate.

z Repairs on or near the front seatbelt retractor assembliesz Modification of the suspension systemz Modification of the front end structurez Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front endz Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure or console

D The front seat belt pretensioner assemThis front seat belt pretensioner system
has a service reminder indicator to informthe driver of operating problems. If eitherof the following conditions occurs, thisindicates a malfunction of the airbags orpretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible to service thevehicle.

bly is scratched, cracked, or otherwise
damaged.

D The light does not come on when theignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position, or remains on.

D The light comes on or flashes whiledriving.

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SRS driver and front
passenger airbags
CAUTIONA driver or front passenger too close
to the steering wheel or dashboard
during airbag deployment can be
killed or seriously injured. Toyota
strongly recommends that:

D The driver sit as far back as possible from the steering wheel whilestill maintaining control of the vehicle.

D The front passenger sit as far back
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are designed to provide
further protection for the driver andfront passenger when added to the primary protection provided by the seatbelts.
In response to a severe frontal impact,
the SRS airbags work together with theseat belts to help prevent or reduce injury
by inflating, in order to decrease the likelihood of the driver’s or front passenger’s
head or chest directly hitting the steering
wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag
is activated even with no passenger in thefront seat.
Be sure to wear your seat belt.

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as possible from the dashboard.

D All vehicle occupants be properly
restrained using the available seatbelts.

This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position. It goes off after about
6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags
are operating properly.
The SRS airbag warning light systemmonitors the front airbag sensors, airbag
sensor assembly, inflators, warning light,
interconnecting wiring and power sources.
(For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Chapter
1−5.)

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If the severity of the impact is below theabove threshold level, the SRS airbags
may not deploy.
However, this threshold velocity will beconsiderably higher if the vehicle strikes
an object, such as a parked vehicle orsign pole, which can move or deform on
impact, or if it is involved in an underride
collision (e.g. a collision in which the noseof the vehicle ”underrides”, or goes under,
the bed of a truck, etc.).

The SRS airbag system is designed toactivate in response to a severe frontal
impact within the shaded area between
the arrows in the illustration.
There may be the case that the SRS airbag will not activate with such an impact
in which the occupant wearing the seatbelt correctly would not get serious injury.

It is possible with collision severity at themarginal level of airbag sensor detection
and activation that only one of your vehicle’s two airbags will deploy.
For the safety of all occupants, be sure
to always wear seat belts.

Collision from rear

Collision from the side
Vehicle rollover

The SRS airbags are not designed toinflate if the vehicle is subjected to aside or rear impact, if it rolls over, or
if it is involved in a low−speed frontal
collision.

The SRS airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the designed
threshold level, comparable to an approximate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision when
impacting straight into a fixed barrier that
does not move or deform.

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Hitting a curb,edge of pavement
or hard material

In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect
deceleration and the system triggers the
airbag inflators. Then a chemical reactionin the inflators momentarily fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain
the forward motion of the occupants.

Falling into or
jumping over a
deep holeLanding hard or vehicle falling

The SRS airbags may deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside ofyour vehicle. Some examples are shownin the illustration.

The SRS airbag system mainly consists ofthe following components and their locations are shown in the illustration.
1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS airbag warning light
3. Airbag module for passenger (airbag
and inflator)
4. Airbag sensor assembly
5. Airbag module for driver (airbag andinflator)
The airbag sensor assembly consists of asafing sensor and airbag sensor.

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When the airbags inflate, they produce afairly loud noise and release some smokeand residue along with non−toxic gas. This
does not indicate a fire. This gas is normally harmless, however, for those whohave delicate skin, it may cause minor
skin irritation. Be sure to wash off any
residue as soon as possible to prevent
minor skin irritation.
Deployment of the airbags happens in a
fraction of a second, so the airbags must
inflate with considerable force. While thesystem is designed to reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor burns orabrasions and swellings.
Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel
hub, dashboard) may be hot for several
minutes, but the airbags themselves will
not be hot. The airbags are designed toinflate only once.

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A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may break the windshield as thevehicle buckles. In vehicles with a passenger airbag the windshield may also bedamaged by absorbing some of the forceof the inflating airbag.

CAUTIOND The SRS airbag system is designed
only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver side andfront passenger side seat belt systems. The front seat occupants canbe killed or seriously injured by an
inflating airbag if they do not wear
the available seat belts. During sudden braking just before a collision,an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move forward into directcontact with or close proximity to
the airbag which may then deploy
during the collision. To obtain maximum protection in an accident, thedriver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts.
Wearing a seat belt during an accident reduces the chances of deathor serious injuries or being thrownout of the vehicle. For instructions
and precautions concerning the seatbelt system, see ”Seat belts” in thischapter.

D Improperly seated and/or restrained
infants and children can be killed
or seriously injured by a deploying
airbag. An infant or child who is
too small to use a seat belt should
be properly secured using a child
restraint system. Toyota strongly
recommends that all infants andchildren be placed in the rear seatof the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seat is the safest
for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see”Child restraint” in this chapter.

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D For

instructions concerning the
installation of a child restraint system, see ”Child restraint” in thischapter.

Move seatfully back

D Never put a rear−facing child re-

D A forward−facing child restraint sys-

straint system on the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag cancause death or serious injury to thechild.

tem should be allowed to put on
the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as
far back as possible, because theforce of a deploying airbag could
cause death or serious injury to thechild. On vehicles with side airbags,
do not allow the child to leanagainst the front door or aroundthe front door even if the child isseated in the child restraint system.
It is dangerous if the side airbag
inflates, and the impact could cause
death or serious injury to the child.

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D Do not sit on the edge of the seat

D Do not allow a child to stand up,

D Do not put objects or your pets onor lean over the dashboard whenthe vehicle is in use. The airbags
inflate with considerable speed andforce; you may be killed or seriously injured. Sit up straight and wellback in the seat, and always use
your seat belt.

or to kneel on the front passenger
seat. The airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; the child
may be killed or seriously injured.

or in front of the dashboard or
steering wheel pad that houses the
airbag system. They might restrict
inflation or cause death or serious
injury as they are projected rearward by the force of deploying airbags. Likewise, the driver and front
passenger should not hold things intheir arms or on their knees.

D Do not hold a child on your lap orin your arms. Use a child restraint
system in the rear seat. For instructions concerning the installation ofa child restraint system, see ”Child
restraint” in this chapter.

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D Do not modify or remove any wiring. Do not modify, remove, strikeor open any components such as
the steering wheel column cover,front passenger airbag cover, front
passenger airbag, airbag sensor assembly. Doing any of these may
cause sudden SRS airbag inflation
or disable the system, which could
result in death or serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious injuries.

NOTICEDo not perform any of the followingchanges without
consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system in some cases.
z Installation of electronic items suchas a mobile two−way radio, cassettetape player or compact disc playerz Modification of the suspension systemz Modification of the front end structurez Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,
winches or any other equipment to
the front endz Repairs made on or near the front
fenders, front end structure, console, steering column, steering
wheel or dashboard near the front
passenger airbag

This SRS airbag system has a service
reminder indicator to inform the driver ofoperating problems. If either of thefollowing conditions occurs, this indicatesa malfunction of the airbags. Contact yourToyota dealer as soon as possible toservice the vehicle.

D The light does not come on when theignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position, or remains on.

D The light comes on while driving.

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SRS side airbags
NOTICEDo not disconnect the battery cables
before contacting your Toyota dealer.

In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible:

D The SRS airbags have been inflated.
D The front part of the vehicle (shadedin the illustration) were involved in an
accident that did not cause the SRS
airbags to inflate.

D The pad section of the steering wheelorfront passenger
airbag cover(shaded in the illustration) is scratched,cracked, or otherwise damaged.

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) side airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driverand front passenger when added to theprimary protection provided by the seatbelts.
In response to a severe side impact, the
SRS side airbags work together with theseat belt to help prevent or reduce injury
by inflating, in order to decrease the impact mainly on the driver’s or front passenger’s chest. The SRS side airbag on
the passenger seat is activated even withno passenger in the front seat.
Be sure to wear your seat belt.

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CAUTIONSRS side airbags inflate with considerable force. To avoid potential deathor serious injury during inflation of aside airbag, Toyota strongly recommends that the driver and front passenger;

D Wear their seat belt
D Remain properly seated with theirback against the seat at all times.
This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position. It goes off after about
6 seconds. This means the SRS side
airbags are operating properly.
The warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning
light, interconnecting wiring and powersources. (For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in
Chapter 1−5.)

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The SRS side airbags may not inflate if
the vehicle is subjected to a collisionfrom the side at an angle, or a collision
to the side of the vehicle body otherthan the passenger compartment shownin the illustration, which impact is notsevere enough for the passenger
compartment.

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There may be the case that the SRS side
airbags will not activate with such an impact in which the occupant wearing theseat belt correctly would not get serious
injury.

Collision from the rear

The SRS side airbags are designed toinflate when the passenger compartment
gets a severe impact from the side.
For the safety of all occupants, be sure
to always wear seat belts.

Collision from the front
Vehicle rollover

The SRS side airbags are not designed
to inflate if the vehicle is subjected toa front or rear impact, if it rolls over,or if it is involved in a low−speed sidecollision.

The SRS side airbag system mainly consists of the following components andtheir locations are shown in the illustration.
1. SRS airbag warning light
2. Side airbag modules(airbag and inflator)
3. Side airbag sensor assemblies
4. Airbag sensor assembly
The SRS side airbag system is controlled
by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor.

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In a severe side impact, the side airbag
sensor triggers the side airbag inflators.
Then a chemical reaction in the inflators
momentarily fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motionof the occupants.
When the airbags inflate, they produce afairly loud noise and release some smokeand residue along with non−toxic gas. This
does not indicate a fire. This gas is normally harmless, however, for those whohave delicate skin, it may cause minor
skin irritation. Be sure to wash off any
residue as soon as possible to prevent
minor skin irritation.
Deployment of the airbags happen in a
fraction of a second, so the airbags must
inflate with considerable force. While thesystem is designed to reduce serious injuries, it may also cause minor burns orabrasions and swellings.
Front seats may be hot for several minutes, but the airbags themselves will not
be hot. The airbags are designed to inflate
only once.

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CAUTIOND The SRS side airbag system is designed only as a supplement to theprimary protection of the driverside and front passenger side seatbelt systems. The front seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating airbag if they
do not wear the available seatbelts. During sudden braking justbefore a collision, an unrestrained
driver or front passenger can movesideward into direct contact with orclose proximity to the airbag which
may then deploy during the collision. To obtain maximum protection
in an accident, the driver and all
passengers in the vehicle mustwear their seat belts. Wearing aseat belt during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injuries or being thrown out ofthe vehicle. For instructions andprecautions concerning the seatbelt system, see ”Seat belts” in thischapter.

D Improperly seated and/or restrained
infants and children can be killed
or seriously injured by a deploying
airbag. An infant or child who is
too small to use a seat belt should
be properly secured using a child
restraint system. Toyota strongly
recommends that all infants andchildren be placed in the rear seatof the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seat is the safest
for infants and children. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system, see”Child restraint” in this chapter.

D Do not allow the child to leanagainst the front door or aroundthe front door even if the child isseated in the child restraint system.
It is dangerous if the side airbag
inflates and the impact could cause
death or serious injury to the child.
For
instructors concerningtheinstallation of a child restraint system, see ”Child restraint” in thischapter.

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D Do not use accessories for theseats which cover the parts where
the side airbags should inflate.
Such accessories may prevent theside airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

D Do not modify or replace the seatsor surface of the front seats withthe side airbags. Such changes may
disable the system or cause theside airbags to inflate, resulting indeath or serious injury. Consult
your Toyota dealer.

D Do not lean against the front door

D Do not attach a cup holder or any

when the vehicle is in use. The side
airbag inflates with considerable
speed and force; you may be killed
or seriously injured.

other device on or around the door.
When the side airbag inflates, thecup holder or any other device willbe thrown with great force or theside airbag may not activate correctly, resulting in death or serious
injury. Likewise, the driver and front
passenger should not hold things intheir arms or on their knees.

D Do not apply excessive weight tothe outer side of the front seats onvehicles with side airbags.

D The childhead should not beleaned against the vicinity of thepart where the side airbag activates.

Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death or serious injuries.

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NOTICEDo not perform any of the followingchanges without
consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system in some cases.
z Installation of electronic items suchas a mobile two−way radio, cassettetape player or compact disc playerz Modification of the suspension systemz Modification of the side structure of
the passenger compartmentz Repairs made on or near the console or front seat

This SRS side airbag system has aservice reminder indicator to inform thedriver of operating problems. If either ofthe following conditions occurs, thisindicates a malfunction of the airbags.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.

D The light does not come on when theignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position, or remains on.

D The light comes on or flashes whiledriving.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible:

D The SRS side airbags have been inflated.

D The portion of the doors (shaded in theillustration) were involved in an accident that did not cause the SRS side
airbags to inflate.

D The surface of the seats with the side
airbag (shaded in the illustration) is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

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Child restraint——Child restraint precautions
NOTICEDo not disconnect the battery cables
before contacting your Toyota dealer.

Toyota strongly urges the use of child
restraint systems for children smallenough to use them.
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.
and Canada now require the use of achild restraint system.
Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.
If a child is too large for a child restraint
system, the child should sit in the rearseat and must be restrained using thevehicle’s seat belt. See ”Seat belts” fordetails.

CAUTION

D For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops,
children must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child
restraint system depending on theage and size of the child. Holding
a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system.
In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or
between you and the vehicle’s interior.

D Toyota strongly urges use of aproper child restraint system which
conforms to the size of the child,and is put on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the childis safer when properly restrained in
the rear seat than in the front seat.

D Never put a rear−facing child restraint system on the front seat. In
the event of an accident, the forceof the rapid inflation of the airbag
can cause death or serious injury if
a rear−facing child restraint system
is put on the front seat.

D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put
a child restraint
front seat.

system

on

the

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D A forward−facing child restraint system should be allowed to put on
the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as
far back as possible, because theforce of a deploying airbag could
cause death or serious injury to thechild. Do not allow the child to leanagainst the front door or aroundthe front door even if the child isseated in the child restraint system.
It is dangerous if the side airbag
inflates, and the impact could cause
death or serious injury to the child.

D Make sure that you have compliedwith all installation instructions provided
by
the
child
restraint
manufacturer and that the system isproperly secured.

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A child restraint system for a smallchild or baby must itself be properly
restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must
carefully consult the manufacturer’s instructions which accompany your child
restraint system.
To provide proper restraint, use a child
restraint system following the manufacturer’s instructions about the appropriate age
and size of the child for the restraint system.
Install the child restraint system correctly
following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer of the system. General directions are also provided under the following illustrations.
The child restraint system should beinstalled on the rear seat. According toaccident statistics, the child is safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seat thanin the front seat.

CAUTION

D Never put a rear−facing child restraint system on the front seat. In
the event of an accident, the forceof the rapid inflation of the airbag
can cause death or serious injury if
a rear−facing child restraint system
is put on the front seat.

D Unless it is unavoidable, do not put
a child restraint
front seat.

systemonthe

D A forward−facing child restraint system should be allowed to put on
the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as
far back as possible, because theforce of a deploying airbag could
cause death or serious injury to thechild. Do not allow the child to leanagainst the front door or aroundthe front door even if the child isseated in the child restraint system.
It is dangerous if the side airbag
inflates, and the impact could cause
death or serious injury to the child.

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D After installing the child restraint
system, make sure it is secured inplace following the manufacturer’s
instructions. If it is not restrained
securely, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.

For instructions about how to install theanchor bracket, see ”Top strap anchorsand locations”.
If your child restraint system does notprovide any of the necessary parts, you
can purchase the following items fromyour Toyota dealer.

D CRS installation kit
When not using the child restraint system,
keep it secured with the seat belt or place
it in the trunk or somewhere other thanthe passenger compartment. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.

(Part No. 04731−22012)—contains 1
bolt, 3 types of spacers and 1 locking clip.

D Bolt (Part No. 91511−60830)

Your vehicle has anchors for securing the
top strap of a child restraint system. The
anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet
metal to permit installation of an anchor
bracket for a child restraint system.
To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mm
30 mm
1.25 mm coarse thread metric bolt and 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer. Notethat the bolts accompanying many child
restraint systems are not metric. You candamage the anchor nuts on your vehicle
if you force bolts with different thread into
the anchor nuts.

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’99camry U—Built−in child restraint
The built−in child restraint system mainly
consists of a child seat integrated in therear seat and 5−point seat belts. Refer tothe illustration to become familiar with theparts of the system. This child restraint
system conforms to U.S. Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No.213 and Canada Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No.213.4.
1. Shoulder belts
2. Head restraint lock release button
3. Storage bag (for the head restraint andupper pad)
4. Head restraint and upper pad(for the rear seat)
5. Maximum shoulder height indicatorlabel
6. Removable pad
7. Seat belt buckle
8. Seat belt release strap (black)
9. Seat belt adjustment strap (gray tab)
10. Child seat cushion
11. Seat belt buckle release button
12. Seat belt tabs
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This child restraint is designed for use
only by children who weigh between 10
and 30 kg (22.1 and 66.1 pounds), andwhose height is between 85 and 127 cm(33.5 and 50.0 inches).
The child should be at least one year
old and must be capable of sitting upright alone and whose shoulder heightis at or below the maximum shoulder
height indicator.
It is important to use a rear−facing
child restraint until the child is abouta year old. A rear−facing restraint gives
the child’s head, neck and body the
support they would need in a crash.
See ”—Child restraint system” for more
information.
If your child’s shoulders are above theindicator position, do not use the built−
in child restraint. Your child should use
the vehicle’s seat belts.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in therear seat than in the front seat.

D Keep the belts clean and dry. If

CAUTION
Make sure the child is securely restrained with the built−in child restraint. WARNING! Failure to follow
the manufacturer’s instructions on theuse of this child restraint system canresult in your child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stopor crash. Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint aroundyour child.
When using the built−in childstraint, observe the following:re-

D Use the belts for only one child at
a time. Do not use the belts for two
or more children.

D Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care thatthey do not get caught or pinchedin the seatback.

they need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Neveruse bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners—they may severely weaken thebelts.

D Replace the built−in child restraint
assembly if it has been used in asevere impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage
is not obvious.

D Do not use a separate child restraint system over thebuilt−in child restraint.

openedD When the built−in child restraint isin use, do not use the adult lap andshoulder belt instead of the built−inchild restraint seat belt as it cancause severe injury to the child ina sudden stop or crash.

D Inspect the belt system periodically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble ormodify the child restraint belt system.

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1. Remove the head restraint and upper
pad by pressing the head restraint
lock release button and pulling up
the head restraint and upper pad.
Lower the child seat cushion.

2. Insert the head restraint and upper
pad into the storage bag. Then place
the storage bag into the trunk byattaching with Velcro.

CAUTION
Do not use the built−in child restraint
with the head restraint and upper pad
installed. When using the built−inchild restraint, the head restraint andupper pad should be stored in thetrunk.

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3. While pulling the seat belt releasestrap (black), pull both shoulder
belts together.
Pull the seat belt release strap fromabove at about 45 a ngle to the child seatcushion.
If the shoulder belts cannot be pulled out,
return the child seat cushion to an almost
closed position, firmly pull the seat belt
release strap and at the same time pull
both shoulder belts, then lower the childseat cushion again.

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4. Compress the shoulder belt clip to
separate the right and left shoulder
belts.

5. Pull down the seatback part of theremovable pad. Make sure the child’s
shoulders are at or below the maximum shoulder height indicator label.

6. Press the removable pad against thefastener tapes and install the pad tothe seatback. Make sure the belts go
through the slots in the pad.

The removable pad is attached by fastener tapes.

CAUTIONCAUTION
If your child’s shoulders are above
the maximum shoulder height indicator label, do not use the built−in child
restraint. Your child should use theadult lap and shoulder belt.

If you have removed the removable
pad for cleaning etc., do not use thebuilt−in child restraint without the
pad.

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D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tabs andbuckle.

D If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use
the built−in child restraint until theseat belt is fixed.

7. Sit the child on the child seat. Placea shoulder belt over each shoulder.
Insert the tabs into the buckle.

CAUTION

D When the built−in child restraint isin use, do not use the adult lap andshoulder belt instead of the built−inchild restraint seat belt as it cancause severe injury to the child ina sudden stop or crash.

D After inserting the tabs, make surethe tabs and buckle are locked andthat the shoulder belts and buckle
strap are not twisted.

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8. Fasten the shoulder belt clip.
The purpose of the clip is to keep theshoulder belts positioned correctly on theshoulders.

CAUTION
An unfastened shoulder belt clip will
not help keep the belts on the child’s
shoulders. In a sudden stop or crash,
the child may go too far forward andbe seriously injured. Make sure thebelt clip is fastened at all times.

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9. Pull the seat belt adjustment strap(gray tab) firmly until the shoulder
belts are snugly adjusted around thechild’s shoulders.
You should not be able to put more than
two fingers between a shoulder belt andthe child’s chest.
After adjusting the shoulder belt tightness,
move the shoulder belt clip 5 to 8 cm (2to 3 in.) below the child’s chin. On eachbelt, the shoulder part should be centeredon the child’s shoulder. The belts should
be away from the child’s face and neck,but not falling off the child’s shoulders.

10. To release the child from the seatbelts, separate the shoulder belts
then press the buckle release button.
Move both belts off the child’s shoulders.

11. To store the built−in child restraint,
fasten the shoulder belt clip and return the seat belt buckle using thefastener tapes. Fold up the seat belt
adjustment strap (gray tab) in theseat so that the edge of the strap
does not come out the raised child
restraint seat cushion. Raise thechild restratraint seat cushion andreinstall the head restraint and upper
pad correctly by inserting the posts
into the holes.

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CAUTION
Before using the vehicle’s seat belt,
make sure the head restraint and upper pad is reinstalled. Do not occupy
this position unless the head restraint
and upper pad is reinstalled as serious injury may result.

Child restraint systems are classified into
the following 3 types depending on thechild’s age and size.
(A) Infant seat(B) Convertible seat(C) Booster seat
Install the child restraint system following
the instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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An infant seat is used in rear−facing
position only.

CAUTION

D Never put a rear−facing child restraint system on the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag cancause death or serious injury to thechild.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the lap and shoulder portionsof the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab andbuckle.

D If the seat belt does not function
D Do not put a rear−facing child restraint system on the rear seat if itinterferes with the lock mechanismof the front seats. This can cause
severe injury to the child and front
passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the infant seat following the
instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle
taking care not to twist the belt. Keepthe lap portion of the belt tight.

normally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt isfixed.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode. When the belt isthen retracted even slightly, it cannot
be extended.
To hold the infant seat securely, makesure the belt is in the lock mode before
letting the belt retract.

3. While pressing the infant seat firmly
against the seat cushion and seatback,let the shoulder belt retract as far as
it will go to hold the infant seat securely.

CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufacturer.

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4. To remove the infant seat, press the
buckle−release button and allow the
belt to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready towork for an adult or older child passenger.

66(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION
A convertible seat is used in forward−
facing and rear−facing position depending on the child’s age and size. Wheninstalling, follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the applicable child’s
age and size as well as directions for
installing a child restraint system.

CAUTION

D Never put a rear−facing child restraint system on the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag cancause death or serious injury to thechild.

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Move seatfully backD A forward−facing child restraint sys-

D Do not put a rear−facing child re-tem should be allowed to put on
the front seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as
far back as possible, because theforce of a deploying airbag could
cause death or serious injury to thechild. Do not allow the child to leanagainst the front door or aroundthe front door even if the child isseated in the child restraint system.
It is dangerous if the side airbag
inflates, and the impact could cause
death or serious injury to the child.

straint system on the rear seat if itinterferes with the lock mechanismof the front seats. This can cause
severe injury to the child and front
passenger in case of sudden braking or a collision.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the convertible seat following
theinstructions
providedbyits
manufacturer and insert the tab into
the buckle taking care not to twist thebelt. Keep the lap portion of the belt
tight.

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CAUTION

D After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the lap and shoulder portionsof the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab andbuckle.

D If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt isfixed.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode. When the belt isthen retracted even slightly, it cannot
be extended.
To hold the convertible seat securely,
make sure the belt is in the lock mode
before letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the convertible seat
firmly against the seat cushion andseatback, let the shoulder belt retract
as far as it will go to hold the convertible seat securely.

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CAUTION
Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure
it is secure. Follow all the installation
instructions provided by its manufacturer.

4. To remove the convertible seat, press
the buckle−release button and allow the
belt to retract completely. The belt will
move freely again and be ready towork for an adult or older child passenger.

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION
A booster seat is used in forward−facing position only.

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CAUTION

D Always make sure the shoulder belt
is positioned across the center ofchild’s shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from child’s neck, but
not falling off child’s shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce theamount of protection in an accident
and cause serious injuries in a collision.
Move seat fully back

CAUTION
A forward−facing child restraint system should be allowed to put on thefront seat only when it is unavoidable. Always move the seat as far
back as possible, because the force
of a deploying airbag could cause
death or serious injury to the child.
Do not allow the child to lean against
the front door or around the front
door even if the child is seated in thechild restraint system. It is dangerous
if the side airbag inflates, and theimpact could cause death or serious
injury to the child.

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D High−positioned
1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run
the lap and shoulder belt through or
around the booster seat and child following the instructions provided by its
manufacturer and insert the tab into
the buckle taking care not to twist thebelt.
Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly
across the child’s shoulder and that thelap belt is positioned as low as possible
on child’s hips. See ”Seat belts” for details.

lap
belts
and
loose−fitting belts both could cause
serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collisionor other unintended result. Keepthe lap belt positioned as low on
hips as possible.

D For child’s safety, do not place theshoulder belt under child’s arm.

D After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the lap and shoulder portionsof the belt are not twisted.

D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab andbuckle.

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D If the seat belt does not function
normally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do not
use the seat until the seat belt isfixed.

2. To remove the child restraint system,
press the buckle−release button and allow the belt to retract.

If your child restraint system requires
the use of a top strap, latch the hookonto the anchor bracket and tighten the
top strap.
See the following instructions to install theanchor bracket.

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Bolt

Anchor bracket

Anchorbracket

Bolt

Bolt

Anchor bracket
345 mm
(13.6 in.)SpacerSpacerSpacer

100 mm
(4.0 in.)

100 mm
(4.0 in.)
185 mm(7.3 in.)

TYPE A

Outside anchors—

TYPE BOn the filler panel behind the rear seata. Remove the cap as shown in the illustration.

On the filler panel behind the rear seatb. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer andtighten down the anchor bracket foryour child restraint system with a bolt.
Torque the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m(1.68—2.52 kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf).

a. Using the illustration as a guide, run
your fingers across the trim of the filler
panel itself to locate the position of theholes underneath.

Center anchor—a. Using the illustration as a guide, run
your fingers across the trim of the filler
panel itself to locate the position of theholes underneath.
b. Make a hole in the covering directly
above the hole in the filler panel.
c. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer andtighten down the anchor bracket foryour child restraint system with a bolt.
Torque the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m(1.68—2.52 kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf).

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Center anchor—b. Make a hole in the covering directly
above the hole in the filler panel.
c. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer andtighten down the anchor bracket for yourchild restraint system with a bolt. Torquethe bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52
kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf).

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Tilt steering wheel
To comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards, this model sold in Canada is provided with a bracket set in the
glovebox, designed for use with any of the
3 anchor locations shown in the illustration.
If your child restraint system does notprovide any of the necessary parts, ask
your Toyota dealer. (See ”—Child restraint
system”.)

Outside anchors—a. Should you select to use the outeranchor positions, please contact yourToyota dealer for proper modifications to
the filler panel.
b. After modifications have been made to
the filler panel, insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.)spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with abolt. Torque the bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m(1.68—2.52 kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf).

To change the steering wheel angle,
hold the steering wheel, pull up thelock release lever, tilt the steering
wheel to the desired angle and release
the lever.
When the steering wheel is in a low position, it will spring up as you release thelock release lever.

c. Securely latch the hook of the top strap
onto the anchor bracket and make surethe hook does not make contact with thefiller panel.

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Outside rear view mirrors—
CAUTIONCAUTION

D Do not adjust the steering wheel

D Do not adjust the mirror while thewhile the vehicle is moving.

vehicle is moving. It may cause thedriver to mishandle the vehicle andan accident may occur resulting inpersonal injuries.

D After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to makesure it is locked in position.

D Since the mirror surfaces can gethot, keep your hands off them when
the defogger switch is on.

Adjust the mirror so that you can justsee the side of your vehicle in the mirror.
Be careful when judging the size or distance of any object seen in the outside
rear view mirror on the passenger’s side.
It is a convex mirror with a curved surface. Any object seen in a convex mirror
will look smaller and farther away thanwhen seen in a flat mirror.
On some models, when you push the rearwindow defogger switch, the heater panelsin the outside rear view mirrors will quickly clear the mirror surface.

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’99camry U—Rear view mirror remotecontrol—Power rear view mirror
control
NOTICEIf ice should jam the mirror, do not
operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de−icer to freethe mirror.

To adjust the rear view mirror, simply
operate the control lever.

NOTICEIf ice should jam the mirror, do not
operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de−icer to freethe mirror.

To adjust a mirror, use the switches.
1. Master switch—To select the mirror tobe adjusted
Place the switch at ”L” (left) or ”R”(right).
2. Control switch—To move the mirror P ush the switch in the desired
direction.
Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the”ACC” or ”ON” position.

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Anti−glare inside rear view
mirrorSun visors—
CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while thevehicle is moving. It may cause thedriver to mishandle the vehicle andan accident may occur resulting inpersonal injuries.

Adjust the mirror so that you can justsee the rear of your vehicle in the mirror.

To block out glare, move the sun visor.

To reduce glare from the headlights ofthe vehicle behind you during nightdriving, operate the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.

To block out glare from the side—Swing
down the sun visor, remove it from thehook and swing it to the lateral side (position 2).

Daylight driving—Lever at position 1

If glare comes from obliquely behind you,extend the plate at the end of the visor(to position 3 or 4).

The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.
Night driving—Lever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also
lose some rear view clarity.

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To block out glare from the front—Swing
down the sun visor (position 1).

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CAUTION
Do not extend the plate at the end of
the sun visor when the visor is in theposition 1. It can cover the anti−glareinside rear view mirror and obstruct
the rear view.

To use the vanity mirrors, swing down
the sun visor and open the cover.
On some models, the vanity light comeson when you open the cover.

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Part 1OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—

Headlights and turn signals
NOTICETo prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.

Chapter 1−4
Lights, Wipers andDefogger

Daytime running light system
The headlights turn on at reduced intensity when the parking brake is released withthe engine started, even with the lightswitch in the ”OFF” position. They will not
go off until the ignition switch is turnedoff.

D Headlights and turn signals
D Emergency flashers

HEADLIGHTS

D Instrument panel light control

To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.

D Interior light
D Ignition switch light

Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,side marker and instrument panel lights

D Personal light

Positionabove

D Windshield wipers and washer
D Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers

2—Headlights

and

all

of

the

The lights automatically turn off when thedriver’s door is opened with the ignition
turned off. To turn them on again, turn the
key to the ”ON” position or actuate theheadlight switch. If you are going to parkfor over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.

To turn on the other exterior lights andinstrument panel lights, twist the knob tothe position 1.
Twist the knob to the position 2 to turnthe headlights to full intensity for driving
at night.
The headlights automatically turn to fullintensity in the twilight even with the lightswitch in the ”OFF” position.

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The daytime running light control sensor
is on the top of the passenger’s side
instrument panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel, and/or do not affix anything on thewindshield to block this sensor.

High−Low beams—For high beams, turnthe headlights on and push the lever awayfrom you (position 1). Pull the lever toward you (position 2) for low beams.

TURN SIGNALS

The headlight high beam indicator light(blue light) on the instrument panel willtell you that the high beams are on.

The key must be in the ”ON” position.

Flashing the high beam headlights(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights
with the knob turned to ”OFF”.

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To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to position
1.
The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to returnit by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the leverup or down to the pressure point (position
2) and hold it.
If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash fasterthan normal, a front or rear turn signal
bulb is burned out.

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Instrument panel light control

Emergency flashers
NOTICETo prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on
longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

To turn on thepush the switch.

emergency

flashers,

To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob.

All the turn signal lights will flash. To turnthem off, push the switch once again.
Turn on the emergency flashers to warnother drivers if your vehicle must be
stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.
Always pull as far off the road as possible.
The turn signal light switch will not workwhen the emergency flashers are operating.

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Interior light

Ignition switch light

Personal light

To turn on the interior light, slide theswitch.

For easy access to the ignition switch,
the ignition switch light comes on when
any of the doors are opened.

To turn on the personal light, push theswitch. To turn it off, push the switch
once again.

The interior light switch has the following
positions:”ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.
”OFF”—Turns the light off.
”DOOR”—Turns the light on when any ofthe door is opened. The light goes off
when all the doors are closed. On somemodels, the light remains on for sometime after all of the doors are closed.

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The light remains on for a certain timeafter all the doors are closed.
Vehicles with power door lock system—When all the doors are locked or theignition switch is turned to ”ACC”, ”ON”
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Windshield wipers andwasherRear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
To squirt washer fluid, pull the levertoward you.
If the windshield wipers are off, they will
operate a couple of times after the washer
squirts.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,see ”Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7−3.
In freezing weather, warm the windshieldwith the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on your windshield, which
can block your vision.

To turn on the windshield wipers, movethe lever to the desired setting.
The key must be in the ”ON” position.
Lever position

Speed setting

Position 1

Intermittent

Position 2

Slow

Position 3

Fast

With interval adjuster: The ”INT TIME”
band lets you adjust the wiping time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent position (position 1). Twist the band
upward to increase the time between
sweeps, and downward to decrease it.

NOTICEDo not operate the wipers if the windshield is dry. It may scratch theglass.

To defog or defrost the rear window,
push the switch.
The key must be in the ”ON” position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of therear window will quickly clear the surfaces. An indicator light will illuminate toindicate the defogger is operating.
On some models, heater panels in theoutside rear view mirrors will also quickly
clear the surfaces.
Push the switch once again to turn the
defogger off.
The system will automatically shut off after the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.

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CAUTION
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot
keep your hands off them when the
defogger switch is on.
Make sure you turn the defoggers off
when the surfaces are clear. Leaving thedefoggers on for a long time could cause
the battery to discharge, especially duringstop−and−go driving. The defoggers are
not designed for drying rain water or for
melting snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice, use a spray de−icerbefore operating the switch.

NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rearwindow, be careful not to scratch ordamage the heater wires.

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Part 1OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−5
Gauges, Meters andService reminder
indicators
D Fuel gauge
D Engine coolant temperaturegauge
D Tachometer
D Odometer and two trip meters
D Service reminder indicators andwarning buzzers

Fuel gauge
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge
needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier thanusual.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, themalfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fillthe fuel tank immediately.

Low fuel level
warning light

The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible.

The gauge works when the ignition
switch is on and indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in thetank.
Nearly full—Needle at ”F”
Nearly empty—Needle at ”E”
It is a good idea to keep the tank over
1/4 full.
This fuel gauge has a non−return typeneedle which remains at the last indicatedposition when the ignition switch is turned
off.
If the fuel level approaches ”E” or the low
fuel level warning light comes on, fill thefuel tank as soon as possible.

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Engine coolant temperaturegauge

Tachometer
D Idling for a long period with the air
conditioning on in stop−and−go traffic.

D Towing a trailer.
NOTICEz Do not remove the thermostat in
the engine cooling system as thismay cause the engine to overheat.
The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep thetemperature of the engine within
the specified operating range.
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature when the ignition switch ison. The engine operating temperature
will vary with changes in weather andengine load.
If the needle moves into the red zone,
your engine is too hot. If your vehicle
overheats, stop your vehicle and allow theengine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe
operating conditions, such as:

D Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
D Reducing speed or stopping after highspeed driving.

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z Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. See ”If your vehicle overheats” in Part 4.

The tachometer indicates engine speed
in thousands of rpm ( revolutions per
minute). Use it while driving to selectcorrect shift points and to prevent engine lugging and overrevving.
Driving with the engine running too fastcauses excessive engine wear and poor
fuel economy. Remember, in most cases
the slower the engine speed, the greater
the fuel economy.

NOTICEDo not let the indicator needle get
into the red zone. This may cause
severe engine damage.

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Service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers

Odometer and two trip meters
3. Trip meter reset knob—It can reset thetwo trip meters to zero, and alsochange the meter display.
To change the meter display, quickly
push and release the knob. The meter
display changes in the order from theodometer to trip meter A to trip meterB, then back to the odometer eachtime you push.

This meter displays the odometer andtwo trip meters.
1. Odometer—It shows the total distancethe vehicle has been driven.
2. Two trip meters—They show two different distances independently driven
since the last time each trip meter was
set to zero.
You can use one trip meter to calculate
the fuel economy and the other tomeasure the distance on each trip. All
trip meter data is cancelled if the electrical power source is disconnected.

To reset the trip meter A to zero, display the meter A reading, then pushand hold the knob until the meter is
set to zero. The same process can beapplied for resetting the trip meter B.

Do this .

If the indicator or
buzzer comes on...

( a)(type A)If parking brakeis off, stop andcheck.

(type B)(b)

Fasten seat belts.
(Indicator and buzzer)(c)Stop and check.

(d)

Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.

(e)

Low fuel level
warning light

Fill up tank.

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If the indicator or
buzzer comes on...

Do this.

If the indicator or
buzzer comes on...

Do this.

(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following functions:
Parking brake reminder

(f)

(g)
(type A)

Stop and check .

(k)

Add washer fluid.

If this light is on, make sure the parking
brake is fully released. The light should
go off.

Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer
immediately.

(l)Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.

Low brake fluid level warning(type B)(h)(m)

Close all doors.

(i)Replace bulb.

(j)Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer
immediately.

Key reminder
buzzerRemove key.

If this light comes on and stays on while
you are driving, slow down and pull off
the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
Remember that stopping distance and pedal effort may be increased. There may be
a problem somewhere in the brake system. Check the fluid level of the see−through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has notcaused the warning light to come on,check to see that the parking brake isfully released.
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by starting and stopping.

D If you judge that the brakes still work
adequately, drive cautiously to yournearest dealer or shop for repairs.

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It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level islow.
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by yourToyota dealer.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer
Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or”START”, the reminder light and buzzer
come on if the driver’s seat belt is notfastened. Unless the driver fastens thebelt, the light stays on and the buzzer
stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being
discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.
The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly tothe nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

(f) Low Oil Pressure Warning LightNOTICECAUTION

Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.
(d) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp
cases.

comes

on

in

the

followinga. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See”Fuel gauge” in Chapter 1−5 for instructions.)b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened securely. (See ”Fuel tank cap” in Chapter
1−2 for instructions.)c. There is a problem somewhere in yourengine or automatic transmission electricalsystem.
If it comes on while you are driving incase c, have your vehicle checked/repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
(e) Low Fuel Level Warning Light

This light warns that the engine oil pressure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe placeand stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker whenthe engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is nocause for concern if it then goes out whenthe engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil levelis extremely low. It is not designed toindicate low oil level, and the oil levelmust be checked using the level dipstick.

NOTICEDo not drive the vehicle with thewarning light on—even for one block.
It may ruin the engine.

This light comes on when the fuel levelin the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the movement of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier thanusual.

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This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in your anti−lock brake system.
If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked by yourToyota dealer as soon as possible.
The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to the ”ON” position. Aftera few seconds, the light will go off.
When the ”ABS” warning light is on (andthe brake system warning light is off), thebrake system operates conventionally butanti−lock brake system is not assisting
brake performance so that the wheels canlock−up during sudden braking or braking
on slippery road surfaces.
(h) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors
and back door are completely closed.
(i) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlightswitch is turned on (at the first or second
clickstop), it indicates that one or more of
the tail lights are burned out.

If it comes on when the brake pedal isdepressed, one or more stop lights areburned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as
possible.
(j) SRS Airbag Warning Light
This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position. After about 6 seconds,
the light will go off. This means thesystems of the airbag and front seatbelt pretensioner are operating properly.
The warning light system monitors thefront airbag sensors, airbag sensor assembly, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources.

The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid atyour earliest opportunity. (For instructions,see ”Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7−3.)(l) ”TRAC OFF” Indicator/Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to ”ON”, and will go off after 3
seconds. This means that the system isoperating properly.
If one of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning lightsystem. Contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible to service the vehicle.

D The light remains on more than 3 seconds after the ignition switch is turnedon.

If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning lightsystem. Contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible to service the vehicle.

D The light comes on while driving even

D The light does not come on when the

D The light flashes.

ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position or remains on.

D The light comes on or flashes whiledriving.

90(k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light

if the ”TRAC
pushed.

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This buzzer reminds you to remove thekey when you open the driver’s door with
the ignition key in the ”ACC” or ”LOCK”
position.
CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning
light and low windshield washer fluid
level warning light)

If any service reminder indicator or warning buzzer does not function as describedabove, either the bulb is burned out or thecircuit is in need of repair. Have it
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the doors.
The open door warning light shouldcome on.
3. Close the door.
The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the ignition key to ”ACC”.
The SRS airbag warning light shouldcome on. It goes off after about 6 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition key to ”ON”, but donot start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators except the open door warning light, SRS
airbag warning light and low windshield
washer fluid level warning light shouldcome on. The ”ABS” warning light goes
off after a few seconds.

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Part 1OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—

Ignition switch with steeringlock
You must push in the key to turn the key
from ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position. On
vehicles with an automatic transmission,
the selector lever must be put in the ”P”
position before pushing the key.
Vehicles with engine immobiliser system—
Once you remove the key, the engine immobiliser system is automatically set. (See”Engine immobiliser system” in Chapter
1−2.)

Chapter 1−6
Ignition switch,
Transmission andParking brake
D Ignition switch with steering lock
D Automatic transmission”START”—Starter motor on. The key
will return to the ”ON” position whenreleased.

D Manual transmission

For starting tips, see Part 3.

D Parking brake”ON”—Engine on and all accessorieson.

D Cruise control

This is the normal driving position.
”ACC”—Accessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.

When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the ”LOCK” position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.

CAUTION
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the vehicle is moving, as this will lock thesteering wheel and result in loss ofsteering control.

If you leave the key in the ”ACC” or”LOCK” position and open the driver’s
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.
”LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be removed only at this position.

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NOTICEDo not leave the key in the ”ON”
position if the engine is not running.
The battery will discharge and theignition could be damaged.

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Automatic transmission
Lock release button
To prevent misshifting
Parking, engine
starting and key
removal postition
Reverse position

Overdrive switch
For selecting either a three−speed
or four−speed transmission

ON position(Shifting into overdrive
possible)

Neutral position
Normal driving position
Position for engine
braking
Position for stronger
engine braking thanthat in ”2” position
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift while holding the lockrelease button in. (The ignition
switch must be in ”ON” position.)
Shift while holding the lockrelease button in

OFF position(Shifting into overdrive
not possible)”O/D OFF” indicator lightshows the overdrive
switch is in OFF position

Shift normally

Vehicles with cruise controlWhen the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive
switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see”Cruise control” in this chapter.

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3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.

Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility ofincorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of ”P” position when thebrake pedal is depressed (with the ignition
switch in ”ON” position and the lock release button depressed).

(b) Using engine braking(a) Normal driving

D Turn off the overdrive switch. The ”O/D

1. Start the engine as instructed in ”Howto start the engine” in Part 3. The
transmission must be in ”P” or ”N”.
2. With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, shift the selector lever to ”D”.
In ”D” position, the automatic transmission
system will select the most suitable gearfor the running conditions such as normal
cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.
Always turn the overdrive switch on for
better fuel economy and quieter driving. If
the engine coolant temperature is low, thetransmission will not shift into overdrive
gear even with the overdrive switch on.

CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting.

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To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:
OFF” indicator light will come on andthe transmission will downshift to thethird gear.

D Shift into the ”2” position. The transmission will downshift to the second
gear when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than the following
speed, and more powerful engine braking will be obtained.
5S−FE engine . . . 106 km/h (65 mph)
1MZ−FE engine . . 122 km/h (75 mph)D Shift into the ”L” position. The transmission will downshift to the first gear
When the vehicle speed drops down toor lower than the following speed, andmaximum engine braking will be applied.
5S−FE engine . . .
1MZ−FE engine . .

46 km/h (28 mph)
55 km/h (34 mph)

Vehicles with cruise controlWhen thecruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by turning off
the overdrive switch, engine braking is notapplied because the cruise control is notcancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,see ”Cruise control” in this chapter.

CAUTIONBe careful when downshifting on aslipperysurface.
Abruptshifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(c) Using ”2” and ”L” positions
The ”2” and ”L” positions are used forstrong engine braking as described previously.
With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”, you
can start the vehicle in motion as with thelever in ”D”.
With the selector lever in ”2”, the vehicle
will start in the first gear and automatically shift to the second gear.
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NOTICEz Be careful not to overrev the engine. Watch the tachometer to keepengine rpm from going into the redzone. The approximate maximum allowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:”2” . . . . . . . . . 125 km/h (77 mph)
”L” . . . . . . . . . . 69 km/h (42 mph)z Do not continue hill climbing or
hard towing for a long time in the”2” or ”L” position. This may cause
severe automatic transmission damage from overheating. To prevent
such damage, ”D” position should
be used in hill climbing or hardtowing.

(e) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully tosecurely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the ”P” position.

CAUTION
While the vehicle is moving, neverattempt to move the selector lever
into ”P” position under any circumstances. Serious mechanical damage
and loss of vehicle control may result.

CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.

NOTICEDo not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal. It
can cause the transmission to overheat. Always use the brake pedal or
parking brake.

(f) Good driving practice

D If the transmission is repeatedly up-(d) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down withyour foot, shift the selector lever to the”R” position.

NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.

shifted and downshifted between thethird gear and overdrive when climbinga gentle slope, the overdrive switch
should be turned off. Be sure to turnthe switch on immediately afterward.

D When towing a trailer, in order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do notuse overdrive.

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Manual transmission(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION
If your vehicle becomes stuck insnow, mud, sand, etc., then you may
attempt to rock your vehicle free by
moving it forward and backward. Do
not attempt this procedure if people
or objects are anywhere near the vehicle. During the rocking operation
the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck, causing injury or damage tonearby people or objects.

NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe thefollowing precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and otherparts.
z Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector leveror before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reversegear.
z Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.

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z If your vehicle remains stuck afterrocking the vehicle several times,
consider other ways such as towing.
(h) If you cannot shift the selector lever out of ”P” position
If you cannot shift the selector lever from”P” position even though the brake pedal
is depressed, use the shift lock override
button. For instructions, see ”If you cannot
shift automatic transmission selector lever”
in Part 4.

The shift pattern is conventional as
shown above.
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, and then release it slowly. Do notrest your foot on the pedal while driving,
because it will cause clutch trouble. And
do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle
when stopped on an uphill grade—use theparking brake.
Recommended shifting speeds
The transmission is fully synchronized andupshifting or downshifting is easy.
For the best compromise between fueleconomy and vehicle performance, you
should upshift or downshift at the following
speeds:

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Parking brakegear
1 to 2 or 2 to 1
2 to 3 or 3 to 2
3 to 4 or 4 to 3
4 to 5 or 5 to 4

km/h (mph)
24 (15)40 (25)64 (40)72 (45)

Downshift to the appropriate gear if acceleration is needed when you are cruising
below the above downshifting speeds.
Upshifting too soon or downshifting toolate will cause lugging, and possibly pinging. Regularly revving the engine to maximum speed in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high fuelconsumption.
Maximum allowable speeds
To get on a highway or to pass slower
traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Make sure you observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each
gear:
gear
1
2
3

Good driving practice

D If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
the transmission in neutral, release theclutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.

D When towing a trailer, in order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not
use the fifth gear.

CAUTIONBe careful when downshifting on aslipperysurface.
Abruptshifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.

Type ANOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely
stopped before shifting into reverse.

km/h (mph)
52 (32)93 (57)147 (91)NOTICEDo not downshift if you are going
faster than the maximum allowablespeed for the next lower gear.

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Cruise control
When parking, firmly apply the parking
brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.
To set: Pull up the lever. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal
and hold it while setting the brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly,
press the thumb button, and lower.

The cruise control allows you to cruise
the vehicle at a desired speed over 40
km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off
the accelerator pedal.

To remind you that the parking brake isset, the parking brake reminder light in
the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.

Your cruising speed can be maintained up
or down grades within the limits of engine
performance, although a slight speed
change may occur when driving up or
down the grades. On steeper hills, agreater speed change will occur so it isbetter to drive without the cruise control.

CAUTIONCAUTION

Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is off.

D To help maintain maximum controlof your vehicle, do not use thecruise control when driving inheavy or varying traffic, or on slippery (rainy, icy or snow−covered) or
winding roads.

D Avoid vehicle speed increases whendriving downhill. If the vehicle
speed is too fast in relation to thecruise control set speed, cancel thecruise control then downshift thetransmission to use engine braking
to slow down.

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TURNING ON THE SYSTEM
To operate the cruise control, press the”CRUISE ON−OFF” button. This turns thesystem on. The indicator light in the
instrument panel shows that you can now
set the vehicle at a desired cruising
speed. Another press will turn the systemcompletely off.

CAUTION
To avoid accidental cruise control engagement, keep the ”CRUISE ON−
OFF” switch off when not using thecruise control.

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If you need acceleration—for example,
when passing—depress the accelerator
pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed
the set speed. When you release it, thevehicle will return to the speed set prior
to the acceleration.

CAUTION
For manual transmission:

SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED
On vehicles with automatic transmission,
the transmission must be in ”D” before
you set the cruise control speed.
Bring your vehicle to the desired speed,
push the lever down in the ”SET/COAST”
direction and release it. This sets the vehicle at that speed. If the speed is notsatisfactory, tap the lever up for a faster
speed, or tap it down for a slower speed.
Each tap changes the set speed by 1.6
km/h (1.0 mph). You can now take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal.

While driving with the cruise control
on, do not shift to neutral without
depressing the clutch pedal, as thismay cause engine racing or overrevving.
CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED
You can cancel the preset speed by:a. Pulling the lever in the ”CANCEL”
direction and releasing it.
b. Depressing the brake pedal.
c. Depressing the clutch pedal (manualtransmission).

If the preset speed automatically cancels
out other than for the above cases, haveyour vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity.
RESETTING AT A FASTER SPEED
Push the lever up in the ”RES/ACC” direction and hold it. Release the lever when
the desired speed is attained. While thelever is held up, the vehicle will gradually
gain speed.
However, a faster way to reset is to accelerate the vehicle and then push thelever down in the ”SET/COAST” direction.
RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED
Push the lever down in the ”SET/COAST”
direction and hold it. Release the leverwhen the desired speed is attained. Whilethe lever is held down, the vehicle speed
will gradually decrease.
However, a faster way to reset is to depress the brake pedal and then push thelever down in the ”SET/COAST” direction.

If the vehicle speed falls below about 40
km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will automatically cancel out.
If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10mph) below the preset speed,the preset
speed will also automatically cancel out.

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On vehicles with automatic transmission,even if you turn off the overdrive switch,with the cruise control on, engine braking
will not be applied because the cruise
control is not cancelled. To decrease thevehicle speed, reset to a slower speedwith the cruise control lever or depress
the brake pedal. If you use the brake
pedal, cruise control is cancelled.
RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED
If the preset speed is cancelled by pullingthe control lever or by depressing thebrake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing thelever up in the ”RES/ACC” direction will
restore the speed set prior to cancellation.
However, once the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset
speed will not be resumed.
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING
If the ”CRUISE” indicator light in the
instrument cluster flashes when using thecruise control, press the ”CRUISE ON−
OFF” button to turn the system off andthen press it again to turn it on.
If any of the following conditions then occurs, there is some trouble in the cruise
control system.

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D The indicator light does not come on.
D The indicator light flashes again.
D The indicator light goes out after itcomes on.
If this is the case, contact your Toyota
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Part 1OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—

Car audio system——Reference

Chapter 1−7
Car audio system
and Air conditioning
systemCar audio system
D ReferenceType 1: AM· FM ETR radio/cassette player/
compact disc auto changer controllerType 3: AM· FM ETR radio/cassette player/
compact disc auto changer controllerType 2: AM· FM ETR radio/compact discplayer/compact disc auto changer controllerType 4: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player/compact
disc player/compact disc auto changer controller

D Using your audio system:some basics
D Using your audio system:
controls and features
D Car audio system operating hints
Air conditioning system
D Controls
D Air flow selector settings
D Operating tips
D Side vents103

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This section describes some of the basic
features on Toyota audio systems. Some
information may not pertain to your system.

TONE AND BALANCEYour audio system works when the ignition
key is in the ”ACC” or ”ON” position.

Tone

TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
Push ”PWR·VOL”, ”PWR/VOL” or ”VOL/PWR” to turn the audio system on andoff.

Type 5: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player/compact
disc player/compact disc auto changer controller

Push ”AM”, ”FM”, ”AM·FM”, ”TAPE” or”CD” to turn on that function without pushing ”PWR·VOL”, ”PWR/VOL” or ”VOL/PWR”.
You can turn on each player by insertinga cassette tape or compact disc.
You can turn off each player by ejecting
the cassette tape or compact disc. If theaudio system was previously off, then theentire audio system will be turned off
when you eject the cassette tape or compact disc. If the another function was previously playing, it will come on again.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONSPush ”AM”, ”FM”, ”AM·FM”, ”TAPE” or”CD” if the system is already on but you
want to switch from one function to another.

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For details about your system’s tone andbalance controls, see the description ofyour own system.
How good an audio program sounds toyou is largely determined by the mix ofthe treble, midrange, and bass levels. In
fact, different kinds of music and vocal
programs usually sound better with different mixes of treble, midrange, and bass.
Balance
A good balance of the left and right stereo
channels and of the front and rear soundlevels is also important.
Keep in mind that if you are listening toa stereo recording or broadcast, changing
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YOUR RADIO ANTENNANOTICE
Attaching the film (especially conductive or metallic type) on the rearglass will noticeably reduce the sensitivity of the radio.
YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER
When you insert a cassette, the exposed
tape should be to the right.

NOTICEDo not oil any part of the player anddo not insert anything other than cassette tapes into the slot, or the tapeplayer may be damaged.

YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER
When you insert a disc, gently push it inwith the label side up. (The player willautomatically eject a disc if the label sideis down.) The compact disc player willplay from track 1 through the end of thedisc. Then it will play from track 1 again.

NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any
part of the compact disc player. Do
not insert anything except a compact
disc into the slot.
8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singles
Your compact disc player does not needan adaptor to play compact disc singles.
Compact disc singles are about 8 cm (3in.) in diameter−smaller than standard
discs.
After you eject a compact disc single, do
not insert a standard 12 cm (5 in.) discuntil ”DISC” disappears from the display.

NOTICEDo not use an adaptor for compact
disc singles—it could cause tracking
errors or interfere with the ejection ofcompact discs.

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controls and features"Type 1
Details of specific buttons, controls andfeatures are described in the alphabetical
listing that follows.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are used to preset andtune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in
the desired station (see ”TUNE” button).
Push and hold down the button until you
hear a beep—this will set the station to
the button. The button number will appear
on the display.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the
button for the station you want. The button number and station frequency will appear on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two
FM stations for each button (The display
will show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when you
push ”AM” or ”FM”).
(Eject button)
Push this button to eject a cassette.
After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a cassette but you
will not be able to reinsert it.

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
Cassette Player
Push the fast forward button to fast forward a cassette tape. ”FF” will appear on
the display. Push the reverse button to
rewind a tape. ”REW” will appear on thedisplay.
To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding, push the fast forward button or”TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is rewinding, push the reverse button or”TAPE”.
If a tape side rewinds completely, the cassette player will stop and then play thatsame side. If a tape fast forwards completely, the cassette player will play theother side of the tape, using the auto−reverse feature.
Compact Disc Player
If you want to fast forward or reverse
through a compact disc track, push andhold in the fast forward or reverse button.
When you release the button, the compact
disc player will resume playing.

AM
Push ”AM” to switch the AM band. ”AM”
will appear on the display.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”AM”. Also, push”AM” to switch from cassette or compact
disc operation to radio operation.
AUDIO CONTROL / MODE
Manual tone adjustment function—
This knob is used to adjust the tone
manually.
For low−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”BAS” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”.
For high−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”TRE” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”TRE −5” to ”TRE 5”.

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Sound balance adjustment function—

CD (Compact Disc)

This knob is also used to adjust thesound balance between the front and rear,and the right and left speakers.

Push ”CD” to switch from radio or cassette operation to compact disc operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the compact disc player by pushing”CD”. In both cases, a disc must alreadybe loaded in the player.

For front/rear adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd”
appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the front/rear balance.
The display will show the range from ”FAdF7” to ”FAd R7”.
For left/right adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL”
appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the left/right balance.
The display will show the range from ”BAL
L7” to ”BAL R7”.

If ”Err 3” or ”Err 4” on the display, it
indicates there is a trouble inside the system. Eject the disc or magazine. Set thedisc or magazine again.

When the audio is set into compact disc
operation, the display shows the track or,
track and disc number currently being
played. Each time you push ”CD”, thesystem changes between single disc player and automatic changer.

If ”OPEn” appears on the display, it
indicates the compact disc auto changer
lid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.

If the player malfunctions, your audio system will display one of the six following
error messages.

DISC ƝƜ

If ”WAIT” appears on the display, it indicates inside the player unit may be too
hot due to the very high ambient temperature. Remove the disc or magazine fromthe player and allow the player to cooldown.

By using this button, you can select adisc you wish to listen to.

If ”Err 1” appears on the display, it
indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it
was inserted up−side down. Clean thedisc or insert it correctly.

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If ”Err 2” appears on the display, it
indicates no disc is loaded inside themagazine, insert a disc.

If the malfunction is not rectified, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Compact disc auto changer only—

Push either side of the button until thenumber of the disc you want to listen to
appears on the display.

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DolbyrB NR∗

If you are listening to a tape that wasrecorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction,
push the button marked with the double−D
symbol. The double−D symbol will appear
on the display. Push the button again toturn off Dolbyr B NR.
The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduction, play your tapes with this button onor off according to the mode used forrecording the tape.
∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ”DOLBY” and theare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
double D symbol
Licensing Corporation.

FM

RAND (Random)

Push ”FM” to switch the FM band. ”FM1”or ”FM2” will appear on the display. Thissystem allows you to set twelve FM stations, two for each button.

There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the compact discs in the magazine in random order, or only listen to the tracks on a
specific compact disc in random order.

If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”FM”. Also, push”FM” to switch from cassette or compact
disc operation to radio operation.
PROG (Program)Push ”PROG” to select the other side ofa cassette tape. The display indicates
which side is currently selected (” ” indicates top side, ” ” indicates bottomside).
Auto−reverse feature: After the cassette
player reaches the end of a tape side, it
automatically reverses and begins to playthe other side. This is true whether thecassette was playing or fast forwarding.

Random playing for the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND”
will appear on the display. The disc you
are listening to will play in random order.
If you hear a beep, you held the button
too long, and the player will play all the
tracks in the magazine in random order.
To turn off the random feature, push the”RAND” a second time.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Random playing for all the tracks in themagazine:
Push and hold ”RAND” until you hear abeep. ”D·RAND” will appear on the display
and the player will perform all the tracks
on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature,
push ”RAND” a second time.

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RPT (Repeat)

SCAN

Compact disc player

There are two repeat features—you caneither replay a disc track or a whole compact disc.

Radio

There are two scan features—you can either scan the tracks on a specific disc or
scan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.

Repeating a track:
Quickly push and release ”RPT” while thetrack is playing. ”RPT” will appear on thedisplay. If you hear a beep, you held the
button too long, and the player will repeat
the whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This process will be continued until you push the
button again to turn off the repeat feature.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Repeating a disc:
Push and hold ”RPT” until you hear abeep. ”D·RPT” will appear on the display.
The player will repeat all the tracks on thedisc you are listening to. When the discends, the player will automatically go backto the top track of the disc and replay.
This process will be continued until you
push the button again to turn off the repeat feature.

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You can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stations
for that band.
To scan the preset stations:
Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band, stay there for a
few seconds, and then move to the next
preset station. To select a station, push
”SCAN” a second time.
To scan all the frequencies:
Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If you
hear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset stations. The radio will find the next station
up the station band, stay there for a few
seconds, and then scan again. To selecta station, push ”SCAN” a second time.

Scanning for the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. ”SCAN”
will appear on the display and the player
will scan all the tracks on the disc you
are listening to. If you hear a beep, you
held the button too long, and the player
will scan the first tracks of all the discs
in the magazine. To select a track, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the player
scanned all the tracks on the disc, it willstop scanning.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Scanning for the first tracks of all thediscs in the magazine:
Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. ”D·SCAN” will appear on the display
and the player will perform the first trackof the next disc. To select a disc, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the player
has scanned all the discs, it will stopscanning.

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ST (Stereo reception) display

TUNE

Your radio automatically changes to stereo
reception when a stereo broadcast is received. ”ST” appears on the display. If thesignal becomes weak, the radio reduces
the amount of channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating noise.
If the signal becomes extremely weak, theradio switches from stereo to mono reception.

TuningTAPE

In the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down thestation band.

Push ”TAPE” to switch from radio or compact disc operation to cassette operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the cassette player by pushing ”TAPE”.
In both cases, a cassette must already beloaded in the player.
TRACK(Trackup/down
Compact disc player

button):By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.

Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR). Push and release the ”Ɯ” (up) or”Ɲ” (down) side of ”TUNE” to step up or
down the station band. (If you hear abeep, you held the button too long andthe radio will go into the seek mode.)
Seeking

To seek a station, push and hold the ”Ɯ”
or ”Ɲ” side of ”TUNE” until you hear abeep. Do this again to find another station.
VOL/PWR (Volume/Power)
Push ”VOL/PWR” to turn the audio system
on and off. Turn ”VOL/PWR” to adjust thevolume.

Push either side of the track button until
the number of the track you want to listen
to appears on the display. If you want toreturn to the beginning of the current
track, push the down side of the button
one time, quickly.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are used to preset andtune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in
the desired station (see ”TUNE” button).
Push and hold down the button until you
hear a beep—this will set the station to
the button. The button number will appear
on the display.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the
button for the station you want. The button number and station frequency will appear on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two
FM stations for each button (The display
will show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when you
push ”AM” or ”FM”).
(Eject button)
Push this button to eject a compact disc.
After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a disc but you will
not be able to reinsert it.

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
If you want to fast forward or reverse
through a compact disc track, push andhold in the fast forward or reverse button.
When you release the button, the compact
disc player will resume playing.
AM⋅FM
Push ”AM⋅FM” to switch between the AM
and FM bands. ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” willappear on the display. These systems allow you to set twelve FM stations, two foreach button.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”AM⋅FM”. Also,
push ”AM⋅FM” to switch from compact
disc operation to radio operation.

AUDIO CONTROL / MODE
Manual tone adjustment function—
This knob is used to adjust the tone
manually.
For low−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”BAS” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”.
With middle−pitch tone—
For middle−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”Mld” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from ”Mld−5” to ”Mld 5”.
For high−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”TRE” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”TRE −5” to ”TRE 5”.

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Sound balance adjustment function—

CD (Compact Disc)

This knob is also used to adjust thesound balance between the front and rear,and the right and left speakers.

Push ”CD” to switch from radio operation
to compact disc operation. If the audio
system is off, you can turn on the compact disc player by pushing ”CD”. In bothcases, a disc must already be loaded in
the player.

For front/rear adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd”
appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the front/rear balance.
The display will show the range from ”FAdF7” to ”FAd R7”.
For left/right adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL”
appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the left/right balance.
The display will show the range from ”BAL
L7” to ”BAL R7”.

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If ”Err 2” appears on the display, it
indicates no disc is loaded inside themagazine, insert a disc.
If ”Err 3” or ”Err 4” on the display, it
indicates there is a trouble inside the system. Eject the disc or magazine. Set thedisc or magazine again.

When the audio is set into compact disc
operation, the display shows the track or,
track and disc number currently being
played. Each time you push ”CD”, thesystem changes between built−in single
disc player and automatic changer.

If ”OPEn” appears on the display, it
indicates the compact disc auto changer
lid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.

If the player malfunctions, your audio system will display one of the six following
error messages.

DISC ƝƜ

If ”WAIT” appears on the display, it indicates inside the player unit may be too
hot due to the very high ambient temperature. Remove the disc or magazine fromthe player and allow the player to cooldown.

By using this button, you can select adisc you wish to listen to.

If ”Err 1” appears on the display, it
indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it
was inserted up−side down. Clean thedisc or insert it correctly.

Push ”PWR/VOL” to turn the audio system
on and off. Turn ”PWR/VOL” to adjust thevolume.

If the malfunction is not rectified, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Compact disc auto changer only—

Push either side of the button until thenumber of the disc you want to listen to
appears on the display.
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RAND (Random)

RPT (Repeat)

SCAN

There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the compact discs in the magazine in random order, or only listen to the tracks on a
specific compact disc in random order.

There are two repeat features—you caneither replay a disc track or a whole compact disc.

Radio

Random playing for the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND”
will appear on the display. The disc you
are listening to will play in random order.
If you hear a beep, you held the button
too long, and the player will play all the
tracks in the magazine in random order.
To turn off the random feature, push the”RAND” a second time.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Random playing for all the tracks in themagazine:
Push and hold ”RAND” until you hear abeep. ”D·RAND” will appear on the display
and the player will perform all the tracks
on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature,
push ”RAND” a second time.

Repeating a track:
Quickly push and release ”RPT” while thetrack is playing. ”RPT” will appear on thedisplay. If you hear a beep, you held the
button too long, and the player will repeat
the whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This process will be continued until you push the
button again to turn off the repeat feature.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Repeating a disc:
Push and hold ”RPT” until you hear abeep. ”D·RPT” will appear on the display.
The player will repeat all the tracks on thedisc you are listening to. When the discends, the player will automatically go backto the top track of the disc and replay.
This process will be continued until you
push the button again to turn off the repeat feature.

You can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stations
for that band.
To scan the preset stations:
Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band, stay there for a
few seconds, and then move to the next
preset station. To select a station, push
”SCAN” a second time.
To scan all the frequencies:
Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If you
hear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset stations. The radio will find the next station
up the station band, stay there for a few
seconds, and then scan again. To selecta station, push ”SCAN” a second time.

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Compact disc player

ST (Stereo reception) display

TUNE (Tuning)

There are two scan features—you can either scan the tracks on a specific disc or
scan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.

Your radio automatically changes to stereo
reception when a stereo broadcast is received. ”ST” appears on the display. If thesignal becomes weak, the radio reduces
the amount of channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating noise.
If the signal becomes extremely weak, theradio switches from stereo to mono reception.

TuningTRACK(Trackup/down
Compact disc player

In the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down thestation band.

Scanning for the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. ”SCAN”
will appear on the display and the player
will scan all the tracks on the disc you
are listening to. If you hear a beep, you
held the button too long, and the player
will scan the first tracks of all the discs
in the magazine. To select a track, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the player
scanned all the tracks on the disc, it willstop scanning.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Scanning for the first tracks of all thediscs in the magazine:
Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. ”D·SCAN” will appear on the display
and the player will perform the first trackof the next disc. To select a disc, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the player
has scanned all the discs, it will stopscanning.

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button):By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.
Push either side of the track button until
the number of the track you want to listen
to appears on the display. If you want toreturn to the beginning of the current
track, push the down side of the button
one time, quickly.

Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR). Push and release the ”Ɯ” (up) or”Ɲ” (down) side of ”TUNE” to step up or
down the station band. (If you hear abeep, you held the button too long andthe radio will go into the seek mode.)
Seeking

To seek a station, push and hold the ”Ɯ”
or ”Ɲ” side of ”TUNE” until you hear abeep. Do this again to find another station.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are used to preset andtune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in
the desired station (see ”TUNE” or ”SEEK”
button). Push and hold down the button
until you hear a beep—this will set thestation to the button. The button number
will appear on the display.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the
button for the station you want. The button number and station frequency will appear on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two
FM stations for each button (The display
will show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when you
push ”AM” or ”FM”).
(Eject button)
Push this button to eject a cassette.
After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a cassette but you
will not be able to reinsert it.

118(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
Cassette Player
Push the fast forward button to fast forward a cassette tape. ”FF” will appear on
the display. Push the reverse button to
rewind a tape. ”REW” will appear on thedisplay.
To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding, push the fast forward button or”TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is rewinding, push the reverse button or”TAPE”.
If a tape side rewinds completely, the cassette player will stop and then play thatsame side. If a tape fast forwards completely, the cassette player will play theother side of the tape, using the auto−reverse feature.
Compact Disc Player
If you want to fast forward or reverse
through a compact disc track, push andhold in the fast forward or reverse button.
When you release the button, the compact
disc player will resume playing.

AM
Push ”AM” to switch the AM band. ”AM”
will appear on the display.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”AM”. Also, push”AM” to switch from cassette or compact
disc operation to radio operation.
AUDIO CONTROL / MODE
Manual tone adjustment function—
This knob is used to adjust the tone
manually.
For low−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”BAS” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”.
For middle−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”Mld” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from ”Mld−5” to ”Mld 5”.

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For high−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”TRE” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”TRE −5” to ”TRE 5”.
Sound balance adjustment function—
This knob is also used to adjust thesound balance between the front and rear,and the right and left speakers.
For front/rear adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd”
appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the front/rear balance.
The display will show the range from ”FAdF7” to ”FAd R7”.
For left/right adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL”
appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the left/right balance.
The display will show the range from ”BAL
L7” to ”BAL R7”.

CD (Compact Disc)
Push ”CD” to switch from radio or cassette operation to compact disc operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the compact disc player by pushing”CD”. In both cases, a disc must alreadybe loaded in the player.

If ”Err 2” appears on the display, it
indicates no disc is loaded inside themagazine, insert a disc.
If ”Err 3” or ”Err 4” on the display, it
indicates there is a trouble inside the system. Eject the disc or magazine. Set thedisc or magazine again.

When the audio is set into compact disc
operation, the display shows the track or,
track and disc number currently being
played. Each time you push ”CD”, thesystem changes between single disc player and automatic changer.

If ”OPEn” appears on the display, it
indicates the compact disc auto changer
lid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.

If the player malfunctions, your audio system will display one of the six following
error messages.

DISC ƝƜ

If ”WAIT” appears on the display, it indicates inside the player unit may be too
hot due to the very high ambient temperature. Remove the disc or magazine fromthe player and allow the player to cooldown.

By using this button, you can select adisc you wish to listen to.

If the malfunction is not rectified, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Compact disc auto changer only—

Push either side of the button until thenumber of the disc you want to listen to
appears on the display.

If ”Err 1” appears on the display, it
indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it
was inserted up−side down. Clean thedisc or insert it correctly.

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DolbyrB NR∗

If you are listening to a tape that wasrecorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction,
push the button marked with the double−D
symbol. The double−D symbol will appear
on the display. Push the button again toturn off Dolbyr B NR.
The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduction, play your tapes with this button onor off according to the mode used forrecording the tape.
∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ”DOLBY” and theare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
double D symbol
Licensing Corporation.

FM
Push ”FM” to switch the FM band. ”FM1”or ”FM2” will appear on the display. Thissystem allows you to set twelve FM stations, two for each button.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”FM”. Also, push”FM” to switch from cassette or compact
disc operation to radio operation.

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MTL (Metal) Display

RAND (Random)

If a metal or chrome equivalent cassettetape is put in the cassette player, theplayer will automatically adapt to it and”MTL” will appear on the display.

There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the compact discs in the magazine in random order, or only listen to the tracks on a
specific compact disc in random order.

PROG (Program)Push ”PROG” to select the other side ofa cassette tape. The display indicates
which side is currently selected (” ” indicates top side, ” ” indicates bottomside).
Auto−reverse feature: After the cassette
player reaches the end of a tape side, it
automatically reverses and begins to playthe other side. This is true whether thecassette was playing or fast forwarding.

Random playing for the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND”
will appear on the display. The disc you
are listening to will play in random order.
If you hear a beep, you held the button
too long, and the player will play all the
tracks in the magazine in random order.
To turn off the random feature, push the”RAND” a second time.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Random playing for all the tracks in themagazine:
Push and hold ”RAND” until you hear abeep. ”D·RAND” will appear on the display
and the player will perform all the tracks
on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature,
push ”RAND” a second time.

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RPT (Repeat)

Compact disc auto changer only—

Cassette Player

Repeating a disc:
Push and hold ”RPT” until you hear abeep. ”D·RPT” will appear on the display.
The player will repeat all the tracks on thedisc you are listening to. When the discends, the player will automatically go backto the top track of the disc and replay.
This process will be continued until you
push the button again to turn off the repeat feature.

Push ”RPT” while the track is playing.
”RPT” will appear on the display. Whenthe track ends, it will automatically be
rewound and replayed. This process will
be continued until you push the button
again to turn off the repeat feature.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks in order for the repeat feature to work correctly.
Compact Disc Player
There are two repeat features—you caneither replay a disc track or a whole compact disc.
Repeating a track:
Quickly push and release ”RPT” while thetrack is playing. ”RPT” will appear on thedisplay. If you hear a beep, you held the
button too long, and the player will repeat
the whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This process will be continued until you push the
button again to turn off the repeat feature.

SCAN
Radio
You can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stations
for that band.
To scan the preset stations:
Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band, stay there for a
few seconds, and then move to the next
preset station. To select a station, push
”SCAN” a second time.

To scan all the frequencies:
Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If you
hear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset stations. The radio will find the next station
up the station band, stay there for a few
seconds, and then scan again. To selecta station, push ”SCAN” a second time.
Compact disc player
There are two scan features—you can either scan the tracks on a specific disc or
scan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.
Scanning for the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. ”SCAN”
will appear on the display and the player
will scan all the tracks on the disc you
are listening to. If you hear a beep, you
held the button too long, and the player
will scan the first tracks of all the discs
in the magazine. To select a track, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the player
scanned all the tracks on the disc, it willstop scanning.

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Compact disc auto changer only—

Cassette Player

Scanning for the first tracks of all thediscs in the magazine:
Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. ”D·SCAN” will appear on the display
and the player will perform the first trackof the next disc. To select a disc, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the player
has scanned all the discs, it will stopscanning.

By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.

The track number you select is not valid
if it is higher than the number of tracks
remaining on the current cassette side.

You can skip up tp nine tracks at a time.

D After the beginning of the tape isPush the up or down side of the button.
”FF 1” or ”REW 1” will appear on thedisplay.

D After the end of the tape is reached,

SEEK (Seeking)Radio
In the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down thestation band.
To seek a station, push and hold the ”Ɯ”
or ”Ɲ” side of ”TUNE” until you hear abeep. Do this again to find another station.

Next, push either side of the track button
until the number on the display reaches
the number of tracks you want to skip. If
you push the button ten times, the skip
feature will be turned off.
When counting the number of tracks you
want to rewind, remember to count thecurrent track as well. For example, if you
want to rewind to a song that is two before the song you are listening to, pushon the down side of the button until ”REW3” appears on the display.
If you have pushed the track button morethan you wanted to, push the other sideof the button. The track number will be
reduced.

reached, the player will automaticallystart playing the same side.
the player will automatically reverse
sides and start playing the other side.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks for the track button
to work correctly. In addition, the feature
may not work well with some spoken
word, live, or classical recordings.
SKIP
The skip feature allows you to fast forward past long stretches of blank tape.
This is especially useful at the end ofcassettes.
Push ”SKIP”. ”SKIP” will appear on thedisplay. The cassette player will keep
track of how much blank space it plays.
Any time it has played about 10 secondsof blank tape, it will automatically fast
forward to the next track and begin to
play.
Push the button a second time to turn off
the skip feature.

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ST (Stereo reception) display

TUNE (Tuning)Your radio automatically changes to stereo
reception when a stereo broadcast is received. ”ST” appears on the display. If thesignal becomes weak, the radio reduces
the amount of channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating noise.
If the signal becomes extremely weak, theradio switches from stereo to mono reception.

Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR). Push and release the ”Ɯ” (up) or”Ɲ” (down) side of ”TUNE” to step up or
down the station band. (If you hear abeep, you held the button too long andthe radio will go into the seek mode.)

TAPE

VOL/PWR (Volume/Power)
Push ”VOL/PWR” to turn the audio system
on and off. Turn ”VOL/PWR” to adjust thevolume.

Push ”TAPE” to switch from radio or compact disc operation to cassette operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the cassette player by pushing ”TAPE”.
In both cases, a cassette must already beloaded in the player.
TRACK(Trackup/down
Compact disc player

button):By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.
Push either side of the track button until
the number of the track you want to listen
to appears on the display. If you want toreturn to the beginning of the current
track, push the down side of the button
one time, quickly.

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are used to preset andtune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in
the desired station (see ”TUNE” or ”SEEK”
button). Push and hold down the button
until you hear a beep—this will set thestation to the button. The button number
will appear on the display.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the
button for the station you want. The button number and station frequency will appear on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two
FM stations for each button (The display
will show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when you
push ”AM” or ”FM”).
(Eject button)
Push the cassette tape eject button toeject a cassette. Push the compact disceject button to eject a compact disc.
After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a cassette or disc but
you will not be able to reinsert it.

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
Cassette Player
Push the fast forward button to fast forward a cassette tape. ”FF” will appear on
the display. Push the reverse button to
rewind a tape. ”REW” will appear on thedisplay.
To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding, push the fast forward button or”TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is rewinding, push the reverse button or”TAPE”.

AM⋅FM
Push ”AM⋅FM” to switch between the AM
and FM bands. ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” willappear on the display. These systems allow you to set twelve FM stations, two foreach button.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”AM⋅FM”. Also,
push ”AM⋅FM” to switch from cassette orcompact disc operation to radio operation.
AUDIO CONTROL / MODE
Manual tone adjustment function—

If a tape side rewinds completely, the cassette player will stop and then play thatsame side. If a tape fast forwards completely, the cassette player will play theother side of the tape, using the auto−reverse feature.

This knob is used to adjust the tone
manually.

Compact Disc Player

The display will show the range from
”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”.

If you want to fast forward or reverse
through a compact disc track, push andhold in the fast forward or reverse button.
When you release the button, the compact
disc player will resume playing.

For low−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”BAS” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.

For middle−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”Mld” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from ”Mld−5” to ”Mld 5”.

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For high−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”TRE” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”TRE −5” to ”TRE 5”.
Sound balance adjustment function—
This knob is also used to adjust thesound balance between the front and rear,and the right and left speakers.
For front/rear adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd”
appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the front/rear balance.
The display will show the range from ”FAdF7” to ”FAd R7”.
For left/right adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL”
appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the left/right balance.
The display will show the range from ”BAL
L7” to ”BAL R7”.

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CD (Compact Disc)
Push ”CD” to switch from radio or cassette operation to compact disc operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the compact disc player by pushing”CD”. In both cases, a disc must alreadybe loaded in the player.

If ”Err 2” appears on the display, it
indicates no disc is loaded inside themagazine, insert a disc.
If ”Err 3” or ”Err 4” on the display, it
indicates there is a trouble inside the system. Eject the disc or magazine. Set thedisc or magazine again.

When the audio is set into compact disc
operation, the display shows the track or,
track and disc number currently being
played. Each time you push ”CD”, thesystem changes between built−in single
disc player and automatic changer.

If ”OPEn” appears on the display, it
indicates the compact disc auto changer
lid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.

If the player malfunctions, your audio system will display one of the six following
error messages.

DISC ƝƜ

If ”WAIT” appears on the display, it indicates inside the player unit may be too
hot due to the very high ambient temperature. Remove the disc or magazine fromthe player and allow the player to cooldown.

By using this button, you can select adisc you wish to listen to.

If ”Err 1” appears on the display, it
indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it
was inserted up−side down. Clean thedisc or insert it correctly.

If the malfunction is not rectified, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Compact disc auto changer only—

Push either side of the button until thenumber of the disc you want to listen to
appears on the display.

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DolbyrB NR∗

If you are listening to a tape that wasrecorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction,
push the button marked with the double−D
symbol. The double−D symbol will appear
on the display. Push the button again toturn off Dolbyr B NR.
The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduction, play your tapes with this button onor off according to the mode used forrecording the tape.
∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ”DOLBY” and theare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
double D symbol
Licensing Corporation.

MTL (Metal) Display
If a metal or chrome equivalent cassettetape is put in the cassette player, theplayer will automatically adapt to it and”MTL” will appear on the display.

PROG (Program)Push ”PROG” to select the other side ofa cassette tape. The display indicates
which side is currently selected (” ” indicates topside).

side,

”

”

indicatesbottomAuto−reverse feature: After the cassette
player reaches the end of a tape side, it
automatically reverses and begins to playthe other side. This is true whether thecassette was playing or fast forwarding.
PWR⋅VOL (Power⋅Volume)
Push ”PWR⋅VOL” to turn the audio system
on and off. Turn ”PWR⋅VOL” to adjust thevolume.
RAND (Random)
There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the compact discs in the magazine in random order, or only listen to the tracks on a
specific compact disc in random order.

Random playing for the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND”
will appear on the display. The disc you
are listening to will play in random order.
If you hear a beep, you held the button
too long, and the player will play all the
tracks in the magazine in random order.
To turn off the random feature, push the”RAND” a second time.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Random playing for all the tracks in themagazine:
Push and hold ”RAND” until you hear abeep. ”D·RAND” will appear on the display
and the player will perform all the tracks
on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature,
push ”RAND” a second time.
RPT (Repeat)
Cassette Player
Push ”RPT” while the track is playing.
”RPT” will appear on the display. Whenthe track ends, it will automatically be
rewound and replayed. This process will
be continued until you push the button
again to turn off the repeat feature.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks in order for the repeat feature to work correctly.

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Compact Disc Player

SCAN

Compact disc player

There are two repeat features—you caneither replay a disc track or a whole compact disc.

Radio

There are two scan features—you can either scan the tracks on a specific disc or
scan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.

Repeating a track:
Quickly push and release ”RPT” while thetrack is playing. ”RPT” will appear on thedisplay. If you hear a beep, you held the
button too long, and the player will repeat
the whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This process will be continued until you push the
button again to turn off the repeat feature.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Repeating a disc:
Push and hold ”RPT” until you hear abeep. ”D·RPT” will appear on the display.
The player will repeat all the tracks on thedisc you are listening to. When the discends, the player will automatically go backto the top track of the disc and replay.
This process will be continued until you
push the button again to turn off the repeat feature.

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You can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stations
for that band.
To scan the preset stations:
Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band, stay there for a
few seconds, and then move to the next
preset station. To select a station, push
”SCAN” a second time.
To scan all the frequencies:
Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If you
hear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset stations. The radio will find the next station
up the station band, stay there for a few
seconds, and then scan again. To selecta station, push ”SCAN” a second time.

Scanning for the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. ”SCAN”
will appear on the display and the player
will scan all the tracks on the disc you
are listening to. If you hear a beep, you
held the button too long, and the player
will scan the first tracks of all the discs
in the magazine. To select a track, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the player
scanned all the tracks on the disc, it willstop scanning.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Scanning for the first tracks of all thediscs in the magazine:
Push ”SCAN” until you hear a beep.
”D·SCAN” will appear on the display andthe player will perform the first track of
the next disc. To select a disc, push the”SCAN” a second time. If the player hasscanned all the discs, it will stop scanning.

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SEEK (Seeking)Radio
In the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down thestation band.
To seek a station, push and hold the ”Ɯ”
or ”Ɲ” side of ”TUNE” until you hear abeep. Do this again to find another station.
Cassette Player
By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.
You can skip up tp nine tracks at a time.
Push the up or down side of the button.
”FF 1” or ”REW 1” will appear on thedisplay.
Next, push either side of the track button
until the number on the display reaches
the number of tracks you want to skip. If
you push the button ten times, the skip
feature will be turned off.

When counting the number of tracks you
want to rewind, remember to count thecurrent track as well. For example, if you
want to rewind to a song that is two before the song you are listening to, pushon the down side of the button until ”REW3” appears on the display.
If you have pushed the track button morethan you wanted to, push the other sideof the button. The track number will be
reduced.
The track number you select is not valid
if it is higher than the number of tracks
remaining on the current cassette side.

D After the beginning of the tape isreached, the player will automaticallystart playing the same side.

D After the end of the tape is reached,
the player will automatically reverse
sides and start playing the other side.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks for the track button
to work correctly. In addition, the feature
may not work well with some spoken
word, live, or classical recordings.

SKIP
The skip feature allows you to fast forward past long stretches of blank tape.
This is especially useful at the end ofcassettes.
Push ”SKIP”. ”SKIP” will appear on thedisplay. The cassette player will keep
track of how much blank space it plays.
Any time it has played about 10 secondsof blank tape, it will automatically fast
forward to the next track and begin to
play.
Push the button a second time to turn off
the skip feature.
ST (Stereo reception) display
Your radio automatically changes to stereo
reception when a stereo broadcast is received. ”ST” appears on the display. If thesignal becomes weak, the radio reduces
the amount of channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating noise.
If the signal becomes extremely weak, theradio switches from stereo to mono reception.

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TAPE
Push ”TAPE” to switch from radio or compact disc operation to cassette operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the cassette player by pushing ”TAPE”.
In both cases, a cassette must already beloaded in the player.
TRACK(Trackup/down
Compact disc player

button):By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.
Push either side of the track button until
the number of the track you want to listen
to appears on the display. If you want toreturn to the beginning of the current
track, push the down side of the button
one time, quickly.
TUNE (Tuning)Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR). Push and release the ”Ɯ” (up) or”Ɲ” (down) side of ”TUNE” to step up or
down the station band. (If you hear abeep, you held the button too long andthe radio will go into the seek mode.)130’99camry U"Type 5
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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)
These buttons are used to preset andtune in radio stations.
To preset a station to a button: Tune in
the desired station (see ”TUNE” or ”SEEK”
button). Push and hold down the button
until you hear a beep—this will set thestation to the button. The button number
will appear on the display.
To tune in to a preset station: Push the
button for the station you want. The button number and station frequency will appear on the display.
These systems can store one AM and two
FM stations for each button (The display
will show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when you
push ”AM” or ”FM”).
(Eject button)
Push the cassette tape eject button toeject a cassette. Push the compact disceject button to eject a compact disc.
After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a cassette or disc but
you will not be able to reinsert it.

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)
Cassette Player
Push the fast forward button to fast forward a cassette tape. ”FF” will appear on
the display. Push the reverse button to
rewind a tape. ”REW” will appear on thedisplay.
To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding, push the fast forward button or”TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is rewinding, push the reverse button or”TAPE”.

AM⋅FM
Push ”AM⋅FM” to switch between the AM
and FM bands. ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” willappear on the display. These systems allow you to set twelve FM stations, two foreach button.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”AM⋅FM”. Also,
push ”AM⋅FM” to switch from cassette orcompact disc operation to radio operation.
AUDIO CONTROL / MODE
Manual tone adjustment function—

If a tape side rewinds completely, the cassette player will stop and then play thatsame side. If a tape fast forwards completely, the cassette player will play theother side of the tape, using the auto−reverse feature.

This knob is used to adjust the tone
manually.

Compact Disc Player

The display will show the range from
”BAS −5” to ”BAS 5”.

If you want to fast forward or reverse
through a compact disc track, push andhold in the fast forward or reverse button.
When you release the button, the compact
disc player will resume playing.

For low−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”BAS” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.

For high−pitch tone adjustment, push
”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly
until ”TRE” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.
The display will show the range from
”TRE −5” to ”TRE 5”.

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Sound balance adjustment function—

CD (Compact Disc)

This knob is also used to adjust thesound balance between the front and rear,and the right and left speakers.

Push ”CD” to switch from radio or cassette operation to compact disc operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the compact disc player by pushing”CD”. In both cases, a disc must alreadybe loaded in the player.

For front/rear adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd”
appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the front/rear balance.
The display will show the range from ”FAdF7” to ”FAd R7”.
For left/right adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL”
appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the left/right balance.
The display will show the range from ”BAL
L7” to ”BAL R7”.

If ”Err 2” appears on the display, it
indicates no disc is loaded inside themagazine, insert a disc.
If ”Err 3” or ”Err 4” on the display, it
indicates there is a trouble inside the system. Eject the disc or magazine. Set thedisc or magazine again.

When the audio is set into compact disc
operation, the display shows the track or,
track and disc number currently being
played. Each time you push ”CD”, thesystem changes between built−in single
disc player and automatic changer.

If ”OPEn” appears on the display, it
indicates the compact disc auto changer
lid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.

If the player malfunctions, your audio system will display one of the six following
error messages.

DISC ƝƜ

If ”WAIT” appears on the display, it indicates inside the player unit may be too
hot due to the very high ambient temperature. Remove the disc or magazine fromthe player and allow the player to cooldown.

By using this button, you can select adisc you wish to listen to.

If the malfunction is not rectified, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
Compact disc auto changer only—

Push either side of the button until thenumber of the disc you want to listen to
appears on the display.

If ”Err 1” appears on the display, it
indicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or it
was inserted up−side down. Clean thedisc or insert it correctly.

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DolbyrB NR∗

If you are listening to a tape that wasrecorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction,
push the button marked with the double−D
symbol. The double−D symbol will appear
on the display. Push the button again toturn off Dolbyr B NR.
The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise
by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduction, play your tapes with this button onor off according to the mode used forrecording the tape.
∗ : Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ”DOLBY” and theare trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
double D symbol
Licensing Corporation.

MTL (Metal) Display
If a metal or chrome equivalent cassettetape is put in the cassette player, theplayer will automatically adapt to it and”MTL” will appear on the display.

PROG (Program)Push ”PROG” to select the other side ofa cassette tape. The display indicates
which side is currently selected (” ” indicates topside).

side,

”

”

indicatesbottomAuto−reverse feature: After the cassette
player reaches the end of a tape side, it
automatically reverses and begins to playthe other side. This is true whether thecassette was playing or fast forwarding.
PWR⋅VOL (Power⋅Volume)
Push ”PWR⋅VOL” to turn the audio system
on and off. Turn ”PWR⋅VOL” to adjust thevolume.
RAND (Random)
There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the compact discs in the magazine in random order, or only listen to the tracks on a
specific compact disc in random order.

Random playing for the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND”
will appear on the display. The disc you
are listening to will play in random order.
If you hear a beep, you held the button
too long, and the player will play all the
tracks in the magazine in random order.
To turn off the random feature, push the”RAND” a second time.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Random playing for all the tracks in themagazine:
Push and hold ”RAND” until you hear abeep. ”D·RAND” will appear on the display
and the player will perform all the tracks
on all the discs in the magazine in random order. To turn off the random feature,
push ”RAND” a second time.
RPT (Repeat)
Cassette Player
Push ”RPT” while the track is playing.
”RPT” will appear on the display. Whenthe track ends, it will automatically be
rewound and replayed. This process will
be continued until you push the button
again to turn off the repeat feature.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks in order for the repeat feature to work correctly.

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Compact Disc Player

SCAN

Compact disc player

There are two repeat features—you caneither replay a disc track or a whole compact disc.

Radio

There are two scan features—you can either scan the tracks on a specific disc or
scan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.

Repeating a track:
Quickly push and release ”RPT” while thetrack is playing. ”RPT” will appear on thedisplay. If you hear a beep, you held the
button too long, and the player will repeat
the whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This process will be continued until you push the
button again to turn off the repeat feature.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Repeating a disc:
Push and hold ”RPT” until you hear abeep. ”D·RPT” will appear on the display.
The player will repeat all the tracks on thedisc you are listening to. When the discends, the player will automatically go backto the top track of the disc and replay.
This process will be continued until you
push the button again to turn off the repeat feature.

You can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stations
for that band.
To scan the preset stations:
Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band, stay there for a
few seconds, and then move to the next
preset station. To select a station, push
”SCAN” a second time.
To scan all the frequencies:
Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If you
hear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset stations. The radio will find the next station
up the station band, stay there for a few
seconds, and then scan again. To selecta station, push ”SCAN” a second time.

Scanning for the tracks on a disc:
Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. ”SCAN”
will appear on the display and the player
will scan all the tracks on the disc you
are listening to. If you hear a beep, you
held the button too long, and the player
will scan the first tracks of all the discs
in the magazine. To select a track, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the player
scanned all the tracks on the disc, it willstop scanning.
Compact disc auto changer only—
Scanning for the first tracks of all thediscs in the magazine:
Push ”SCAN” until you hear a beep.
”D·SCAN” will appear on the display andthe player will perform the first track of
the next disc. To select a disc, push the”SCAN” a second time. If the player hasscanned all the discs, it will stop scanning.

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SEEK (Seeking)Radio
In the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down thestation band.
To seek a station, push and hold the ”Ɯ”
or ”Ɲ” side of ”TUNE” until you hear abeep. Do this again to find another station.
Cassette Player
By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.
You can skip up tp nine tracks at a time.
Push the up or down side of the button.
”FF 1” or ”REW 1” will appear on thedisplay.
Next, push either side of the track button
until the number on the display reaches
the number of tracks you want to skip. If
you push the button ten times, the skip
feature will be turned off.

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When counting the number of tracks you
want to rewind, remember to count thecurrent track as well. For example, if you
want to rewind to a song that is two before the song you are listening to, pushon the down side of the button until ”REW3” appears on the display.
If you have pushed the track button morethan you wanted to, push the other sideof the button. The track number will be
reduced.
The track number you select is not valid
if it is higher than the number of tracks
remaining on the current cassette side.

D After the beginning of the tape isreached, the player will automaticallystart playing the same side.

D After the end of the tape is reached,
the player will automatically reverse
sides and start playing the other side.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks for the track button
to work correctly. In addition, the feature
may not work well with some spoken
word, live, or classical recordings.

SKIP
The skip feature allows you to fast forward past long stretches of blank tape.
This is especially useful at the end ofcassettes.
Push ”SKIP”. ”SKIP” will appear on thedisplay. The cassette player will keep
track of how much blank space it plays.
Any time it has played about 10 secondsof blank tape, it will automatically fast
forward to the next track and begin to
play.
Push the button a second time to turn off
the skip feature.
ST (Stereo reception) display
Your radio automatically changes to stereo
reception when a stereo broadcast is received. ”ST” appears on the display. If thesignal becomes weak, the radio reduces
the amount of channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating noise.
If the signal becomes extremely weak, theradio switches from stereo to mono reception.

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hints
TAPE
Push ”TAPE” to switch from radio or compact disc operation to cassette operation.
If the audio system is off, you can turnon the cassette player by pushing ”TAPE”.
In both cases, a cassette must already beloaded in the player.
TRACK(Trackup/down
Compact disc player

button):By using this button, you can skip up or
down to a different track.
Push either side of the track button until
the number of the track you want to listen
to appears on the display. If you want toreturn to the beginning of the current
track, push the down side of the button
one time, quickly.
TUNE (Tuning)Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR). Push and release the ”Ɯ” (up) or”Ɲ” (down) side of ”TUNE” to step up or
down the station band. (If you hear abeep, you held the button too long andthe radio will go into the seek mode.)

NOTICETo ensure the correct audio system
operation:z Be careful not to spill beverages
over the audio system.
z Do not put anything other than acassette tape or Compact Disc into
the slot.
RADIO RECEPTION
Usually, a problem with radio reception
does not mean there is a problem withyour radio—it is just the normal result ofconditions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain
can interfere with FM reception. Powerlines or telephone wires can interfere with
AM signals. And of course, radio signals
have a limited range, and the farther you
are from a station, the weaker its signal
will be. In addition, reception conditions
change constantly as your vehicle moves.
Here are some common reception problems that probably do not indicate a problem with your radio:

FM
Fading and drifting stations—Generally, theeffective range of FM is about 40 km (25miles). Once outside this range, you may
notice fading and drifting, which increase
with the distance from the radio transmitter. They are often accompanied by distortion.
Multi−path—FM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reachyour antenna at the same time. If thishappens, the signals will cancel each other out, causing a momentary flutter orloss of reception.
Static and fluttering—These occur when
signals are blocked by buildings, trees, orother large objects. Increasing the bass
level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swapping—If the FM signal you
are listening to is interrupted or weakened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, your radio maytune in the second station until the original signal can be picked up again.

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AM

Use high−quality cassettes.

Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by
the upper atmosphere—especially at night.
These reflected signals can interfere withthose received directly from the radio station, causing the radio station to soundalternately strong and weak.

D Low−quality cassette tapes can cause

Station interference—When a reflected signal and a signal received directly from aradio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with eachother, making it difficult to hear the broadcast.

D Do not use a cassette if it has been

Static—AM is easily affected by externalsources of electrical noise, such as hightension power lines, lightening, or electrical motors. This results in static.

D Store cassettes in their cases and out

CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER
AND TAPES
For high performance from your cassette
player and tapes:

many problems, including poor sound,inconsistentplaying
speed,
andconstant auto−reversing. They can also
get stuck or tangled in the cassette
player.
damaged or tangled or if its label ispeeling off.

D Do not leave a cassette in the player
if you are not listening to it, especially
if it is hot outside.
of direct sunlight.

D Avoid using cassettes with a total playing time longer than 100 minutes (50minutes per side). The tape used inthese cassettes is thin and could getstuck or tangled in the cassette player.

CARING FOR YOUR
PLAYER AND DISCSCOMPACTDISC

D Use only compact discs labeled asshown.

D Extremely high temperatures can keep
your compact disc player from working.
On hot days, use the air conditioning
to cool the vehicle interior before you
listen to a disc.

Clean the tape head and other parts regularly.

D Bumpy roads or other vibrations may

D A dirty tape head or tape path canmake your compact disc player skip.

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D If moisture gets into your compact disc

CAUTIONplayer, you may not hear any soundeven though your compact disc player
appears to be working. Remove thedisc from the player and wait until itdries.

Compact disc players use invisible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed
outside the unit. Be sure to operate
the player correctly as instructed.

D Handle compact discs carefully, especially when you are inserting them.
Hold them on the edge and do notbend them. Avoid getting fingerprints
on them, particularly on the shiny side.

D Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, orother disc damage could cause theplayer to skip or to repeat a section ofa track. (To see a pin hole, hold thedisc up to the light.)

D Remove discs from the compact discplayer when you are not listening
to them. Store them in their plastic
cases away from moisture, heat, anddirect sunlight.
To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with asoft, lint−free cloth that has been dampened with water. Wipe in a straight linefrom the center to the edge of the disc(not in circles). Dry it with another soft,lint−free cloth. Do not use a conventional
record cleaner or anti−static device.

A new disc may have rough edges on
its inner and outer perimeter. Remove
the rough edges by pressing the sideof a ball−point pen or pencil against
the inner and outer perimeter of thedisc as shown.
If you continue to play a disc with roughedges, flakes will fall on to the signal sideof the disc and cause sound skipping orother problems.

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Air conditioning system——Controls
1. ”A/C” Button
2. Air Intake Selector
3. Air Flow Selector
4. Temperature Selector
5. Fan Speed Selector

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Fan speed selector

For details about air flow selector settings,
see the illustration after ”A/C” button.

Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—tothe right to increase, to the left to decrease.

Turning the Air Flow Selector to windshield position turns on the defroster toclear the front view more quickly.

Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperature—to the right to warm, to the left to cool.

Air flow selector
Turn the knob to select the vents used for
air flow.
1. Panel—Air flows mainly
instrument panel vents.

from

the

2. Bi−level—Air flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor
vents.
4. Floor/Windshield—Air
flows
mainlyfrom the floor vents and windshield
vents.
5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from thewindshield vents.

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To turn on the air conditioning, press the”A/C” button. The ”A/C” button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press the button again.
If the ”A/C” button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning systemand the air conditioning automaticallyshuts off. If this happens, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

Air intake selector
Move the lever to select the air source.
1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside
the vehicle.
2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the system.

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D To cool off your Toyota after it has
been parked in the hot sun, drive withthe windows open for a few minutes.
This vents the hot air, allowing the air
conditioning to cool the interior more
quickly.

D Make sure the air intake grilles in frontof the windshield are not blocked (byleaves or snow, for example).

D On humid days, do not blow cold airon the windshield. The windshield could
fog up because of the difference in air
temperature on the inside and outsideof the windshield.

D Keep the area under the front seats
clear to allow air to circulate throughout the vehicle.

D On cold days, move the fan speed to”HI” for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture. Thiscan reduce the amount of fogging on
the windows.

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Heating

Air conditioning

Defogging

For best results, set controls to:

For best results, set controls to:

The inside of the windshield

Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF”
Temperature—Towards WARM
(red zone)
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air flow—FLOOR
Air conditioning—OFF

Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF”
Temperature—Towards COLD
(blue zone)
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air flow—PANEL
Air conditioning—ON

For best results, set controls to:

D For quick heating, select recirculated

D For quick cooling, move the air intake

air for a few minutes. To keep thewindows from fogging, select fresh after the vehicle interior has been
warmed.

selector to recirculate for a few minutes.

D Press the ”A/C” button on for dehumidified heating.

D Choose floor/windshield air flow to heatthe vehicle interior while defrosting or
defogging the windshield.

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Ventilation
For best results, set controls to:
Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF”
Temperature—Towards COLD
(blue zone)
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air flow—PANEL
Air conditioning—OFF

Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF”
Temperature—Towards WARM
(red zone) to heat;
COLD (blue zone) tocool
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air flow—WINDSHIELD
Turning the Air Flow Selector to windshield position turns on the defroster toclear the front view more quickly.
Press the ”A/C” button for dehumidified
heating or cooling. This setting clears thefront view more quickly.

D On humid days, do not blow cold airon the windshield—the difference between the outside and inside temperatures could make the fogging worse.

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Defrosting
The outside of the windshieldFor best results, set controls to:
Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF”
Temperature—Towards WARM
(red zone)
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air flow—WINDSHIELD
Turning the Air Flow Selector to windshield position turns on the defroster toclear the front view more quickly.
Press the ”A/C” button for dehumidified
heating. This setting clears the front view
more quickly.

D To heat the vehicle interior while defrostingthewindshield,
floor/windshield air flow.

If air flow control is not satisfactory, checkthe side vents. The side vents may be
opened or closed as shown.

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Part 1OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—Clock
The digital clock indicates the time.
The key must be in the ”ACC” or ”ON”
position.
To reset the hour: Push the ”H” button.
To reset the minutes: Push the ”M” button.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time display will automatically be set to 1:00 (oneo’clock).

Chapter 1−8
Other equipment

When the instrument panel lights areturned on, the brightness of the time indication will be reduced.

D Clock
D Cigarette lighter and ashtrays
D Power outlet

Type A

Type B only—

D Glove box

If quick adjustment to a full hour is desired, push the ”:00” button.

D Garage door opener box

For example, if the ”:00” button is depressed when the time is between
1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00.
If the time is between 1:30—1:59, thetime will change to 2:00.

D Miscellaneous box
D Auxiliary box
D Cup holder
D Traction control system
D Floor mat

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Power outlet

Cigarette lighter and ashtrays
CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
When it becomes heated, it automatically pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the ”ACC” position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressedin.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.
ASHTRAYS
Cigarette lighter and front ashtray

To use the ashtray, open out.
When finished with your cigarette, thoroughly extinguish it in the ashtray to prevent other cigarette butts from catchingfire. After using the ashtray, push it backin completely.

The power outlet is designed for power
supply for car accessories.

To remove the ashtray, press down on thelock spring plate and pull out.

NOTICECAUTIONTo reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always push the ashtray back in completely after use.
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The key must be in the ”ACC” or ”ON”
position for the power outlet to be used.

z To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the electricity
over the total vehicle capacity of
12V/120W.
z To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not use the power
outlet longer than necessary whenthe engine is not running.

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Glove box

Garage door opener box

To use the glove box, do this.

The box is designed to store a garage
door opener transmitter.

z Close the power outlet lid when the
power outlet is not in use. Inserting
a foreign object other than the appropriate plug that fits the outlet,
or allowing any liquid into the outlet may cause electrical failure or
short circuits.

To open: Pull the lever.
With the instrument panel lights on, theglove box light will come on when the
glove box is open.

Open the cover and remove the Velcroloop.

To lock: Insert the master key and turn itclockwise.

CAUTIONTo reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or a sudden stop,always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.

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Remove the paper strip covering the adhesive on back side of loop and adhere loop
to back side of the transmitter near center.

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Please note if transmitter has wire clip forsun visor, this clip must be removed priorto adhesion of the Velcro.

Place the transmitter with Velcro loop facing inside of box into the box. Make surethe transmitter button is located above
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Remove spacers from the center panel.
Place the largest spacer on the pin thatwould be below transmitter button when
the cover is closed. Close the cover.

When the garage door opener transmitteris properly installed, you can operate thetransmitter by pushing the center panel ofthe cover.

If the center panel does not contact withyour garage door opener transmitter:

D Check to see if spacer is on correctpin.

D Attach another spacer to the top oforiginal spacer. Check operation. If required, continue add spacers until contact is achieved.
If the transmitter is clattering during driving, fill in a piece of felt or pad to preventthe transmitter from clattering.

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CAUTION

D To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or a suddenstop, always keep the garage door
opener box closed while driving.

D Keep the remained spacers awayfrom children.

The miscellaneous box and garage door
opener box (stored in the glove box)
are interchangeable.
Removing the cover—Half open the cover. Pinch each hinge andpull it out of its pivot one by one asshown above.
Do not remove the cover forcibly.

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Installing the cover—
Align the hinges to the pivots, and press
each hinge with a thumb until you hear aclick.
Make sure thatcloses smoothly.

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Miscellaneous box

Auxiliary box

To use the box, open it as shown
above.

To use the box, pull on the handle.

Cup holder

Front

CAUTIONCAUTIONTo reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or a sudden stop,always keep the miscellaneous box
closed while driving.

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or a sudden stop,always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.

NOTICEIn hot weather, inside of the vehicle
becomes very hot. Do not leave anything flammable or deformable suchas a lighter, the glasses, etc. inside.

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Traction control system
AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink−cans securely in its
holes.
Front: To use the holder, open the lid.
Rear: To use the holder, pull it out.

CAUTION

D Do not place anything else otherthan cups or drink−cans on the cup
holder, as such item may be thrown
about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle
during sudden braking or an accident.

Slip indicator light

Leave the system on during ordinary
driving so that it can operate whenneeded. When traction control is applied, the slip indicator light blinks.

D To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, keep the cup holder
closed when it is not in use.

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The traction control system automatically helps control the spinning of thefront wheels which may occur when accelerating on slippery road surfaces,
thus assisting driver to control the driving power of the front wheels. When
you turn the ignition switch on, thetraction control system always turns on
automatically, and the slip indicatorlight and ”TRAC OFF” indicator/warning
light will come on. The indicator lights
will go off after about 3 seconds.

You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when theengine is started or just after the vehicle
is started. This means that the traction
control system is in the self−check mode,and does not indicate malfunction. Whenthe traction control system is operating,you may feel vibration or noise of yourvehicle, caused by operation of thebrakes. This indicates the system is functioning properly.

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When getting the vehicle out of mud or
new snow, etc. the traction control system
will help operate to prevent the wheels
from spinning.

CAUTION

MANUAL OPERATION
You can turn off the traction control
system by pushing the ”TRAC OFF”
switch. The ”TRAC OFF” indicator/warning light will come on. Pushing the”TRAC OFF” switch a second timeturns on the traction control systemand the ”TRAC OFF” indicator/warning
light will go off.

Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicles andpower to the front wheels may not be
maintained, even though the traction
control system is in operation. Do not
drive the vehicle at any speed or conduct any during maneuver which willcause the vehicle to lose traction. In
situations where the road surface iscovered with ice or snow, your vehicle should be fitted with snow tires
or tire chains. Always drive at an appropriate and cautious speed for theroad conditions present.

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Floor mat

Use a floor mat of the correct size.
If the floor carpet and floor mat have ahole, then it is designed for use with alocking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking
clip into the hole in the floor carpet.

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CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly
placed on the floor carpet. If the floor
mat slips and interferes with the
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Part 2
INFORMATIONBEFORE DRIVINGYOUR TOYOTA
D Break−in period
D FuelD Operation in foreign countries
D Three−way catalytic converters
D Engine exhaust cautions
D Facts about engine oil
consumption
D Twin ground electrodeplatinum−tipped spark plugs
D Brake system
D Brake pad wear limit indicators

Break−in period

Fuel

Drive gently and avoid high speeds.

FUEL TYPE

Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break−in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life ofyour vehicle:

Your new vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline.

D Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).
D Run the engine at moderate speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm.

D Avoid full−throttle starts.
D Try to avoid hard stops during the first300 km (200 miles).

D Do not drive slowly with the manualtransmission in a high gear.

D Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.

D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles).

To help prevent gas station mix−ups, yourToyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. The special nozzle on pumps withunleaded fuel will fit it, but the larger
standard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas
will not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93
in Canada.

NOTICEDo not use leaded gasoline. Use ofleaded gasoline will cause the three−
way catalytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.

D Luggage stowage precautions
D Your Toyota’s identification
D Theft prevention labels
D Suspension and chassis
D Types of tires
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OCTANE RATING
5S−FE engine: Select Octane Rating 87(Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
1MZ−FE engine: Select Octane Rating
87 (Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating 91 (Research Octane Number of 96) or higher
is recommended.
Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating or research octane number lower
than stated above will cause persistent
heavy knocking. If it is severe, this willlead to engine damage.
If your engine knocks...
If you detect heavy knocking even whenusing the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady speed on level roads, consult yourToyota dealer.
However, now and then, you may noticelight knocking for a short time while accelerating or driving up hills. This is nocause for concern.

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GASOLINES
ADDITIVESCONTAINING DETERGENT

Toyota recommends use of gasolinesthat contain detergent additives toavoid build−up of engine deposits.
For further details, ask your Toyota dealer
or a local gasoline retailer.
IMPROVED GASOLINES
The American Automobile Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) has developed a
specification of improved gasolines. The
AAMA specification offers optimal fuelinformation for better vehicle performance and better protection of your engine.
Toyota recommends the use of gasolinesthat meet the AAMA specification, if available, for improved driveability and emission control system.
GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE
Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary−Butyl Ether) are available in themarket. If you use a gasoline mixed
with MTBE, make certain that it does
not contain more than 15% of MTBE.

GASOLINES CONTAINING MMTSome gasolines contain an octane−enhancing additive called MMT (methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasolines that contain MMT. If fuels containing MMT are used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If you use gasohol in your Toyota, besure that it is unleaded, has an octane
rating no lower than 87 and does notcontain more than 10% ethanol.
Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and ethanol.
Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasolines containing methanol. If you use
gasoline containing methanol, use only
gasoline meeting the requirements above
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Operation in foreign countries
GASOLINES QUALITY
In a very few cases, you may experiencedriveability problems caused by the particular gasoline that you are using. If you
continue to have unacceptable driveability,
try changing gasoline brands. If that does
not rectify your problem, then consult yourToyota dealer.

Three−way catalytic converters

If you plan to drive your Toyota inanother country...
First, comply with the vehicle registration
laws.
Second, confirm the availability of the correct fuel (unleaded and minimum octane
number).

NOTICEz Do not use gasohol other thanstated above. It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.

Type Az If driveability problems are encountered (poor hot starting, vaporizing,
engine knock, etc.), discontinue theuse.
z Take care not to spill gasohol during refueling. Gasohol may cause
paint damage.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
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CAUTION

D Keep people and combustible materials away from the exhaust pipe
while the engine is running. The
exhaust gas is very hot.

D Do not drive, idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burneasily such as grass, leaves, paperor rags.

Type CThe three−way catalytic converter is anemission control device installed in theexhaust system.
The purpose is to reduce pollutants in theexhaust gas.

NOTICEA large amount of unburned gases
flowing into the three−way catalytic
converter may cause it to overheat
and create a fire hazard. To prevent
this and other damage, observe thefollowing precautions:z Use only unleaded gasoline.
z Do not drive with an extremely low
fuel level; running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, creating an excessive load on the three−
way catalytic converter.
z Do not allow the engine to run atidle speed for more than 20 minutes.
z Avoid racing the engine.
z Do not push−start or pull−start yourvehicle.
z Do not turn off the ignition whilethe vehicle is moving.

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Engine exhaust cautionsz Keep your engine in good runningorder. Malfunctions in the engine
electrical system, electronic ignition
system/distributor ignition systemor fuel system could cause an extremely high three−way catalytic
converter temperature.

CAUTION

D Keep the trunk lid closed while

D Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.

driving. An open or unsealed trunk
lid may cause exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle.

It contains carbon monoxide, which
is a colorless and odorless gas. It
can cause unconsciousness or evendeath.

z If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, take yourvehicle in for a check−up as soon
as possible. Remember, your Toyota
dealer knows your vehicle and its
three−way catalytic converter system best.

D Make sure the exhaust system hasz To ensure that the three−way catalytic converter and the entire emission control system operate properly, your vehicle must receive theperiodic inspections required by the
Toyota Maintenance Schedule. Forscheduled maintenance information,refer to the separate ”Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or ”Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.

D Do not run the engine in a garage

no holes or loose connections. The
system should be checked fromtime to time. If you hit something,or notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust, have the system
checked immediately.

D To allow proper operation of yourvehicle’s ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the windshield clear of snow, leaves, or other obstructions.

D If you smell exhaust fumes in thevehicle, drive with the windows
open and the trunk lid closed. Havethe cause immediately located andcorrected.

or enclosed area except for thetime needed to drive the vehicle inor out. The exhaust gases cannot
escape, making this a particularly
dangerous situation.

D Do not remain for a long time in aparked vehicle with the engine running. If it is unavoidable, however,do so only in an unconfined area
and adjust the heating or coolingsystem to force outside air into thevehicle.

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Facts about engine oil
consumption
FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Engine oil has the primary functions oflubricating and cooling the inside of theengine, and plays a major role in maintaining the engine in proper working order.
ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
It is normal that an engine should consume some engine oil during normal
engine operation. The causes of oil
consumption in a normal engine are as
follows.

D Oil is used to lubricate pistons, pistonrings and cylinders. A thin film of oil
is left on the cylinder wall when a piston moves downwards in the cylinder.
High negative pressure generated whenthe vehicle is decelerating sucks someof this oil into the combustion chamber.
This oil as well as some part of the oilfilm left on the cylinder wall is burnedby the high temperature combustion
gases during the combustion process.

D Oil is also used to lubricate the stemsof the intake valves. Some of this oil
is sucked into the combustion chamber
together with the intake air and isburned along with the fuel. High temperature exhaust gases also burn theoil used to lubricate the exhaust valve
stems.
The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the viscosity of the oil, thequality of the oil and the conditions thevehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed by high−speed driving and frequent acceleration and deceleration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since
its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls
have not become conditioned.
When judging the amount of oil consumption, note that the oil may become
diluted and make it difficult to judge
the true level accurately.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for
repeated short trips, and consumes a normal amount of oil, the dipstick may notshow any drop in the oil level at all, evenafter 1000 km (600 miles) or more. Thisis because the oil is gradually becoming
diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
appear that the oil level has not changed.

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The diluting ingredients evaporate out
when the vehicle is then driven at highspeeds, as on an express way, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after driving at high speeds.
IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVELCHECKOne of the most important points in proper vehicle maintenance is to keep the engine oil at the optimum level so that oilfunction will not be impaired. Therefore, itis essential that the oil level be checked
regularly. Toyota recommends that the oillevel be checked every time you refuelthe vehicle.

NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine trouble
due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check,see ”Checking the engine oil level” in
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Twin ground electrodeplatinum−tipped spark plugs

Brake system
TANDEMSYSTEMMASTERCYLINDER

BRAKE

The tandem master cylinder brake system
is a hydraulic system with two separatesub−systems. If either sub−system should
fail, the other will still work. However, thepedal will be harder to press, and yourstopping distance will be longer. Also, thebrake system warning light may come on.

CAUTION

Your engine is fitted with twin groundelectrode platinum−tipped spark plugs.

NOTICEUse only twin ground electrode platinum−tipped spark plugs for your engine performance.

Do not drive your vehicle with only asingle brake system. Have yourbrakes fixed immediately.
BRAKE BOOSTER
The brake booster uses engine vacuum topower−assist the brakes. If the engine
should quit while you are driving, you canbring the vehicle to a stop with normal
pedal pressure. There is enough reserve
vacuum for one or two stops—but no
more!

CAUTION

D Do not pump the brake pedal if theengine stalls. Each push on thepedal uses up your vacuum reserve.

D Even if the power assist is completely lost, the brakes will stillwork. But you will have to push thepedal hard—much harder than normal. And your braking distance will
be longer.
ANTI−LOCK
BRAKE”ABS” warning light)

SYSTEM(with

The anti−lock brake system is designed toautomatically help prevent lock−up of thewheels during sudden braking or braking
on slippery road surfaces. This assists inproviding directional stability and steering
performance of the vehicle under thesecircumstances.
The anti−lock brake system becomes operative after the vehicle has accelerated
to a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when thevehicle decelerate to a speed below
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

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You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when theengine is started or just after the vehicle
is started. This means that the anti−lockbrake system is in the self check mode,and does not indicate a malfunction.

D Even though the anti−lock brake sys-

Effective way to press the ”ABS” brake
pedal:
When the anti−lock brake system function is in action, you may feel the brake
pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In thissituation, to let the anti−lock brake system work for you, just hold the brake
pedal down more firmly. Do not pump
the brake in a panic stop. Pumping thebrake pedal makes the stopping distancelonger.

anti−lock brake system cannot eliminate the risk of hydroplaning and lossof tire friction.

The brake pedal pulsation caused by theanti−lock brake system may indicate hazardous road surface conditions. Although
the anti−lock brake system assists in providing vehicle control, it is still important
to drive with all due care, because theanti−lock brake system cannot overcome
the laws of physics that act on your vehicle:

D Braking capability is dependent on tire
friction with the road surface.

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tem is operating, a driver cannot maintain full control on certain slippery roadsurfaces, when cornering at highspeeds, or in violent maneuvers.

D Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The

Always maintain a safe distance from thevehicle in front of you. Compared withvehicles not fitted with an anti−lock brakesystem, your vehicle may require a longer
stopping distance in the following cases:

D Driving on rough, gravel or snow−covered roads.

D Driving with tire chains installed.
D Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differencesin surface height.

”ABS” warning light
The light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the ”ON” position. After a few
seconds, the light will go off.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning lightsystem. Contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible to service the vehicle.

D The light does not come on as described above, or remains on.

D The light comes on while driving.

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Brake pad wear limit indicators

When stowing luggage or cargo in thevehicle, observe the following:

Even if the anti−lock brake system should
fail, the brake system will still operate
conventionally. However, when the ”ABS”
warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the anti−lock brakesystem is not assisting brake performanceso that the wheels can lock−up during
sudden braking or braking on slipperyroad surfaces. Have your vehicle checkedby your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

D Put luggage or cargo in the trunk whenat all possible. Be sure all items are
secured in place.

D Be careful to keep the vehicle balanced. Locating the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain balance.

D For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.

DRUM−IN−DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKESYSTEM (1MZ−FE engine)Your vehicle has a drum−in−disc typeparking brake system. This type of brakesystem needs bedding−down of the brakeshoes periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bedding−down.

Luggage stowage precautions

CAUTIONThe brake pad wear limit indicators on
your disc brakes give a warning noise
when the brake pads are worn to where
replacement is required.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise
while driving, have the brake pads
checked and replaced by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive rotor damage can result if the pads are notreplaced when necessary.

D To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during braking,do not stack anything in the enlarged trunk. Keep luggage or packages low, as close to the floor as
possible.

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Your Toyota’s identification——Vehicle identification
numberD Never allow anyone to ride in theenlarged trunk. It is not designed
for passengers. They should ride in
their seats with their seat belts
properly fastened. Otherwise, they
are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury, in the event of
sudden braking or a collision.

D Do not place anything on the filler
panel behind the rear seatback.
Such items may be thrown about
and possibly injure people in thevehicle during sudden braking or an
accident.

D Do not drive with objects left on
top of the instrument panel. They
may interfere with the driver’s fieldof view. Or they may move during
sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and impair the driver’s controlof the vehicle. In an accident they
may injure the vehicle occupants.

NOTICEDo not load the vehicle beyond thevehicle capacity weight specified inPart 8.

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The vehicle identification number (VIN)
is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
This number is on the left top of the
instrument panel, and can be seen
through the windshield from outside.
This is the primary identification number
for your Toyota. It is used in registering
the ownership of your vehicle.

The vehicle identification number (VIN) isalso on the Certification Label.

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Theft prevention labels
The engine number is stamped on theengine block as shown.

Your new vehicle carries theft prevention labels which are approximately 56
mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.).
The purpose of these labels is to reducethe incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts fromstolen vehicles. The label is designed sothat once it is applied to a surface, any
attempt to remove it will result in destroying the integrity of the label. Transferring
these labels intact from one part to another, will be impossible.

5S−FE engine

NOTICEYou should not attempt to remove thetheft prevention labels as it may violate certain state or federal laws.

1MZ−FE engine

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Suspension and chassis

Types of tires

CAUTION

Determine what kind of tires your vehicle is originally equipped with.

Do not modify the suspension/chassis
with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It
can cause dangerous vehicle handlingcharacteristics, resulting in loss ofcontrol.

Summer tires are high−speed capability
tires best suited to highway driving under
dry conditions.

1. Summer tires

Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving onsnow−covered or icy roads. For driving onsnow−covered or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. If installing snow
tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2. All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide
better traction in snow and to be adequate
for driving in most winter conditions, aswell as for use all year round.
All season tires, however, do not haveadequate traction performance comparedwith snow tires in heavy or loose snow.
Also, all season tires fall short in acceleration
andhandling
performancecompared with summer tires in highway
driving.

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CAUTION

D Do not mix summer and all season
tires on your vehicle as this cancause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting in loss of control.

D Do not use tires other than the
manufacturer’s designated tires, andnever mix tires or wheels of thesizes different from the originallyequipped tires and wheels.

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Part 3
STARTING AND
DRIVINGD Before starting the engine
D How to start the engine
D Tips for driving in various
conditions
D Winter driving tips
D Trailer towing
D How to save fuel and makeyour vehicle last longer, too

Before starting the engine
1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
head restraint height and steering
wheel angle.
3. Adjust inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.

How to start the engine—(a) Before cranking
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories.
3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch
pedal to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. Hold the clutch
pedal to the floor until the engine isstarted. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic transmission: Put the selector lever in ”P”. If you need to restart the engine while the vehicle ismoving, put the selector lever in ”N”.
A starter safety device will prevent thestarter from operating if the selector
lever is in any drive position.
4. Automatic transmission only: Depress the brake pedal and hold it to
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Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in ”(a) Before cranking”.
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in yourengine automatically controls the proper
air−fuel mixture for starting. You can starta cold or hot engine as follows:
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the key
to ”START”. Release it when the engine starts.
2. After the engine runs for about 10 seconds, you are ready to drive.
If the weather is below freezing, let theengine warm up for a few minutes before
driving.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct procedure given in normal starting.
If the engine will not start...
See ”If your vehicle will not start” in Part
4.

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NOTICEz Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.
z Do not race a cold engine.
z If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, have theengine checked immediately.

Tips for driving in various
conditions
D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
This will allow you much better control.

D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if possible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharp−edged objects andother road hazards. Failure to do socan lead to severe tire damage resulting in tire bursts.

D When parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb sothat the vehicle will not roll. Apply theparking brake, and place the transmission in ”P” (automatic) or in first or
reverse (manual). If necessary, block
the wheels.

D Washing your vehicle or driving throughdeep water may get the brakes wet. To
see whether they are wet, check that
there is no traffic near you, and thenpress the pedal lightly. If you do not
feel a normal braking force, the brakes
are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle cautiously while lightly
pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake pulled. If they still do notwork safely, pull to the side of the roadand call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

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Winter driving tips
CAUTIOND Before driving off, make sure thatthe parking brake is fully released
and the parking brake reminder
light is off.

D Do not leave your vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

D Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.

D To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and
not work properly.

D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking ona slippery surface. Sudden acceleration or engine braking could cause
the vehicle to spin or skid.

D Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has high−speed capability tires.
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are high−speed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.

D Do not continue normal driving
when the brakes are wet. If they arewet, your vehicle will require alonger stopping distance, and it
may pull to one side when thebrakes are applied. Also, the parking brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.

Make sure you have a proper freeze
protection of engine coolant.
Your coolant must contain ethylene−glycol
type coolant for a proper corrosion
protection of aluminum components. Use”Toyota Long Life Coolant” or equivalent.
See Chapter 7−2 for details about coolant
type selection.

NOTICEDo not use alcohol type antifreeze orplain water alone.
When it is extremely cold, we recommend
to use 60% solution for your Toyota, toprovide protection down to about −50°C(−58°F). Do not use more than 70% solution for better coolant performance.
Check the condition of the battery andcables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter starting. Chapter 7−3 tells you how to visuallyinspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased
to check the level of charge.

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Trailer towing
Make sure the engine oil viscosity issuitable for the cold weather.

Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.

See Chapter 7−2 for recommended viscosity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in yourvehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer—he will be pleased to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.

When parking, put the transmission into”P” (automatic) or into first or reverse(manual) and block the rear wheels. Do
not use the parking brake, or snow orwater accumulated in and around theparking brake mechanism may freeze,making it hard to release.

Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into thelocks to keep them from freezing.

Keep ice and snow from accumulating
under the fenders.

Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution.

Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
winter driving, stop and check under thefenders occasionally.

This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer’s directions for how
much to mix with water.

NOTICEDo not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Depending on where you are driving,
we recommend you carry some emergency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in thevehicle are tire chains, window scraper,bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
jumper cables, etc.

Your vehicle is designed primarily as apassenger−carrying vehicle. Towing a
trailer will have an adverse effect on
handling, performance, braking, durability
and driving economy (fuel consumption,etc.). Your safety and satisfaction dependon the proper use of correct equipment
and cautious driving habits. For yoursafety and the safety of others, you must
not overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyota
warranties do not apply to damage or
malfunction caused by towing a trailer forcommercial purposes. Ask your local
Toyota dealer for further details before
towing.

NOTICE
When towing a trailer, be sure to consult your Toyota dealer for further information on additional requirements
such as a towing kit, etc.

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WEIGHT LIMITSD Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-

Before towing, make sure the total trailer
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle
weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.

ent weight capacities established by
the hitch manufacturer. Even though
the vehicle may be physically capable of towing a higher weight, theoperator must determine the maximum weight rating of the particular
hitch assembly and never exceed
the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer−hitch. Exceeding
the maximum weight rating set by
the trailer hitch manufacturer cancause an accident resulting in serious personal injuries.

The total trailer weight and tongue load
can be measured with platform scales
found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company,
junk yard, etc.

CAUTION

D The

total trailer weight (trailer
weight plus its cargo load) must
not exceed 907 kg (2000 lb.). Exceeding this weight is dangerous.

D The gross vehicle weight must notexceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) indicated on theCertification Label. The gross vehicle weight is the sum of weightsof the unloaded vehicle, driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and trailer
tongue load. It also includes theweight of any special equipment
installed on your vehicle.

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D The load on either the front or rearaxle resulting from distribution of
the gross vehicle weight on both
axles must not exceed the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listedon the Certification Label.

HITCHES
Total trailer weight

Tongue load

D Use only a hitch which is recommended by the hitch manufacturer andconforms to the total trailer weight requirement.

D Follow the directions supplied by thehitch manufacturer. Lubricate the hitchball with a light coat of grease.

D Toyota recommends removing the trailTongue load
100 = 9 to 11%
Total trailer weight

er hitch whenever you are not towing
a trailer to reduce the possibility ofadditional damage caused by the hitch
if your vehicle is struck from behind.

D The trailer cargo load should be

NOTICE

distributed so that the tongue load
is 9 to 11% of the total trailer
weight, not exceeding the maximumof 90 kg (200 lb.). Never load thetrailer with more weight in the backthan in the front. About 60% of thetrailer load should be in the front
half of the trailer and the remaining
40% in the rear.

Do not use axle−mounted hitches as
they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels ortires. Also, never install a hitch which
may interfere with the normal functionof an Energy Absorbing Bumper, if so
equipped.
BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS

D Toyota

recommends trailers withbrakes that conform to any applicable federal and state/provincial regulations.

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D A safety chain must always be used
between the towing vehicle and thetrailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
chain for turns. The chain shouldcross under the trailer tongue toprevent the tongue from dropping to
the ground in case it becomes damaged or separated. For correct safety
chain procedures, follow the hitch ortrailer manufacturer’s recommendations.

CAUTIOND If the total trailer weight exceeds
453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are
required.

D Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system as it would lower its
braking effectiveness.

D Never tow a trailer without using asafety chain securely attached toboth the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling unitor hitch ball, there is danger of thetrailer wandering over into another
lane.

TIRES

TRAILER LIGHTS

D Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are

D Trailer lights must comply with federal,properly inflated. Adjust the tire pressure to the recommended cold tirepressure indicated below (see Chapter
7−2 for instructions.):state/provincial and local regulations.
See your local recreational vehicle
dealer or rental agency for the correct
type of wiring and relays for your trailer. Check for correct operation of theturn signals and stop lights each time
you hitch up. Direct splicing may damage your vehicle’s electrical systemand cause a malfunction of your lights.

Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
5S−FE engine
Front
210 (2.1, 30)
Rear
210 (2.1, 30)
1MZ−FE engine
Front
220 (2.2, 32)
Rear
220 (2.2, 32)

D The trailer tires should be inflated tothe pressure recommended by the trailer manufacturer in respect to the total
trailer weight.

BREAK−IN SCHEDULE

D Toyota recommends that you do not
tow a trailer with a new vehicle or avehicle with any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first800 km (500 miles) of driving.
MAINTENANCE

D If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will
require more frequent maintenance dueto the additional load. For this information, please refer to the scheduled
maintenance information in the ”Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or ”Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.

D Retighten all fixing bolts of the towingball and bracket after approximately
1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.

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PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECKD Check that your vehicle remains level
when a loaded or unloaded trailer ishitched. Do not drive if the vehicle hasan abnormal nose−up or nose−downcondition, and check for improper
tongue load, overload,worn suspension
or other possible causes.

D Make sure the trailer cargo is securely
loaded so that it can not shift.

D Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any applicable federal, state/provincial or local regulation. If not,install the rear view mirrors required
for towing purpose.

D Backing with a trailer is difficult andD Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.

requires practice. Grip the bottom of
the steering wheel and move your handto the left to move the trailer to theleft. Move your hand to the right tomove the trailer to the right. (This procedure is generally opposite to thatwhen backing without a trailer). Also,just turn the steering wheel a little ata time, avoiding sharp or prolonged
turning. Have someone guide you whenbacking to reduce the risk of an accident.

The trailer could hit your vehicle in atight turn. Slow down before making aturn to avoid the necessity of sudden
braking.

D Because stopping distance may be in-

When towing a trailer, your vehicle willhandle differently than when not towing. The three main causes of vehicle−
trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and improper trailer loading.
Keep these in mind when towing:creased, vehicle−to−vehicle distanceshould be increased when towing a
trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) ofspeed, allow at least one vehicle andtrailer length between you and the vehicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as
you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of control. This is especiallytrue on wet or slippery surfaces.

D Before starting out, check operation of

D Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-

TRAILER TOWING TIPS

the lights and all vehicle−trailer connections. After driving a short distance,stop and recheck the lights and connections. Before actually towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and backing with a trailer in an area away fromtraffic until you learn the feel.

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tion. If your vehicle has a manualtransmission, prevent excessive clutch
slippage by keeping engine rpm low
and not racing the engine. Always startout in first gear.

D Remember that when making a turn,the trailer wheels will be closer thanthe vehicle wheels to the inside of theturn. Therefore, compensate for this bymaking a larger than normal turning
radius with your vehicle.

D Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your vehicle
and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention
to the rear from time to time to prepare yourself for being passed by large
trucks or buses, which may cause yourvehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel
and reduce speed immediately but
gradually. Never increase speed. Steerstraight ahead. If you make no extreme
correction with the steering or brakes,
the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.

D Be careful when passing other vehicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
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D In order to maintain engine braking efficiency do not use fifth gear (manualtransmission) or overdrive (automatictransmission).

D Because of the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
30_C [85_F]) when going up a long or
steep grade with a trailer. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air
conditioning (if in use), pull off the roadand stop in a safe spot. Refer to ”If
your vehicle overheats” in Part 4 ofthis manual.

D Always place wheel blocks under boththe vehicle and trailer wheels whenparking. Apply the parking brake firmly.
Put the transmission in ”P” (automatic)or in first or reverse (manual). Avoid
parking on a slope with a trailer, but
if it cannot be avoided, do so only
after performing the following:

1. Apply the brakes and hold.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place,release your brakes slowly until theblocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or”P” (automatic) and turn off the engine.

CAUTION

D Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or
the posted towing speed limit,whichever is lower. Because instability (swaying) of a towing vehicle−
trailer
combination
usually
increases as the speed increases,exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may
cause loss of control.

When restarting out after parking on aslope:

D Slow down and downshift before

1. With the transmission in ”P” position(automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual), start the engine.
(With an automatic transmission, be
sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.)

D Avoid holding the brake pedal down

2. Shift into gear.

descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
too long or too frequently. This
could cause the brakes to overheat
and result in reduced braking efficiency.

3. Release the parking brake (also footbrake on automatic transmission vehicles) and slowly pull or back awayfrom the wheel blocks. Stop and apply
your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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How to save fuel and makeyour vehicle last longer, too
Getting more kilometers/mileage from aliter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take iteasy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel andrepairs:

D Avoid engine lug or overrevving. Use

D Keep the front wheels in propera gear position suitable for the road onwhich you are travelling.

alignment. Avoid hitting the curb andslow down on rough roads. Improperalignment not only causes faster tire
wear but also puts an extra load on
the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

D Keep your tires inflated at the cor-

D Avoidrect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter
7−2 for instructions.

D Do not carry unneeded weight inyour vehicle. Excess weight puts aheavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.

D Avoid lengthy warm−up idling. Oncethe engine is running smoothly, begin
driving—but gently. Remember, however, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.

D Accelerate

slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into highgear as quickly as possible.

D Avoid long engine idling. If you havea long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine andstart again later.

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D Avoid continuous speeding up andslowing down.
wastes fuel.

Stop−and−godriving

unnecessary stopping andbraking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets toavoid traffic lights. Keep a proper distance from other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.

D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.

D Do not rest your foot on the clutchor brake pedal. This causes needless
wear, overheating and poor fuel economy.

D Maintain a moderate speed on highways. The faster you drive,the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing yourspeed, you will cut down on fuel consumption.

D Keep the bottom of your vehicle freefrom mud, etc. This not only lessens
weight but also helps prevent corrosion.

D Keep your vehicle tuned−up and in
top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil
and grease,brakes not adjusted, etc. alllower engine performance and contribute to poor fuel economy. For longer
life of all parts and lower operating
costs, keep all maintenance work onschedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your vehicle
receives more frequent maintenance(For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the separate”Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or”Owner’s Manual Supplement”).

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CAUTION
Never turn off the engine to coast
down hills. Your power steering andbrake booster will not function without the engine running. Also, theemission control system operates
properly only when the engine is running.

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Part 4
IN CASE OF AN
EMERGENCY
D If your vehicle will not start
D If your engine stalls whiledriving
D If your vehicle overheats
D If you have a flat tire
D If your vehicle needs to be
towed

If your vehicle will not start—(a) Simple checks
Before making these checks, make sure
you have followed the correct starting procedure given in ”How to start the engine”
in Part 3 and that you have sufficient fuel.
If your vehicle is equipped with the engine
immobiliser system, also check whether
the other keys will start the engine. Ifthey work, your key may be broken. Havethe key checked at your Toyota dealer. If
none of your keys work, the system ispossibly broken. Call your Toyota dealer.
(See ”Keys (with engine immobiliser system)” in Chapter 1−2.)
If the engine is not turning over or isturning over too slowly—

D If you cannot shift automatictransmission selector lever

1. Check that the battery terminals aretight and clean.

D If you lose your keys

2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch
on the interior light.

D If you lose your wireless remotecontrol transmitter

NOTICEDo not pull− or push−start the vehicle. It may damage the vehicle orcause a collision when the engine
starts. Also the three−way catalytic
converter may overheat and become afire hazard.
If the engine turns over at its normal
speed but will not start—
1. Check that all the push−on connectors
are tight. (For example, connectors at
the spark plugs, ignition coil and/or distributor)
2. If the connectors are O.K., the engine
may be flooded because of repeatedcranking. See ”(b) Starting a flooded
engine” for further instructions.

3. If the light is out, dim or goes out
when the starter is cranked, the battery
is discharged. You may try jump starting. See ”(c) Jump starting” for further
instructions.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still will
not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair
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If the engine will not start, your engine
may be flooded because of repeatedcranking.

To avoid serious personal injury anddamage to your vehicle which might result from battery explosion, acid burns,
electrical burns, or damaged electronic
components, these instructions must be
followed precisely.

If this happens, turn the key to ”START”
with the accelerator pedal held down.
Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for
15 seconds and release them. Then try
starting the engine with your foot off theaccelerator pedal.
If the engine does not start after 30 seconds of cranking, release the key, waita few minutes and try again.
If the engine still will not start, it needs
adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealeror qualified repair shop for assistance.

NOTICEDo not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat
the starter and wiring systems.

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If you are unsure about how to follow thisprocedure, we strongly recommend thatyou seek the help of a competent mechanic or towing service.

CAUTION

D Batteries

containsulfuricacid
which is poisonous and corrosive.
Wear protective safety glasses whenjump starting, and avoid spillingacid on your skin, clothing, or vehicle.

D If you should accidentally get acidon yourself or in your eyes, remove
any contaminated clothing and flush
the affected area with water immediately. Then get immediate medical
attention. If possible, continue toapply water with a sponge or cloth
while enroute to the medical office.

D The gas normally produced by abattery will explode if a flame or
spark is brought near. Use only
standardised jumper cables and do
not smoke or light a match while
jump starting.

NOTICEThe battery used for boosting mustbe 12 V. Do not jump start unless you
are sure that the booster battery iscorrect.

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JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
Discharged
battery

1. If the booster battery is installed inanother vehicle, make sure the vehicles
are not touching. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories.
2. If required, remove all the vent plugs
from the booster and discharged batteries. Lay a cloth over the open ventson the batteries. (This helps reduce theexplosion hazard, personal injuries andburns.)
3. If the engine in the vehicle with thebooster battery is not running, start itand let it run for a few minutes. During
jump starting run the engine at about
2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal
lightly depressed.

Jumper cable

Boosterbattery

Positive
Jumperterminal(”+” mark) cable

Positive terminal(”+” mark)4. Make the cable connections in the order a, b, c, d.
a. Connect the clamp of the positive(red) jumper cable to the positive ( )terminal on the discharged battery.
b. Connect the clamp at the other endof the positive (red) jumper cable tothe positive ( ) terminal on the booster
battery.

Discharged
battery
Negative
terminal (”−” mark)

Boosterbatteryc. Connect the clamp of the negative(black) jumper cable to the negative( ) terminal on the booster battery.
d. Connect the clamp at the other endof the negative (black) jumper cable toa solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic
point of the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
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If your engine stalls whiledriving
Do not connect it to or near any partthat moves when the engine iscranked.

CAUTION
When making the connections, toavoid serious injury, do not lean overthe battery or accidentally let thejumper cables or clamps touch anything except the correct battery terminals or the ground.
Connecting point for 5S−FE engine

5. Start your engine in the normal way.
After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm
for several minutes with the accelerator
pedal lightly depressed.
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in theexact reverse order: the negative cableand then the positive cable.
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover
cloths—they may now contain sulfuricacid.
8. If removed, replace all the battery ventplugs.

Connecting point for 1MZ−FE engine

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If the cause of your battery discharging is
not apparent (for example, lights left on),you should have it checked.

If your engine stalls while driving...
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see ”If yourvehicle will not start”.

CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.

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If your vehicle overheats
If your engine coolant temperaturegauge indicates overheating, if you experience a loss of power, or if you heara loud knocking or pinging noise, theengine has probably overheated. You
should follow this procedure...

3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from theradiator, hoses,and under the vehicle.
However, note that water draining fromthe air conditioning is normal if it has
been used.

1. Pull safely off the road, stop the vehicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in ”P”(automatic) or neutral (manual) and apply the parking brake. Turn off the air
conditioning if it is being used.

CAUTION

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of theradiator or reservoir,stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running and make sure the electriccooling fan is operating. If it is not,turn the ignition off.

6. After the engine coolant temperature
has cooled to normal, again check thecoolant level in the reservoir. If necessary, bring it up to half full again. Serious coolant loss indicates a leak in thesystem. You should have it checked assoon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from themoving fan and engine drive belts.
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer
for assistance.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, checkthe coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
coolant to the reservoir while the engine is running. Fill it about half full.

CAUTIONCAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant isa sign of very high pressure.

Do not attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine and radiator are
hot. Serious injury could result fromscalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.

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If you have a flat tire—
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place well away fromthe traffic. Avoid stopping on the center
divider of a highway. Park on a levelspot with firm ground.
2. Stop the engine andemergency flashers.

turn onyour

3. Firmly set the parking brake and put
the transmission in ”P” (automatic) orreverse (manual).
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
on the side away from traffic.

D Stop the vehicle on a level firm
ground, firmly set the parking brakeand put the transmission in ”P”(automatic) or reverse (manual).
Block the wheel diagonally opposite
to the one being changed if necessary.

D Make sure to set the jack properlyin the jack point. Raising the vehicle with jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle to fall off thejack and cause personal injury.

5. Read the following instructions thoroughly.

D Never get under the vehicle when

CAUTION

D Use the jack only for lifting your

When jacking, be sure to observe thefollowing to reduce the possibility of
personal injury:

D Follow jacking instructions.
D Do not start or run the engine while
your vehicle is supported by the
jack.

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the vehicle is supported by the jackalone.
vehicle during wheel changing.

D Do not raise the vehicle with someone in the vehicle.

D When raising the vehicle, do not
put an object on or under the jack.

D Raise the vehicle only high enoughto remove and change the tire.

NOTICEDo not continue driving with a deflated tire. Driving even a short distance can damage a tire beyond repair.

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1. Get the required tools and sparetire.
1. Wheel nut wrench
2. Jack
3. Jack handle
4. Spare tire
To prepare yourself for an emergency, you
should familiarize yourself with the use of
the jack, each of the tools and their storage locations.

Turn the jack joint by hand.

To remove the spare tire:

To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1
until the jack is free.
To store: Turn the joint in direction 2 until
the jack is firmly secured to prevent it
flying forward during a collision or sudden
braking.

1. Loosen the nut and remove it.
2. Remove the spare tire cover.
3. Loosen the bolt and remove it.
4. Remove the spacer.
Then take the spare tire out of the vehicle.
When storing the spare tire, put it in placewith the outer side of the wheel facing up.
Then secure the tire by repeating theabove removal steps in reverse order toprevent it from flying forward during acollision or sudden braking.

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’99camry U—Blocking the wheel—Removing wheel ornament
3. Remove the wheel ornament.
Pry off the wheel ornament, using thebeveled end of the wheel nut wrench as
shown.

CAUTION
Do not try to pull off the ornament byhand. Take due care in handling theornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.

2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire to keep the vehicle fromrolling when it is jacked up.

Steel wheels

When blocking the wheel, place a wheel
block from the front for the front wheels
or from the rear for the rear wheels.

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—Positioning the jack—Raising your vehicle

4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.

5. Position the jack at the correct jackpoint as shown.

6. After making sure that no one is in
the vehicle, raise it high enough sothat the spare tire can be installed.

Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle.
The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen.
To get maximum leverage, fit the wrench
to the nut so that the handle is on theright side, as shown above. Grab thewrench near the end of the handle andpull up on the handle. Be careful that thewrench does not slip off the nut.
Do not remove the nuts yet—just unscrew
them about one−half turn.

Make sure the jack is positioned on alevel and solid place.

Remember you will need more groundclearance when putting on the spare tire
than when removing the flat tire.
To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle
into the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn itclockwise. As the jack touches the vehicle
and begins to lift, double−check that it isproperly positioned.

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’99camry U—Changing wheels
CAUTION
Never get under the vehicle when thevehicle is supported by the jackalone.

7. Remove the wheel nuts and changetires.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it
aside.
Roll the spare wheel into position andalign the holes in the wheel with the bolts.
Then lift up the wheel and get at least the
top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle
the tire and press it back over the otherbolts.

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Before putting on wheels, remove any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with awire brush or such. Installation of wheels
without good metal−to−metal contact at themounting surface can cause wheel nuts toloosen and eventually cause a wheel tocome off while driving. Therefore after the
first 1600 km (1000 miles), check to seethat the wheel nuts are tight.

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—Lowering your vehicle
CAUTION
When lowering the vehicle, make sure
all portions of your body and all other persons around will not be injured
as the vehicle is lowered to theground.

8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger
tight.

9. Lower the vehicle completely andtighten the wheel nuts.

Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end inward) and tighten them as much as you
can by hand. Press back on the tire andsee if you can tighten them more.

Turn the jack handle counterclockwise tolower the vehicle.
Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten
the nuts. Do not use other tools or any
additional leverage other than your hands,
such as a hammer, pipe or your foot.
Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut.
Tighten each nut a little at a time in theorder shown. Repeat the process until all
the nuts are tight.

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’99camry U—After changing wheels—Reinstalling wheel ornament
10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.
1. Put the wheel ornament into position.
On some models, align the cutout of thewheel ornament with the valve stem asshown.
2. Then tap it firmly with the side or heelof your hand to snap it into place.

CAUTION

Steel wheels

Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal
injury.

11. Check the air pressure of the replaced tire.
Adjust the air pressure to the specification
designed in Part 8. If the pressure is lower, drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure.
Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation
valve cap as dirt and moisture could get
into the valve core and possibly cause airleakage. If the cap is missing, have a newone put on as soon as possible.
12. Restow all the tools, jack and flattire securely.
As soon after changing wheels as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the torquespecified in Part 8 with a torque wrenchand have a technician repair the flat tire.

CAUTION
Before driving, make sure all thetools, jack and flat tire are securely
in place in their storage location to
reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden
braking.

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If your vehicle needs to be
towed—(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck——From front—From rear

If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck service. In consultation with them, haveyour vehicle towed using either (a) or(b).
Only when you cannot receive a towing
service from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service, tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the
instructions given in ”—Emergency towing” in this part.
Proper equipment will help ensure thatyour vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are generally
aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.

(b) Using flat bed truckYour vehicle can be damaged if it is
towed incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage toyour vehicle, make sure the following few
precautions are observed. If necessary,show this page to the tow truck driver.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws. The wheels and axle on the groundmust be in good condition. If they aredamaged, use a towing dolly.

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From front—Release the parking brake.

NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate ground clearance fortowing at the opposite end of theraised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper
and/or underbody of the towed vehicle
will be damaged during towing.
From rear—

D Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly
under the front wheels. If you do not
use a towing dolly, place the ignition
key in the ”ACC” position and put thetransmission in neutral.

NOTICEDo not tow with the key removed orin the ”LOCK” position when towing
from the rear without a towing dolly.
The steering lock mechanism is notstrong enough to hold the front
wheels straight.

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D Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

(c) Towing with sling type
truck

NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatictransmission from the rear with thefront wheels on the ground, as thismay cause serious damage to thetransmission.
(b) Using flat bed truck(c) Towing with sling type truck

NOTICEDo not tow with sling type truck, either from the front or rear. This may
cause body damage.

If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain secured to one of the emergency towing
eyelets under the vehicle. Use extreme
caution when towing vehicles.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
it and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard−surfaced roads for a short distance and at low speeds. Also, thewheels, axles, drive train,steering andbrakes must all be in good condition.

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If you cannot shift automatictransmission selector lever
CAUTIONCAUTIONUse extreme caution when towing vehicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing eyelets and towing cable orchain. The eyelets and towing cableor chain may break and cause serious
injury or damage.

If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.

NOTICEUse only a cable or chain specificallyintended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelets provided.

If you cannot shift the selector leverout of ”P” position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button as follows:

Before towing, release the parking brakeand put the transmission in neutral (manual) or ”N” (automatic). The key must bein ”ACC” (engine off) or ”ON” (engine running).

1. Turn the ignition key toposition. Make sure thebrake is on.

”LOCK”
parking

2. Pry up the cover with a flat−bladed
screwdriver or equivalent.

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If you lose your keys
Please contact your nearest Toyota
dealer and ask for duplicating key. You
must inform of the key number and, incase of making the immobiliser key,
one of the master keys must be presented.
See the suggestion given in ”Keys” in
Chapter 1−2.

3. Insert your finger into the hole topush down the shift lock override
button. You can shift out of ”P”
position only while pushing the button.
4. Shift into ”N” position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety,
keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked byyour Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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If your keys are locked in the vehicle andyou cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota
dealers can still open the door for you,using their special tools. If you must
break a window to get in, we suggest
breaking the smallest side window because it is the least expensive to replace.
Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts fromthe glass.
Vehicles with engine immobiliser system—
Even if you lose only one key, contact
your Toyota dealer to make a new key.
However, if you loose all your master
keys, the dealer cannot duplicate key but
only replace the whole system.

If you lose your wirelessremote control transmitter
If you lose your transmitter, you canpurchase a new one at your Toyota
dealer.
You can use the wireless remote control
system with the new transmitter. Contact
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Part 5CORROSIONPREVENTION AND
APPEARANCE CARE
D Protecting your Toyota fromcorrosion
D Washing and waxing your Toyota
D Cleaning the interior

Protecting your Toyota
from corrosion
Toyota, through its diligent research, design and use of the most advanced
technology available, has done its part tohelp prevent corrosion and has provided
you with the finest quality vehicle
construction. Now, it is up to you. Propercare of your Toyota can help ensure long−term corrosion prevention.
The most common causes of corrosion
to your vehicle are:

D The accumulation of road salt, dirt andmoisture in hard−to−reach areas underthe vehicle.

D Chippingof paint, or undercoating
caused by minor accidents or bystones and gravel.

Care is especially important if you livein particular areas or operate your vehicle under certain environmental conditions:

D Road salt or dust control chemicals will
accelerate corrosion, as will the presence of salt in the air near the sea−
coast or in areas of industrial pollution.

D High humidity accelerates corrosion especially when temperatures range justabove the freezing point.

D Wetness or dampness to certain partsof your vehicle for an extended periodof time, may cause corrosion eventhough other parts of the vehicle may
be dry.

D High temperatures will cause corrosion
to those components of the vehicle
which are prevented from quick−drying
due to lack of proper ventilation.
The above signifies the necessity to keep
your vehicle, particularly the underside, as
clean as possible and to repair any damage to paint or protective coatings assoon as possible.
To help prevent corrosion on
Toyota, follow these guidelines:

your

Wash your vehicle frequently. It is, ofcourse, necessary to keep your vehicle
clean by regular washing, but to prevent
corrosion, the following points should beobserved:

D If you drive on salted roads in thewinter or if you live near the ocean,you should hose off the undercarriage
at least once a month to minimize corrosion.

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Washing and waxing yourToyotaD High pressure water or steam is effective for cleaning the vehicle’s undersideand wheel housings. Pay particularattention to these areas as it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will domore harm than good to simply wet the
mud and debris without removing them.
The lower edge of doors, rocker panels
and frame members have drain holes
which should not be allowed to clog
with dirt as trapped water in theseareas can cause corrosion.

D Wash the underside of the vehicle thoroughly when winter is over.
See ”Washing and waxing your Toyota” formore tips.
Check the condition of your vehicle’s
paint and trim. If you find any chips or
scratches in the paint, touch them up immediately to prevent corrosion from starting. If the chips or scratches have gone
through the bare metal, have a qualified
body shop make the repair.

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Check the interior of your vehicle. Water and dirt can accumulate under thefloor mats and could cause corrosion. Occasionally check under the mats to makesure the area is dry. Be particularly careful when transporting chemicals, cleansers, fertilizers, salt, e tc.; these should betransported in proper containers. If a spillor leak should occur, immediately clean
and dry the area.
Use mud shields on your wheels. If you
drive on salted or gravel roads, mudshields help protect your vehicle. Full−sizeshields, which come as near to the groundas possible, are the best. We recommendthat the fittings and the area where theshields are installed be treated to resist
corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will behappy to assist in supplying and installingthe shields if they are recommended foryour area.
Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated
garage or a roofed place. Do not park
your vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated garage. If you wash your vehicle in
the garage, or if you drive it in covered
with water or snow, your garage may be
so damp it will cause corrosion. Even if
your garage is heated, a wet vehicle cancorrode if the ventilation is poor.

Washing your Toyota
Keep yourwashing.

vehicleclean

byregular

The following cases may cause weakness
to the paint or corrosion to the body andparts. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible.

D When driving in a coastal area
D When driving on a road sprinkled with
antifreeze

D When having stuck of coal tar, treesap, bird droppings and carcass of an
insectD When driving in the areas where there
is a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust
and chemical substance

D When the vehicle becomes remarkably
dirty with dust and mud
Hand−washing your Toyota
Work in the shade and wait until thevehicle body is not hot to the touch.

CAUTION
When cleaning under floor or chassis,
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1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Remove any mud or road salt from theunderside of the vehicle or in thewheel wells.

4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle
using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
rub or press hard—you might scratch
the paint.

2. Wash with a mild car−wash soap,
mixed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt andkeep it wet by dipping it frequently into
the wash water. Do not rub hard—letthe soap and water remove the dirt.

Automatic car wash

Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap
or neutral detergent.
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do notscrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
faces are soft.
Road tar: Remove with turpentine orcleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces.

NOTICEDo not use gasoline or strong solvents, which may be toxic or cause
damage.

Your vehicle may be washed in an automatic car wash, but remember that thepaint can be scratched by some type ofbrushes, unfiltered washing water, or thewashing process itself. Scratching reduces
paint durability and gloss, especially on
darker colors. The manager of the car
wash should be able to advise you whether the process is safe for the paint on
your vehicle.
Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of yourToyota’s finish.
Once a month or if the vehicle does not
repel water well, apply wax.

1. Always wash and dry the vehicle before you begin waxing, even if you areusing a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
the finish has become extremely weathered, use a car−cleaning polish, followed by a separate wax. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions andprecautions. Be sure to polish and wax
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
3. Wax the vehicle again when water
does not bead but remains on the surface in large patches.

NOTICE
Always remove the plastic bumpers if
your vehicle is re−painted and placedin a high heat paint waxing booth.
High temperatures could damage thebumpers.

3. Rinse
thoroughly—driedsoap
cancause streaking. In hot weather you
may need to rinse each section rightafter you wash it.

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Cleaning the interior
CAUTION

D Vehicles with side airbags:
Be careful not to splash water orspill liquid on the floor. This may
prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, resulting in serious
injuryD Do not wash the vehicle floor withwater, or allow water to get onto
the floor when cleaning the vehicle
interior or exterior. Water may get
into audio components or otherelectrical components above or under the floor carpet (or mat) andcause a malfunction; and it may
cause body corrosion.
Vinyl interior
The vinyl upholstery may be easily
cleaned with a mild soap or detergent
and water.

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First vacuum over the upholstery to remove loose dirt. Then, using a sponge orsoft cloth, apply the soap solution to thevinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a few
minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt
and wipe off the soap with a clean damp
cloth. If all the dirt do not come off, repeat the procedure. Commercial foaming−
type vinyl cleaners are also available
which work well. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.

Do not apply water—the best results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible. Read the shampoo instructions
and follow them closely.
Seat belts
The seat belts may be cleaned withmild soap and water or with l ukewarm
water.
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are cleaning, check the belts for excessive wear,
fraying, or cuts.

NOTICEDo not use solvent, thinner, gasoline
or window cleaner on the interior.
Carpets
Use a good foam−typeclean the carpets.

shampooto

Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove
as much dirt as possible. Several types offoam cleaners are available; some are inaerosol can sand others are powders or
liquids which you mix with water to produce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,
use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.
Rub in overlapping circles.

NOTICEz Do not use dye or bleach on thebelts—it may weaken them.
z Do not use the belts until they become dry.
Windows
The windows may be cleaned with any
household window cleaner.

NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the windows, be careful not to scratch ordamage the heater wires on the rearwindow.

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Air conditioning control panel, car audio, instrument panel, c onsole panel,and switches

Leather Interior

Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.

Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened
with 5% solution of neutral detergent forwool. Then thoroughly wipe off all tracesof detergent with a clean damp cloth.

Soak a clean soft cloth in water or lukewarm water then lightly w ipe off dirt.

NOTICEz Do not use organic substances (solvents, kerosene, alcohol, g asoline,etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or peeling of thesurface.
z If you use cleaners or polishing
agents, make sure their ingredients
do not include the substances mentioned above.
z If you use a liquid car freshener, do
not spill the liquid onto the vehicle’s interior surfaces. It may contain the ingredients mentioned a bove. Immediately clean any spillusing the method mentioned above.

The leather upholstery may be cleaned
with neutral detergent for wool.

After cleaning or whenever any part of theleather gets wet, dry with a soft clean
cloth. Allow the leather to dry in a ventilated shaded area.

NOTICEz If a stain should fail to come out
with a neutral detergent, apply acleaner that does not contain an
organic solvent.
z Never use organic substances suchas benzine, alcohol or gasoline, o r
alkaline or acid solutions for cleaning
theleatheras
these
could c ause discoloring.
z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic
fiber cloth, etc. may scratch thefine grained surface of the leather.

z Mildew may develop on soiled leather upholstery. Be especially careful
to avoid oil spots. Try to keep yourupholstery always clean.
z Long exposure to direct sunlight
may cause the leather surface toharden and shrink. Keep your vehicle in a shaded area, especially inthe summer.
z The interior of your vehicle is apt
to heat up on hot summer days, so
avoid placing on the upholstery
items made of vinyl or plastic orcontaining wax as these tend to
stick to leather when warm.
z Improper cleaning of the leather upholstery could result in discoloration or staining.
If you have any questions about thecleaning of your Toyota, your local
Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer
them.

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Part 6
VEHICLE
MAINTENANCE
AND CARE
D Maintenance requirements
D General maintenance
D Does your vehicle needrepairing?

Maintenance requirements
Your Toyota vehicle has been designed tofor fewer maintenance requirements withlonger service intervals to save both yourtime and money. However, each regular
maintenance, as well as day−to−day care,is more important than ever before to ensure smooth, trouble−free, safe, and economical drivings.
It is the owner’s responsibility to makesure the specified maintenance, including
general maintenance service, is performed.
Note that both the new vehicle and emission control system warranties specify thatproper maintenance and care must be performed. See ”Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or ”Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
General maintenanceFor scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the separate”Scheduled Maintenance
Guide”or ”Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

General maintenance items are those day−to−day care practices that are important toyour vehicle for proper operation. It is theowner’s responsibility to insure that thegeneral maintenance items are performed
regularly.
These checks or inspections can be done
either by yourself or a qualified technician,or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will bepleased to do them at a nominal cost.

Scheduled maintenance
The scheduled maintenance items listed inthe ”Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or”Owner’s Manual Supplement” are thoserequired to be serviced at regular intervals.
For details of your maintenance schedule,
read the separate ”Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or ”Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
It is recommended that any replacement
parts used for maintenance or for the
repair of the emission control system
be Toyota supplied.
The owner may elect to use non−Toyota
supplied parts for replacement purposes without invalidating the emission
control system warranty. However, useof replacement parts which are not of
equivalent quality may impair the effectiveness of the emission control systems.
You may also elect to have maintenance, replacement, or repair of theemission control devices and system
performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual without invalidating this warranty. See ”Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or ”Owner’s
Manual Supplement” for complete warranty information.

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General maintenance
Where to go for service?
Toyota technicians are well−trained specialists and are kept up to date with thelatest service information through technicalbulletins, service tips, and in−dealershiptraining programs. They learn to work on
Toyotas before they work on your vehicle,
rather than while they are working on it.
You can be confident that your Toyota
dealer’s service department performs thebest job to meet the maintenance requirements on your vehicle—reliably and economically.
Your copy of the repair order is proof that
all required maintenance has been performed for warranty coverage. And if any
problems should arise with your vehicle
while under warranty, your Toyota dealer
will promptly take care of it. Again, be
sure to keep a copy of the repair order
for any service performed on your Toyota.
What about do−it−yourself maintenance?
Many of the maintenance items are easy
to do yourself if you have a little mechanical ability and a few basic automotive
tools. Simple instructions for how to perform them are presented in Part 7.

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If you are a skilled do−it−yourself mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are recommended. Please be aware that do−it−yourself maintenance can affect your warranty
coverage. See ”Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or ”Owner’s Manual Supplement” for the details.

Listed below are the general maintenanceitems that should be performed as frequently as specified. In addition to checking the items listed, if you notice any
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
should investigate the cause or take yourvehicle to your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop immediately. It is recommended that any problem you notice be
brought to the attention of your dealer or
the qualified service shop for their advice.

CAUTION
Make these checks only where adequate ventilation can be obtained if
you run the engine.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
Tire pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge every
two weeks, or at least once a month. See
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Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Chapter 7−2 foradditional information. When checking thetires, make sure no nuts are missing, andcheck the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Chapter 7−2 for additional information.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, water or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuelfumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid
operate smoothly and all latches lock securely. Make sure the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch is released.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.

LightsMake sure the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warningbuzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such asseat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operate smoothly and that all latches locksecurely in any position. Check that thehead restraints move up and downsmoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched position. For folding−downrear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operateproperly and smoothly. Make sure that the
belt webbings not cut, frayed, worn or
damaged.

Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation anduneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation andthat the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
BrakesAt a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission ”Park” mechanism
Check the lock release button of the selector lever for proper and smooth operation. On a safe incline, check that yourvehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ”P” position and all brakes released.

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Does your vehicle needrepairing?
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checkedfrom time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in thetank. See Chapter 7−3 for additional information.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the ”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on the see−through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Chapter 7−2 for additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between upper and lower level lines on the case. Add only distilledwater when replenishing. See Chapter 7−3
for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Chapter 7−2 for additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with theengine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See Chapter 7−2 for additional information.

Power steering fluid level
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the ”HOT” or ”COLD”
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See Chapter 7−2 for additional information.
Exhaust system
If you notice any change in the sound of
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, havethe cause located and corrected immediately. (See engine exhaust cautions inPart 2.)

Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds, and visual tip−offs thatindicate service is needed. Some important clues are as follows:

D Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
D Appreciable loss of power
D Strange engine noises
D A leak under the vehicle (however, water dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)

D Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxideleak. Drive with the windows open andhave the exhaust system checked immediately.)

D Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear

D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road

D Strange noises related to suspension
movement

D Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal;pedal almost touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking

D Engine coolant temperature continuallyhigher than normal

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If you notice any of these clues, take yourvehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
repair.

CAUTION
Do not continue driving with the vehicle unchecked. It could result in serious vehicle damage and possibly
personal injury.

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DO−IT−YOURSELF
MAINTENANCE—
Chapter 7−1
Introduction
D Engine compartment overview
D Fuse locations
D Do−it−yourself service
precautions
D Parts and tools

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Engine compartment overview"5S−FE engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil level dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Fuse blocks
7. Battery
8. Electric cooling fans
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1. Power steering fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil level dipstick
4. Engine oil filler cap
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Fuse blocks
7. Battery
8. Electric cooling fans
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Fuse locations

Spare fuses

Type A

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Do−it−yourself service
precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in this part.
You should be aware that improper or incomplete servicing may result in operatingproblems.
Performing
do−it−yourself
maintenanceduring the warranty period may affect yourwarranty coverage. Read the separate
Toyota Warranty statement for details andsuggestions.

CAUTION

D When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools awayfrom the moving fan and engine
drive
belts.
(Removingrings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)

D Right

after driving, the engine
compartment—the engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plugboots, etc.—will be hot. So be careful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.

This part gives instructions only for those
items that are relatively easy for an ownerto perform. As explained in Part 6, there
are still a number of items that must be
done by a qualified technician with special
tools.

D If the engine is hot, do not remove

For information on tools and parts for do−it−yourself maintenance, see ”Parts andtools”.

low open flames around fuel or thebattery. Their fumes are flammable.

Utmost care should be taken when working on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions thatyou should be especially careful to observe:

the radiator cap or loosen the drainplugs to prevent burning yourself.

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or alD Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

D Do not get under your vehicle withjust the body jack supporting it. Always use automotive jack stands orother solid supports.

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D Be sure that the ignition is off if

D Dispose of used oil and filter only

you work near the electric coolingfans or radiator grille. With theignition on, the electric cooling fanswill automatically start to run if theengine coolant temperature is highand/or the air conditioning is on.

in a safe and acceptable manner.
Do not dispose of used oil and filter in household trash, in sewers or
onto the ground. Call your dealer ora service station for information
concerning recycling or disposal.

D Use eye protection whenever you
work on or under your vehicle
where you may be exposed to flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc.

D Used engine oil contains potentiallyharmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so careshould be taken to avoid prolonged
and repeated contact with it. To remove used engine oil from yourskin, wash thoroughly with soap
and water.

D Do not leave used oil within thereach of children.

z Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.

NOTICEz Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.

z Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or voltages. Be careful of accidentallycausing a short circuit.

z When closing the engine hood,check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc.

z Add only demineralized or distilledwater to fill the radiator. And if you
spill some of the coolant, be sure
to wash off with water to prevent itfrom damaging the parts or paint.
z Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plugholes.
z Use only spark plugs of the specified type. Using other types willcause engine damage, loss of performance or radio noise.
z Do not reuse platinum−tipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.

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z Do not overfill automatic transmission fluid, or the transmission
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Parts and tools
Here is a list of parts and tools you willneed on performing do−it−yourself maintenance. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your tools must
be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
D Engine oil API grade SJ, ”Energy−Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade having
viscosity proper for your climate
Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
D ”Toyota Long Life Coolant” or equivalent
See Chapter 7−2 for details about coolant type selection.
D Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:D Funnel (only for adding coolant)

Checking brake fluid

Checking and replacing fuses

Parts (if level is low):
D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
brake fluid

Parts (if replacement is necessary):
D Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent withsame amperage rating as original

Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Adding washer fluid
Parts:
D Water
D Washer fluid containing antifreeze (forwinter use)

Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
D Automatictransmission
DEXRONII or III

fluid

Replacing light bulbs

Tools:
D Rag or paper towel
D Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Parts:
D Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in ”Replacing light bulbs” in Chapter 7−3.)

Checking battery condition
Tools:
D Warm water
D Baking soda
D Grease
D Conventional
clamp bolts)

Tools:D Funnel

Tools:
D Screwdriver
wrench(forterminal

D Flat−bladed screwdriver215

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MAINTENANCE—

Checking the engine oil level
Low level

Full level

CAUTION

Type A

Chapter 7−2
Engine and Chassis
Type BD Checking the engine oil level
D Checking the engine coolant
level
D Checking brake fluid
D Checking power steering fluid
D Checking tire pressure
D Checking and replacing tires
D Rotating tires
D Installing snow tires and chains
D Replacing wheels
D Aluminum wheel precautions

Add oilO.K.

Too fullWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil levelon the dipstick.
1. To get a true reading, the vehicle
should be on a level spot. After turning
off the engine, wait a few minutes forthe oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean
with a rag.

Be careful not to touch the hot exhaust manifold.
If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level line, add engine oilof the same type as already in the engine.
Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick.
The approximate quantity of oil needed tofill between the low level and the full levelon the dipstick is indicated below for reference.
When the level reaches within the correct
range, install the filler cap hand−tight.
Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):
5S−FE engine
0.7 (0.7, 0.6)
1MZ−FE engine
1.5 (1.6, 1.3)

NOTICE

3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as far
as it will go, or the reading will not becorrect.

z Avoid overfilling, or
could be damaged.

4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oillevel on the end.

z Check the oil level on the dipstickonce again after adding the oil.

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Engine oil selection

Oil identification marks

Use API grade SJ, ”Energy−Conserving”
or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.

Either or both API registered marks areadded to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.

Recommended viscosity (SAE):

The API Service Symbol is located anywhere on the outside of the container.

API service symbol

The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is displayed on the front of
the container.

SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for yourvehicle, for good fuel economy, andgood starting in cold weather.
If you use SAE 10W−30 engine oil inextremely low temperatures, the engine
may become difficult to start, so SAE
5W−30engine oil is recommended.

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The top portion of the label shows the oil
quality by API (American Petroleum Institute) designations such as SJ. The center
portion of the label shows the SAE viscosity grade such as SAE 5W−30. ”Energy−
Conserving” shown in the lower portion,
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Checking the engine coolant
level
Look at the see−through coolant reservoir when the engine is cold. The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between
the ”FULL” and ”LOW” lines on thereservoir. If the level is low, add ethylene−glycol type coolant for a proper
corrosion protection of aluminum components.
The coolant level in the reservoir will varywith engine temperature. However, if thelevel is on or below the ”LOW” line, add
coolant. Bring the level up to the ”FULL”
line.
Always use ethylene−glycol type coolant
for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components. See information in thenext column.
If the coolant level drops within a shorttime after replenishing, there may be aleak in the system. Visually check theradiator, hoses, engine coolant filler cap,
radiator cap and drain cock and waterpump.
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota
dealer test the cap pressure and checkfor leaks in the cooling system.

CAUTIONTo prevent burning yourself, do notremove the radiator cap when the engine is hot.
Coolant type selection
Use of improper coolants may damage
your engine cooling system. Your coolant
must contain ethylene−glycol type coolant
for a proper corrosion protection of yourenginethat
contains
aluminumcomponents. Use ”Toyota Long Life
Coolant” or equivalent.

We recommend to use 50% solution foryour Toyota, to provide protection down toabout −35_C (−31_F). When it is extremely cold, to provide protection down toabout −50°C (−58°F), 60% solution is recommended. Do not use more than 70%
solution for better coolant performance.

NOTICEDo not use alcohol type antifreeze orplain water alone.

In addition to preventing freezing andsubsequent damage to the engine, thistype of coolant will also prevent corrosion.
Further supplemental inhibitors or additives
are neither needed nor recommended.
Read the coolant container for information
on freeze protection. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for how much to mix
with plain water (preferably demineralized
water or distilled water). The total capacityof the cooling system is given in Part 8.

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Checking power steering fluid

Checking brake fluid
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture fromthe air, and excess moisture can cause adangerous loss of braking.

CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm youreyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush youreyes with clean water.

To check the fluid level, simply look at
the see−through reservoir. The levelshould be between the ”MAX” and”MIN” lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear. So
be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it
may indicate a serious mechanical problem.
If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to thebrake reservoir.
Remove and replace the reservoir coverby hand.

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NOTICE
If you spill some of the fluid, be sure
to wash it off with water to prevent
it from damaging the parts or paint.

Open

If hotO.K.

Close

If cold
O.K.

If cold
add

If hotadd

Check the fluid level through the reservoir. If necessary, add automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60_C—80_C or 140_F—175_F). You
may also check the level when the fluidiscold(aboutroom
temperature,
10_C—30_C or 50_F—85_F) if the engine
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Checking tire pressure
Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the ”COLD”
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid levelshould be in the ”HOT” range. If the levelis at the low side of either range, add
automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrIIor III to bring the level within the range.

Low tire pressure results in excessive
wear, poor handling, reduced fuel economy, and the possibility of blowouts fromoverheated tires. Also, low tire pressure
can cause poor sealing of the tire bead.
If the tire pressure is excessively low,
there is the possibility of wheel deformation and/or tire separation.

To remove the filler cap, turn it counterclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it, turnit clockwise. After replacing the filler
cap,visually check the steering box case,vane pump and hose connections forleaks or damage.

High tire pressure produces a harsh ride,
handling problems,excessive wear at thecenter of the tire tread, and a greater
possibility of tire damage from road hazards.

CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.

NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steering could be damaged.

Keep your tire pressures at the properlevel.
The recommended cold tire pressures, tiresize and the vehicle capacity weight are
given in Part 8. They are also on the tirepressure label as shown.
You should check the tire pressures every
two weeks, or at least once a month. And
don’t forget the spare!
Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire
life and make your vehicle less safe todrive.

If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
The following instructions for checking
tire pressure should be observed:

D The pressure should be checked only
when the tires are cold. If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours and has not been driven for
more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, youwill get an accurate cold tire pressure
reading.

D Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of a tire can be misleading. Besides, tire pressures thatare even just a few pounds off candegrade handling and ride.

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Checking and replacing tires
D Take special care when adding air tothe compact spare tire. The smaller
tire size can gain pressure very quickly. Add compressed air in small quantities and check the pressure often until
it reaches the specified pressure.

Tread wear indicator

Even if the damage does not appear serious, a qualified technician should examine
the damage. Objects which have penetrated the tire may have caused internal
damage.

D Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure
after driving. It is normal for the tirepressure to be higher after driving.

D Never exceed the vehicle capacity

Any tires which are over six years old
must be checked by a qualified technician even if damage is not obvious.

weight. The passenger and luggage
weight should be located so that thevehicle is balanced.

D Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation
valve caps. Without the valve caps,
dirt or moisture could get into the valve
core and cause air leakage. If the caps
have been lost, have new ones put on
as soon as possible.

CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tires tread for the tread wear
indicators. If the indicators show, replace the tires.
The tires on your Toyota have built−in
tread wear indicators to help you know
when the tires need replacement. Whenthe tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06
in.) or less, the indicators will appear. If
you can see the indicators in two or more
adjacent grooves, the tire should be replaced. The lower the tread, the higher
the risk of skidding.
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost
if the tread wears down below 4 mm
(0.16 in.).

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Check the tires regularly for damage
such as cuts, splits and cracks. If any
damage is found, consult with a technician and have the tire repaired or replaced.

Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
This applies also to the spare tire andtires stored for future use.
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use only thesame size and construction as originally installed and with the same or greater load capacity.
Using any other size or type of tire may
seriously affect handling, ride, speedometer/odometer calibration, ground clearance,and clearance between the body and tires
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Rotating tires

Installing snow tires andchainsWHEN TOCHAINSCAUTION

USE

SNOW

TIRES

OR

Snow tires or chains are recommended
when driving on snow or ice.

D Do not mix radial, bias belted, orbias−ply tires on your vehicle. It
can cause dangerous handling characteristics, resulting in loss of control.

On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION

D Do not use tires or wheels otherrecom-

If you need snow tires, select the same
size, construction and load capacity as
the original tires on your Toyota.

Toyota recommends all four tires, or atleast both of the front or rear tires be
replaced at a time as a set.

Do not use tires other than those mentioned above. Do not install studded tires
without first checking local regulations forpossible restrictions.

than the manufacturer’s
mended size.

See ”If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 fortire change procedure.
When a tire is replaced, the wheel
should always be balanced.
An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle
handling and tire life. Wheels can get outof balance with regular use and should
therefore be balanced occasionally.
When replacing a tubeless tire, the air
valve should also be replaced with a
new one.

To equalize the wear and help extend
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
rotate your tires approximately every
12000 km (7500 miles). However, themost appropriate timing for tire rotation
may vary according to your driving habits and road surface conditions.
See ”If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 fortire change procedure.
When rotating tires, check for unevenwear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by incorrect tire pressure, improper wheel alignment, out−of−balance
wheels, or severe braking.

SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Snow tires should be installed on allwheels.
Installing snow tires on the front wheels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which could cause loss ofvehicle control.
When storing removed tires you should
store them in a cool dry place. Mark thedirection of rotation and be sure to installthem in the same direction when replacing.

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Replacing wheels
CAUTION

D Do not drive with the snow tires

If wheel covers are used, they will bescratched by the chain band,so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.

incorrectly inflated.

D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)with any type of snow tires.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION

CAUTION

D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer’s recommended speed limit, whichever islower.

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, thewheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, thetire may slip off the wheel or they may
cause loss of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION

Use the tire chains of correct size andtype.

D DriveUse SAE Class ”S” type radial tire chainsexcept radial cable chains or V−bar type
chains.

When replacing wheels, care should betaken to ensure that the wheels are replaced by ones with the same load capacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.

D Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel

This must be observed on compact sparetires, too.

Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location ortype of road, so always check them
before installing chains.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires astightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chainsafter
driving
0.5—1.0km(1/4—1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, carefully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.

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carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
braking, as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.

Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight
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Replacement with used wheels is not recommended as they may have been subjected to rough treatment or high mileageand could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may
have structural damage and therefore
should not be used. Never use an innertube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.

Aluminum wheel precautions
D After driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles), check that the wheel
nuts are tight.

D If

you have rotated, repaired, orchanged your tires, check that thewheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).

D When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.

D Use only the Toyota wheel nuts andwrench designed forwheels.

youraluminum

D When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.

D As with any wheel, periodically checkyour aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.

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Part 7
DO−IT−YOURSELF
MAINTENANCE—
Chapter 7−3
Electrical components
D Checking battery condition
D Battery recharging precautions

Checking battery condition——Precautions
CAUTIOND If electrolyte gets on your skin,

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medical attention immediately.

The battery produces flammable andexplosive hydrogen gas.

D Do not cause a spark from the battery with tools.

D Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.

D Checking and replacing fuses

The electrolyte contains poisonousand corrosive sulfuric acid.

D Adding washer fluid

D Avoid contact with eyes, skin or

D Replacing light bulbs

clothes.

D Never ingest electrolyte.
D Wear protective safety glasses when

D If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediately take off the exposed clothing andfollow the procedure above, if necessary.

D If you happen to swallow electrolyte, drink a large quantity of wateror milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten raw egg or vegetableoil. Then go immediately for emergency help.

working near the battery.

D Keep children away from the battery.
EMERGENCY MEASURESD If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a spongeor cloth while en route to the medical office.

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Ground cable

NOTICEz Be sure the engine and all accessories are off before performing maintenance.
z When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (”−” mark) first and reinstall it last.

Type AGreen

Dark

Clear or lightyellow

Type B
Blue

White

Red

z Be careful not to cause a short circuit with tools.
Hold−down clamp

Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
hold−down clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off
with a solution of warm water and baking soda. Coat the outside of the terminals with grease to prevent further corrosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose,tighten their clamp nuts—but do not
overtighten.
c. Tighten the hold−down clamp only
enough to keep the battery firmly inplace. Overtightening may damage thebattery case.

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z Take care no solution gets into thebattery when washing it.
CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER
Check the batteryhydrometer color.
Hydrometer color

condition

bytheCondition

Type A

Type B

GREEN

BLUE

Good

DARK

WHITE

Charging necessary.
Have battery checkedby your Toyota dealer.

CLEAR orLIGHT
YELLOW

RED

Have battery
checked by yourToyota dealer.

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Battery recharging precautions

Checking and replacing fuses

During recharging, the battery is producing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:Type A

1. If recharging with the battery installedon the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the recharger is off when connecting thecharger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.

CAUTION

Good

Blown

Type BD Always charge the battery in an unconfined area. Do not charge thebattery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventilation.

D Only do a slow charge (5 A orless). Charging at a quicker rate isdangerous. The battery may explode, causing personal injuries.

If the headlights or other electricalcomponents do not work, check thefuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
they must be replaced.
Good

Blown

Type C

Turn the ignition switch and inoperative
component off. Pull a suspected fusestraight out and check it.

NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while theengine is running. Also, be sure allaccessories are turned off.

Good

See ”Fuse locations” in Chapter 7−1 forlocations of the fuses.

Blown

Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
Part 8 of this manual for the functions
controlled by each circuit.

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Adding washer fluid
Type A fuses can be pulled out by thepull−out tool. The location of the pull−out
tool is shown in the illustration.
If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fusewith one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuseinto the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rating designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency
you
can
pull
out
the
”MIRROR−HEATER”, ”DOME” or ”A/C”
fuse, which may be dispensable fornormal driving, and use it if its amperagerating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amperage, use one that is lower,but as close as
possible to, the rating. If the amperage islower than that specified, the fuse mightblow out again but this does not indicate
anything wrong. Be sure to get the correct
fuse as soon as possible and return thesubstitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set ofspare fuses and keep them in your vehicle for emergencies.

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If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical system. Have your Toyota dealer correct it assoon as possible.

CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher amperage rating, or any other object, inplace of a fuse. This may cause extensive damage and possibly a fire.

If any washer does not work or low
windshield washer fluid level warning
light comes on, the washer tank may be
empty. Add washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where temperatures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions for how much tomix with water.

NOTICEDo not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may damage your vehicle’s paint.

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Replacing light bulbs—
The following illustrations show how togain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch andlight switch are off. Use bulbs with thewattage ratings given in the table.

CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
They can burst or shatter if scratchedor dropped. Hold a bulb only by its
plastic or metal case. Do not touch
the glass part of a bulb with barehands.

NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.

Bulb
No.

W

Type

Headlights

HB2

60/55

A

Parking, front sidemarker and front
turn signal lights

—

27/8

B

Rear side marker
lights

194

3.8

C

Rear turn signal
lights

3156

27

C

Stop and tail lights

3157

27/8

C

Tail light

904

9.3

C

Back−up lights

921

18

C

License plate lights

Light bulbs

—

5

C

High mounted
stoplight

21CP

18

C

Personal light

—

10

B

Interior light

—

10

D

Vanity lights

—

3

D

Glove box light

—

1.2

C

Trunk light

—

3.8

C

A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Double end bulbs

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1. Open the hood. Unplug the connector. Remove the rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

2. Release the bulb retaining spring
and remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of thebulb with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.

3. Install the rubber cover with the”TOP” mark upward, and snuggle on
the boss. Insert the connector. Theninstall the plastic cover.
Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on
the connector and the headlight body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.

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and front turn signal lights

Use a flat−bladed screwdriver. Remove
and install the cover clips as shown in
the following illustrations.

Removing cover clips

Use a flat−bladed screw driver. To protect
the surface, place several sheets of paper
over the surface.

Installing cover clips

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and

tail

lights—Back−up(type B)a: Back−up lightb: Tail light

and

tail

lightsUse a flat−bladed screwdriver. Remove
and install the cover clips as shown in
the following illustrations.

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Removing the cover clips

Installing the cover clips

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Use a flat−bladed screwdriver. Remove
and install the cover clips as shown in
the following illustrations.

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Removing cover clips

Installing cover clips

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Part 8SPECIFICATIONS
D Dimensions and weightD Engine

Dimensions and weight
P195/70R14 tire

P205/65R15 tire

Overall length

mm (in.)4783 (188.3)

4783 (188.3)

Overall width

mm (in.)1780(70.1)

1780(70.1)(55.7)∗

1419(55.9)∗Overall heightmm (in.)1416

Wheelbase

mm (in.)2670 (105.1)

2670 (105.1)

D Tires

Front tread

mm (in.)1547(61.0)

1547(61.0)

D Fuses

Rear tread

mm (in.)1520(59.8)

1520(59.8)

410

(900)

410

(900)

D Fuel
D Service specifications

Vehicle capacity weight(occupants + luggage) kg (lb)∗:Unladen vehicle239

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EngineFuel

Service specifications

Model:
5S−FE and 1MZ−FE

Fuel type:
5S−FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87(Research Octane Number 91) or higher

ENGINEType:
5S−FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
1MZ−FE engine
6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
5S−FE engine
87.0
91.0 (3.43
3.58)
1MZ−FE engine
87.5
83.0 (3.44

3.27)

Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):
5S−FE engine
2164 (132.0)
1MZ−FE engine
2995 (182.8)

1MZ−FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87(Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
For improved vehicle performance, theuse of premium unleaded gasoline withan Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):70 (18.5, 15.4)

Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
5S−FE engine
Intake0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)
Exhaust0.28—0.38 (0.011—0.015)
1MZ−FE engine
Intake0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
Spark plug type:
DENSO
NGK

Spark plug gap, mm(in.):
1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs
drive belt tension gauge No.BT−33−73F(used belt), Ibf:
5S−FE engine
With air conditioning
Generator belt
Power steering pump belt
Without air conditioning
Generator belt
Power steering pump belt
1MZ−FE engine

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130"10
80"20
65"20
80"20
115"20’99camry U

ENGINE LUBRICATIONCOOLING SYSTEM

CLUTCHOil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):

Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S−FE engine
6.9 (7.3, 6.1)
1MZ−FE engine
9.1 (9.6, 8.4)

Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)

5S−FE engine
With filter
Without filter
1MZ−FE engine
With filter
Without filter

3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
3.4 (3.6, 3.0)

Coolant type:

4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
4.5 (4.8, 4.0)

Oil grade:
API grade SJ, ”Energy−Conserving” orILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):”Toyota Long Life Coolant” or equivalent

MANUAL TRANSAXLE

With ethylene−glycol type coolant for aproper corrosion protection of aluminumcomponents

Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S−FE engine
2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
1MZ−FE engine
4.2 (4.4, 3.7)

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze orplain water alone.

Oil type:
Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5

BATTERY
Open voltage∗ at 20_C (68_F):
12.6—12.8V Fully charged
12.2—12.4V Half charged
11.8—12.0V Discharged∗:

Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off

Charging rates:
5 A max.

Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W−90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
1MZ−FE engine
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 4.75 (5.0, 4.2)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D−ll or
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5S−FE engine
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D−ll or
DEXRONrIIl (DEXRONrII)
Differential
Fluid capacity L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D−II or
DEXRONrIII (DEXRONrII)
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressedwith the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):70 (2.8)
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled withthe force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
5—8 clicks

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Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel freeplay:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)Power steering fluid type:
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Tires
Normal driving
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
For all loads including full rated loads
Tire size

For reduced loads (1 to 4 passengers)
Wheel size

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

P195/70R14 90S

210 (2.1, 30)

210 (2.1, 30)

210 (2.1, 30)

210 (2.1, 30)

14

5.5JJ

P205/65R15 92H

220 (2.2, 32)

220 (2.2, 32)

200 (2.0, 29)

200 (2.0, 29)

15

6JJ

Trailer driving
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
Tire size

Front

Rear

P195/70R14 90S

210 (2.1, 30)

210 (2.1, 30)

P205/65R15 92H

220 (2.2, 32)

220 (2.2, 32)

When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where suchspeeds are permitted by−law, inflate the front and rear tires to 240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 35 psi) provided that it does not exceed
the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall.
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):
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Fuses

Engine compartment

Engine compartment (type A)

Fuses (type A)
1. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system

8. HORN 10 A: Horn, theft deterrent system

2. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse

9. HAZARD 10 A: Emergency flasher

3. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse

10. AM2 30 A: Gauge and meter, SRS
airbag system, seat belt pretensioners,
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system,”IGN” and ”ST” fuses

4. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
5. ALT−S 5 A: Charging system
6. HEAD RH(UPR) (with daytime running light system) or HEAD (RH)(without daytime running light system) 15 A: Right−hand headlight
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7. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection
system

11. TEL 5 A: No circuit
12. HEAD LH(UPR) (with daytime running light system) or HEAD (LH)(without daytime running light system) 15 A: Left−hand headlight
13. RADIO NO.1 20 A: Audio system

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22. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,back−up lights, cruise control system,
charging system, traction control system, daytime running light system,
power windows, service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
23. WIPER 25 A: Windshield wipers andwasher
24. MIRROR−HEATER 10 A: Outside rear
view mirror defogger

Engine compartment (type B)

Instrument panel

14. DOME 7.5 A: Theft deterrent system,
daytime running light system, clock,locking with wireless remote control
system, ignition switch light, personal
light, trunk light, electric moon roof
lamp, interior light, vanity mirror light,
door courtesy light, power door locksystem

17. H−LP LH(LWR) 10 A: Left−hand headlight

15. ECU−B 10 A: Cruise control system,anti−lock brake system, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensioners

18. H−LP RH(LWR)
headlight

10

A:

Right−hand

19. A/F HTR 25 A: A/F sensor
20. SEAT−HEATER 20 A: No circuit
21. HEATER 10 A: Air conditioning system,
rear window defogger, starting system

25. ECU−IG 15 A: Cruise control system,anti−lock brake system, power antenna,
SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioners, theft deterrent system, shift
lock control system, traction control
system, daytime running light system,
locking with wireless remote control
system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection system
26. IGN 5 A: Gauges and meters, charging
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioners, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

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27. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control
system, high−mounted stoplight, anti−
lock brake system, shift lock control
system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection system
28. TAIL 10 A: Parking lights, license plate
lights, tail lights, front side marker
lights, daytime running light system,
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
29. POWER−OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
30. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis system
31. FOG 15 A: No circuit
32. STARTER 5 A: Gauges and meters,
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
33. DOOR 25 A: Power door lock system,
theft deterrent system, fuel filler door
control system

34. PANEL 7.5 A: Gauge and meter, audio
system, cigarette lighter, glove box
light, clock, instrument panel light control, service reminder indicators, airconditioning control panel lights, ashtray light, emergency flasher, seat heater control system, daytime running lightsystem, rear window defogger, electronically controlled automatic transmission
system
35. TURN 7.5 A: Emergency flasher
36. RAD−NO.2 7.5 A: Audio system, power
antenna
37. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, shift lockcontrol system, power rear view mirror
controls, theft deterrent system, power
door lock system, SRS airbag system,
seat belt pretensioners, outside rear
view mirror defogger, air conditioning
systemFuses (type B)
38. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fans
39. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fans
40. MAIN 40 A: ”HEAD RH(UPR)”, ”HEAD
RH”, ”H−LP RH(LWR)” fuses
41. HTR 50 A: ”AM1”, ”A/C” fuses
42. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger

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43. PWR 30 A: Power window control system, power seat, electric moon roof
44. AM1 40 A: Head lamp cleaner
45. T−STK 40 A or CDS NO.2 30 A: No
CircuitFuses (type C)
46. ALT 100 A: ”RDI”, ”CDS” fuses
47. ABS 60 A: Anti−lock brake system

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Part 9REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTS FOR U.S.
OWNERS AND
UNIFORM TIREQUALITY GRADING
D Reporting safety defects for U.S.
ownersD Uniform tire quality grading

Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Toyota Motor Sales,
U.S.A., Inc.
(Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331).

To contact NHTSA, you may either
call the Auto Safety Hotline toll−freeat 1−800−424−9393 (or 366−0123 in
Washington,D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA. U.S.Department of Transportation. Washington,D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information
about motor vehicle safety from the
Hotline.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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Uniform tire quality gradingThis information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tirequality grading.

Traction AA, A, B, C—The traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C, and they represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may havepoor traction performance.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read thisinformation.

Warning: The traction grade assigned tothis tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.

DOT quality grades—All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition tothese grades. These quality grades are
molded on the sidewall.
Treadwear—The treadwear grade is acomparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1−1/2) times
as well on the government course as atire graded 100. The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due tovariations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.

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Temperature A, B, C—The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grades for thistire are established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.