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’00 Tacoma(U) i Foreword Welcome to the growing group of value- conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte- nance and any other assistance you may require. Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve- ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. 1999 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value- conscious people who drive Toyotas. Weare proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle webuild.This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it andfollow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehiclebest and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-nance and any other assistance you may require.Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The nextowner will need this information also.All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time ofprinting. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve-ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipmentnot installed on your vehicle.

1999 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATIONAll rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or inpart, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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New vehicle warrantyYour new vehicle is covered by the following Toyotalimited warranties:

! New vehicle warranty! Emission control systems warranty! Others

For further information, please refer to the “Owner’sWarranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement”.

Your responsibility for maintenanceIt is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that thespecified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives detailsof these maintenance requirements. Also included inPart 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled mainte-nance information, please refer to the separate “Sched-uled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-ment”.

Accessories, spare parts andmodification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non- genuine spare parts and accesso-ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in themarket. You should know that Toyota does not warrantthese products and is not responsible for their perfor-mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage theymay cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,your Toyota vehicle.This vehicle should not be modified with non- genuineToyota products. Modification with non- genuine Toyotaproducts could affect its performance, safety or durabili-ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. Inaddition, damage or performance problems resulting fromthe modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system of yourToyota

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-quirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equip-ment Standard.

Installation of a mobiletwo- way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two- way radio system inyour vehicle could affect electronic systems such asmultiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuelinjection system, cruise control system, anti- lock brakesystem, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensionersystem, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer forprecautionary measures or special instructions regardinginstallation.

Scrapping of your ToyotaThe SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices inyour Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicleis scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left asthey are, it may cause an accident such as fire. Besure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seatbelt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualifiedservice shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dis-pose of your vehicle.

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On- pavement and off- roaddriving tips

(4WD models and Pre Runner)This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently froman ordinary passenger car because it is designed foroff- road use also. It has a significantly higher rolloverrate than other types of vehicles. In addition, this ve-hicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravi-ty than that of an ordinary passenger car. This vehicledesign feature causes this type of vehicle to be morelikely to rollover. Failure to operate this vehicle correctlymay result in loss of control, accidents or vehicle rol-lover causing death or serious injury. Be sure to read“Off- road vehicle precautions” in Section 2 and “Off-road driving precautions” in Section 3.

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After starting your engine, always turn theoverdrive switch on.

Automatic Transmission Overdrive Switch (conventional type only)

For details, see “Automatic transmission” onpage 85 and “How to save fuel and make yourvehicle last longer, too” on page 181.

Overdrive switch For selecting either a three- speed orfour- speed transmission

“ON” position (Shifting into overdrive possible)

“OFF” position (Shifting into overdrive not possible)

“O/D OFF” indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is in “OFF” position.

Always turn the overdrive switch on for betterfuel economy and quieter driving.

Even during ordinary driving, keep the over-drive switch turned on. (At this time, the “O/DOFF” indicatior light on the instrument clusterwill be off.)

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warningsIn this manual, you will see CAUTION and NOTICE warn-ings. These are used in the following ways:

CAUTION

This is a warning against something which may causeinjury to people if the warning is ignored. You areinformed what you must or must not do in order toavoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people.

NOTICEThis is a warning against something which may causedamage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warningis ignored. You are informed what you must or mustnot do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damageto your vehicle and its equipment.

Safety symbol

In this manual, you will also see a circlewith a slash through it. This means “Donot”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let thishappen”.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSOverview of instruments and controlsInstrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument cluster overview 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1- 1

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Instrument panel overview1. Instrument cluster2. Automatic transmission selector lever

(column shift)3. Center vents4. Personal lights or interior light5. Side vents6. Glove box7. Power door lock switches8. Power window switches9. Manual transmission gear shift lever or

automatic transmission selector lever (floor shift)

10. Cup holder11. Front drive control lever12. Tilt steering lock release lever13. Hood lock release lever14. Window lock switch15. Power rear view mirror control switch

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1. Headlight and turn signal switch2. Wiper and washer switches3. Emergency flasher switch4. Passenger airbag manual on- off switch5. Air conditioning controls6. Car audio7. Ashtray8. Cigarette lighter9. Power outlets

10. Clock11. Parking brake lever12. Ignition switch13. Cruise control switch14. Rear differential lock button15. Instrument panel light control knob16. Clutch start cancel switch (manual

transmission) or driving pattern selectorbutton (automatic transmission)

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge2. Tachometer3. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

4. Speedometer5. Fuel gauge6. Trip meter reset knob

7. Odometer and two trip meters

Instrument cluster overview!With tachometer

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge2. Service reminder indicators and

indicator lights

3. Speedometer4. Odometer

5. Fuel gauge

!Without tachometer

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Seat belt reminder light∗1

Low oil pressure warning light∗1

Low fuel level warning light∗1

Brake system warning light∗1

Discharge warning light∗1

Malfunction indicator lamp∗1

Anti- lock brake system warning light∗1

SRS warning light∗1

(type A)

(type B)

Automatic transmission fluid temperature warninglight∗1

Unengaged “Park” warning light∗1

Low windshield washer fluid level warninglight∗1

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive- off indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

Driving pattern (POWER mode) indicator light

Automatic transmission indicator lights

Four- wheel drive indicator light

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∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warningbuzzers” in Section 1- 5.

∗2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Section 1- 6.

Cruise control indicator light∗2

Rear differential lock indicator light

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSKeys and DoorsKeys 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side doors 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power windows 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quarter windows 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear window 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tailgate 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hood 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel tank cap 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detachable moon roof 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detachable sun shade 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1- 2

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KeysThis key works in every lock.Since the doors can be locked without akey, you should always carry a spare keyin case you accidentally lock your keyinside the vehicle.

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

Side doors

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEYInsert the key into the keyhole and turnit.To lock: Turn the key forward.To unlock: Turn the key backward.Vehicles with power door lock system—Both doors lock and unlock simultaneouslywith either door. In the driver’s door lock,turning the key once will unlock the driv-er’s door and twice in succession will un-lock the driver’s door and passenger’sdoor simultaneously.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITHINSIDE LOCK BUTTONMove the lock button.To lock: Push the button downward.To unlock: Pull the button upward.Closing the door with the lock buttonpushed in will also lock the door. Be care-ful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.Vehicles with power door lock system—The doors cannot be locked if you leavethe key in the ignition switch.

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITHPOWER DOOR LOCK SWITCHPush the switch.To lock: Push the switch on the front side.To unlock: Push the switch on the rearside.Both doors lock or unlock simultaneously.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doorsare closed and locked, especiallywhen small children are in the ve-hicle. Along with the proper use ofseat belts, locking the doors helpsprevent the driver and passengersfrom being thrown out from the ve-hicle during an accident. It also helpsprevent the doors from being openedunintentionally.

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Power windows

The windows can be operated with theswitch on each door.The power windows work when the ignitionswitch is in the “ON” position.Key off operation: If both front doors areclosed, they work for 43 seconds evenafter the ignition switch is turned off. Theystop working when either front door isopened.OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOWUse 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.

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

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OPERATING THE PASSENGER’SWINDOWUse the switch on the passenger’s dooror the switch on the driver’s door thatcontrols the passenger’s window.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”switch on the driver’s door, the passen-ger’s windows cannot be operated.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, youmust do the following.! Always make sure the head, hands

and other parts of the body of alloccupants are kept completely in-side the vehicle before you closethe power windows. If someone’sneck, head or hands gets caught ina closing window, it could result ina serious injury. When anyonecloses the power windows, be surethat they operate the windows safe-ly.

! When small children are in the ve-hicle, never let them use the powerwindow switches without supervi-sion. Use the “WINDOW LOCK”switch to prevent them from makingunexpected use of the switches.

! Never leave small children alone inthe vehicle, especially with the igni-tion key still inserted. They coulduse the power window switches andget trapped in a window. Unat-tended children can become in-volved in serious accidents.

To open the quarter window, pull thelatch handle toward you and swing itfully out.When closing the window, make sure it iscompletely closed.

Quarter windows (Xtra- cab models)

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Rear window

To unlock the rear window, pull the leftend of the latch handle toward you anddisengage the right end from the catch.When closing the window, make sure it iscompletely closed.

Tailgate

To open the tailgate, pull the handle up.The support cables will hold the tailgatehorizontal.See “Luggage stowage precautions” inSection 2 for precautions to observe forloading luggage.After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-ward you to make sure it is securelylocked.

NOTICE

Avoid driving with the tailgate open.

To lower the tailgate fully, release thesupport brackets from the lugs asshown.

NOTICE

! Lower the tailgate gently when it isunhooked.

! Make sure the tailgate is securelycaught by the support brackets be-fore closing the tailgate.

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Hood

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 securely closed and locked. Other-wise, the hood may open unexpected-ly while driving and an accident mayoccur.

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

3. Hold the hood open by inserting thesupport 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 itsclip—this prevents rattles. Then lower thehood and make sure it locks into place.If necessary, press down gently on thefront edge to lock it.

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod intothe slot, make sure the rod supportsthe hood securely from falling downon to your head or body.

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Fuel tank cap1. To open the fuel filler door, insert

the key and turn it counterclockwise.When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

! Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-low open flames when refueling.The fumes are flammable.

! When opening the cap, do not re-move the cap quickly. In hot weath-er, fuel under pressure could causeinjury by spraying out of the fillerneck if the cap is suddenly re-moved.

! Do not fill a fuel container on aplastic truck bed liner, a rubbertruck bed mat, or any other insulat-ing material. A static electricitycharge could cause a spark and firehazard. The proper procedure is toplace an approved fuel container onthe ground away from the truck forfilling.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turnthe cap slowly counterclockwise,then pause slightly before removingit. 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.The indicator lamp goes off after drivingseveral times. If the indicator lamp doesnot go off, contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible.

CAUTION

! Make sure the cap is tightened se-curely to prevent fuel spillage incase of an accident.

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

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, youmust do the following.! While the vehicle is moving, always

keep the head, hands and otherparts of the body of all occupantsaway from the roof opening. Other-wise, you could be seriously injuredif the vehicle stops suddenly or ifthe vehicle is involved in an acci-dent.

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

! Never attempt to remove the moonroof panel while driving. Otherwise,the panel may become a hazard byfalling into or flying off the vehicle.

! After installing the moon roof pan-el, make sure they are firmly se-cured by pushing up on the under-side of the panel.

! Never put your hands between themoon roof panel and the surround-ing roof.

—Tilting up and closing

To tilt up the moon roof, first pull downon the handle while pushing in one ofthe lock buttons. Then push up themoon roof until it locks.After tilting up the moon roof, make surethe handle is securely in place.When closing the moon roof, slowly pulldown the handle while supporting the roofwith your hand. Close and lock the moonroof by pushing the handle. Be sure touse your palm to push the handle. Afterclosing the moon roof, make sure it issecurely locked.

Detachable moon roof——Moon roof precautions

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—Removing

1. Pull the handle down while pushingin one of the lock buttons.

2. Push in the retaining spring arms asshown and push up the moon roof.

3. Push back the auxiliary catch to re-lease it from the hook. Then lift themoon roof panel and pull it out.

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—Installing

1. Insert the flat hinges of the moonroof panel into the cutouts on thebody. Then slowly lower it whileholding the roof with your hands.

Make sure both flat hinges are insertedinto the cutouts.

2. Press in the retaining spring armsand insert them into the holes. Thenpush the handle up with the palm ofyour hand and lock the roof.

Detachable sun shade

To remove: Support the sun shade pan-el with your hand while you unlock thesun shade by turning the knob counter-clockwise.To install: Hang the two hinges of thesun shade panel onto the hooks pro-vided. Then push up the sun shadepanel while turning the knob counter-clockwise.

CAUTION

For safety, do not remove the sunshade while driving.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSSeats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and MirrorsSeats 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front seats 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear seats 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head restraints 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armrest 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seat belts 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SRS driver and front passenger airbags 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passenger airbag manual on- off switch 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child restraint 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt steering wheel 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outside rear view mirrors 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti- glare inside rear view mirror 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1- 3

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SeatsWhile the vehicle is being driven, all ve-hicle occupants should have the seatbackupright, sit well back in the seat and prop-erly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

! Do not drive the vehicle unless theoccupants are properly seated. Donot allow sitting on top of afolded- down seatback, or in theluggage compartment. Persons notproperly seated and/or properly re-strained by seat belts can be se-verely injured in the event of emer-gency braking or a collision.

! During driving, do not allow pas-sengers to stand up or movearound between seats. Severe inju-ries can occur in the event of emer-gency braking or a collision.

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the footpedals, steering wheel and instrumentpanel controls are within easy reach ofthe driver.

CAUTION

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

! When adjusting the seat, be carefulnot to hit the seat against a pas-senger or luggage.

! After adjusting the seat position, trysliding it forward and backward tomake sure it is locked in position.

! After adjusting the seatback, exertbody pressure to make sure it islocked in position.

! Do not put objects under the seats.The objects may interfere with theseat- lock mechanism or unexpect-edly push up the seat position ad-justing lever; the seat may suddenlymove, causing the driver to losecontrol of the vehicle.

! While adjusting the seat, do not putyour hands under the seat or nearthe moving parts. You may catchand injure your hands or fingers.

Front seats——Seat adjustment precautions

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—Adjusting front seats1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever up. Then slide the seatto the desired position with slightbody pressure and release the lever.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTINGLEVER (except bench seat)Lean forward and pull the lever up.Then lean back to the desired angleand release the lever.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding underthe lap belt during a collision, avoidreclining the seatback any more thanneeded. The seat belts provide maxi-mum protection in a frontal or rearcollision when the driver and the pas-senger are sitting up straight andwell back in the seats. If you arereclined, the lap belt may slide pastyour hips and apply restraint forcesdirectly to the abdomen. Therefore, inthe event of a frontal collision, therisk of personal injury may increasewith increasing recline of the seat-back.

3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLEADJUSTING KNOB (on some models)Turn the knob either way.

4. DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORTADJUSTING LEVER (on some models)Pull the lever forward or backward.

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For easy access to the rear seat, dothis.1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever

or press the pedal behind the seat-back.The seat will slide forward.

2. Move the seat to the front- most posi-tion.

After passengers are in, lift up the seat-back and return the seat until it locks.

CAUTION

! After putting back the seat, trypushing the seat forward and rear-ward to make sure it is secured inplace.

! Never allow anyone to rest theirfoot on the press pedal while thevehicle is moving.

Pull the seatback lock release lever andfold down the seatback.Hold the lever until you have swung theseatback forward slightly.

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to theupright position:! Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatbackand are arranged in their properposition and are ready to use.

! Make sure the seatback is securelylocked by pushing forward and rear-ward on the top of the seatback.

—Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry(Xtra- cab models)

—Folding seatback (bench seat)

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Rear seats (jump seats)

To raise the bottom cushion, pull it up.To lower the bottom cushion, push itdown.See “Luggage stowage precautions” inSection 2 for precautions to observe forloading luggage.

CAUTION

When returning the bottom cushion toits original position, make sure theseat belts are not twisted or caughtunder the bottom cushion and are ar-ranged in their proper position andare ready to use.

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 pushthe head restraint.The head restraint is most effective whenit is close to your head. Therefore, usinga cushion on the seatback is not recom-mended.

CAUTION

! Adjust the center of the head re-straint so that it is closest to thetop of your ears.

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

! Do not drive with the head re-straints removed.

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Armrest

To use the armrest, pull it out asshown above.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest,avoid putting heavy loads on it.

Toyota strongly urges that the driver andpassengers in the vehicle be properly re-strained at all times with the seat beltsprovided. Failure to do so could increasethe chance of injury and/or the severity ofinjury in accidents.Child. Use a child restraint system ap-propriate for the child until the child be-comes large enough to properly wear thevehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint”for details.NORMAL- CAB MODELS—If a child is too large for a child restraintsystem, the child should sit in the seatand must be restrained using the vehicle’sseat belt.XTRA- CAB MODELS—If a child is too large for a child restraintsystem, the child should sit in the rearseat and must be restrained using thevehicle’s seat belt. According to accidentstatistics, the child is safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seat than in thefront seat.If a child must sit in the front seat, theseat belts should be worn properly. If anaccident occurs and the seat belts are notworn properly, the force of the rapid infla-tion of the airbag may cause death orserious injury to the child.

Do not allow the child to stand up orkneel on either rear or front seats. Anunrestrained child could suffer serious in-jury or death during emergency braking ora collision. Also, do not let the child siton your lap. It does not provide sufficientrestraint.Small- framed person or youth in a3- point type seat belt. On models witha bench seat, have a small- framed personor youth sit slightly closer to the centerof the vehicle (so the shoulder belt doesnot cross over the neck). On models withseparate seats, move the seat fully back-ward.Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends theuse of a seat belt. Ask your doctor forspecific recommendations. The lap beltshould be worn securely and as low aspossible over the hips and not on thewaist.Injured person. Toyota recommends theuse of a seat belt. Depending on the inju-ry, first check with your doctor for specificrecommendations

Seat belts——Seat belt precautions

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CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seatsproperly wearing their seat beltswhenever the vehicle is moving.Otherwise, they are much more likelyto suffer serious bodily injury ordeath in the event of sudden brakingor a collision.When using the seat belts, observethe following:! Use the belt for only one person at

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

! Avoid reclining the seatbacks toomuch. The seat belts provide maxi-mum protection when the seatbacksare in the upright position. (Referto the seat adjustment instructions.)

! Be careful not to damage the beltwebbing or hardware. Take care thatthey do not get caught or pinchedin the seat or side doors.

! Inspect the belt system periodically.Check for cuts, fraying, and looseparts. Damaged parts should be re-placed. Do not disassemble ormodify the system.

! Keep the belts clean and dry. Ifthey need cleaning, use a mild soapsolution or lukewarm water. Neveruse bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-ers—they may severely weaken thebelts. (See “Cleaning the interior”in Section 5.)

! Replace the belt assembly (includ-ing bolts) if it has been used in asevere impact. The entire assemblyshould be replaced even if damageis not obvious.

Adjust the seat as needed (front seatsonly) and sit up straight and well backin the seat. To fasten your belt, pull itout of the retractor and insert the tabinto the buckle.You will hear a click when the tab locksinto the buckle.The seat belt length automatically adjuststo 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. Aslow, easy motion will allow the belt toextend, and you can move around freely.

—Front outside seatbelts and rear seat belts

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If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of theretractor, firmly pull the belt and releaseit. You will then be able to smoothly pullthe belt out of the retractor.When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-pletely extended and is then retractedeven slightly, the belt is locked in thatposition and cannot be extended. This fea-ture is used to hold the child restraintsystem securely. (For details, see “Childrestraint” in this section.) To free the beltagain, fully retract the belt and then pullthe belt out once more.

CAUTION

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

! Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent youfrom properly latching the tab andbuckle.

! If the seat belt does not functionnormally, immediately contact yourToyota dealer. Do not use the seatuntil the seat belt is fixed. It cannotprotect an adult occupant or yourchild from injury.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulderanchor—Adjust the shoulder anchor position toyour size.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.

CAUTION

Always make sure the shoulder beltis positioned across the center ofyour shoulder. The belt should bekept away from your neck, but notfalling off your shoulder. Failure todo so could reduce the amount ofprotection in an accident and causesevere injuries in a collision.

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Take up slack

Too high

Keep as low on hips as possible

Adjust the position of the lap andshoulder belts.Position the lap belt as low as possibleon your hips—not on your waist, then ad-just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulderportion upward through the latch plate.

CAUTION

! High- positioned lap belts andloose- fitting belts both could causeserious injuries due to sliding un-der the lap belt during a collisionor other unintended result. Keepthe lap belt positioned as low onhips as possible.

! For your safety, do not place theshoulder belt under your arm.

To release the belt, press the buckle- re-lease button and allow the belt to re-tract.If the belt does not retract smoothly, pullit out and check for kinks or twists. Thenmake sure it remains untwisted as it re-tracts.

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—Front center seat belt

Lengthen

Sit up straight and well back in theseat. To fasten your belt, insert the tabinto the buckle.You will hear a click when the tab locksinto the buckle.If the belt is not long enough for you, holdthe tab at a right angle to the belt andpull on the tab.

CAUTION

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

! Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent youfrom properly latching the tab andbuckle.

! If the seat belt does not functionnormally, immediately contact yourToyota dealer. Do not use the seatuntil the seat belt is fixed. It cannotprotect an adult occupant or yourchild from injury.

Too high

Adjust to a snug fit

Keep as low on hips as possible

Remove excess length of the belt andadjust the belt position.To shorten the belt, pull the free end ofthe belt.Position the lap belt as low as possibleon your hips—not on your waist, then ad-just it to a snug fit.

CAUTION

High- positioned and loose- fitting lapbelts could cause serious injuries dueto sliding under the lap belt during acollision or other unintended result.Keep the lap belt positioned as lowon hips as possible.

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To release the belt, press the buckle- re-lease button.

The buckles can be fixed when not inuse.When taking out the buckle from the hold-er, pull on the belt webbing to remove thebuckle from the lower portion.

—Seat belt extenderIf your seat belt cannot be fastened se-curely because it is not long enough, apersonalized seat belt extender is avail-able from your Toyota dealer free ofcharge.Please contact your local Toyota dealer sothat the dealer can order the proper re-quired length for the extender. Bring theheaviest coat you expect to wear for prop-er measurement and selection of length.Additional ordering information is availableat your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender,observe the following. Failure to fol-low these instructions could result inless effectiveness of the seat belt re-straint system in case of vehicle acci-dent, increasing the chance of per-sonal injury.! Never use the seat belt extender if

you can fasten the seat belt withoutit.

—Stowing the rear seat buckles

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! Remember that the extender pro-vided for you may not be safe whenused on a different vehicle, or foranother person or at a differentseating position than the one origi-nally intended for.

To connect the extender to the seatbelt, insert the tab into the seat beltbuckle so that the “PRESS” signs onthe buckle- release buttons of the ex-tender and the seat belt are both facingoutward as shown.You will hear a click when the tab locksinto the buckle.When releasing the seat belt, press onthe buckle- release button on the extender,not on the seat belt. This helps preventdamage to the vehicle interior and extend-er itself.When not in use, remove the extenderand store in the vehicle for future use.

CAUTION

! After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the seat belt extender is nottwisted.

! Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent youfrom properly latching the tab andbuckle.

! If the seat belt does not functionnormally, immediately contact yourToyota dealer. Do not use the seatuntil the seat belt is fixed. It cannotprotect an adult occupant or yourchild from injury.

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—Front seat belt pretensioners

The driver and front passenger’s seatbelt pretensioners are designed to beactivated in response to a severe fron-tal impact.When the airbag sensor detects the shockof a severe frontal impact, the front seatbelt is quickly drawn back in by the re-tractor so that the belt snugly restrainsthe front seat occupants.The seat belt pretensioners are activatedeven with no passenger in the front seat.Collisions occurring at certain speeds andangles may cause the seat belt preten-sioners and SRS airbags not to operateall together.

This indicator comes on when the igni-tion key is turned to the “ACC” or“ON” position. It goes off after about6 seconds. This means the front seatbelt pretensioners are operating proper-ly.This warning light system monitors theairbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,warning light, interconnecting wiring andpower sources. (For details, see “Servicereminder indicators and warning buzzers”in Section 1- 5.)

The seat belt pretensioner system mainlyconsists of the following components andtheir locations are shown in the illustra-tion.1. Front airbag sensors2. SRS warning light3. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies4. Airbag sensor assemblyThe seat belt pretensioner is controlled bythe airbag sensor assembly. The airbagsensor assembly consists of a safing sen-sor and airbag sensor.

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When a seat belt pretensioner is acti-vated, an operating noise may be heardand a small amount of smoke- like gasmay be released. This gas is harmlessand does not indicate that a fire is occur-ring.Once the seat belt pretensioner has beenactivated, the seat belt retractor remainslocked.

CAUTION

Do not modify, remove, strike or openthe front seat belt pretensioner as-semblies, airbag sensor or surround-ing area or wiring. Doing any ofthese may cause sudden operation ofthe front seat belt pretensioners ordisable the system, which could re-sult in death or serious personal inju-ry.Failure to follow these instructionscan result in death or serious inju-ries.

NOTICE

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

such as a mobile two- way radio,cassette tape player or compactdisc player

! Repairs on or near the front seatbelt pretensioner assemblies

! Modification of the suspension sys-tem

! Modification of the front end struc-ture

! Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,winches or any other equipment tothe front end

! Repairs made on or near the frontfenders, front end structure or con-sole

This front seat belt pretensioner systemhas 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 dealeras soon as possible to service thevehicle.! The light does not come on when the

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

! The light comes on or flashes whiledriving.

! If either front seat belt does not retractor can not be pulled out due to amalfunction or activation of the preten-sioner.

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! The front seat belt pretensioner assem-bly or surrounding area has been dam-aged.

! The front part of the vehicle (shadedin the illustration) was involved in anaccident that did not cause the seatbelt pretensioners to operate.

! The front seat belt pretensioner assem-bly is scratched, cracked, or otherwisedamaged.

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-tem) airbags are designed to providefurther protection for occupants in thefollowing seats in addition to the prima-ry safety protection provided by theseat belts.! Models with separate front seats—The

SRS airbags are designed to protectthe driver and front passenger.

! Models with bench front seats—TheSRS airbags are designed to protectthe driver and right- front passenger.They are not designed to protect occu-pant in the center position.

In response to a severe frontal impact,the SRS airbags work together with theseat belts to help prevent or reduce injuryby inflating. The SRS airbags help to re-duce injuries mainly to the driver’s or frontpassenger’s head or chest directly hittingthe steering wheel or dashboard. Whenthe passenger airbag manual on- off switchis in the “ON” position, the passenger air-bag is activated even with no passengerin the front seat.Be sure to wear your seat belt.

CAUTION

A driver or front passenger too closeto the steering wheel or dashboardduring airbag deployment can bekilled or seriously injured. Toyotastrongly recommends that:! The driver sit as far back as pos-

sible from the steering wheel whilestill maintaining control of the ve-hicle.

! The front passenger sit as far backas possible from the dashboard.

! All vehicle occupants be properlyrestrained using the available seatbelts.

SRS driver and front passenger airbags

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The passenger airbag system isequipped with a manual on- off switchand indicator light. Turning the passen-ger airbag manual on- off switch clock-wise to the “ON” position makes thepassenger airbag system operational.Turning the passenger airbag manualon- off switch counterclockwise to the“OFF” position disables the passengerairbag system. The indicator light onthe passenger airbag manual on- offswitch will come on when the passen-ger airbag system has been disabled.See “Passenger airbag manual on- offswitch” in this section for detail.

CAUTION

! Make sure that the indicator light isoff.

! Do not turn off the passenger air-bag manual on- off switch exceptwhen a member of a passenger riskgroup identified in TABLE 1 is oc-cupying the right front passengerseating position.

! When the passenger airbag manualon- off switch is turned off, the pas-senger airbag will not inflate in acollision and turning off the pas-senger airbag can reduce the occu-pant protection which your vehiclesafety systems can provide to youin certain accidents and increasethe likelihood of serious personalinjuries.

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This indicator comes on when the igni-tion key is turned to the “ACC” or“ON” position. It goes off after about6 seconds. This means the SRS airbagsare operating properly.This warning light system monitors theairbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-sors inflators, warning light, interconnect-ing wiring and power sources. (For details,see “Service remainder indicators andwarning buzzers” in Section 1- 5.)

TABLE 1: A PASSENGER RISK GROUP

Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) who must ride in the front seat because:! Vehicle has no rear seat;! Vehicle has a rear seat too small to accommodate a rear- facing infant seat;

or! The infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician,

makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the drivercan constantly monitor the child’s condition.

Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because:! Vehicle has no rear seat:! Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rear seat(s) whenever possible,

children ages 1 to 12 sometimes must ride in the front because no space isavailable in the rear seat(s) of vehicle; or

! The child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s physician,makes it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver canconstantly monitor the child’s condition.

Medical condition. A passenger has a medical condition which according to hisor her physician:! Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger: and! Makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the

potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the passenger, even ifbelted, to hit the dashboard, or windshield in a crash.

For more detailed information concerning about the passenger risk group, pleasecontact NHTSA at 1- 800- 424- 9393 or Transport Canada at 1- 800- 333- 0371.

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The SRS airbag system is designed toactivate in response to a severe frontalimpact within the shaded area betweenthe arrows in the illustration.The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi-ty of the impact is above the designedthreshold level, comparable to an approxi-mate 25 km/h (15 mph) collision whenimpacting straight into a fixed barrier thatdoes not move or deform.If the severity of the impact is below theabove threshold level, the SRS airbagsmay not deploy.

However, this threshold velocity will beconsiderably higher if the vehicle strikesan object, such as a parked vehicle orsign pole, which can move or deform onimpact, or if it is involved in an underridecollision (e.g. a collision in which the noseof the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under,the bed of a truck, etc.).It is possible that in some collisions at thelower zone of airbag sensor detection andactivation the SRS airbags and seat beltpretensioners will not operate all together.For the safety of all occupants, alwayswear your seat belts.

Collision from the rear

Collision from the side

Vehicle rollover

The SRS airbags are not designed toinflate if the vehicle is involved in aside or rear collision, if it rolls over, orif it is involved in a low- speed frontalcollision.

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Hitting a curb, edge of pavementor hard material

Landing hard or vehicle falling

Falling into or jumping over adeep hole

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

The SRS airbag system consists mainly ofthe following components, and their loca-tions are shown in the illustration.1. Front airbag sensors2. Airbag module for driver

(airbag and inflator)3. Passenger airbag manual on- off switch4. Airbag module for passenger

(airbag and inflator)5. Airbag sensor assembly6. SRS warning lightThe airbag sensor assembly consists of asafing sensor and airbag sensor.

In a severe frontal impact, sensors detectdeceleration and the system triggers theairbag inflators. Then a chemical reactionin the inflators quickly fills the airbagswith non- toxic gas to help restrain theforward motion of the occupants.When the airbags inflate, they produce afairly loud noise and release some smokeand residue along with non- toxic gas. Thisdoes not indicate a fire. This gas is nor-mally harmless; however, for those whohave delicate skin, it may cause a minorskin irritation. Be sure to wash off anyresidue as soon as possible to preventany potential skin irritation.Deployment of the airbags happens in afraction of a second, so the airbags mustinflate with considerable force. While thesystem is designed to reduce serious inju-ries, it may also cause minor burns orabrasions and swelling.Parts of the airbag module (steering wheelhub, dashboard) may be hot for severalminutes, but the airbags themselves willnot be hot. The airbags are designed toinflate only once.

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A crash severe enough to inflate the air-bags may break the windshield as thevehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas-senger airbag the windshield may also bedamaged by absorbing some of the forceof the inflating airbag.

CAUTION

! The SRS airbag system is designedonly as a supplement to the prima-ry protection of the driver side andfront passenger side seat belt sys-tems. The front seat occupants canbe killed or seriously injured by aninflating airbag if they do not wearthe available seat belts. During sud-den braking just before a collision,an unrestrained driver or front pas-senger can move forward into directcontact with or close proximity tothe airbag which may then deployduring the collision. To ensure max-imum protection in an accident, thedriver and all passengers in the ve-hicle must wear their seat belts.Wearing a seat belt during an acci-dent reduces the chances of deathor serious injury or being thrownout of the vehicle. For instructionsand precautions concerning the seatbelt system, see “Seat belts” in thissection.

! Improperly seated and/or restrainedinfants and children can be killedor seriously injured by a deployingairbag. An infant or child who istoo small to use a seat belt shouldbe properly secured using a childrestraint system. As to double cabmodels, Toyota recommends that allinfants and children be placed inthe rear seat of the vehicle andproperly restrained. The rear seat isthe safest for infants and children.For instructions concerning theinstallation of a child restraint sys-tem, see “Child restraint” in thissection.

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CAUTION

A member of a passenger risk groupshould never sit or be occupied inthe right front passenger seat withairbag manual on- off switch in the“ON” position. (For details, see “SRSdriver and front passenger airbags”in this section.)

CAUTION

! Never put a rear- facing child re-straint system on the right frontseat with the passenger airbagmanual on- off switch in the “ON”position. In the event of an acci-dent, the force of the rapid inflationof the passenger airbag can causedeath or serious injury to the child.

! A forward- facing child restraint sys-tem which belongs to a passengerrisk group should never be put onthe right front seat with the passen-ger airbag manual on- off switch inthe “ON” position, because theforce of a deploying airbag couldcause death or serious injury to thechild in forward seating position.For instructions concerning theinstallation of a child restraint sys-tem, see “Child restraint” in thissection.

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! Do not sit on the edge of the seator lean over the dashboard whenthe vehicle is in use. The airbagsinflate with considerable speed andforce; you may be killed or serious-ly injured. Sit up straight and wellback in the seat, and always useyour seat belt.

! Do not allow a child to stand up,or to kneel on the front passengerseat. The airbag inflates with con-siderable speed and force; the childmay be killed or seriously injured.

! Do not hold a child on your lap orin your arms. Use a child restraintsystem in the rear seat. For instruc-tions concerning the installation ofa child restraint system, see “Childrestraint” in this section.

! Do not put objects or your pets onor in front of the dashboard orsteering wheel pad that houses theairbag system. They might restrictinflation or cause death or seriousinjury as they are projected rear-ward by the force of deploying air-bags. Likewise, the driver and frontpassenger should not hold things intheir arms or on their knees.

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! Do not modify or remove any wir-ing. Do not modify, remove, strikeor open any components, such asthe steering wheel pad, steeringwheel, column cover, front passen-ger airbag cover, front passengerairbag or airbag sensor assembly.Doing any of these may cause sud-den SRS airbag inflation or disablethe system, which could result indeath or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the followingchanges without consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation of theSRS airbag system in some cases.! Installation of electronic devices

such as a mobile two- way radio,cassette tape player or compactdisc player

! Modification of the suspension sys-tem

! Modification of the front end struc-ture

! Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,winches or any other equipment tothe front end

! Repairs made on or near the frontfenders, front end structure, con-sole, steering column, steeringwheel or dashboard near the frontpassenger airbag

This SRS airbag system has a servicereminder indicator to inform the driver ofoperating problems. If either of the follow-ing conditions occurs, this indicates amalfunction of the airbags. Contact yourToyota dealer as soon as possible toservice the vehicle.! The light does not come on when the

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

! The light comes on while driving.

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In the following cases, contact your Toyotadealer as soon as possible:! The SRS airbags have been inflated.! The front part of the vehicle (shaded

in the illustration) was involved in anaccident that was not severe enough tocause the SRS airbags to inflate.

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

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cablesbefore contacting your Toyota dealer.

Indicator light

This on- off switch is designed to dis-able the passenger airbag in order toallow usage, if necessary, of a memberof a passenger risk group identified inTABLE 1 is occupying the right frontpassenger seating position. (For details,see “SRS driver and front passengerairbags” in this section.)Operate on- off switch as follows:Insert key into the keyhole and turn it.To turn passenger airbag on: Turn the keyclockwise to the “ON” position.To turn passenger airbag off: Turn the keycounterclockwise to the “OFF” position.The indicator comes on when the passen-ger airbag system is off.

CAUTION

! Make sure that the indicator light isoff.

! Do not turn off the passenger air-bag manual on- off switch exceptwhen a member of a passenger riskgroup identified in TABLE 1 is oc-cupying the right front passengerseating position.

! When the passenger airbag manualon- off switch is turned off, the pas-senger airbag will not inflate in acollision and turning off the pas-senger airbag can reduce the occu-pant protection which your vehiclesafety systems can provide to youin certain accidents and increasethe likelihood of serious personalinjuries.

For details, see “SRS driver and frontpassenger airbags” in this section.

Passenger airbag manual on- off switch

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Toyota strongly urges the use of childrestraint 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 restraintsystem, the child should sit in the seatand must be restrained using the vehicle’sseat belt. See “Seat belts” for details.

CAUTION

! For effective protection in automo-bile accidents and sudden stops,children must be properly re-strained using a seat belt or childrestraint system depending on theage and size of the child. Holdinga child in your arms is not a sub-stitute for a child restraint system.In an accident, the child can becrushed against the windshield, orbetween you and the vehicle’s inte-rior.

! NORMAL- CAB MODELS—Toyota strongly urges use of aproper child restraint system whichconforms to the size of the child.XTRA- CAB MODELS—Toyota strongly urges use of aproper child restraint system whichconforms to the size of the childand is put on the rear seat. Accord-ing to accident statistics, the childis safer when properly restrained inthe rear seat than in the front seat.

! Never put infant or child age 1 to12 in a passenger risk group on theright front seat with the passengerairbag manual on- off switch in the“ON” position. In the event of anaccident, the force of the rapidinflation of the passenger airbagcan cause death or serious injuryto the child.If you must put infant or child age1 to 12 in a passenger risk groupon the right front seat, make surethe passenger airbag manual on- offswitch is in the “OFF” position andthat the indicator light is on. (Fordetails, see “SRS driver and frontpassenger airbags” in this section.)

! Make sure that you have compliedwith all installation instructions pro-vided by the child restraintmanufacturer and that the system isproperly secured.

Child restraint——Child restraint precautions

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—Child restraint systemA child restraint system for a smallchild or baby must itself be properlyrestrained on the seat with either thelap belt or the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully con-sult the manufacturer’s instructionswhich accompany the child restraintsystem.To provide proper restraint, use a childrestraint system following the manufactur-er’s instructions about the appropriate ageand size of the child for the child restraintsystem.Install the child restraint system correctlyfollowing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer of the system. Generaldirections are also provided under the fol-lowing illustrations.The child restraint system should beinstalled on the rear seat if your vehicleis equipped with rear seats. According toaccident statistics, the child is safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seat thanin the front seat.

CAUTION

! Never put infant or child age 1 to12 in a passenger risk group on theright front seat with the passengerairbag manual on- off switch in the“ON” position. In the event of anaccident, the force of the rapidinflation of the passenger airbagcan cause death or serious injuryto the child.If you must put infant or child age1 to 12 in a passenger risk groupon the right front seat, make surethe passenger airbag manual on- offswitch is in the “OFF” position andthat the indicator light is on. (Fordetails, see “SRS driver and frontpassenger airbags” in this section.)

! After installing the child restraintsystem, make sure it is secured inplace according to the manufactur-er’s instructions. If it is not re-strained securely, it may causedeath or serious injury to the childin the event of a sudden stop oraccident.

When not using the child restraint system,keep it secured with the seat belt. Thiswill prevent it from injuring passengers inthe event of a sudden stop or accident.

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Child restraint systems are classified intothe following 3 types depending on thechild’s age and size.(A) Infant seat(B) Convertible seat(C) Booster seatInstall the child restraint system followingthe instructions provided by its manufac-turer.

(A) Infant seat

(B) Convertible seat

(C) Booster seat

—Types of child restraint system

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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATIONAn infant seat is used in rear- facingposition only.

With the child restraint system installed,check that your driving position is satis-factory and that the child restraint systemdoes not interfere with your driving.If your driving position is not satisfactory,or the child restraint system interfereswith your driving, install it at another posi-tion.Split bench seat—Adjust the passenger’s seat forward andrearward travel as well as seatback posi-tion so that the child restraint system issecurely restrained.

CAUTION

Ignoring the above instructions mayresult in a serious injury in case ofan accident.

CAUTION

Never put a rear- facing child restraintsystem on the front seat with thepassenger airbag manual on- offswitch in the “ON” position. In theevent of an accident, the force of therapid inflation of the passenger air-bag can cause death or serious injuryto the child.

—Installation with 2- pointtype seat belt

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When you put a rear- facing child re-straint system on the front seat, turnthe passenger airbag manual on- offswitch counterclockwise to the “OFF”position. (For details, see “SRS driverand front passenger airbags” in thissection.)The indicator comes on when the systemis off.

CAUTION

If you must put a rear- facing childrestraint system on the front seat,make sure the passenger airbagmanual on- off switch is in the “OFF”position and that the indicator light ison.

1. Run the center lap belt through oraround the infant seat following theinstructions provided by its manufactur-er and insert the tab into the buckletaking care not to twist the lap belt.

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CAUTION

! After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the lap belt is not twisted.

! Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent youfrom properly latching the tab andbuckle.

! If the seat belt does not functionnormally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do notuse the seat until the seat belt isfixed.

2. While pressing the infant seat firmlyagainst the seat cushion and seatback,tighten the lap belt by pulling its freeend to hold the infant seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-tem in different directions to be sureit is secure. Follow all the installationinstructions provided by its manufac-turer.

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3. To remove the infant seat, press thebuckle- release button.

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATIONA convertible seat is used in forward-facing and rear- facing position depend-ing on the child’s age and size. Wheninstalling, follow the manufacturer’sinstructions about the applicable child’sage and size as well as directions forinstalling a child restraint system.

With the child restraint system installed,check that your driving position is satis-factory and that the child restraint systemdoes not interfere with your driving.If your driving position is not satisfactory,or the child restraint system interfereswith your driving, install it at another posi-tion.Split bench seat—Adjust the passenger seat forward andrearward travel as well as seatback posi-tion so that the child restraint system issecurely restrained.

CAUTION

Ignoring the above instructions mayresult in a serious injury in case ofan accident.

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CAUTION

Rear- facing child restraint system:Never put a rear- facing child restraintsystem on the front seat with thepassenger airbag manual on- offswitch in the “ON” position. In theevent of an accident, the force of therapid inflation of the passenger air-bag can cause death or serious injuryto the child.

When you put a rear- facing child re-straint system on the front seat, turnthe passenger airbag manual on- offswitch counterclockwise to the “OFF”position. (For details, see “SRS driverand front passenger airbags” in thissection.)The indicator comes on when the systemis off.

CAUTION

If you must put a rear- facing childrestraint system on the front seat,make sure the passenger airbagmanual on- off switch is in the “OFF”position and that the indicator light ison.

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CAUTION

Forward- facing child restraint system:A forward- facing child restraint sys-tem should never be put on the frontseat with the passenger airbag manu-al on- off switch in the “ON” position,because the force of a deploying air-bag could cause death or serious in-jury to the child in forward seatingposition.

1. Run the center lap belt through oraround the convertible seat followingthe instructions provided by itsmanufacturer and insert the tab intothe buckle taking care not to twist thelap belt.

CAUTION

! After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked andthat the lap belt is not twisted.

! Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent youfrom properly latching the tab andbuckle.

! If the seat belt does not functionnormally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do notuse the seat until the seat belt isfixed.

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2. While pressing the convertible seatfirmly against the seat cushion andseatback, tighten the lap belt by pullingits free end to hold the convertible seatsecurely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-tem in different directions to be sureit is secure. Follow all the installationinstructions provided by its manufac-turer.

3. To remove the convertible seat, pressthe buckle- release button.

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WHEN INSTALLING ON THE REAR SEAT(Xtra- cab models):Raise the bottom cushion before instal-ling the child restraint system.If your child restraint system is too large,you can use the folding table as an auxil-iary support. For instructions about how tostand the table, see “Cup holder (Xtra- cabmodels)” in Section 1- 9.

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATIONAn infant seat is used in rear- facingposition only.

CAUTION

Never put a rear- facing child restraintsystem on the right front seat withthe passenger airbag manual on- offswitch in the “ON” position. In theevent of an accident, the force of therapid inflation of the passenger air-bag can cause death or serious injuryto the child.

—Installation with 3- pointtype seat belt

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When you put a rear- facing child re-straint system which belongs to a pas-senger risk group on the right frontseat, turn the passenger airbag manualon- off switch counterclockwise to the“OFF” position. (For details, see “SRSdriver and front passenger airbags” inthis section.)The indicator comes on when the systemis off.

CAUTION

If you must put a rear- facing childrestraint system on the right frontseat, make sure the passenger airbagmanual on- off switch is in the “OFF”position and that the indicator light ison.

CAUTION

! Do not put a rear- facing child re-straint system on the rear seat ifthe child restraint system interfereswith the front seat lock mechanismor with your proper driving posi-tion. This can cause severe injuryto the child and front passenger incase of sudden braking or a colli-sion.

! If your driving position is not satis-factory, install the child restraintsystem at another position.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the infant seat following theinstructions provided by its manufactur-er and insert the tab into the buckletaking care not to twist the belt. Keepthe lap portion of the belt tight.

CAUTION

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

! Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent youfrom properly latching the tab andbuckle.

! If the seat belt does not functionnormally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do notuse 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 cannotbe extended.

To hold the infant seat securely, makesure the belt is in the lock mode beforeletting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the infant seat firmlyagainst the seat cushion and seatback,let the shoulder belt retract as far asit will go to hold the infant seat secure-ly.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-tem in different directions to be sureit is secure. Follow all the installationinstructions provided by its manufac-turer.

4. To remove the infant seat, press thebuckle- release button and allow thebelt to retract completely. The belt willmove freely again and be ready towork for an adult or older child passen-ger.

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(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATIONA convertible seat is used in forward-facing and rear- facing position depend-ing on the child’s age and size. Wheninstalling, follow the manufacturer’sinstruction about the applicable child’sage and size as well as directions forinstalling a child restraint system.

CAUTION

Rear- facing child restraint system:Never put a rear- facing child restraintsystem on the right front seat withthe passenger airbag manual on- offswitch in the “ON” position. In theevent of an accident, the force of therapid inflation of the passenger air-bag can cause death or serious injuryto the child.

When you put a rear- facing child re-straint system which belongs to a pas-senger risk group on the right frontseat, turn the passenger airbag manualon- off switch counterclockwise to the“OFF” position. (For details, see “SRSdriver and front passenger airbags” inthis section.)The indicator comes on when the systemis off.

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CAUTION

If you must put a rear- facing childrestraint system on the right frontseat, make sure the passenger airbagmanual on- off switch is in the “OFF”position and that the indicator light ison.

CAUTION

Forward- facing child restraint system:A forward- facing child restraint sys-tem which belongs to a passengerrisk group should never be put onthe right front seat with the passen-ger airbag manual on- off switch inthe “ON” position, because the forceof a deploying airbag could causedeath or serious injury to the child inforward seating position. (For details,see “SRS driver and front passengerairbags” in this section.)

CAUTION

! Do not put a rear- facing child re-straint system on the rear seat ifthe child restraint system interfereswith the front seat lock mechanismor with your proper driving posi-tion. This can cause severe injuryto the child and front passenger incase of sudden braking or a colli-sion.

! If your driving position is not satis-factory, install the child restraintsystem at another position.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt throughor around the convertible seat followingthe instructions provided by itsmanufacturer and insert the tab intothe buckle taking care not to twist thebelt. Keep the lap portion of the belttight.

CAUTION

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

! Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent youfrom properly latching the tab andbuckle.

! If the seat belt does not functionnormally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do notuse the seat until the seat belt isfixed.

2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode. When the belt isthen retracted slightly, it cannot be ex-tended.

To hold the convertible seat securely,make sure the belt is in the lock modebefore letting the belt retract.

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3. While pressing the convertible seatfirmly against the seat cushion andseatback, let the shoulder belt retractas far as it will go to hold the convert-ible seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys-tem in different directions to be sureit is secure. Follow all the installationinstructions provided by its manufac-turer.

4. To remove the convertible seat, pressthe buckle- release button and allow thebelt to retract completely. The belt willmove freely again and be ready towork for an adult or older child passen-ger.

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(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATIONA booster seat is used in forward- fac-ing position only.

CAUTION

A forward- facing child restraint sys-tem which belongs to a passengerrisk group should never be put onthe right front seat with the passen-ger airbag manual on- off switch inthe “ON” position, because the forceof a deploying airbag could causedeath or serious injury to the child inforward seating position. (For details,see “SRS driver and front passengerairbags” in this section.)

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Runthe lap and shoulder belt through oraround the booster seat and child fol-lowing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer and insert the tab intothe buckle taking care not to twist thebelt.

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctlyacross the child’s shoulder and that thelap belt is positioned as low as possibleon child’s hips. See “Seat belts” for de-tails.

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CAUTION

! Always make sure the shoulder beltis positioned across the center ofchild’s shoulder. The belt should bekept away from child’s neck, butnot falling off child’s shoulder. Fail-ure to do so could reduce theamount of protection in an accidentand cause serious injuries in a col-lision.

! Both high- positioned lap belts andloose- fitting belts could cause seri-ous injuries due to sliding underthe lap belt during a collision orother unintended result. Keep thelap belt positioned as low on hipsas possible.

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

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

! Do not insert coins, clips, etc. inthe buckle as this may prevent youfrom properly latching the tab andbuckle.

! If the seat belt does not functionnormally, it cannot protect yourchild from injury. Contact yourToyota dealer immediately. Do notuse the seat until the seat belt isfixed.

2. To remove the child restraint system,press the buckle- release button and al-low the belt to retract.

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Tilt steering wheel

Type A

Type B

To change the steering wheel angle:Type A—Hold the steering wheel, pullup the lock release lever, tilt the steer-ing wheel to the desired angle and re-lease the lever.Type B—Hold the steering wheel, pullthe lock release lever toward you, tiltthe steering wheel to the desired angleand release the lever.When the steering wheel is in a low posi-tion, it will spring up as you release thelock release lever.

CAUTION

! Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile the vehicle is moving.

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

Outside rear view mirrors—

Adjust the mirror so that you can justsee the side of your vehicle in the mir-ror.Be careful when judging the size or dis-tance of any object seen in the outsiderear view mirror on the passenger’s side.It is a convex mirror with a curved sur-face. Any object seen in a convex mirrorwill look smaller and farther away thanwhen seen in a flat mirror.

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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.

To adjust the rear view mirror, simplyoperate the control lever.

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do notoperate the control or scrape the mir-ror face. Use a spray de- icer to freethe mirror.

To adjust a mirror, use the switches.1. Master switch—To select the mirror to

be adjustedPlace the switch at “L” (left) or “R”(right).

2. Control switch—To move the mirrorPush the switch in the desired direc-tion.

Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the“ACC” or “ON” position.

—Rear view mirror control (lever type)

—Rear view mirror control (power type)

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NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do notoperate the control or scrape the mir-ror face. Use a spray de- icer to freethe mirror.

The rear view mirrors can be foldedbackward for parking in restrictedareas.To fold the rear view mirror, push back-ward.

CAUTION

Do not drive with the mirrors foldedbackward. Both the driver and pas-senger side rear view mirrors mustbe extended and properly adjustedbefore driving.

Adjust the mirror so that you can justsee the rear of your vehicle in the mir-ror.To reduce glare from the headlights ofthe vehicle behind you during nightdriving, operate the lever on the loweredge of the mirror.Daylight driving—Lever at position 1The reflection in the mirror has greaterclarity at this position.Night driving—Lever at position 2Remember that by reducing glare you alsolose some rear view clarity.

—Folding rear view mirrors (except lever type)

Anti- glare inside rear view mirror

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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.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSLights and WipersHeadlights and turn signals 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency flashers 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument panel light control 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interior lights 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Personal lights 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ignition switch light 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windshield wipers and washer 73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1- 4

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Headlights and turn signals

HEADLIGHTSTo turn on the following lights: Twistthe headlight/turn signal lever knob.Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate andinstrument panel lightsPosition 2—Headlights and all of theaboveLight reminder buzzerA buzzer will remind you to turn the lightsoff when the driver’s door is opened if youremove the key with the headlights lefton.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis-charged, do not leave the lights onfor a long period when the engine isnot running.

Daytime running light system (all mod-els in Canada and some models in theU.S.A.)The headlights turn on at reduced intensi-ty when the parking brake is released withthe engine started, even with the lightswitch in the “OFF” position. They will notgo off until the ignition switch is turnedoff.To turn on the other exterior lights andinstrument panel lights, twist the knob tothe position 1.Twist the knob to the position 2 to turnto full intensity for driving at night.

High- Low beams—For high beams, turnthe headlights on and push the lever awayfrom you (position 1). Pull the lever to-ward you (position 2) for low beams.The headlight high beam indicator light(blue light) on the instrument panel willtell you that the high beams are on.Flashing the high beam headlights(position 3)—Pull the lever all the wayback. The high beam headlights turn offwhen you release the lever.You can flash the high beam headlightswith the knob turned to “OFF”.

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TURN SIGNALSTo signal a turn, push the headlight/turn signal lever up or down to position1.The key must be in the “ON” position.The lever automatically returns after youmake 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 (position2) and hold it.If the turn signal indicator lights (greenlights) on the instrument panel flash fasterthan normal, a front or rear turn signalbulb is burned out.

Emergency flashers

To turn on the emergency flashers,push the switch.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 bestopped where it might be a traffic hazard.Always pull as far off the road as pos-sible.The turn signal light switch will not workwhen the emergency flashers are operat-ing.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis-charged, do not leave the switch onlonger than necessary when the en-gine is not running.

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Instrument panel light control

To adjust the brightness of the instru-ment panel lights, turn the knob.

Interior lights

Front light

Rear light (Xtra- cab models)

To turn on the interior light, slide theswitch.The interior light switch has the followingpositions:“ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.“OFF”—Turns the light off.“DOOR”—Turns the light on when eitherdoor is opened. The light goes off whenboth doors are closed.

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Personal lights

The personal lights operate separatelywith each outer switch.To turn on the light, push the switch onyour side. To turn the light off, push theswitch once again.The center switch has the following posi-tions:Position 1—Turns both lights on when ei-ther door is opened. The lights go offwhen both doors are closed.Position 2—The lights are off unless youoperate either outer switch.

Ignition switch light

For easy access to the ignition switch,the ignition switch light comes on wheneither door is opened.The light remains on for some time afterboth doors are closed.

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

Lever position Speed settingPosition 1 IntermittentPosition 2 SlowPosition 3 Fast

The “INT TIME” band lets you adjust thewiping time interval when the wiper leveris in the intermittent position (position 1).Twist the band upward to increase thetime between sweeps, and downward todecrease it.

Windshield wipers and washer (intermittent type)

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To squirt washer fluid, pull the levertoward you and release it.If the windshield wipers are off, they willoperate a couple of times after the washersquirts.For instructions on adding washer fluid,see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7- 3.In freezing weather, warm the windshieldwith the defroster before using the washer.This will help prevent the washer fluidfrom freezing on your windshield, whichcan block your vision.

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the wind-shield is dry. It may scratch theglass.

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

Lever position Speed settingPosition 1 SlowPosition 2 Fast

For a single sweep of the windshield,push the lever up and release it.To squirt washer fluid, pull the levertoward you and release it.For instructions on adding washer fluid,see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7- 3.

In freezing weather, warm the windshieldwith the defroster before using the washer.This will help prevent the washer fluidfrom freezing on your windshield, whichcan block your vision.

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the wind-shield is dry. It may scratch theglass.

Windshield wipers and washer (mist type)

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSGauges, Meters and Service reminder indicatorsFuel gauge 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine coolant temperature gauge 76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tachometer 77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Odometer and two trip meters 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fuel gauge

With tachometer∗: On some models

Without tachometer

The gauge works when the ignitionswitch is on and indicates the approxi-mate 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 over1/4 full.This fuel gauge has a non- return typeneedle which remains at the last indicatedposition when the ignition switch is turnedoff.If the fuel level approaches “E” or the lowfuel level warning light comes on, fill thefuel tank as soon as possible.On inclines or curves, due to the move-ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gaugeneedle may fluctuate or the low fuel levelwarning light may come on earlier thanusual.If the fuel tank is completely empty, themalfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fillthe fuel tank immediately.The indicator lamp goes off after drivingseveral times. If the indicator lamp doesnot go off, contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible.

With tachometer

Without tachometer

Engine coolant temperature gauge

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The gauge indicates the engine coolanttemperature when the ignition switch ison. The engine operating temperaturewill vary with changes in weather andengine load.If the needle moves into the red zone,your engine is too hot. If your vehicleoverheats, stop your vehicle and allow theengine to cool.Your vehicle may overheat during severeoperating conditions, such as:! Driving up a long hill on a hot day.! Reducing speed or stopping after high

speed driving.! Idling for a long period with the air

conditioning on in stop- and- go traffic.! Towing a trailer.

NOTICE

! Do not remove the thermostat inthe engine cooling system as thismay cause the engine to overheat.The thermostat is designed to con-trol the flow of coolant to keep thetemperature of the engine withinthe specified operating range.

! Do not continue driving with anoverheated engine. See “If your ve-hicle overheats” in Section 4.

Tachometer

The tachometer indicates engine speedin thousands of rpm (revolutions perminute). Use it while driving to selectcorrect shift points and to prevent en-gine lugging and overrevving.Driving with the engine running too fastcauses excessive engine wear and poorfuel economy. Remember, in most casesthe slower the engine speed, the greaterthe fuel economy.

NOTICE

Do not let the indicator needle getinto the red zone. This may causesevere engine damage.

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Odometer and two trip meters

This meter displays the odometer andtwo trip meters.1. Odometer—Shows the total distance

the vehicle has been driven.2. Two trip meters—Show two different

distances independently driven sincethe last time each trip meter was setto zero.You can use one trip meter to calculatethe fuel economy and the other tomeasure the distance on each trip. Alltrip meter data is cancelled if the elec-trical power source is disconnected.

3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the twotrip meters to zero, and also changethe meter display.To change the meter display, quicklypush and release the knob. The meterdisplay changes in the order from theodometer to trip meter A to trip meterB, then back to the odometer eachtime you push.To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-play the meter A reading, then pushand hold the knob until the meter isset to zero. The same process can beapplied for resetting the trip meter B.

(d) Stop and check.

(a) If parking brake isoff, stop and

check.

(b) Fasten seat belt.

(c) Stop and check.

(e) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

(Indicator and buzzer)

If the indicator orbuzzer comes on...

Do this.

Service reminder indicatorsand warning buzzers

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(h) Take vehicle toToyota d ealer immediately.

(g) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

(i) Shift front drive control lever out of “N”.

If the indicator orbuzzer comes on...

Do this.

(type B)

(type A)

(f) Fill up tank.

If the indicator orbuzzer comes on...

(l) Turn off lights.

(m) Remove key.Key reminderbuzzer

Light reminderbuzzer

Do this.

(j) Stop and check.

(k) Add washer fluid.

(a) Brake System Warning LightThis light has the following functions:Parking brake reminderIf this light is on, make sure the parkingbrake is fully released. The light shouldgo off.Low brake fluid level warningIf this light comes on and stays on whileyou are driving, slow down and pull offthe road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.Remember that stopping distance and ped-al effort may be increased. There may bea problem somewhere in the brake sys-tem. 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 start-ing and stopping.! If you judge that the brakes still work

adequately, drive cautiously to yournearest dealer or shop for repairs.

! If the brakes are not working, have thevehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow-ing information, see Section 4.)

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CAUTION

It is dangerous to continue drivingnormally 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 Buzz-

erThis light and buzzer remind you tobuckle up the driver’s seat belt.Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or“START”, the reminder light flashes andbuzzer comes on if the driver’s seat beltis not fastened. Unless the driver fastensthe belt, the light stays on and the buzzersounds for about 4 to 8 seconds.(c) Discharge Warning LightThis light warns that the battery is beingdischarged.If it comes on while you are driving, thereis a problem somewhere in the chargingsystem.

The engine ignition will continue to oper-ate, however, until the battery is dis-charged. Turn off the air conditioning,blower, radio, etc., and drive directly tothe nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving if the enginedrive belt is broken or loose.

(d) Low Oil Pressure Warning LightThis light warns that the engine oil pres-sure is too low.If it flickers or stays on while you aredriving, pull off the road to a safe placeand stop the engine immediately. Call aToyota dealer or qualified repair shop forassistance.The light may occasionally flicker whenthe engine is idling or it may come onbriefly 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.

NOTICE

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

(e) Malfunction indicator lampThis lamp comes on in the followingcases.a. The fuel tank is completely empty.

(See “Fuel gauge” in Section 1- 5 forinstructions.)

b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-curely. (See “Fuel tank cap” in Section1- 2 for instructions.)

c. There is a problem somewhere in yourengine or automatic transmission elec-trical system.

If it comes on while you are driving incase c, have your vehicle checked/re-paired by your Toyota dealer as soon aspossible.

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(f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light(on some models with tachometer)

This light comes on when the fuel levelin the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill upthe tank as soon as possible.On inclines or curves, due to the move-ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel levelwarning light may come on earlier thanusual.(g) “ABS” Warning LightThis light warns that there is a problemsomewhere in your anti- lock brake sys-tem.If the light comes on while you are driv-ing, have your vehicle checked by yourToyota dealer as soon as possible.The light will come on when the ignitionkey 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 assistingbrake performance so that the wheels canlock- up during sudden braking or brakingon slippery road surfaces.

Vehicles with rear differential lock sys-tem—The anti- lock brake system does not oper-ate when the rear differential is locked. Itis normal operation for the “ABS” warninglight to be on at this time.(h) SRS Warning LightThis light will come on when the igni-tion key is turned to the “ACC” or“ON” position. After about 6 seconds,the light will go off. This means thesystem of the airbag and front seat beltpretensioners are operating properly.The warning light system monitors the air-bag sensor assembly, front airbag sensorsseat belt pretensioner assemblies, inflat-ors, warning light, interconnecting wiringand power sources.If either of the following conditions occurs,this indicates a malfunction somewhere inthe parts monitored by the warning lightsystem. Contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible to service the vehicle.! The light does not come on when the

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

! The light comes on or flashes whiledriving.

(i) Unengaged “Park” Warning Light(vehicles with automatic transmis-sion)

This light warns that the transmission“Park” mechanism is not engaged. If thefront drive control lever is in the “N” posi-tion while the selector lever is in the “P”position, the transmission will disengageand the wheels will not lock.

CAUTION

To restore the park function, shift thefront drive control lever out of “N”,or the vehicle can move.

(j) Automatic Transmission Fluid Tem-perature Warning Light

This light warns that the automatic trans-mission fluid temperature is too high.If this light comes on while you are driv-ing, slow down and pull off the road. Stopthe vehicle at a safe place and put theselector lever in “P”. With the engine id-ling, wait until the light goes off. If thelight goes off, you may start the vehicleagain. If the light does not go off, call aToyota dealer or qualified repair shop forassistance.

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(k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid LevelWarning Light (on some models)

The light warns that the windshield washerfluid level is too low. Add washer fluid atyour earliest opportunity. (For instructions,see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7- 3.)(l) Light Reminder BuzzerThis buzzer will sound if the headlightswitch is left on and the driver’s door isopened with the key removed from theignition switch.(m) Key Reminder BuzzerThis buzzer reminds you to remove thekey when you open the driver’s door withthe ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK”position.

CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA-TORS (except the low fuel level warninglight and low windshield washer fluidlevel warning light)1. Apply the parking brake.2. Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.

The SRS warning light should come on.It goes off after about 6 seconds.

3. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but donot start the engine.All the service reminder indicators ex-cept the SRS warning light shouldcome on. The “ABS” warning light goesoff after a few seconds.

If any service reminder indicator or warn-ing buzzer does not function as describedabove, either the bulb is burned out or thecircuit is in need of repair. Have itchecked by your Toyota dealer as soon aspossible.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSIgnition switch, Transmission and Parking brakeIgnition switch with steering lock 84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic transmission 85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual transmission 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four- wheel drive system 101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear differential lock system 106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cruise control 109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clutch start cancel switch 111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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“START”—Starter motor on. The keywill return to the “ON” position whenreleased.For starting tips, see Section 3.“ON”—Engine on and all accessorieson.This is the normal driving position.“ACC”—Accessories such as the radiooperate, but the engine is off.If you leave the key in the “ACC” or“LOCK” position and open the driver’sdoor, a buzzer will remind you to removethe key.“LOCK”—Engine is off and the steeringwheel is locked. The key can be re-moved only at this position.

You must push in the key to turn the keyfrom “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. Onvehicles with an automatic transmission,the selector lever must be in the “P” posi-tion before pushing the key.When starting the engine, the key mayseem stuck at the “LOCK” position. Tofree it, first be sure the key is pushed allthe way in, and then rock the steeringwheel slightly while turning the key gently.

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

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

Ignition switch with steering lock

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Automatic transmission (conventional type)

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

“OFF” position (Shifting into overdrive not possible)

“ON” position (Shifting into overdrivepossible)

“O/D OFF” indicator light Shows the overdrive switchis in “OFF” position.

! Always turn the overdrive switch on forbetter fuel economy.

Shift while pulling theselector lever toward you.

With the brake pedal depressed,shift while pulling the selectorlever toward you. (The ignitionswitch must be in “ON” position.)

Shift normally.

Parking, engine startingand key removal positionReverse position

Neutral position

Normal driving position

Position for engine braking

Position for stronger enginebraking than that in “2”position

Vehicles with cruise control—When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdriveswitch, 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 section.

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Your automatic transmission has a shiftlock system to minimize the possibility ofincorrect operation. This means you canonly shift out of “P” position when thebrake pedal is depressed (with the ignitionswitch in “ON” position and the selectorlever pulled toward you).(a) Normal driving1. Start the engine as instructed in “How

to start the engine” in Section 3. Thetransmission must be in “P” or “N”.

2. After starting the engine, always pushin the overdrive switch.

3. With your foot holding down the brakepedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.

With the selector lever in the “D” positionand the overdrive switch in the “ON” posi-tion, the automatic transmission will shiftautomatically from the first gear throughthe fourth gear and select the most suit-able gear meeting the driving condition.

Even during ordinary driving, keep theoverdrive switch turned on. (At this time,the “O/D OFF” indicator light on the in-strument cluster will be off.)

Always keep the overdrive switch turnedon for better fuel economy and quieterdriving. If you have turned off the over-drive switch, be sure to turn the overdriveswitch on again. If the engine coolanttemperature is low, the transmission willnot shift into the overdrive gear even withthe overdrive switch on.

CAUTION

Never put your foot on the accelera-tor pedal while shifting.

4. Release the parking brake and brakepedal. Depress the accelerator pedalslowly for smooth starting.

(b) Using engine brakingTo use engine braking, you can downshiftthe transmission as follows:! Turn off the overdrive switch. The “O/D

OFF” indicator light will come on andthe transmission will downshift to thethird gear.

! Shift into the “2” position when thevehicle speed drops down to or lowerthan 106 km/h (66 mph). The transmis-sion will downshift to the second gearand more powerful engine braking willbe enabled.

! Shift into the “L” position when thevehicle speed drops down to or lowerthan 61 km/h (38 mph). The transmis-sion will downshift to the first gear andmaximum engine braking will be en-abled.

Vehicles with cruise control—When thecruise control is being used, even if youdownshift the transmission by turning offthe overdrive switch, engine braking willnot be applied because the cruise controlis not cancelled. For ways to decreasethe vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” inthis section.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on aslippery surface. Abrupt shiftingcould cause the vehicle to spin orskid.

NOTICE

To prevent engine overrevving, do notdownshift if you are going faster thanthe above speed in each position.

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(c) Using “2” and “L” positionsThe “2” and “L” positions are used forstrong engine braking as described pre-viously.With the selector lever in “2” or “L”, youcan start the vehicle in motion as with thelever in “D”.With the selector lever in “2”, the vehiclewill start in the first gear and automatical-ly shift to second gear.With the selector lever in “L”, the trans-mission is engaged in first gear.

NOTICE

! Be careful not to overrev the en-gine. Watch the tachometer to keepengine rpm from going into the redzone. The approximate maximum al-lowable speed for each position isgiven below for your reference:

“2” 124 km/h (77 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . “L” 72 km/h (45 mph). . . . . . . . . . . .

! Do not continue hill climbing for along time in the “2” or “L” posi-tion. This may cause severe auto-matic transmission damage fromoverheating. To prevent such dam-age, use “D” position for hill climb-ing or hard towing.

(d) Backing up1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.2. With the brake pedal held down with

your foot, shift the selector lever to the“R” position.

NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the ve-hicle is moving.

(e) Parking1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.2. Pull the parking brake lever fully to

securely apply the parking brake.3. With the brake pedal pressed down,

shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-tion.

CAUTION

While the vehicle is moving, neverattempt to move the selector leverinto “P” position under any circum-stances. Serious mechanical damageand loss of vehicle control may re-sult.

(f) Good driving practice! If the transmission is repeatedly up-

shifted and downshifted between thirdgear and overdrive when climbing agentle slope, the overdrive switchshould be turned off. Be sure to turnthe switch on immediately afterward.

! When towing a trailer, in order to main-tain engine braking efficiency, do notuse overdrive.

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CAUTION

Always keep your foot on the brakepedal while stopped with the enginerunning. This prevents the vehiclefrom creeping.

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on an up-grade with the accelerator pedal. Itcan cause the transmission to over-heat. Always use the brake pedal orparking brake.

(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

If your vehicle becomes stuck insnow, mud, sand, etc., then you mayattempt to rock the vehicle free bymoving it forward and backward. Donot attempt this procedure if peopleor objects are anywhere near the ve-hicle. During the rocking operationthe vehicle may suddenly move for-ward or backward as it becomes un-stuck, causing injury or damage tonearby people or objects.

NOTICE

If you rock your vehicle, observe thefollowing precautions to prevent dam-age to the transmission and otherparts.! Do not depress the accelerator ped-

al while shifting the selector leveror before the transmission is com-pletely shifted to forward or reversegear.

! Do not race the engine and avoidspinning the wheels.

! If your vehicle remains stuck afterrocking the vehicle several times,consider other ways such as tow-ing.

(h) If you cannot shift the selector le-ver out of “P” position

If you cannot shift the selector lever fromthe “P” position even though the brakepedal is depressed, use the shift lockoverride button. For instructions, see “Ifyou cannot shift automatic transmissionselector lever” in Section 4.

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Your automatic transmission has a shiftlock system to minimize the possibility ofincorrect operation. This means you canonly shift out of “P” position when thebrake pedal is depressed (with the ignitionswitch in “ON” position and the selectorlever pulled toward you).(a) Selector leverThe shift position is displayed on the in-strument cluster.P: Parking, engine starting and

key removalR: ReverseN: NeutralD: Normal driving (with overdrive on)2: Stronger engine brakingL: Maximum engine braking

Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type—two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner)

Overdrive switch

Selector lever

Shift while holding thelock release button in.

Shift normally.

With the brake pedal depressed,shift while pulling the selectorlever toward you. (The ignitionswitch must be in “ON” position.)

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(b) Overdrive switchYou can select either a third gear (withoverdrive off) or fourth gear (with over-drive on) by pushing this switch.To turn the overdrive off, push the switch.The “O/D OFF” indicator light should comeon. To turn the overdrive on again, pushthe switch again. The “O/D OFF” indicatorlight should go off.Always drive your vehicle with the over-drive on for better fuel economy andquieter driving.If the engine is turned off when the over-drive is off and restarted, the overdrivewill automatically be on.

Vehicles with cruise control—When thecruise control is being used, even if youdownshift the transmission by pushing andreleasing the overdrive switch, enginebraking will not be applied because thecruise control is not cancelled.For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,see “Cruise control” in this section.(c) Normal driving1. Start the engine as instructed in “How

to start the engine” in Section 3. Thetransmission must be in “P” or “N”.

2. With your foot holding down the brakepedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.

When the lever is in the “D” position, theautomatic transmission system will selectthe most suitable gear for running condi-tions such as normal cruising, hill climb-ing, hard towing, etc.Always turn the overdrive switch on forbetter fuel economy and quieter driving. Ifthe engine coolant temperature is low, thetransmission will not shift into the over-drive gear even with the overdrive on.

CAUTION

Never put your foot on the accelera-tor pedal while shifting.

3. Release the parking brake and brakepedal. Depress the accelerator pedalslowly for smooth starting.

(d) Using engine brakingTo use engine braking, you can downshiftthe transmission as follows:! Push the overdrive switch. The “O/D

OFF” indicator light will come on andthe transmission will downshift to thethird gear.

! Shift into the “2” position. The trans-mission will downshift to the secondgear when the vehicle speed dropsdown to or lower than 131 km/h (81mph), and stronger engine braking willbe enabled.

! Shift into the “L” position. The trans-mission will downshift to the first gearwhen the vehicle speed drops down toor lower than 63 km/h (39 mph), andmaximum engine braking will be ap-plied.

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Vehicles with cruise control—When thecruise control is being used, even if youdownshift the transmission by pushing andreleasing the overdrive switch, enginebraking is not applied because the cruisecontrol is not cancelled.For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,see “Cruise control” in this section.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on aslippery surface. Abrupt shiftingcould cause the vehicle to spin orskid.

(e) Using “2” and “L” positionsThe “2” and “L” positions are used forstrong engine braking as described pre-viously.With the selector lever in “2” or “L”, youcan start the vehicle in motion as with thelever in “D”.With the selector lever in “2”, the vehiclewill start in the first gear and automatical-ly shift to the second gear.With the selector lever in “L”, the trans-mission is engaged in first gear.

NOTICE

! Be careful not to overrev the en-gine. Watch the tachometer to keepengine rpm from going into the redzone. The approximate maximum al-lowable speed for each position isgiven below for your reference:

“2” 136 km/h (85 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . “L” 74 km/h (46 mph). . . . . . . . . . . .

! Do not continue hill climbing for along time in the “2” or “L” posi-tion. This may cause severe auto-matic transmission damage fromoverheating. To prevent such dam-age, use “D” position for hill climb-ing or hard towing.

(f) Backing up1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.2. With the brake pedal held down with

your foot, shift the selector lever to the“R” position.

NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the ve-hicle is moving.

(g) Parking1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.2. Pull the parking brake lever fully to

securely apply the parking brake.3. With the brake pedal pressed down,

shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-tion.

CAUTION

Never attempt to move the selectorlever into “P” position under any cir-cumstances while the vehicle is mov-ing. Serious mechanical damage andloss of vehicle control may result.

(h) Good driving practice! If the transmission is repeatedly shifts

up and down between third gear andoverdrive when climbing a gentle slope,the overdrive should be turned off. Besure to turn the switch on immediatelyafterward.

! When towing a trailer, in order to main-tain engine braking efficiency, do notuse overdrive.

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CAUTION

Always keep your foot on the brakepedal while stopped with the enginerunning. This prevents the vehiclefrom creeping.

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on an up-grade with the accelerator pedal. Itcan cause the transmission to over-heat. Always use the brake pedal orparking brake. (i) Driving in “POWER” mode

In the “POWER” mode, the transmissionis shifted up and down at a higher vehiclespeed than in the “NORMAL” mode and amore powerful acceleration is achieved. Toset the “POWER” mode, push in the driv-ing pattern selector button. The POWERmode indicator light comes on.For ordinary driving, Toyota recommendsusing the “NORMAL” mode to improve fueleconomy.

(j) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

If your vehicle becomes stuck insnow, mud, sand, etc., then you mayattempt to rock the vehicle free bymoving it forward and backward. Donot attempt this procedure if peopleor objects are anywhere near the ve-hicle. During the rocking operationthe vehicle may suddenly move for-ward or backward as it becomes un-stuck, causing injury or damage tonearby people or objects.

NOTICE

If you rock your vehicle, observe thefollowing precautions to prevent dam-age to the transmission and otherparts.! Do not depress the accelerator ped-

al while shifting the selector leveror before the transmission is com-pletely shifted to forward or reversegear.

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! Do not race the engine and avoidspinning the wheels.

! If your vehicle remains stuck afterrocking the vehicle several times,consider other ways such as tow-ing.

(k) If you cannot shift the selector le-ver out of “P” position

If you cannot shift the selector lever fromthe “P” position even though the brakepedal is depressed, use the shift lockoverride button. For instructions, see “Ifyou cannot shift automatic transmissionselector lever” in Section 4.

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Your automatic transmission has a shiftlock system to minimize the possibility ofincorrect operation. This means you canonly shift out of “P” position when thebrake pedal is depressed (with the ignitionswitch in “ON” position and the lock re-lease button depressed).(a) Selector leverThe shift position is also displayed on theinstrument cluster.P: Parking, engine starting and

key removalR: ReverseN: NeutralD: Normal driving (with overdrive on)2: Stronger engine brakingL: Maximum engine braking

Automatic transmission (electronically controlled type—four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner)

Overdrive switch

Selector leverLock release button

With the brake pedal depressed,shift while holding the lockrelease button in. (The ignitionswitch must be in “ON” position.)

Shift while holding thelock release button in.

Shift normally.

To prevent misshifting

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(b) Overdrive switchYou can select either a third gear (withoverdrive off) or fourth gear (with over-drive on) by pushing this switch.To turn the overdrive off, push the switch.The “O/D OFF” indicator light should comeon. To turn the overdrive on again, pushthe switch again. The “O/D OFF” indicatorlight should go off.Always drive your vehicle with the over-drive on for better fuel economy andquieter driving.If the engine is turned off when the over-drive is off and restarted, the overdrivewill be on automatically.

Vehicles with cruise control—When thecruise control is being used, even if youdownshift the transmission by pushing andreleasing the overdrive switch, enginebraking will not be applied because thecruise control is not cancelled.For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,see “Cruise control” in this section.(c) Normal driving1. Start the engine as instructed in “How

to start the engine” in Section 3. Thetransmission must be in “P” or “N”.

When the front drive control lever is in“L4” (low- speed position, four- wheeldrive), the driving pattern selector settinghas no effect on gear shift timing. (See“Four- wheel drive system” in this sectionfor information of the front drive controllever.)2. With your foot holding down the brake

pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”.When the lever is in the “D” position, theautomatic transmission system will selectthe most suitable gear for running condi-tions such as normal cruising, hill climb-ing, hard towing, etc.

Always turn the overdrive switch on forbetter fuel economy and quieter driving. Ifthe engine coolant temperature is low orwhen the front drive control lever is in“L4” (low- speed position, four- wheeldrive), the transmission will not shift intothe overdrive gear even with the overdriveon. (See “Four- wheel drive system” in thissection for information of the front drivecontrol lever.)

CAUTION

Never put your foot on the accelera-tor pedal while shifting.

3. Release the parking brake and brakepedal. Depress the accelerator pedalslowly for smooth starting.

(d) Using engine brakingTo use engine braking, you can downshiftthe transmission as follows:! Push the overdrive switch. The “O/D

OFF” indicator light will come on andthe transmission will downshift to thethird gear.

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! Shift into the “2” position. The trans-mission will downshift to the secondgear when the vehicle speed dropsdown to or lower than the followingspeed, and stronger engine braking willbe enabled.Front drive control lever in “H2” and“H4”

3RZ- FE engine106 km/h (66 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5VZ- FE engine114 km/h (71 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front drive control lever in “L4”3RZ- FE engine

36 km/h (22 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5VZ- FE engine

38 km/h (24 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ! Shift into the “L” position. The trans-

mission will downshift to the first gearwhen the vehicle speed drops down toor lower than the following speed, andmaximum engine braking will be en-abled.Front drive control lever in “H2” and“H4”

3RZ- FE engine51 km/h (32 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5VZ- FE engine55 km/h (34 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front drive control lever in “L4”3RZ- FE engine

9 km/h (6 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5VZ- FE engine

10 km/h (6 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicles with cruise controlWhen thecruise control is being used, even if youdownshift the transmission by pushing andreleasing the overdrive switch, enginebraking is not applied because the cruisecontrol is not cancelled.For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,see “Cruise control” in this section.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on aslippery surface. Abrupt shiftingcould cause the vehicle to spin orskid.

(e) Using “2” and “L” positionsThe “2” and “L” positions are used forstrong engine braking as described pre-viously.With the selector lever in “2” or “L”, youcan start the vehicle in motion as with thelever in “D”.

With the selector lever in “2”, the vehiclewill start in the first gear and automatical-ly shift to the second gear.With the selector lever in “L”, the trans-mission is engaged in first gear.

NOTICE

! Be careful not to overrev the en-gine. Watch the tachometer to keepengine rpm from going into the redzone. The approximate maximum al-lowable speed for each position isgiven below for your reference:Four-wheel drive models

Front drive control lever in “H2” or“H4”—

3RZ- FE engine“2” 109 km/h (68 mph). . . . . . . . “L” 60 km/h (37 mph). . . . . . . .

5VZ- FE engine“2” 120 km/h (75 mph). . . . . . . . “L” 66 km/h (41 mph). . . . . . . .

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Front drive control lever in “L4”—3RZ- FE engine

“2” 43 km/h (27 mph). . . . . . . . . “L” 22 km/h (14 mph). . . . . . . . .

5VZ- FE engine“2” 46 km/h (29 mph). . . . . . . . . “L” 25 km/h (16 mph). . . . . . . . .

Pre Runner3RZ- FE engine

“2” 114 km/h (71 mph). . . . . . . . “L” 63 km/h (39 mph). . . . . . . .

5VZ- FE engine“2” 120 km/h (75 mph). . . . . . . . “L” 66 km/h (41 mph). . . . . . . .

! Do not continue hill climbing for along time in the “2” or “L” posi-tion. This may cause severe auto-matic transmission damage fromoverheating. To prevent such dam-age, use “D” position for hill climb-ing or hard towing.

(f) Backing up1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.2. With the brake pedal held down with

your foot, shift the selector lever to the“R” position.

NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the ve-hicle is moving.

(g) Parking1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.2. Pull the parking brake lever fully to

securely apply the parking brake.3. With the brake pedal pressed down,

shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-tion.

CAUTION

Never attempt to move the selectorlever into “P” position under any cir-cumstances while the vehicle is mov-ing. Serious mechanical damage andloss of vehicle control may result.

(h) Good driving practice! If the transmission repeatedly shifts up

and down between third gear and over-drive when climbing a gentle slope, theoverdrive should be turned off. Be sureto turn the switch on immediately after-ward.

! When towing a trailer, in order to main-tain engine braking efficiency, do notuse overdrive.

CAUTION

Always keep your foot on the brakepedal while stopped with the enginerunning. This prevents the vehiclefrom creeping.

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on an up-grade with the accelerator pedal. Itcan cause the transmission to over-heat. Always use the brake pedal orparking brake.

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(i) Driving in “POWER” modeIn the “POWER” mode, the transmissionis shifted up and down at a higher vehiclespeed than in the “NORMAL” mode and amore powerful acceleration is achieved. Toset the “POWER” mode, push in the driv-ing pattern selector button. The POWERmode indicator light comes on.For ordinary driving, Toyota recommendsusing the “NORMAL” mode to improve fueleconomy.

(j) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

If your vehicle becomes stuck insnow, mud, sand, etc., then you mayattempt to rock the vehicle free bymoving it forward and backward. Donot attempt this procedure if peopleor objects are anywhere near the ve-hicle. During the rocking operationthe vehicle may suddenly move for-ward or backward as it becomes un-stuck, causing injury or damage tonearby people or objects.

NOTICE

If you rock your vehicle, observe thefollowing precautions to prevent dam-age to the transmission and otherparts.! Do not depress the accelerator ped-

al while shifting the selector leveror before the transmission is com-pletely shifted to forward or reversegear.

! Do not race the engine and avoidspinning the wheels.

! If your vehicle remains stuck afterrocking the vehicle several times,consider other ways such as tow-ing.

(k) If you cannot shift the selector le-ver out of “P” position

If you cannot shift the selector lever fromthe “P” position even though the brakepedal is depressed, use the shift lockoverride lever. For instructions, see “If youcannot shift automatic transmission selec-tor lever” in Section 4.

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Manual transmission

The shift pattern is as shown above.Press the clutch pedal down fully whileshifting, and then release it slowly. Do notrest your foot on the pedal while driving,because it will cause clutch trouble. Anddo not use the clutch to hold the vehiclewhen stopped on an uphill grade–use theparking brake.Recommended shifting speedsThe transmission is fully synchronized andupshifting or downshifting is easy.For the best compromise between fueleconomy and vehicle performance, youshould upshift or downshift at the followingspeeds:

2RZ- FE engineLow altitude—1219 m (4000 ft.) or lower

gear km/h (mph)1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15)2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 (25)3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 (40)4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 (45)

High altitude—Higher than 1219 m (4000 ft.)

Upshiftinggear km/h (mph)

1 to 2 24 (15)2 to 3 40 (25)/58 (36)∗3 to 4 64 (40)/72 (45)∗4 to 5 72 (45)/85 (53)∗

Downshiftinggear km/h (mph)

2 to 1 24 (15)3 to 2 40 (25)4 to 3 64 (40)5 to 4 72 (45)

∗: Applicable under heavy accelerationconditions.

3RZ- FE engineUpshifting

gear km/h (mph)1 to 2 24 (15)2 to 3 40 (25)/58 (36)∗3 to 4 64 (40)/72 (45)∗4 to 5 72 (45)/85 (53)∗

Downshiftinggear km/h (mph)

2 to 1 24 (15)3 to 2 40 (25)4 to 3 64 (40)5 to 4 72 (45)

∗: Applicable under heavy accelerationconditions.

5VZ- FE enginegear km/h (mph)

1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15)2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 (25)3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 (40)4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 (45)

Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel-eration is needed when you are cruisingbelow the above downshifting speeds.

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Upshifting too soon or downshifting toolate will cause lugging, and possibly ping-ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-mum speed in each gear will cause ex-cessive engine wear and high fuelconsumption.Maximum allowable speedsTo get on a highway or to pass slowertraffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-essary. Make sure you observe the follow-ing maximum allowable speeds in eachgear:Two- wheel drive models

2RZ- FE enginegear km/h (mph)

1 48 (30)2 88 (55)3 136 (85)4 165 (103)

5VZ- FE enginegear km/h (mph)

1 54 (34)2 101 (63)3 144 (89)4 165 (103)

Four- wheel drive models3RZ- FE engine

gear km/h (mph)“H2” and “H4” “L4”

1 46 (29) 17 (11)2 86 (53) 33 (21)3 135 (84) 52 (32)4 165 (103) 66 (41)

5VZ- FE engine gear km/h (mph)

“H2” and “H4” “L4”1 48 (30) 18 (11)2 88 (55) 34 (21)3 128 (80) 49 (30)4 165 (103) 72 (45)

NOTICE

Do not downshift if you are goingfaster than the maximum allowablespeed for the next lower gear.

Good driving practice! If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put

the transmission in neutral, release theclutch pedal momentarily, and then tryagain.

! When towing a trailer, in order to main-tain engine braking efficiency, do notuse the fifth gear.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on aslippery surface. Abrupt shiftingcould cause the vehicle to spin orskid.

NOTICE

Make sure the vehicle is completelystopped before shifting into reverse.

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Use the front drive control lever to se-lect the following transfer modes.“H2” (high speed position, two- wheeldrive): Lever at “H2”Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position gives greatereconomy, quietest ride and least wear.“H4” (high speed position, four- wheeldrive): Lever at “H4”Use this for normal driving on wet, icy orsnow- covered roads. This position pro-vides greater traction than two- wheeldrive.

“N” (neutral position): Lever at “N” No power is delivered to the wheels. Thevehicle must be stopped.“L4” (low speed position, four- wheeldrive): Lever at “L4” Use this for maximum power and traction.Use “L4” for climbing or descending steephills, off- road driving, and hard pulling insand, mud or deep snow.The four- wheel drive indicator light comeson when the “H4”, “N” or “L4” mode isselected.See “(d) Shifting procedure (lever type)”for further instructions. Use the front drive control lever and

“4WD” button to select the followingtransfer modes.“H2” (high speed position, two- wheeldrive): Lever at “H”, “4WD” button left outUse this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position gives greatereconomy, quietest ride and least wear.“H4” (high speed position, four- wheeldrive): Lever at “H”, “4WD” button pushedin. Use this for normal driving on wet, icy orsnow- covered roads. This position pro-vides greater traction than two- wheeldrive.

Four- wheel drive system—(a) Front drive control (lever type)

(a) Front drive control (lever/button type)

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“N” (neutral position): Lever at “N” No power is delivered to the wheels. Thevehicle must be stopped.“L4” (low speed position, four- wheeldrive): Lever at “L4” Use this for maximum power and traction.Use “L4” for climbing or descending steephills, off- road driving, and hard pulling insand, mud or deep snow.The four- wheel drive indicator light comeson when the “H4”, “N” or “L4” mode isselected.See “(d) Shifting procedure (lever/buttontype)” for further instructions.

(b) Free- wheeling hubs

To engage the free- wheeling hubs, turnthe hubs to “LOCK”. To disengage, turnthe hubs to “FREE”.Make sure the triangle mark on the hubaligns with the other one at the side youwish to set.Setting the free- wheeling hubs in “FREE”allows you to disengage the front axle anddriveshaft so that they are not revolving.This reduces noise and wear when thevehicle is in two- wheel drive.You should drive with the hubs in “LOCK”for at least 16 km (10 miles) each month.This will assure that the front drive com-ponents are lubricated.

Steel wheels

Aluminum wheels

(c) A.D.D. (automaticdisconnecting differential)

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The A.D.D. can be engaged or disen-gaged by the shifting operations de-scribed in “(d) Shifting procedure”.You should drive in four- wheel drive forat least 16 km (10 miles) each month.This will assure that the front drive com-ponents are lubricated.

SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4”With free- wheeling hubsTo shift from “H2” to “H4”, move thefront drive control lever. Also, engage boththe free- wheeling hubs.This can be done when the vehicle isstopped, or moving straight ahead atspeeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. Youneed not depress the clutch pedal. If youhave trouble shifting, depress or releasethe accelerator pedal momentarily whilepushing the front drive control lever.

CAUTION

! Never move the front drive controllever if wheels are slipping. Stopthe slipping or spinning beforeshifting.

! Never drive with only one hub en-gaged.

To shift from “H4” to “H2”, simply movethe front drive control lever. Also, disen-gage both the free- wheeling hubs for con-tinued “H2” use.This can be done at any vehicle speed.You need not depress the clutch pedal.

If the indicator light does not go off whenyou shift the transfer into “H2”, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating, or drive in reverse.With A.D.D.To shift from “H2” to “H4”, reduce yourspeed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) andmove the front drive control lever. Youneed not depress the clutch pedal.If you have trouble shifting in cold weath-er, reduce your speed or stop the vehicleand reshift.

CAUTION

Never move the front drive controllever if wheels are slipping. Stop theslipping or spinning before shifting.

To shift from “H4” to “H2”, simply movethe front drive control lever.This can be done at any vehicle speed.You need not depress the clutch pedal.If the indicator light does not go off whenyou shift the transfer into “H2”, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating, or drive in reverse.

(d) Shifting procedure (lever type with manual transmission)

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SHIFTING BETWEEN “H4” AND “L4”To shift from “H4” to “L4”, stop thevehicle or reduce your speed to less than8 km/h (5 mph). With your foot off theaccelerator pedal, depress the clutch ped-al and move the front drive control lever.To shift from “L4” to “H4”, depress theclutch pedal and move the front drive con-trol lever.This can be done at any vehicle speed.

SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4”With free- wheeling hubsTo shift from “H2” to “H4”, move thefront drive control lever. Also, engage boththe free- wheeling hubs.This can be done when the vehicle isstopped, or moving straight ahead atspeeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. Ifyou have trouble shifting, depress or re-lease the accelerator pedal momentarilywhile pushing the front drive control lever.

CAUTION

! Never move the front drive controllever if wheels are slipping. Stopthe slipping or spinning beforeshifting.

! Never drive with only one hub en-gaged.

To shift from “H4” to “H2”, simply movethe front drive control lever. Also, disen-gage both the free- wheeling hubs for con-tinued “H2” use.This can be done at any vehicle speed.

If the indicator light does not go off whenyou shift the transfer into “H2”, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating, or drive in reverse.With A.D.D.To shift from “H2” to “H4”, reduce yourspeed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) andmove the front drive control lever.If you have trouble shifting in cold weath-er, reduce your speed or stop the vehicleand reshift.

CAUTION

Never move the front drive controllever if wheels are slipping. Stop theslipping or spinning before shifting.

To shift from “H4” to “H2”, simply movethe front drive control lever.This can be done at any vehicle speed.If the indicator light does not go off whenyou shift the transfer into “H2”, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating, or drive in reverse.

(d) Shifting procedure (lever type with automatic transmission)

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SHIFTING BETWEEN “H4” AND “L4”To shift between “H4” and “L4”, stopthe vehicle and put the transmission in“N”. With your foot holding down thebrake pedal, move the front drive controllever.

SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4”To shift from “H2” to “H4”, reduce yourspeed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph)and push in the “4WD” button. You neednot depress the clutch pedal.If the indicator light does not come onwhen you push in the “4WD” button, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating.If the indicator light flashes and the buzz-er sounds when you push in the “4WD”button, reduce your speed or stop thevehicle and reset.

CAUTION

Never push the “4WD” button ifwheels are slipping. Stop the slippingor spinning before shifting.

To shift from “H4” to “H2”, push the“4WD” button again to turn it off.This can be done at any vehicle speed.You need not depress the clutch pedal.If the indicator light does not go off whenyou shift the transfer into “H2”, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating, or drive in reverse.

SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” OR “H4” AND“L4”To shift from “H2” or “H4” to “L4”,stop the vehicle or reduce your speed toless than 8 km/h (5 mph). With your footoff the accelerator pedal, depress theclutch pedal and move the front drive con-trol lever.To shift from “L4” to “H2” or “H4”,depress the clutch pedal and move thefront drive control lever. When the “4WD”button is pushed in, the transfer shifts into“H4”; when the button is left out, thetransfer shifts into “H2”.This can be done at any vehicle speed.If the indicator light does not go off whenyou shift the transfer into “H2”, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating, or drive in reverse.

(d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with manualtransmission)

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SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4”To shift from “H2” to “H4”, reduce yourspeed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph)and push in the “4WD” button.If the indicator light does not come onwhen you push in the “4WD” button, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating.If the indicator light flashes and the buzz-er sounds when you push in the “4WD”button, reduce your speed or stop thevehicle and reset.

CAUTION

Never push the “4WD” button ifwheels are slipping. Stop the slippingor spinning before shifting.

To shift from “H4” to “H2”, push the“4WD” button again to turn it off.This can be done at any vehicle speed.If the indicator light does not go off whenyou shift the transfer into “H2”, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating, or drive in reverse.

SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” OR “H4” AND“L4”To shift from “H2” or “H4” to “L4”,stop the vehicle and put the transmissionin “N”. With your foot holding down thebrake pedal, move the front drive controllever.To shift from “L4” to “H2” or “H4”,stop the vehicle and put the transmissionin “N”. With your foot holding down thebrake pedal, move the front drive controllever. When the “4WD” button is pushedin, the transfer shifts into “H4”; when thebutton is left out, the transfer shifts into“H2”.If the indicator light does not go off whenyou shift the transfer into “H2”, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating, or drive in reverse.

Rear differential lock system

The rear differential lock system is pro-vided for use only when wheel spinningoccurs in a ditch or on a slippery orragged surface.This differential lock system is effective incase one of the rear wheels is spinning.Except for Pre Runner modelsBefore using the rear differential lock sys-tem, first shift the front drive control into“L4” with the free- wheeling hubs engagedto see if it works. If this has no effect,additionally use the rear differential locksystem.

(d) Shifting procedure (lever/button type with automatic transmission)

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CAUTION

Do not use the rear differential lockin the conditions other than above.Large steering effort and careful cor-nering control will be required.

To lock the rear differential, push theswitch.Be sure to stop the wheels before lockingthe differential.For easy locking, depress the clutch ped-al, push the lock switch and slowly re-lease the clutch pedal.The indicator light will blink when theswitch is turned on. Wait a few secondsfor the system to complete operation. Af-ter the differential is locked, the light willstop blinking and remain on.The anti- lock brake system does not oper-ate when the rear differential is locked. Itis normal operation for the “ABS” warninglight to be on at this time.

CAUTION

! Do not lock the differential until thewheels have stopped spinning.Otherwise, the vehicle may move inan unexpected direction when thedifferential lock is engaged, result-ing in an accident. This may alsolead to possible damage to differen-tial lock component parts.

! Do not drive over 8 km/h (5 mph)when the differential is locked.

To unlock the differential, push theswitch once again.Unlock the differential as soon as the ve-hicle moves out.For easy unlocking, slightly turn the steer-ing wheel in either direction while the ve-hicle is in motion.When the differential lock is disengaged,the indicator light will go out.Except for Pre Runner modelsThe differential will also unlock if you shiftthe front drive control lever out of “L4”.Never forget to turn off the switch afterusing this feature.

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To check the indicator bulb, turn the igni-tion key to the “ON” position, but do notstart the engine.

CAUTION

Do not keep driving with the differen-tial lock switch on.

Parking brake

When parking, firmly apply the parkingbrake to avoid inadvertent creeping.To set: Pull out on the lever. For betterholding power, first depress the brakepedal and hold it while setting the parkingbrake.To release: Press the lock release button,turn the lever, and push it in.To remind you that the parking brake isset, the parking brake reminder light inthe instrument panel remains on until yourelease the parking brake.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure the parkingbrake is fully released and the park-ing brake reminder light is off.

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Cruise controlThe cruise control allows you to cruisethe vehicle at a desired speed over 40km/h (25 mph) even with your foot offthe accelerator pedal.Your cruising speed can be maintained upor down grades within the limits of engineperformance, although a slight speedchange may occur when driving up ordown the grades. On steeper hills, agreater speed change will occur so it isbetter to drive without the cruise control.

CAUTION

! To help maintain maximum controlof your vehicle, do not use thecruise control when driving inheavy or varying traffic, or on slip-pery (rainy, icy or snow- covered) orwinding roads.

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

TURNING ON THE SYSTEMTo operate the cruise control, press the“CRUISE ON·OFF” button. This turns thesystem on. The indicator light in theinstrument panel shows that you can nowset the vehicle at a desired cruisingspeed. Another press will turn the systemcompletely off.

CAUTION

To avoid accidental cruise control en-gagement, keep the “CRUISE ON·OFF”switch off when not using the cruisecontrol.

SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEEDOn vehicles with automatic transmission,the transmission must be in “D” beforeyou 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 ve-hicle at that speed. If the speed is notsatisfactory, tap the lever up for a fasterspeed, or tap it down for a slower speed.Each tap changes the set speed by 1.6km/h (1.0 mph). You can now take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal.

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If you need acceleration—for example,when passing—depress the acceleratorpedal enough for the vehicle to exceedthe set speed. When you release it, thevehicle will return to the speed set priorto the acceleration.

CAUTION

For manual transmission:While driving with the cruise controlon, do not shift to neutral withoutdepressing the clutch pedal, as thismay cause engine racing or overrev-ving.

CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEEDYou can cancel the preset speed by:a. Pulling the lever in the “CANCEL”

direction and releasing itb. Depressing the brake pedalc. Depressing the clutch pedal (manualtransmission)If the vehicle speed falls below about 40km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will auto-matically cancel out.If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10mph) below the preset speed, the presetspeed will also automatically cancel out.

If the preset speed automatically cancelsout other than for the above cases, haveyour vehicle checked by your Toyota deal-er at the earliest opportunity.RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEEDPush the lever up in the “RES/ACC” direc-tion and hold it. Release the lever whenthe desired speed is attained. While thelever is held up, the vehicle will graduallygain speed.However, a faster way to reset is to ac-celerate the vehicle and then push thelever down in the “SET/COAST” direction.RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEEDPush 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 speedwill gradually decrease.However, a faster way to reset is to de-press the brake pedal and then push thelever down in the “SET/COAST” direction.

On vehicles with automatic transmission,even if you turn off the overdrive switchwith the cruise control on, engine brakingwill not be applied because the cruisecontrol is not cancelled. To decrease thevehicle speed, reset to a slower speedwith the cruise control lever or depressthe brake pedal. If you use the brakepedal, cruise control is cancelled.RESUMING THE PRESET SPEEDIf 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 willrestore the speed set prior to cancellation.However, once the vehicle speed falls be-low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the presetspeed will not be resumed.

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CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNINGIf the “CRUISE” indicator light in theinstrument cluster flashes when using thecruise control, press the “CRUISEON·OFF” button to turn the system off andthen press it again to turn it on.If any of the following conditions then oc-curs, there is some trouble in the cruisecontrol system.! The indicator light does not come on.! The indicator light flashes again.! The indicator light goes out after it

comes on.If this is the case, contact your Toyotadealer and have your vehicle inspected.

To crank the engine without depressingthe clutch pedal, push the switch withthe ignition on.The switch stays on as long as the igni-tion is on. And it will automatically turn offwhen the ignition is off. An indicator lightwill illuminate to indicate the system isoperating.This switch cancels the clutch start sys-tem, which is designed to keep the startermotor from operating if the clutch pedal isnot depressed all the way down.The switch allows the vehicle to be drivenout of difficult situations by cranking theengine with the clutch engaged.

Never use the switch for normal enginestarting. Be sure to follow the startingprocedure instructed in “How to start theengine” in Section 3.

Clutch start cancel switch (four- wheel drive models with manual transmission)

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSCar audio systemReference 114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using your audio system 114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Car audio system operating hints 134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Reference

Type 1: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette·com-pact disc auto changer controller

Type 2: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player/compact disc auto changer controller

Type 3: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player/compact disc player/compact disc autochanger controller

This section describes some of the basicfeatures on Toyota audio systems. Someinformation may not pertain to your sys-tem.Your audio system works when the ignitionkey is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFFPush “PWR/VOL” or “PWR·VOL” to turnthe audio system on and off.Push “AM”, “FM1·2”, “TAPE”, “CD” or“AUX” to turn on that function withoutpushing “PWR/VOL” or “PWR·VOL”.You can turn on each player by insertinga cassette tape or compact disc.You can turn off each player by ejectingthe cassette tape or compact disc. If theaudio system was previously off, then theentire audio system will be turned offwhen you eject the cassette tape or com-pact disc. If the another function was pre-viously playing, it will come on again.SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONSPush “AM”, “FM1·2”, “TAPE”, “CD” or“AUX” if the system is already on but youwant to switch from one function to anoth-er.

Using your audio system——Some basics

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TONE AND BALANCEFor details about your system’s tone andbalance controls, see the description ofyour own system.ToneHow good an audio program sounds toyou is largely determined by the mix ofthe treble and bass levels. In fact, differ-ent kinds of music and vocal programsusually sound better with different mixesof treble and bass.BalanceA good balance of the left and right stereochannels and of the front and rear soundlevels is also important.Keep in mind that if you are listening toa stereo recording or broadcast, changingthe right/left balance will increase the vol-ume of one group of sounds while de-creasing the volume of another.

YOUR RADIO ANTENNATo remove an antenna, carefully turn itcounterclockwise.To lower the power antenna, turn off theaudio system by pushing “PWR/VOL” or“PWR·VOL”, or turn the ignition key to“LOCK”.On some models, the power antenna auto-matically retracts when the radio mode isswitched off to turn on the cassette tapeplayer.YOUR CASSETTE PLAYERWhen you insert a cassette, the exposedtape should be to the right.

NOTICE

Do not oil any part of the player anddo not insert anything other than cas-sette tapes into the slot, or the tapeplayer may be damaged.

YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYERWhen 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.On models with the compact disc autochanger, next disc will be played fromtrack 1.

NOTICE

Never try to disassemble or oil anypart of the compact disc player. Donot insert anything except a compactdisc into the slot.

The player is intended for use with 12 cm(5 in.) discs only.

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Details of specific buttons, controls, andfeatures are described in the alphabeticallisting that follows.

—Controls and features!Type 1

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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 inthe desired station (see “TUNE” knob or“SEEK” button). Push and hold down thebutton until you hear a beep—this will setthe station to the button. The button num-ber will appear on the display.To tune in to a preset station: Push thebutton for the station you want. The but-ton number and station frequency will ap-pear on the display.These systems can store one AM and twoFM stations for each button (The displaywill show “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” when youpush “AM” “FM1·2”).

(Program)

Push “ ” to select the other side of acassette tape. The display indicates whichside is currently selected (“ ” indicatestop side, “ ” indicates bottom side).Auto- reverse feature: After the cassetteplayer reaches the end of a tape side, itautomatically reverses and begins to playthe other side. This is true whether thecassette was playing or fast forwarding.

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)Cassette PlayerPush the fast forward button to fast for-ward a cassette tape. “FF” will appear onthe display. Push the reverse button torewind a tape. “REW” will appear on thedisplay.To stop the tape while it is fast forward-ing, push the fast forward button or“TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re-winding, push the reverse button or“TAPE”.If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas-sette player will stop and then play thatsame side. If a tape fast forwards com-pletely, the cassette player will play theother side of the tape, using the auto- re-verse feature.Compact Disc PlayerIf you want to fast forward or reversethrough a compact disc track, push andhold in the fast forward or reverse button.When you release the button, the compactdisc player will resume playing.

AMPush “AM” to turn on the radio and selectthe AM band. “AM” will appear on thedisplay.If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing “AM”. Also, push“AM” to switch from cassette or compactdisc operation to radio operation.CTRL / MODE (Audio control and modeadjustment)Manual tone adjustment function—This knob is used to adjust the tonemanually.For low- pitch tone adjustment, push“CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “BAS”appears on the display. Then turn theknob to suit your preference.The display will show the range from“BAS -5” to “BAS 5”.For high- pitch tone adjustment, push“CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “TRE”appears on the display. Then turn theknob to suit your preference.The display will show the range from“TRE -5” to “TRE 5”.

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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 “CTRL /MODE” repeatedly until “FAd” appears onthe display. Then turn the knob to adjustthe front/rear balance.The display will show the range from“FAd- F7” to “FAd- R7”.For left/right adjustment, push “CTRL /MODE” repeatedly until “BAL” appears onthe display. Then turn the knob to adjustthe left/right balance.The display will show the range from“BAL- L7” to “BAL- R7”.AUX (Auxiliary button)This button is used to operate each playerwhen a cassette tape player, compact discplayer or compact disc auto changer isequipped with this radio player.With cassette tape playerPush “AUX” to switch from radio to cas-sette operation. If the audio system is off,you can turn on the cassette player bypushing “AUX”. In both cases, a cassettemust already be loaded in the player.

With compact disc player or compactdisc auto changerPush “AUX” to switch from radio to com-pact disc operation. If the audio system isoff, you can turn on the compact discplayer by pushing “AUX”. In both cases,a disc must already be loaded in theplayer.When the audio is set into compact discoperation, the display shows the track or,track and disc number currently beingplayed. Each time you push “AUX”, thesystem changes to the automatic changer.If the player malfunctions, your audio sys-tem will display one of the six followingerror messages.If “WAIT” appears on the display, it indi-cates that the inside of the player unitmay be too hot due to the very high ambi-ent temperature. Remove the disc or mag-azine from the player and allow the playerto cool down.If “Err 1” appears on the display, itindicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or itwas inserted up- side down. Clean thedisc or insert it correctly.If “Err 2” appears on the display, itindicates no disc is loaded inside themagazine. Insert a disc.

If “Err 3” or “Err 4” appears on thedisplay, it indicates there is a trouble in-side the system. Eject the disc or maga-zine. Set the disc or magazine again.If “OPEn” appears on the display, itindicates the compact disc auto changerlid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.If the malfunction is not rectified, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.DISC !"

Compact disc auto changer only—By using this button, you can select adisc you wish to listen to.Push either side of the button until thenumber of the disc you want to listen toappears on the display.Dolby" B NR∗

If you are listening to a tape that wasrecorded with Dolby" B Noise Reduction,push the button marked with the double- Dsymbol. The double- D symbol will appearon the display. Push the button again toturn off Dolby" B NR.The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noiseby about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-tion, play your tapes with this button onor off according to the mode used forrecording the tape.

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∗: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and thedouble D symbol are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

FM1·2Push “FM1·2” to turn on the radio andselect the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” willappear on the display. This system allowsyou to set twelve FM stations, two foreach button.If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing “FM1·2”. Also,push “FM1·2” to switch from cassette orcompact disc operation to radio operation.PWR/VOL (Power/Volume)Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio systemon and off. Turn “PWR/VOL” to adjust thevolume.RAND (Random)There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the com-pact discs in the magazine in random or-der, or only listen to the tracks on aspecific compact disc in random order.

To randomly play the tracks on the disc:Quickly push and release “RAND”. “RAND”will appear on the display. The disc youare listening to will play in random order.If you hear a beep, you held the buttontoo long, and the player will play all thetracks in the magazine in random order.To turn off the random feature, push“RAND” again.Compact disc auto changer only—To randomly play all the tracks in themagazine:Push and hold “RAND” until you hear abeep. “ ·RAND” will appear on the dis-play and the player will perform all thetracks on all the discs in the magazine inrandom order. To turn off the random fea-ture, push “RAND” again.RPT (Repeat)Cassette PlayerPush “RPT” while the track is playing.“RPT” will appear on the display. Whenthe track ends, it will automatically berewound and replayed. This process willbe continued until you push the buttonagain to turn off the repeat feature.There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks in order for the re-peat feature to work correctly.

Compact Disc PlayerThere are two repeat features—you caneither replay a disc track or a whole com-pact 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 thebutton too long, and the player will repeatthe whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This pro-cess will be continued until you push thebutton again to turn off the repeat feature.Compact disc auto changer only—Repeating a disc:Push and hold “RPT” until you hear abeep. “ ·RPT” will appear on the dis-play. The player will repeat all the trackson the disc you are listening to. When thedisc ends, the player will automatically goback to the top track of the disc andreplay. This process will be continued untilyou push the button again to turn off therepeat feature.

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SCANRadioYou can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stationsfor that band.To scan the preset stations: Push and hold “SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next pres-et station up the band, stay there for 5seconds, and then move to the next pre-set station. To select a station, push“SCAN” again.To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release “SCAN”. If youhear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset sta-tions. The radio will find the next stationup the station band, stay there for 5 se-conds, and then scan again. To select astation, push “SCAN” again.Compact disc playerThere are two scan features—you can ei-ther scan the tracks on a specific disc orscan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.

Scanning the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release “SCAN”. “SCAN”will appear on the display and the playerwill scan all the tracks on the disc youare listening to. If you hear a beep, youheld the button too long, and the playerwill scan the first track of all the discs inthe magazine. To select a track, push“SCAN” again. If the player scanned allthe tracks on the disc, it will stop scan-ning.Compact disc auto changer only—Scanning the first track of all the discs inthe magazine:Push “SCAN” until you hear a beep.“ ·SCAN” will appear on the displayand the player will perform the first trackof the next disc. To select a disc, pushthe “SCAN” again. If the player hasscanned all the discs, it will stop scan-ning.SEEK (Seeking)RadioIn the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down thestation band.To seek a station, quickly push and re-lease the “"” or “!” under the “SEEK”.Do this again to find another station.

Cassette PlayerBy using this button, you can skip up ordown to a different track.You can skip up to 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 buttonuntil the number on the display reachesthe number of tracks you want to skip. Ifyou push the button ten times, the skipfeature will be turned off.When counting the number of tracks youwant to rewind, remember to count thecurrent track as well. For example, if youwant to rewind to a song that is two be-fore 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 bereduced.The track number you select is not validif it is higher than the number of tracksremaining on the current cassette side.# After the beginning of the tape is

reached, the player will automaticallystart playing the same side.

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# After the end of the tape is reached,the player will automatically reversesides and start playing the other side.

There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks for the track buttonto work correctly. In addition, the featuremay not work well with some spokenword, live, or classical recordings.ST (Stereo reception) displayYour radio automatically changes to stereoreception when a stereo broadcast is re-ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If thesignal becomes weak, the radio reducesthe amount of channel separation to prev-ent the weak signal from creating noise.If the signal becomes extremely weak, theradio switches from stereo to mono recep-tion.TRACK (Track up/down button): Compact disc playerBy using this button, you can skip up ordown to a different track.Push either side of the track button untilthe number of the track you want to listento appears on the display. If you want toreturn to the beginning of the currenttrack, push the down side of the buttonone time, quickly.

TUNE (Tuning)Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step upthe frequency. Turn the knob counterclock-wise to step down the frequency.

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Details of specific buttons, controls, andfeatures are described in the alphabeticallisting that follows.

!Type 2

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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 inthe desired station (see “TUNE” knob or“SEEK” button). Push and hold down thebutton until you hear a beep—this will setthe station to the button. The button num-ber will appear on the display.To tune in to a preset station: Push thebutton for the station you want. The but-ton number and station frequency will ap-pear on the display.These systems can store one AM and twoFM stations for each button (The displaywill show “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” when youpush “AM” “FM1·2”).

(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 butyou will not be able to reinsert it.

(Program)

Push “ ” to select the other side of acassette tape. The display indicates whichside is currently selected (“ ” indicatestop side, “ ” indicates bottom side).Auto- reverse feature: After the cassetteplayer reaches the end of a tape side, itautomatically reverses and begins to playthe other side. This is true whether thecassette was playing or fast forwarding.

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)Cassette PlayerPush the fast forward button to fast for-ward a cassette tape. “FF” will appear onthe display. Push the reverse button torewind a tape. “REW” will appear on thedisplay.To stop the tape while it is fast forward-ing, push the fast forward button or“TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re-winding, push the reverse button or“TAPE”.If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas-sette player will stop and then play thatsame side. If a tape fast forwards com-pletely, the cassette player will play theother side of the tape, using the auto- re-verse feature.

Compact Disc PlayerIf you want to fast forward or reversethrough a compact disc track, push andhold in the fast forward or reverse button.When you release the button, the compactdisc player will resume playing.AMPush “AM” to turn on the radio and selectthe AM band. “AM” will appear on thedisplay.If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing “AM”. Also, push“AM” to switch from cassette or compactdisc operation to radio operation.CTRL / MODE (Audio control and modeadjustment)Manual tone adjustment function—This knob is used to adjust the tonemanually.For low- pitch tone adjustment, push“CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “BAS”appears on the display. Then turn theknob to suit your preference.The display will show the range from“BAS -5” to “BAS 5”.

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For high- pitch tone adjustment, push“CTRL / MODE” repeatedly until “TRE”appears on the display. Then turn theknob 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 left/right adjustment, push “CTRL /MODE” repeatedly until “BAL” appears onthe display. Then turn the knob to adjustthe left/right balance.The display will show the range from“BAL- L7” to “BAL- R7”.Models with rear speakers—for front/rearadjustment, push “CTRL / MODE” repeat-edly until “FAd” appears on the display.Then turn the knob to adjust the front/rearbalance.The display will show the range from“FAd- F7” to “FAd- R7”.

CD (Compact Disc)Push “CD” to switch from radio or cas-sette 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.When the audio is set into compact discoperation, the display shows the track or,track and disc number currently beingplayed. Each time you push “CD”, thesystem changes to the automatic changer.If the player malfunctions, your audio sys-tem will display one of the six followingerror messages.If “WAIT” appears on the display, it indi-cates that the inside of the player unitmay be too hot due to the very high ambi-ent temperature. Remove the disc or mag-azine from the player and allow the playerto cool down.If “Err 1” appears on the display, itindicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or itwas inserted up- side down. Clean thedisc or insert it correctly.If “Err 2” appears on the display, itindicates no disc is loaded inside themagazine. Insert a disc.

If “Err 3” or “Err 4” appears on thedisplay, it indicates there is a trouble in-side the system. Eject the disc or maga-zine. Set the disc or magazine again.If “OPEn” appears on the display, itindicates the compact disc auto changerlid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.If the malfunction is not rectified, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.DISC !"

Compact disc auto changer only—By using this button, you can select adisc you wish to listen to.Push either side of the button until thenumber of the disc you want to listen toappears on the display.Dolby" B NR∗

If you are listening to a tape that wasrecorded with Dolby" B Noise Reduction,push the button marked with the double- Dsymbol. The double- D symbol will appearon the display. Push the button again toturn off Dolby" B NR.The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noiseby about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-tion, play your tapes with this button onor off according to the mode used forrecording the tape.

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∗: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and thedouble D symbol are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

FM1·2Push “FM1·2” to turn on the radio andselect the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” willappear on the display. This system allowsyou to set twelve FM stations, two foreach button.If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing “FM1·2”. Also,push “FM1·2” to switch from cassette orcompact disc operation to radio operation.PWR/VOL (Power/Volume)Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio systemon and off. Turn “PWR/VOL” to adjust thevolume.RAND (Random)There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the com-pact discs in the magazine in random or-der, or only listen to the tracks on aspecific compact disc in random order.

To randomly play the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release “RAND”. “RAND”will appear on the display. The disc youare listening to will play in random order.If you hear a beep, you held the buttontoo long, and the player will play all thetracks in the magazine in random order.To turn off the random feature, push“RAND” again.Compact disc auto changer only—To randomly play all the tracks in themagazine:Push and hold “RAND” until you hear abeep. “ ·RAND” will appear on the dis-play and the player will perform all thetracks on all the discs in the magazine inrandom order. To turn off the random fea-ture, push “RAND” again.RPT (Repeat)Cassette PlayerPush “RPT” while the track is playing.“RPT” will appear on the display. Whenthe track ends, it will automatically berewound and replayed. This process willbe continued until you push the buttonagain to turn off the repeat feature.There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks in order for the re-peat feature to work correctly.

Compact Disc PlayerThere are two repeat features—you caneither replay a disc track or a whole com-pact 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 thebutton too long, and the player will repeatthe whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This pro-cess will be continued until you push thebutton again to turn off the repeat feature.Compact disc auto changer only—Repeating a disc:Push and hold “RPT” until you hear abeep. “ ·RPT” will appear on the dis-play. The player will repeat all the trackson the disc you are listening to. When thedisc ends, the player will automatically goback to the top track of the disc andreplay. This process will be continued untilyou push the button again to turn off therepeat feature.

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SCANRadioYou can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stationsfor that band.To scan the preset stations: Push and hold “SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next pres-et station up the band, stay there for 5seconds, and then move to the next pre-set station. To select a station, push“SCAN” again.To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release “SCAN”. If youhear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset sta-tions. The radio will find the next stationup the station band, stay there for 5 se-conds, and then scan again. To select astation, push “SCAN” again.Compact disc playerThere are two scan features—you can ei-ther scan the tracks on a specific disc orscan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.

Scanning the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release “SCAN”. “SCAN”will appear on the display and the playerwill scan all the tracks on the disc youare listening to. If you hear a beep, youheld the button too long, and the playerwill scan the first track of all the discs inthe magazine. To select a track, push“SCAN” again. If the player scanned allthe tracks on the disc, it will stop scan-ning.Compact disc auto changer only—Scanning the first track of all the discs inthe magazine:Push “SCAN” until you hear a beep.“ ·SCAN” will appear on the displayand the player will perform the first trackof the next disc. To select a disc, pushthe “SCAN” again. If the player hasscanned all the discs, it will stop scan-ning.SEEK (Seeking)RadioIn the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down thestation band.To seek a station, quickly push and re-lease the “"” or “!” under the “SEEK”.Do this again to find another station.

Cassette PlayerBy using this button, you can skip up ordown to a different track.You can skip up to 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 buttonuntil the number on the display reachesthe number of tracks you want to skip. Ifyou push the button ten times, the skipfeature will be turned off.When counting the number of tracks youwant to rewind, remember to count thecurrent track as well. For example, if youwant to rewind to a song that is two be-fore 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 bereduced.The track number you select is not validif it is higher than the number of tracksremaining on the current cassette side.# After the beginning of the tape is

reached, the player will automaticallystart playing the same side.

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# After the end of the tape is reached,the player will automatically reversesides and start playing the other side.

There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks for the track buttonto work correctly. In addition, the featuremay not work well with some spokenword, live, or classical recordings.ST (Stereo reception) displayYour radio automatically changes to stereoreception when a stereo broadcast is re-ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If thesignal becomes weak, the radio reducesthe amount of channel separation to prev-ent the weak signal from creating noise.If the signal becomes extremely weak, theradio switches from stereo to mono recep-tion.TAPEPush “TAPE” to switch from radio or com-pact 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 (Track up/down button): Compact disc playerBy using this button, you can skip up ordown to a different track.Push either side of the track button untilthe number of the track you want to listento appears on the display. If you want toreturn to the beginning of the currenttrack, push the down side of the buttonone time, quickly.TUNE (Tuning)Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step upthe frequency. Turn the knob counterclock-wise to step down the frequency.

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Details of specific buttons, controls, andfeatures are described in the alphabeticallisting that follows.

!Type 3

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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 inthe desired station (see “TUNE” knob or“SEEK” button). Push and hold down thebutton until you hear a beep—this will setthe station to the button. The button num-ber will appear on the display.To tune in to a preset station: Push thebutton for the station you want. The but-ton number and station frequency will ap-pear on the display.These systems can store one AM and twoFM stations for each button (The displaywill show “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” when youpush “AM” “FM1·2”).

(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 butyou will not be able to reinsert it.

(Program)

Push “ ” to select the other side of acassette tape. The display indicates whichside is currently selected (“ ” indicatestop side, “ ” indicates bottom side).Auto- reverse feature: After the cassetteplayer reaches the end of a tape side, itautomatically reverses and begins to playthe other side. This is true whether thecassette was playing or fast forwarding.

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)Cassette PlayerPush the fast forward button to fast for-ward a cassette tape. “FF” will appear onthe display. Push the reverse button torewind a tape. “REW” will appear on thedisplay.To stop the tape while it is fast forward-ing, push the fast forward button or“TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re-winding, push the reverse button or“TAPE”.

If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas-sette player will stop and then play thatsame side. If a tape fast forwards com-pletely, the cassette player will play theother side of the tape, using the auto- re-verse feature.Compact Disc PlayerIf you want to fast forward or reversethrough a compact disc track, push andhold in the fast forward or reverse button.When you release the button, the compactdisc player will resume playing.AMPush “AM” to turn on the radio and selectthe AM band. “AM” will appear on thedisplay.If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing “AM”. Also, push“AM” to switch from cassette or compactdisc operation to radio operation.

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CONTROL / MODE (Audio control andmode adjustment)Manual tone adjustment function—This knob is used to adjust the tonemanually.For low- pitch tone adjustment, push“CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until“BAS” appears on the display. Then turnthe knob to suit your preference.The display will show the range from“BAS -5” to “BAS 5”.For middle- pitch tone adjustment, push“CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until “MId”appears on the display. Then turn theknob to suit your preference.The display will show the range from “MId- 5” to “MId 5”.For high- pitch tone adjustment, push“CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until“TRE” appears on the display. Then turnthe 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 “CONTROL/ MODE” repeatedly until “FAd” appearson the display. Then turn the knob toadjust the front/rear balance.The display will show the range from“FAd- F7” to “FAd- R7”.For left/right adjustment, push “CONTROL/ MODE” repeatedly until “BAL” appearson the display. Then turn the knob toadjust 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 cas-sette 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.When the audio is set into compact discoperation, the display shows the track or,track and disc number currently beingplayed. Each time you push “CD”, thesystem changes to the automatic changer.If the player malfunctions, your audio sys-tem will display one of the six followingerror messages.

If “WAIT” appears on the display, it indi-cates that the inside of the player unitmay be too hot due to the very high ambi-ent temperature. Remove the disc or mag-azine from the player and allow the playerto cool down.If “Err 1” appears on the display, itindicates the disc is dirty, damaged, or itwas inserted up- side down. Clean thedisc or insert it correctly.If “Err 2” appears on the display, itindicates no disc is loaded inside themagazine. Insert a disc.If “Err 3” or “Err 4” appears on thedisplay, it indicates there is a trouble in-side the system. Eject the disc or maga-zine. Set the disc or magazine again.If “OPEn” appears on the display, itindicates the compact disc auto changerlid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.If the malfunction is not rectified, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

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DISC !"

Compact disc auto changer only—By using this button, you can select adisc you wish to listen to.Push either side of the button until thenumber of the disc you want to listen toappears on the display.Dolby" B NR∗

If you are listening to a tape that wasrecorded with Dolby" B Noise Reduction,push the button marked with the double- Dsymbol. The double- D symbol will appearon the display. Push the button again toturn off Dolby" B NR.The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noiseby about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-tion, play your tapes with this button onor off according to the mode used forrecording the tape.∗: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and thedouble D symbol are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

FM1·2Push “FM1·2” to turn on the radio andselect the FM band. “FM1” or “FM2” willappear on the display. This system allowsyou to set twelve FM stations, two foreach button.

If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing “FM1·2”. Also,push “FM1·2” to switch from cassette orcompact disc operation to radio operation.PWR·VOL (Power and Volume)Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio systemon and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust thevolume.RAND (Random)There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the com-pact discs in the magazine in random or-der, or only listen to the tracks on aspecific compact disc in random order.To randomly play the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release “ ”. “ ”will appear on the display. The disc youare listening to will play in random order.If you hear a beep, you held the buttontoo long, and the player will play all thetracks in the magazine in random order.To turn off the random feature, push thisbutton again.

Compact disc auto changer only—To randomly play all the tracks in themagazine:Push and hold “ ” until you hear abeep. “ ” will appear on the dis-play and the player will perform all thetracks on all the discs in the magazine inrandom order. To turn off the random fea-ture, push this button again.RPT (Repeat)Cassette PlayerPush “ ” while the track is playing.“ ” will appear on the display. Whenthe track ends, it will automatically berewound and replayed. This process willbe continued until you push the buttonagain to turn off the repeat feature.There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks in order for the re-peat feature to work correctly.

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Compact Disc PlayerThere are two repeat features—You caneither replay a disc track or a whole com-pact disc.Repeating a track:Quickly push and release “ ” while thetrack is playing. “ ” will appear on thedisplay. If you hear a beep, you held thebutton too long, and the player will repeatthe whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This pro-cess will be continued until you push thebutton again to turn off the repeat feature.Compact disc auto changer only—Repeating a disc:Push and hold “ ” until you hear abeep. “ ” 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 youpush the button again to turn off the re-peat feature.

SCANRadioYou can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stationsfor that band.To scan the preset stations: Push and hold “SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next pres-et station up the band, stay there for 5seconds, and then move to the next pre-set station. To select a station, push“SCAN” again.To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release “SCAN”. If youhear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset sta-tions. The radio will find the next stationup the station band, stay there for 5 se-conds, and then scan again. To select astation, push “SCAN” again.

Compact disc playerThere are two scan features—you can ei-ther scan the tracks on a specific disc orscan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.Scanning the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release “SCAN”. “SCAN”will appear on the display and the playerwill scan all the tracks on the disc youare listening to. If you hear a beep, youheld the button too long, and the playerwill scan the first track of all the discs inthe magazine. To select a track, push“SCAN” again. If the player scanned allthe tracks on the disc, it will stop scan-ning.Compact disc auto changer only—Scanning the first track of all the discs inthe magazine:Push “SCAN” until you hear a beep.“ ·SCAN” will appear on the displayand the player will perform the first trackof the next disc. To select a disc, pushthe “SCAN” again. If the player hasscanned all the discs, it will stop scan-ning.

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SEEK (Seeking)RadioIn the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down thestation band.To seek a station, quickly push and re-lease the “"” or “!” under the “SEEK”.Do this again to find another station.Cassette PlayerBy using this button, you can skip up ordown to a different track.You can skip up to 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 buttonuntil the number on the display reachesthe number of tracks you want to skip. Ifyou push the button ten times, the skipfeature will be turned off.When counting the number of tracks youwant to rewind, remember to count thecurrent track as well. For example, if youwant to rewind to a song that is two be-fore 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 bereduced.The track number you select is not validif it is higher than the number of tracksremaining on the current cassette side.# After the beginning of the tape is

reached, the player will automaticallystart playing the same side.

# After the end of the tape is reached,the player will automatically reversesides and start playing the other side.

There must be at least 3 seconds of blankspace between tracks for the track buttonto work correctly. In addition, the featuremay not work well with some spokenword, live, or classical recordings.ST (Stereo reception) displayYour radio automatically changes to stereoreception when a stereo broadcast is re-ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If thesignal becomes weak, the radio reducesthe amount of channel separation to prev-ent the weak signal from creating noise.If the signal becomes extremely weak, theradio switches from stereo to mono recep-tion.

TAPEPush “TAPE” to switch from radio or com-pact 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 (Track up/down button): Compact disc playerBy using this button, you can skip up ordown to a different track.Push either side of the track button untilthe number of the track you want to listento appears on the display. If you want toreturn to the beginning of the currenttrack, push the down side of the buttonone time, quickly.TUNE (Tuning)Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR). Turn the knob clockwise to step upthe frequency. Turn the knob counterclock-wise to step down the frequency.

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(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 willnot be able to reinsert it.DISC IN (Disc indicator)When the compact disc is inserted, thedisc indicator on the right side of “DISCIN” turns on.

NOTICE

To ensure the correct audio systemoperation:! Be careful not to spill beverages

over the audio system.! Do not put anything other than a

cassette tape or Compact Disc intothe slot.

! The use of cellular phone inside ornear the vehicle may cause a noisefrom the speakers of the audio sys-tem which you are listening to.However, this does not indicate amalfunction.

RADIO RECEPTIONUsually, a problem with radio receptiondoes not mean there is a problem withyour radio—it is just the normal result ofconditions outside the vehicle.For example, nearby buildings and terraincan interfere with FM reception. Powerlines or telephone wires can interfere withAM signals. And of course, radio signalshave a limited range. The farther you arefrom a station, the weaker its signal willbe. In addition, reception conditionschange constantly as your vehicle moves.

Here are some common reception prob-lems that probably do not indicate a prob-lem with your radio:FMFading and drifting stations—Generally, theeffective range of FM is about 40 km (25miles). Once outside this range, you maynotice fading and drifting, which increasewith the distance from the radio transmit-ter. They are often accompanied by distor-tion.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 oth-er out, causing a momentary flutter orloss of reception.Static and fluttering—These occur whensignals are blocked by buildings, trees, orother large objects. Increasing the basslevel may reduce static and fluttering.Station swapping—If the FM signal youare listening to is interrupted or weak-ened, and there is another strong stationnearby on the FM band, your radio maytune in the second station until the origi-nal signal can be picked up again.

Car audio system operating hints

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AMFading—AM broadcasts are reflected bythe upper atmosphere—especially at night.These reflected signals can interfere withthose received directly from the radio sta-tion, causing the radio station to soundalternately strong and weak.Station interference—When a reflected sig-nal and a signal received directly from aradio station are very nearly the samefrequency, they can interfere with eachother, making it difficult to hear the broad-cast.Static—AM is easily affected by externalsources of electrical noise, such as hightension power lines, lightening, or electri-cal motors. This results in static.CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYERAND TAPESFor the best performance for your cas-sette player and tapes:Clean the tape head and other parts regu-larly.# A dirty tape head or tape path can

decrease sound quality and tangle yourcassette tapes. The easiest way toclean them is by using a cleaning tape.(A wet type is recommended.)

Use high- quality cassettes.# Low- quality cassette tapes can cause

many problems, including poor sound,inconsistent playing speed, andconstant auto- reversing. They can alsoget stuck or tangled in the cassetteplayer.

# Do not use a cassette if it has beendamaged or tangled or if its label ispeeling off.

# Do not leave a cassette in the playerif you are not listening to it, especiallyif it is hot outside.

# Store cassettes in their cases and outof direct sunlight.

# Avoid using cassettes with a total play-ing 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 COMPACT DISCPLAYER AND DISCS# Use only compact discs labeled as

shown.# Extremely high temperatures can keep

your compact disc player from working.On hot days, use the air conditioningto cool the vehicle interior before youlisten to a disc.

# Bumpy roads or other vibrations maymake your compact disc player skip.

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# If moisture gets into your compact discplayer, you may not hear any soundeven though your compact disc playerappears to be working. Remove thedisc from the player and wait until itdries.

# Your automatic changer or compactdisc player cannot play special shapedor low- quality compact discs such asthose shown here. Do not use them asthe changer or player could be dam-aged.

# Handle compact discs carefully, espe-cially when you are inserting them.Hold them on the edge and do notbend them. Avoid getting fingerprintson them, particularly on the shiny side.

# 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.)

# Remove discs from the compact discplayer when you are not listeningto them. Store them in their plasticcases away from moisture, heat, anddirect sunlight.

To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with asoft, lint- free cloth that has been damp-ened 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 conventionalrecord cleaner or anti- static device.

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CAUTION

Compact disc players use invisible la-ser beam which could cause hazard-ous radiation exposure if directedoutside the unit. Be sure to operatethe player correctly as instructed.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSAir conditioning systemControls 140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air flow selector settings 143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating tips 143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side vents 145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Controls1. Air Intake Selector2. Temperature Selector3. Air Flow Selector4. Fan Speed Selector5. “A/C” Button (on some models)

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Fan speed selectorMove the lever to adjust the fan speed—to the right to increase, to the left todecrease.Temperature selectorTurn the knob to adjust the temperature—to the right to warm, to the left to cool.

Air flow selectorTurn the knob to select the vents used forair flow.1. Panel—Air flows mainly from the

instrument panel vents.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 mainly

from the floor vents and windshieldvents.Use with the air intake selector posi-tioned in Fresh.

5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from thewindshield vents.Use with the air intake selector posi-tioned in Fresh.

For details about air flow selector settings,see the illustration after “A/C” button.Turning the Air Flow Selector to wind-shield position turns on the defroster toclear the front view more quickly.

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Air intake selectorMove the lever to select the air source.1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside

the vehicle.2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys-

tem.

“A/C” buttonTo turn on the air conditioning, press the“A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicatorwill come on. To turn the air conditioningoff, press the button again.If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, thereis a problem in the air conditioning systemand the air conditioning automaticallyshuts off. If this happens, take your ve-hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

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Air flow selector settings Operating tips! 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 airconditioning to cool the interior morequickly.

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

! On humid days, do not blow cold airon the windshield. The windshield couldfog up because of the difference in airtemperature on the inside and outsideof the windshield.

! Keep the area under the front seatsclear to allow air to circulate through-out the vehicle.

! On cold days, move the fan speed to“HI” for a minute to help clear the in-take ducts of snow or moisture. Thiscan reduce the amount of fogging onthe windows.

! When driving on dusty roads, close allwindows. If dust thrown up by the ve-hicle is still drawn into the vehicle afterclosing the windows, it is recommendedthat the air intake selector be set toFRESH and the fan speed selector toany setting except “OFF”.

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! If following another vehicle on a dustyroad, or driving in windy and dustyconditions, it is recommended that theair intake selector be temporarily set toRECIRCULATE, which will close off theoutside passage and prevent outsideair and dust from entering the vehicleinterior.

HeatingFor best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”Temperature—Towards WARM

(red zone)Air intake—FRESH (outside air)Air flow—FLOORAir conditioning—OFF

! For quick heating, select recirculatedair for a few minutes. To keep thewindows from fogging, select fresh af-ter the vehicle interior has beenwarmed.

! Press the “A/C” button on for dehumidi-fied heating.

! Choose floor/windshield air flow to heatthe vehicle interior while defrosting ordefogging the windshield.

Air conditioningFor best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”Temperature—Towards COLD

(blue zone)Air intake—FRESH (outside air)Air flow—PANELAir conditioning—ON

! For quick cooling, move the air intakeselector to recirculate for a few min-utes.

VentilationFor best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”Temperature—Towards COLD

(blue zone)Air intake—FRESH (outside air)Air flow—PANELAir conditioning—OFF

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DefoggingThe inside of the windshieldFor best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”Temperature—Towards WARM

(red zone) to heat;COLD (blue zone) to cool

Air intake—FRESH (outside air)Air flow—WINDSHIELD

Turning the Air Flow Selector to wind-shield position turns on the defroster toclear the front view more quickly.Vehicles with “A/C” button—Press the “A/C” button for dehumidifiedheating or cooling. This setting clears thefront view more quickly.! On humid days, do not blow cold air

on the windshield—the difference be-tween the outside and inside tempera-tures could make the fogging worse.

DefrostingThe 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 wind-shield position turns on the defroster toclear the front view more quickly.Vehicles with “A/C” button—Press the “A/C” button for dehumidifiedheating or cooling. This setting clears thefront view more quickly.! To heat the vehicle interior while de-

frosting the windshield, choose floor/windshield air flow.

Side vents

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

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLSOther equipmentClock 148. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cigarette lighter and ashtray 148. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power outlets 149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glove box 150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cup holder 150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floor mat 151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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 quick adjustment to a full hour is de-sired, push the “:00” button.For example, if the “:00” button is de-pressed when the time is between1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00.If the time is between 1:30—1:59, thetime will change to 2:00.

If the electrical power source has beendisconnected from the clock, the time dis-play will automatically be set to 1:00 (oneo’clock).When the instrument panel lights areturned on, the brightness of the time in-dication will be reduced.

Cigarette lighter and ashtray

CIGARETTE LIGHTERTo use the cigarette lighter, press it in.When it becomes heated, it automatical-ly pops out ready for use.If the engine is not running, the key mustbe in the “ACC” position.Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressedin.Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter orequivalent for replacement.

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ASHTRAYTo use the ashtray, pull it out.When finished with your cigarette, thor-oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-vent other cigarette butts from catchingfire. After using the ashtray, push it backin completely.To remove the ashtray, press down on thelock spring plate and pull out.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or sudden stopwhile driving, always push the ash-tray back in completely after using.

Power outlets

The power outlets are designed forpower supply for car accessories.The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”position for the power outlets to be used.

NOTICE

! To prevent the fuse from beingblown, do not use the electricityover the total vehicle capacity of12V/120W.

! To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not use the poweroutlets longer than necessary whenthe engine is not running.

! Close the power outlet lids whenthe power outlets are not in use.Inserting a foreign object other thanthe appropriate plug that fits theoutlet, or allowing any liquid intothe outlet may cause electrical fail-ure or short circuits.

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Glove box

To open the glove box door, pull thelever.On some models, the glove box light willcome on when the glove box is open withthe instrument panel lights on.

CAUTION

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

Cup holder

The cup holder is designed for holdingcups or drink- cans securely in itsholes.To use the second cup holder, pull it out.

CAUTION

! Xtra- cab models only: Do not usethe second cup holder when youmove passenger’s seat for rear seatentry. The seat may interfere withsecond cup holder and the drinkmay spill over the occupants. If thespilled drink is hot, it may causeburns.

! Do not place anything else otherthan cups or drink- cans on the cupholder, as such items may bethrown about in the compartmentand possibly injure people in thevehicle during sudden braking or inan accident.

! To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or sudden stopwhile driving, keep the second cupholder closed when it is not in use.

NOTICE

Xtra- cab models only: Do not use thesecond cup holder when you movepassenger’s seat for rear seat entry.The seat may interfere with the sec-ond cup holder and the spilled drinkmay cause a malfunction on the elec-trical components.

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Cup holder (Xtra- cab models)The cup holder is designed for holdingcups fit securely in its holes.To use the cup holder, raise the foldingtable under the right- rear seat. Stand thetable by compressing and turning downthe table legs.

CAUTION

! Do not place anything else otherthan cups on the cup holder, assuch item may be thrown about inthe compartment and possibly in-jure people in the vehicle duringsudden braking or an accident.

! To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or sudden stopwhile driving, keep the cup holderclosed when it is not in use.

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 lockingclip into the hole in the floor carpet.

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CAUTION

Make sure the floor mat is properlyplaced on the floor carpet. If the floormat slips and interferes with themovement of the pedals during driv-ing, it may cause an accident.

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTAOff- road vehicle precautions 154. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Break- in period 155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel 155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation in foreign countries 157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Three- way catalytic converter 157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine exhaust cautions 159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facts about engine oil consumption 160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin ground electrode spark plugs 161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake system 161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brake pad wear limit indicators 164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luggage stowage precautions 164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear step bumper 165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Your Toyota’s identification 165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspension and chassis 166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Types of tires 167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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This vehicle has higher ground clear-ance and narrower tread in relation tothe height of its center of gravity tomake it capable of performing in a widevariety of off- road applications. Specificdesign characteristics give it a highercenter of gravity than ordinary passen-ger cars. This vehicle design featurecauses this type of vehicle to be morelikely to rollover. And, it has a signifi-cantly higher rollover rate than othertypes of vehicles. An advantage of thehigher ground clearance is a betterview of the road allowing you to antici-pate problems. It is not designed forcornering at the same speeds as ordi-nary passenger cars any more thanlow- slung sports cars designed to per-form satisfactorily under off- roadconditions. Therefore, sharp turns atexcessive speeds may cause rollover.

CAUTION

Always observe the following precau-tions to minimize the risk of seriouspersonal injury or damage to your ve-hicle:

! In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-son is significantly more likely todie than a person wearing a seatbelt. Therefore, the driver and allpassengers should fasten their seatbelts whenever the vehicle is mov-ing.

! Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-vers, if at all possible. Failure tooperate this vehicle correctly mayresult in loss of control or vehiclerollover causing death or seriousinjury.

! Avoid loading any items on the roofthat will raise the vehicle’s centerof gravity.

! Always slow down in gusty cross-winds. Because of its profile andhigher center of gravity, your ve-hicle is more sensitive to sidewinds than an ordinary passengercar. Slowing down will allow you tohave much better control.

Off- road vehicle precautions (4WD models and Pre Runner)

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! When driving off- road or in ruggedterrain, do not drive at excessivespeeds, jump, make sharp turns,strike objects, etc. This may causeloss of control or vehicle rollovercausing death or serious injury. Youare also risking expensive damageto your vehicle’s suspension andchassis.

! Do not drive horizontally acrosssteep slopes. Driving straight up orstraight down is preferred. Your ve-hicle (or any similar off- road ve-hicle) can tip over sideways muchmore easily than forward or back-ward.

Break- in periodDrive gently and avoid high speeds.Your vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak- in. But following a few simple tipsfor the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can addto the future economy and long life ofyour vehicle:! Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).! Run the engine at moderate speed be-

tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.! Avoid full- throttle starts.! Try to avoid hard stops during the first

300 km (200 miles).! Do not drive slowly with the manual

transmission in a high gear.! Do not drive for a long time at any

single speed, either fast or slow.! Do not tow a trailer during the first 800

km (500 miles).Four- wheel drive models with free-wheeling hubs only—For the first 500 km (300 miles):We recommend that you use high range,two- wheel drive, with both free- wheelinghubs engaged. For information on thefour- wheel drive system and the fronthubs, see “Four- wheel drive system” inSection 1- 6.

FuelFUEL TYPEYour new vehicle must use only un-leaded gasoline.To help prevent gas station mix- ups, yourToyota has a new smaller fuel tank open-ing. The special nozzle on pumps withunleaded fuel will fit it, but the largerstandard nozzle on pumps with leaded gaswill not.At a minimum, the gasoline you useshould meet specifications of ASTMD4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5- M93in Canada.

NOTICE

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use ofleaded gasoline will cause the three-way catalytic converter to lose its ef-fectiveness and the emission controlsystem to function improperly. Also,this can increase maintenance costs.

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OCTANE RATINGSelect Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc-tane Number 91) or higher.Use of unleaded gasoline with an octanerating or research octane number lowerthan stated above will cause persistentheavy 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 youhear steady knocking while holding asteady speed on level roads, consult yourToyota dealer.However, now and then, you may noticelight knocking for a short time while accel-erating or driving up hills. This is no needof concern.GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENTADDITIVESToyota recommends use of gasolinesthat contain detergent additives toavoid build- up of engine deposits.For further details, ask your Toyota dealeror a local gasoline retailer.

IMPROVED GASOLINESThe American Automobile ManufacturersAssociation (AAMA) has developed aspecification of improved gasolines. TheAAMA specification offers optimal fuelinformation for better vehicle perfor-mance and better protection of your en-gine.Toyota recommends the use of gasolinesthat meet the AAMA specification, if avail-able, for improved driveability and emis-sion control system.GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBEGasolines that contain MTBE (MethylTertiary- Butyl Ether) are available in themarket. If you use a gasoline mixedwith MTBE, make certain that it doesnot contain more than 15% of MTBE.GASOLINES CONTAINING MMTSome gasolines contain an octane- en-hancing additive called MMT (methylcy-clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl).

Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasolines that contain MMT. If fuels con-taining MMT are used, your emission con-trol system may be adversely affected.The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-strument cluster may come on. If this hap-pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser-vice.GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOLIf you use gasohol in your Toyota, besure that it is unleaded, has an octanerating no lower than 87 and does notcontain more than 10% ethanol.Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha-nol.Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasolines containing methanol. If you usegasoline containing methanol, use onlygasoline meeting the requirements aboveand also containing less than 5% metha-nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-tors for methanol.GASOLINES QUALITYIn a very few cases, you may experiencedriveability problems caused by the partic-ular gasoline that you are using. If youcontinue to have unacceptable driveability,try changing gasoline brands. If that doesnot rectify your problem, then consult yourToyota dealer.

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NOTICE

! Do not use gasohol other thanstated above. It will cause fuel sys-tem damage or vehicle performanceproblems.

! If driveability problems occur (poorhot starting, vaporizing, engineknock, etc.), discontinue the use.

! Take care not to spill gasohol dur-ing refueling. Gasohol may causepaint damage.

FUEL TANK CAPACITYTwo- wheel drive models except Pre Runner

57 L (15.1 gal., 12.5 Imp. gal.)Four- wheel drive modelsand Pre Runner

68 L (18.0 gal., 15.0 Imp. gal.)

Operation in foreign countriesIf you plan to drive your Toyota inanother country...First, comply with the vehicle registrationlaws.Second, confirm the availability of the cor-rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octanenumber).

Three- way catalytic converter—

Except LEV∗

LEV∗

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The three- way catalytic converter is anemission control device installed in theexhaust system.The purpose is to reduce pollutants in theexhaust gas.∗: See following “Exhaust emission label”for details.

CAUTION

! Keep people and combustible mate-rials away from the exhaust pipewhile the engine is running. Theexhaust gas is very hot.

! Do not drive, idle or park your ve-hicle over anything that might burneasily such as grass, leaves, paperor rags.

NOTICE

A large amount of unburned gasesflowing into the three- way catalyticconverter may cause it to overheatand create a fire hazard. To preventthis and other damage, observe thefollowing precautions:! Use only unleaded gasoline.! Do not drive with an extremely low

fuel level; running out of fuel couldcause the engine to misfire, creat-ing an excessive load on the three-way catalytic converter.

! Do not allow the engine to run atidle speed for more than 20 minu-tes.

! Avoid racing the engine.! Do not push- start or pull- start your

vehicle.! Do not turn off the ignition while

the vehicle is moving.

! Keep your engine in good runningorder. Malfunctions in the engineelectrical system, electronic ignitionsystem/distributor ignition systemor fuel systems could cause an ex-tremely high three- way catalyticconverter temperature.

! If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, take yourvehicle in for a check- up as soonas possible. Remember, your Toyotadealer knows your vehicle and itsthree- way catalytic converter sys-tem best.

! To ensure that the three- way cata-lytic converter and the entire emis-sion control system operate proper-ly, your vehicle must receive theperiodic inspections required by theToyota Maintenance Schedule. Forscheduled maintenance information,refer to the separate “ScheduledMaintenance Guide” or “Owner’sManual Supplement”.

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—Exhaust emission label

To distinguish your vehicle, refer to theexhaust emission label back of your en-gine hood. The letter printed on thelabel as shown means:USA: LEVFED & CANADA: Except LEV

Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION

! Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.It contains carbon monoxide, whichis a colorless and odorless gas. Itcan cause unconsciousness or evendeath.

! Make sure the exhaust system hasno holes or loose connections. Thesystem should be checked fromtime to time. If you hit something,or notice a change in the sound ofthe exhaust, have the systemchecked immediately.

! Do not run the engine in a garageor enclosed area except for thetime needed to drive the vehicle inor out. The exhaust gases cannotescape, making this a particularlydangerous situation.

! Do not remain for a long time in aparked vehicle with the engine run-ning. If it is unavoidable, however,do so only in an unconfined areaand adjust the heating or coolingsystem to force outside air into thevehicle.

! To allow proper operation of yourvehicle’s ventilation system, keepthe inlet grilles in front of the wind-shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-er obstructions.

! If you smell exhaust fumes in thevehicle, drive with the windowsopen. Have the cause immediatelylocated and corrected.

! Toyota does not recommend occu-pying the rear cargo area when itis fitted with a slide- in camper,camper shell or other type coverwhile the engine is running. Thiscaution applies to both driving andstopped or parked situations withthe engine running. Particular careshould be taken to prevent exhaustgases from entering camper bodies,trailers or other enclosures on oraround your vehicle. If exhaustfumes are detected, open all win-dows and thoroughly ventilate thearea.

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FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OILEngine oil has the primary functions oflubricating and cooling the inside of theengine, and plays a major role in main-taining the engine in proper working order.ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTIONIt is normal that an engine should con-sume some engine oil during normalengine operation. The causes of oilconsumption in a normal engine are asfollows.! Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston

rings and cylinders. A thin film of oilis left on the cylinder wall when a pis-ton 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 combustiongases during the combustion process.

! Oil is also used to lubricate the stemsof the intake valves. Some of this oilis sucked into the combustion chambertogether with the intake air and isburned along with the fuel. High tem-perature exhaust gases also burn theoil used to lubricate the exhaust valvestems.

The amount of engine oil consumed de-pends on the viscosity of the oil, thequality of the oil and the conditions thevehicle is driven under.More oil is consumed by high- speed driv-ing and frequent acceleration and decel-eration.A new engine consumes more oil, sinceits pistons, piston rings and cylinder wallshave not become conditioned.When judging the amount of oil con-sumption, note that the oil may becomediluted and make it difficult to judgethe true level accurately.As an example, if a vehicle is used forrepeated short trips, and consumes a nor-mal 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 becomingdiluted with fuel or moisture, making itappear that the oil level has not changed.

The diluting ingredients evaporate outwhen the vehicle is then driven at highspeeds, as on an expressway, making itappear that oil is excessively consumedafter driving at high speeds.IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVELCHECKOne of the most important points in prop-er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-gine oil at the optimum level so that oilfunction will not be impaired. Therefore, itis essential that the oil level be checkedregularly. Toyota recommends that the oillevel be checked every time you refuelthe vehicle.

NOTICE

Failure to check the oil level regularlycould lead to serious engine troubledue to insufficient oil.

For detailed information on oil level check,see “Checking the engine oil level” in Sec-tion 7- 2.

Facts about engine oil consumption

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Your engine is fitted with twin groundelectrode spark plugs.

NOTICE

Use only twin ground electrode sparkplugs and do not adjust gaps for yourengine performance.

Brake systemTANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKESYSTEMThe tandem master cylinder brake systemis a hydraulic system with two separatesub- systems. If either sub- system shouldfail, 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

Do not drive your vehicle with only asingle brake system. Have yourbrakes fixed immediately.

BRAKE BOOSTERThe brake booster uses engine vacuum topower- assist the brakes. If the engineshould quit while you are driving, you canbring the vehicle to a stop with normalpedal pressure. There is enough reservedvacuum for one or two stops—but nomore!

CAUTION

! Do not pump the brake pedal if theengine stalls. Each push on thepedal uses up your reserved vacu-um.

! Even if the power assist is com-pletely lost, the brakes will stillwork. But you will have to push thepedal hard—much harder than nor-mal. And your braking distance willbe longer.

ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM(with “ABS” warning light)The anti- lock brake system is designed toautomatically help prevent lock- up of thewheels during sudden braking or brakingon slippery road surfaces. This assists inproviding directional stability and steeringperformance of the vehicle under thesecircumstances.The anti- lock brake system becomes op-erative after the vehicle has acceleratedto a speed in excess of approximately 10km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when thevehicle decelerates to a speed belowapproximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

Twin ground electrode spark plugs (5VZ- FE engine)

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

Effective way to press the “ABS” brakepedal: When the anti- lock brake systemfunction is in action, you may feel thebrake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.In this situation, to let the anti- lockbrake system work for you, just hold thebrake pedal down more firmly. Do notpump the brake in a panic stop. Pump-ing the brake pedal makes the stoppingdistance longer.

The brake pedal pulsation caused by theanti- lock brake system may indicate haz-ardous road surface conditions. Althoughthe anti- lock brake system assists in pro-viding vehicle control, it is still importantto drive with all due care, because theanti- lock brake system cannot overcomethe laws of physics that act on your ve-hicle:! Braking capability is dependent on tire

friction with the road surface.

! Even though the anti- lock brake sys-tem is operating, a driver cannot main-tain full control on certain slippery roadsurfaces, when cornering at highspeeds, or in violent maneuvers.

! Avoid high speeds on wet roads. Theanti- lock brake system cannot elimi-nate the risk of hydroplaning and lossof tire friction.

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 longerstopping distance in the following cases:! Driving on rough, gravel or snow- cov-

ered roads.! Driving with tire chains installed.! Driving on roads where the road sur-

face is pitted or has other differencesin surface height.

CAUTION

Do not use tires other than themanufacturer’s designated tires, anddo not mix tires or wheels of differ-ent sizes. You may prevent the anti-lock brake system from operating atfull effectiveness.

Vehicles with rear differential lock sys-tem—The anti- lock brake system does not oper-ate when the rear differential is locked. Itis normal operation for the “ABS” warninglight to be on at this time.

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Type A

Type B

“ABS” warning lightThis light comes on when the ignition keyis turned to the “ON” position. After a fewseconds, the light will go off.If any of the following conditions occurs,this indicates a malfunction somewhere inthe parts monitored by the warning lightsystem. Contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible to service the vehicle.! The light does not come on as de-

scribed above, or remains on.! The light comes on while driving.

Vehicles with rear differential lock system—! The light comes on while driving with

the rear differential unlocked.! The light does not comes on with the

rear differential locked.! The system comes into operation with

the rear differential locked.

Even if the anti- lock brake system shouldfail, the brake system will still operateconventionally. However, when the “ABS”warning light is on (and the brake systemwarning light is off), the anti- lock brakesystem is not assisting brake performanceso that the wheels can lock- up duringsudden braking or braking on slipperyroad surfaces. Have your vehicle checkedby your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-sible.

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Brake pad wear limit indicators

The brake pad wear limit indicators onyour disc brakes give a warning noisewhen the brake pads are worn to wherereplacement is required.If you hear a squealing or scraping noisewhile driving, have the brake padschecked and replaced by your Toyotadealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-tor damage can result if the pads are notreplaced when necessary.

Luggage stowage precautionsWhen stowing luggage or cargo in thevehicle, observe the following:! Put luggage or cargo in the rear deck

when at all possible. Be sure all itemsare secured in place.

! Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-anced. Locating the weight as far for-ward as possible helps maintain bal-ance.

! For better fuel economy, do not carryunneeded weight.

CAUTION

! To prevent luggage or packagesfrom sliding forward during braking,do not stack anything behind thefront seats higher than the seat-backs (Xtra- cab models). Keep lug-gage or packages low, as close tothe floor as possible.

! Never allow anyone to ride in therear deck. It is not designed forpassengers. They should ride intheir seats with their seat beltsproperly fastened. Otherwise, theyare much more likely to suffer seri-ous bodily injury, in the event ofsudden braking or a collision.

! Do not drive with objects left ontop of the instrument panel. Theymay interfere with the driver’s fieldof view. Or they may move duringsharp vehicle acceleration or turn-ing, and impair the driver’s controlof the vehicle. In an accident theymay injure the vehicle occupants.

NOTICE

Do not load the vehicle beyond thecargo weight specified in Section 8.

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Rear step bumper

The rear step bumper is for rear endprotection and easier step- up loading.

CAUTION

! Do not allow more than one personto get on the rear step bumper ata time. It is designed for only oneperson.

! Never drive the vehicle with anyoneon the rear step bumper.

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

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

Your Toyota’s identification——Vehicle identification number

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—Engine number

2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines

5VZ- FE engine

The engine number is stamped on theengine block as shown.

Suspension and chassis

CAUTION

Do not modify the suspension/chassiswith lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. Itcan cause dangerous handling charac-teristics, resulting in loss of control.

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Types of tiresDetermine sure what kind of tires yourvehicle is originally equipped with.1. Summer tiresSummer tires are high- speed capabilitytires best suited to highway driving underdry conditions.Since summer tires do not have the sametraction performance as snow tires, sum-mer tires are inadequate for driving onsnow- covered or icy roads. For driving onsnow- covered or icy roads, we recom-mend using snow tires. If installing snowtires, be sure to replace all four tires.2. All season tiresAll season tires are designed to providebetter traction in snow and to be adequatefor 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 accel-eration and handling performancecompared with summer tires in highwaydriving.

CAUTION

! Do not mix summer and all seasontires on your vehicle as this cancause dangerous handling charac-teristics, resulting in loss of con-trol.

! Do not use tires other than themanufacture’s designated tires, andnever mix tires or wheels of thesizes different from the originals.

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STARTING AND DRIVINGBefore starting the engine 170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to start the engine 170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tips for driving in various conditions 171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Off- road driving precautions 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Winter driving tips 174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trailer towing 175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too 181. . . . . . . . .

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Before starting the engine1. Check the area around the vehicle be-

fore entering it.2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,

seat cushion angle, head restraintheight and steering wheel angle.

3. Adjust the inside and outside rear viewmirrors.

4. Lock both doors.5. Fasten seat belts.

1. Apply the parking brake firmly.2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-

sories.3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch

pedal to the floor and shift the trans-mission into neutral. Hold the clutchpedal to the floor until the engine isstarted. A starter safety device will pre-vent the starter from operating if theclutch pedal is not fully depressed.Automatic transmission: Put the se-lector lever in “P”. If you need to re-start the engine while the vehicle ismoving, put the selector lever in “N”.A starter safety device will prevent thestarter from operating if the selectorlever is in any drive position.

4. Automatic transmission only: De-press the brake pedal and hold it tothe floor until driving off.

(b) Starting the engineBefore starting the engine, be sure to fol-low the instructions in “(a) Before crank-ing”.Normal starting procedureThe multiport fuel injection system/sequen-tial multiport fuel injection system in yourengine automatically controls the properair- fuel mixture for starting. You can starta cold or hot engine as follows:1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-

al, crank the engine by turning the keyto “START”. Release it when the en-gine starts.

2. After the engine runs for about 10 se-conds, you are ready to drive.

If the weather is below freezing, let theengine warm up for a few minutes beforedriving.If the engine stalls...Simply restart it, using the correct proce-dure given in normal starting.If the engine will not start...See “If your vehicle will not start” in Sec-tion 4.

How to start the engine— (a) Before cranking

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NOTICE

! Do not crank for more than 30 se-conds at a time. This may overheatthe starter and wiring systems.

! Do not race a cold engine.! If the engine becomes difficult to

start or stalls frequently, have theengine checked immediately.

! Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.This will allow you much better control.

! Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-sible, at a right angle. Avoid drivingonto high, sharp- edged objects andother road hazards. Failure to do socan lead to severe tire damage result-ing in tire bursts.

! When parking on a hill, turn the frontwheels until they touch the curb sothat the vehicle will not roll. Apply theparking brake, and place the transmis-sion in “P” (automatic) or in first orreverse (manual). If necessary, blockthe wheels.

! Washing your vehicle or driving throughdeep water may get the brakes wet. Tosee whether they are wet, check thatthere is no traffic near you, and thenpress the pedal lightly. If you do notfeel a normal braking force, the brakesare probably wet. To dry them, drivethe vehicle cautiously while lightlypressing the brake pedal with the park-ing brake applied. If they still do notwork safely, pull to the side of the roadand call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

! Four- wheel drive models—Toyota rec-ommends not using four- wheel drive ondry hard- surfaced roads, because four-wheel driving will cause unnecessarynoise and wear, and poor fuel econo-my.

! Four- wheel drive models—In cold tem-peratures, noise may occur when driv-ing in two- wheel drive before the trans-fer is warmed up. Therefore, first drivein four- wheel drive until the transfer iswarmed up.

Tips for driving in various conditions

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CAUTION

! Before driving off, make sure thatthe parking brake is fully releasedand the parking brake reminderlight is off.

! Do not leave your vehicle unat-tended while the engine is running.

! Do not rest your foot on the brakepedal while driving. It can causedangerous overheating, needlesswear, and poor fuel economy.

! Be careful when accelerating, up-shifting, downshifting or braking ona slippery surface. Sudden accelera-tion or engine braking, could causethe vehicle to spin or skid.

! To drive down a long or steep hill,reduce your speed and downshift.Remember, if you ride the brakesexcessively, they may overheat andnot work properly.

! Do not continue normal drivingwhen the brakes are wet. If they arewet, your vehicle will require alonger stopping distance, and itmay pull to one side when thebrakes are applied. Also, the park-ing brake will not hold the vehiclesecurely.

! Do not drive in excess of the speedlimit. Even if the legal speed limitpermits it, do not drive over 140km/h (85 mph) unless your vehiclehas high- speed capability tires.Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) mayresult in tire failure, loss of controland possible injury. Be sure to con-sult a tire dealer to determinewhether the tires on your vehicleare high- speed capability tires ornot before driving at such speeds.

When driving your vehicle off- road, pleaseobserve the following precautions to en-sure your driving enjoyment and to helpprevent the closure of areas to off- roadvehicles.a. Drive your vehicle only in areas where

off- road vehicles are permitted to trav-el.

b. Respect private property. Get owner’spermission before entering private prop-erty.

c. Do not enter areas that are closed.Honor gates, barriers and signs that re-strict travel.

d. Stay on established roads. When condi-tions are wet, driving techniques shouldbe changed or travel delayed to pre-vent damage to roads.

For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii andPuerto Rico:To obtain additional information pertainingto driving your vehicle off- road, consultthe following organizations.! State and Local Parks and Recreation

Departments! State Motor Vehicle Bureau! Recreational Vehicle Clubs

Off- road driving precautions(4WD models and Pre Runner)

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! U.S. Forest Service and Bureau ofLand Management

CAUTION

Always observe the following precau-tions to minimize the risk of seriouspersonal injury or damage to your ve-hicle:! Drive carefully when off the road.

Do not take unnecessary risks bydriving in dangerous places.

! Do not grip the steering wheelspokes when driving off- road. Abad bump could jerk the wheel andinjure your hands. Keep both handsand especially your thumbs on theoutside of the rim.

! Always check your brakes for effec-tiveness immediately after driving insand, mud, water or snow.

! After driving through tall grass,mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., checkthat there is no grass, bush, paper,rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering ortrapped on the underbody. Clear offany such matter from the under-body. If the vehicle is used withthese materials trapped or adheringto the underbody, a breakdown orfire could occur.

! In a rollover crash, an unbelted per-son is significantly more likely todie than a person wearing a seatbelt. Therefore, the driver and allpassengers should fasten their seatbelts whenever the vehicle is mov-ing.

! When driving off- road or in ruggedterrain, do not drive at excessivespeeds, jump, make sharp turns,strike objects, etc. This may causeloss of control or vehicle rollovercausing death or serious injury. Youare also risking expensive damageto your vehicle’s suspension andchassis.

NOTICE

! If driving through water, such aswhen crossing shallow streams,first check the depth of the waterand the bottom of the river bed forfirmness. Drive slowly and avoiddeep water.

! Take all necessary safety measuresto ensure that water damage to theengine or other components doesnot occur.Water entering the engine air intakewill cause severe engine damage.Water can wash the grease fromwheel bearings, causing rusting andpremature failure, and may also en-ter the differentials, transmissionand transfer case, reducing the gearoil’s lubricating qualities.

! Sand and mud that has accumulatedin brake drums and around brakediscs may affect braking efficiencyand may damage brake system com-ponents.

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! Always perform a maintenance in-spection after each day of off- roaddriving that has taken you throughrough terrain, sand, mud, or water.For scheduled maintenance in-formation, refer to the “ScheduledMaintenance Guide” or “Owner’sManual Supplement”.

Winter driving tipsMake sure you have a proper freezeprotection of engine coolant.Your coolant must contain ethylene- glycoltype coolant for a proper corrosionprotection of aluminum components. Use“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equivalent.See Section 7- 2 for details about coolanttype selection.

NOTICE

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze orplain water alone.

When it is extremely cold, we recommendto use 60% solution for your Toyota, toprovide protection down to about -50"C(- 58"F). Do not use more than 70% solu-tion for better coolant performance.Check the condition of the battery andcables.Cold temperatures reduce the capacity ofany battery, so it must be in top shapeto provide enough power for winter start-ing. Section 7- 3 tells you how to visuallyinspect the battery. Your Toyota dealerand most service stations will be pleasedto check the level of charge.

Make sure the engine oil viscosity issuitable for the cold weather.See Section 7- 2 for recommended viscos-ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in yourvehicle during winter months may causeharder starting. If you are not sure aboutwhich oil to use, call your Toyota deal-er—he will be pleased to help.Keep the door locks from freezing.Squirt lock de- icer or glycerine into thelocks to keep them from freezing. To opena frozen lock, try heating the key beforeinserting it.Use a washer fluid containing an ant-freeze solution.This product is available at your Toyotadealer and most auto parts stores. Followthe manufacturer’s directions for howmuch to mix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it may dam-age your vehicle’s paint.

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Do not use your parking brake whenthere is a possibility it could freeze.When parking, put the transmission into“P” (automatic) or into first or reverse(manual) and block the front wheels. Donot use the parking brake, or snow orwater accumulated in and around theparking brake mechanism may freeze,making it hard to release.Keep ice and snow from accumulatingunder the fenders.Ice and snow built up under your fenderscan make steering difficult. During badwinter driving, stop and check under thefenders occasionally.Depending on where you are driving,we recommend you carry some emer-gency 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.

Trailer towingYour vehicle is designed primarily as apassenger- and- load- carrying vehicle. Tow-ing a trailer will have an adverse effect onhandling, performance, braking, durabilityand driving economy (fuel consumption,etc.). Your safety and satisfaction dependon the proper use of correct equipmentand cautious driving habits. For your safe-ty and the safety of others, you must notoverload your vehicle or trailer. Ask yourlocal Toyota dealer for further details be-fore towing.WEIGHT LIMITSBefore towing, make sure the total trail-er weight, gross combination weight,gross vehicle weight, gross axle weightand trailer tongue load are all withinthe limits.The total trailer weight and tongue loadcan be measured with platform scalesfound at a highway weighing station, build-ing supply company, trucking company,junk yard, etc.

CAUTION

! The maximum gross trailer weight(trailer weight plus cargo weight)must never exceed the following.

2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines1587 kg (3500 lb.)

5VZ- FE engine2267 kg (5000 lb.)

If towing a trailer and cargo weigh-ing over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it isnecessary to use a sway controldevice with sufficient capacity. Thecombination of the gross trailerweight added to the total weight ofthe vehicle, occupants and vehiclecargo must never exceed a total ofthe following.

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Two- wheel drive models except PreRunner

2RZ- FE engine3038 kg (6700 lb.)

5VZ- FE engine3764 kg (8300 lb.)

Four- wheel drive models and PreRunner

3RZ- FE engine3355 kg (7400 lb.)

5VZ- FE engine4081 kg (9000 lb.)

Exceeding the maximum weight ofthe trailer, the vehicle, or the ve-hicle and trailer combination, cancause an accident resulting in seri-ous personal injuries.

! Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-ent weight capacities established bythe hitch manufacturer. Even thoughthe vehicle may be physically capa-ble of towing a higher weight, theoperator must determine the maxi-mum weight rating of the particularhitch assembly and never exceedthe maximum weight rating speci-fied for the trailer- hitch. Exceedingthe maximum weight rating set bythe trailer hitch manufacturer cancause an accident resulting in seri-ous personal injuries.

! The gross vehicle weight must notexceed the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) indicated on theCertification Label. The gross ve-hicle weight is the sum of weightsof the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-sengers, luggage, hitch and trailertongue load. It also includes theweight of any special equipmentinstalled on your vehicle.

! The load on either the front or rearaxle resulting from distribution ofthe gross vehicle weight on bothaxles must not exceed the GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR) listedon the Certification Label.

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Total trailer weight Tongue load

Tongue load

Total trailer weight! 100 = 9 to 11%

! The trailer cargo load should bedistributed so that the tongue loadis 9 to 11% of the total trailerweight, not exceeding 158 kg (350lb.).However, if towing with a fifthwheel trailer, the cargo load mustbe distributed so that the tongueload is 19 to 21% of the total trailerweight. Never load the trailer withmore weight in the back than in thefront. About 60% of the trailer loadshould be in the front half of thetrailer and the remaining 40% in therear.

HITCHES! Use only a weight carrying hitch de-

signed for the total trailer weight. Toyota does not recommend using aweight distribution (load equalizing)hitch.

! The hitch must be bolted securely tothe vehicle frame and installed accord-ing to the hitch manufacturer’s instruc-tions.

! If using a fifth wheel hitch, the centerof the king pin must be forward of theaxis of the vehicle’s rear wheels, andinstalled according to the manufactur-er’s instructions.

! The hitch ball and king pin should havea light coat of grease.

! Toyota recommends that the trailerhitch, except fifth wheel hitch, be re-moved when not towing to prevent inju-ry and/or damage by the hitch in eventof a rear end collision. After removingthe hitch, the installation area shouldbe sealed to prevent entry of exhaustfumes and mud.

NOTICE

Do not use an axle- mounting hitch asit may cause damage to the axlehousing, wheel bearings, wheels and/or tires.

BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS! Toyota recommends trailers with brakes

that conform to any applicable federaland state/provincial regulations.

! A safety chain must always be usedbetween the towing vehicle and thetrailer. Leave sufficient slack in thechain for turns. The chain should crossunder the trailer tongue to prevent thetongue from dropping to the ground incase it becomes damaged or sepa-rated. For correct safety chain proce-dures, follow the hitch or trailermanufacturer’s recommendations.

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CAUTION

! If the total trailer weight exceeds453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes arerequired.

! Never tap into your vehicle’s hy-draulic system as it would lower itsbraking effectiveness.

! Never tow a trailer without using asafety chain securely attached toboth the trailer and the vehicle. Ifdamage occurs to the coupling unitor hitch ball, there is danger of thetrailer wandering over into anotherlane.

TIRES! Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are

properly inflated. See Section 7- 2 forinstructions.

! The trailer tires should be inflated tothe pressure recommended by the trail-er manufacturer in respect to the totaltrailer weight.

TRAILER LIGHTS! Trailer lights must comply with federal,

state/provincial and local regulations.See your local recreational vehicledealer or rental agency for the correcttype of wiring and relays for your trail-er. Check for correct operation of theturn signals and stop lights each timeyou hitch up. Direct splicing may dam-age your vehicle’s electrical systemand cause a malfunction of your lights.

BREAK- IN SCHEDULE! Toyota recommends that you do not

tow a trailer with a new vehicle or avehicle with any new power train com-ponent (engine, transmission, differen-tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first800 km (500 miles) of driving.

MAINTENANCE! If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will

require more frequent maintenance dueto the additional load. For this informa-tion, please refer to the scheduledmaintenance information in the “Sched-uled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’sManual Supplement”.

! Retighten all fixing bolts of the towingball and bracket after approximately1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.

PRE- TOWING SAFETY CHECK! 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 impropertongue load, overload, worn suspensionor other possible causes.

! Make sure the trailer cargo is securelyloaded so that it cannot shift.

! Check that your rear view mirrors con-form to any applicable federal, state/provincial or local regulation. If not,install the rear view mirrors requiredfor towing purpose.

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TRAILER TOWING TIPSWhen towing a trailer, your vehicle willhandle differently than when not tow-ing. The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, exces-sive speed and improper trailer loading.Keep these in mind when towing:! Before starting out, check operation of

the lights and all vehicle- trailer connec-tions. After driving a short distance,stop and recheck the lights and con-nections. Before actually towing a trail-er, practice turning, stopping and back-ing with a trailer in an area away fromtraffic until you learn the feel.

! Backing with a trailer is difficult andrequires practice. Grip the bottom ofthe 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 pro-cedure is generally opposite to thatwhen backing without a trailer). Also,just turn the steering wheel a little ata time, avoiding sharp or prolongedturning. Have someone guide you whenbacking to reduce the risk of an acci-dent.

! Because stopping distance may be in-creased, vehicle- to- vehicle distanceshould be increased when towing atrailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) ofspeed, allow at least one vehicle andtrailer length between you and the ve-hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking asyou may skid, resulting in jackknifingand loss of control. This is especiallytrue on wet or slippery surfaces.

! Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-tion. If your vehicle has a manualtransmission, prevent excessive clutchslippage by keeping engine rpm lowand not racing the engine. Always startout in first gear.

! Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.The trailer could hit your vehicle in atight turn. Slow down before making aturn to avoid the necessity of suddenbraking.

! 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 turningradius with your vehicle.

! Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-versely affect handling of your vehicleand trailer, causing sway. Pay attentionto the rear from time to time to pre-pare yourself for being passed by largetrucks or buses, which may cause yourvehicle and trailer to sway. If swayinghappens, firmly grip the steering wheeland reduce speed immediately butgradually. Never increase speed. Steerstraight ahead. If you make no extremecorrection with the steering or brakes,the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.

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! Be careful when passing other ve-hicles. Passing requires considerabledistance. After passing a vehicle, donot forget the length of your trailer andbe sure you have plenty of room be-fore changing lanes.

! In order to maintain engine braking effi-ciency, do not use fifth gear (manualtransmission) or overdrive (automatictransmission).

! Because of the added load of the trail-er, your vehicle’s engine may overheaton hot days (at temperatures over30"C [85"F]) when going up a long orsteep grade with a trailer. If the enginecoolant temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, immediately turn off the airconditioning (if in use), pull off the roadand stop in a safe spot. Refer to “Ifyour vehicle overheats” in Section 4 ofthis manual.

! 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). Avoidparking on a slope with a trailer, butif it cannot be avoided, do so onlyafter performing the following:

1. Apply the brakes and hold.2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-

der 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.

When restarting out after parking on aslope:

1. With the transmission in “P” position(automatic) or the clutch pedal de-pressed (manual), start the engine.(With an automatic transmission, besure to keep the brake pedal de-pressed.)

2. Shift into gear.3. Release the parking brake (also foot

brake on automatic transmission ve-hicles) and slowly pull or back awayfrom the wheel blocks. Stop and applyyour brakes.

4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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CAUTION

! Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) orthe posted towing speed limit,whichever is lower. Because insta-bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle-trailer combination usually in-creases as the speed increases, ex-ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) maycause loss of control.

! Slow down and downshift beforedescending steep or long downhillgrades. Do not make sudden down-shifts.

! Avoid holding the brake pedal downtoo long or too frequently. Thiscould cause the brakes to overheatand result in reduced braking effi-ciency.

Getting more kilometers/mileage from aliter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take iteasy. It will help make your vehicle lastlonger, too. Here are some specific tipson how to save money on both fuel andrepairs:! Keep your tires inflated at the cor-

rect pressure. Underinflation causestire wear and wastes fuel. See Section7- 2 for instructions.

! Do not carry unneeded weight inyour vehicle. Excess weight puts aheavier load on the engine, causinggreater fuel consumption.

! Avoid lengthy warm- up idling. Oncethe engine is running smoothly, begindriving—but gently. Remember, howev-er, that on cold winter days this maytake a little longer.

! Always keep the automatic transmis-sion overdrive switch turned on.Driving with the overdrive switch offwill reduce the fuel economy. (For de-tails, see “Automatic transmission” inSection 1- 6.)

! Accelerate slowly and smoothly.Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into highgear as quickly as possible.

! 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.

! Avoid engine lug or overrevving. Usea gear position suitable for the road onwhich you are travelling.

! Avoid continuous speeding up andslowing down. Stop- and- go drivingwastes fuel.

! Avoid unnecessary stopping andbraking. Maintain a steady pace. Tryto time the traffic signals so you onlyneed to stop as little as possible ortake advantage of through streets toavoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-den braking. This will also reduce wearon your brakes.

! Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jamswhenever possible.

! Do not rest your foot on the clutchor brake pedal. This causes prematurewear, overheating and poor fuel econo-my.

! Maintain a moderate speed on high-ways. The faster you drive, the greaterthe fuel consumption. By reducing yourspeed, you will cut down on fuel con-sumption.

How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too

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! Keep the front wheels in properalignment. Avoid hitting the curb andslow down on rough roads. Improperalignment not only causes faster tirewear but also puts an extra load onthe engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

! Keep the bottom of your vehicle freefrom mud, etc. This not only lessensweight but also helps prevent corrosion

! Keep your vehicle tuned- up and intop shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp-er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oiland grease,brakes not adjusted, etc. alllower engine performance and contrib-ute to poor fuel economy. For longerlife of all parts and lower operatingcosts, keep all maintenance work onschedule, and if you often drive undersevere conditions, see that your vehiclereceives more frequent maintenance.(For scheduled maintenance informa-tion, please refer to the separate“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or“Owner’s Manual Supplement”).

CAUTION

Never turn off the engine to coastdown hills. Your power steering andbrake booster will not function with-out the engine running. Also, theemission control system operatesproperly only when the engine is run-ning.

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IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCYIf your vehicle will not start 184. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your engine stalls while driving 187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your vehicle overheats 187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you have a flat tire 188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If your vehicle needs to be towed 198. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 203. . . . . . . . If you lose your keys 205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4

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Before making these checks, make sureyou have followed the correct starting pro-cedure given in “How to start the engine”in Section 3 and that you have sufficientfuel.If the engine is not turning over or isturning over too slowly—1. Check that the battery terminals are

tight and clean.2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch

on the interior light.3. If the light is out, dim or goes out

when the starter is cranked, the batteryis discharged. You may try jump start-ing. See “(c) Jump starting” for furtherinstructions.

If the light is O.K., but the engine still willnot start, it needs adjustment or repair.Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repairshop.

NOTICE

Do not pull- or push- start the ve-hicle. It may damage the vehicle orcause a collision when the enginestarts. Also the three- way catalyticconverter may overheat and become afire hazard.

If the engine turns over at its normalspeed but will not start—1. Check that all the push- on connectors

are tight. (For example, connectors atthe spark plugs, ignition coil and/or dis-tributor)

2. If the connectors are O.K., the enginemay be flooded because of repeatedcranking. See “(b) Starting a floodedengine” for further instructions.

(b) Starting a flooded engineIf the engine will not start, your enginemay be flooded because of repeatedcranking.If this happens, turn the key to “START”with the accelerator pedal held down.Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for15 seconds and release them. Then trystarting the engine with your foot off theaccelerator pedal.If the engine does not start after 15 se-conds of cranking, release the key, waita few minutes and try again.If the engine still will not start, it needsadjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealeror qualified repair shop for assistance.

NOTICE

Do not crank for more than 30 se-conds at a time. This may overheatthe starter and wiring systems.

If your vehicle will not start—(a) Simple checks

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(c) Jump startingTo avoid serious personal injury anddamage to your vehicle which might re-sult from battery explosion, acid burns,electrical burns, or damaged electroniccomponents, these instructions must befollowed precisely.If you are unsure about how to follow thisprocedure, we strongly recommend thatyou seek the help of a competent me-chanic or towing service.

CAUTION

! Batteries contain sulfuric acidwhich is poisonous and corrosive.Wear protective safety glasses whenjump starting, and avoid spillingacid on your skin, clothing, or ve-hicle.

! If you should accidentally get acidon yourself or in your eyes, removeany contaminated clothing and flushthe affected area with water imme-diately. Then get immediate medicalattention. If possible, continue toapply water with a sponge or clothwhile en route to the medical office.

! The gas normally produced by abattery will explode if a flame orspark is brought near. Use onlystandardized jumper cables and donot smoke or light a match whilejump starting.

NOTICE

The battery used for boosting mustbe 12 V. Do not jump start unless youare sure that the booster battery iscorrect.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE1. If the booster battery is installed in

another vehicle, make sure the vehiclesare not touching. Turn off all unneces-sary lights and accessories.

2. If required, remove all the vent plugsfrom the booster and discharged batter-ies. 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. Duringjump starting, run the engine at about2000 rpm with the accelerator pedallightly depressed.

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Discharged battery

Booster battery

Positive terminal (“+” mark)Jumper cable

Positive terminal (“+” mark)

4. Make the cable connections in the or-der 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 boosterbattery.

Jumper cable

Discharged battery

Booster battery

Negative terminal (“- ” mark)

c. 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, metallicpoint of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery.The recommended connecting pointsare shown in the following illustrations:

Connecting point for 2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FEengines

Connecting point for 5VZ- FE engine

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Do not connect the cable to or nearany part that moves when the engineis cranked.

CAUTION

When making the connections, toavoid serious injury, do not lean overthe battery or accidentally let thejumper cables or clamps touch any-thing except the correct battery termi-nals or the ground.

5. Start your engine in the normal way.After starting, run it at about 2000 rpmfor several minutes with the acceleratorpedal lightly depressed.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in theexact reverse order: the negative cableand then the positive cable.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery covercloths—they may now contain sulfuricacid.

8. If removed, replace all the battery ventplugs.

If the cause of your battery discharging isnot 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 pow-er assist for the brakes and steeringwill not work so steering and brakingwill be much harder than usual.

If your vehicle overheatsIf your engine coolant temperaturegauge indicates overheating, if you ex-perience a loss of power, or if you heara loud knocking or pinging noise, theengine has probably overheated. Youshould follow this procedure...1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-

hicle and turn on your emergencyflashers. Put the transmission in “P”(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-ply the parking brake. Turn off the airconditioning if it is being used.

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of theradiator or reservoir, stop the engine.Wait until the steam subsides beforeopening the hood. If there is no coolantboiling over or steam, leave the enginerunning.

CAUTION

To help avoid personal injury, keepthe hood closed until there is nosteam. Escaping steam or coolant isa sign of very high pressure.

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3. Visually check to see if the enginedrive belt (fan belt) is broken or loose.Look for obvious coolant leaks from theradiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.However, note that water draining fromthe air conditioning is normal if it hasbeen used.

CAUTION

When the engine is running, keephands and clothing away from themoving fan and engine drive belts.

4. If the engine drive belt is broken or thecoolant is leaking, stop the engine im-mediately. Call a Toyota dealer for as-sistance.

5. If the engine drive belt is O.K. andthere are no obvious leaks, you mayhelp the engine cool down more quicklyby running it at about 1500 rpm for afew minutes with the accelerator pedallightly depressed.

6. Check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry,add coolant to the reservoir while theengine is running. Fill it about half full.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to remove the radiatorcap when the engine and radiator arehot. Serious injury could result fromscalding hot fluid and steam blownout under pressure.

7. After the engine coolant temperaturehas cooled to normal, again check thecoolant level in the reservoir. If neces-sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-ous coolant loss indicates a leak in thesystem. You should have it checked assoon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

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 centerdivider of a highway. Park on a levelspot with firm ground.

2. Stop the engine and turn on youremergency flashers.

3. Firmly set the parking brake and putthe transmission in “P” (automatic) orreverse (manual).

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicleon the side away from traffic.

5. Read the following instructions thor-oughly.

CAUTION

When jacking, be sure to observe thefollowing to reduce the possibility ofpersonal injury:! Follow jacking instructions.! Do not put any part of your body

under the vehicle supported by thejack. Personal injury may occur.

! Do not start or run the engine whileyour vehicle is supported by thejack.

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! Stop the vehicle on a level firmground, firmly set the parking brakeand put the transmission in “P”(automatic) or reverse (manual).Block the wheel diagonally oppositeto the one being changed if neces-sary.

! Make sure to set the jack properlyin the jack point. Raising the ve-hicle with jack improperly posi-tioned will damage the vehicle ormay allow the vehicle to fall off thejack and cause personal injury.

! Never get under the vehicle whenthe vehicle is supported by the jackalone.

! Use the jack only for lifting yourvehicle during wheel changing.

! Do not raise the vehicle with some-one in the vehicle.

! When raising the vehicle, do notput an object on or under the jack.

! Raise the vehicle only high enoughto remove and change the tire.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving with a de-flated tire. Driving even a short dis-tance can damage a tire beyond re-pair.

1. Get the required tools and sparetire.1 Wheel nut wrench2 Jack handle3 Jack4 Wheel ornament replacer

(with free- wheeling hubs)To prepare yourself for an emergency, youshould familiarize yourself with the use ofthe jack, each of the tools and their stor-age locations.

—Required tools and spare tire (normal cab models)

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Turn the jack joint by hand.To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1until the jack is free.To store: Turn the joint in direction 2 untilthe jack is firmly secured to prevent itflying forward during a collision or suddenbraking.

To remove the spare tire:1. Insert the end of the jack handle into

the lowering screw and turn it counter-clockwise.

2. After the tire is lowered completely tothe ground, remove the holding brack-et.

When storing the spare tire, put it in placewith the outer side of the wheel facing up.Then secure the tire, taking care that thetire goes straight up without catching onany other part, to prevent it from flyingforward during a collision or sudden brak-ing.

1. Get the required tools and sparetire.1 Tool bag2 Jack

To prepare yourself for an emergency, youshould familiarize yourself with the use ofthe jack, each of the tools and their stor-age locations.

—Required tools and spare tire (Xtra- cab models)

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Turn the jack joint by hand.To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1until the jack is free.To store: Turn the joint in direction 2 untilthe jack is firmly secured to prevent itflying forward during a collision or suddenbraking.

To remove the spare tire:1. Put a jack handle, jack handle exten-

sion and jack handle end together asshown in the illustration.1 Jack handle end2 Jack handle extension3 Jack handle

2. Insert the end of the jack handle exten-sion into the lowering screw and turnit counterclockwise with the handle,making sure the handle remains firmlyfitted onto the jack handle extension.

3. After the tire is lowered completely tothe ground, remove the holding brack-et.

When storing the spare tire, put it in placewith the outer side of the wheel facing up.Then secure the tire, taking care that thetire goes straight up without catching onany other part, to prevent it from flyingforward during a collision or sudden brak-ing.

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—Blocking the wheel

2. Block the wheel diagonally oppositethe flat tire to keep the vehicle fromrolling when it is jacked up.

When blocking the wheel, place a wheelblock from the front for the front wheelsor from the rear for the rear wheels.

—Removing wheel ornament

Type A

Type B

Type C

3. Remove the wheel ornament.Pry off the wheel ornament, using thebeveled end of the wheel nut wrench asshown.

CAUTION

Do not try to pull off the ornament byhand. Take due care in handling theornament to avoid unexpected person-al injury.

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—Loosening wheel nuts

4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais-ing the vehicle.Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise toloosen. To get maximum leverage, fit thewrench to the nut so that the handle ison the right side, as shown above. Grabthe wrench near the end of the handleand pull up on the handle. Be careful thatthe wrench does not slip off the nut.Do not remove the nuts yet—just unscrewthem about one- half turn.

—Positioning the jack

RearFront

Two- wheel drive models except PreRunner

RearFront

Four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner

5. Position the jack at the correct jackpoint as shown.

Make sure the jack is positioned on alevel and solid place.JACK POINTS:Two- wheel drive modelsexcept Pre Runner

Front—Under the frame side railRear—Under the rear axle housing

Four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner

Front—Under the front suspensioncross member

Rear—Under the rear axle housing

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Specifiedjack point

NOTICE

Only put the jack to the specified jackpoint; otherwise your vehicle may bedamaged.

Xtra cab models—Put a jack handle, jackhandle extension and jack handle end to-gether as shown in the illustration.1 Jack handle end2 Jack handle extension3 Jack handle

—Raising your vehicle

6. After making sure that no one is inthe vehicle, raise it high enough sothat the spare tire can be installed.

Remember you will need more groundclearance when putting on the spare tirethan when removing the flat tire.Normal cab models—To raise the vehicle,insert the jack handle into the jack (it isa loose fit) and turn it clockwise. As thejack touches the vehicle and begins to lift,double- check that it is properly positioned.

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Xtra- cab models—To raise the vehicle, in-sert the jack handle extension into thejack (it is a loose fit) and turn it clockwisewith the handle, making sure the handleremains firmly fitted onto the jack handleextension. As the jack touches the vehicleand begins to lift, double- check that it isproperly positioned.

CAUTION

Never get under the vehicle when thevehicle is supported by the jackalone.

—Changing wheels

7. Remove the wheel nuts and changetires.

Lift the flat tire straight off and put itaside.Roll the spare wheel into position andalign the holes in the wheel with the bolts.Then lift up the wheel and get at least thetop bolt started through its hole. Wigglethe tire and press it back over the otherbolts.

Before putting on wheels, remove any cor-rosion on the mounting surfaces with awire brush or such. Installation of wheelswithout good metal- to- metal contact at themounting surface can cause wheel nuts toloosen and eventually cause a wheel tocome off while driving. Therefore after thefirst 1600 km (1000 miles), check to seethat the wheel nuts are tight.

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—Reinstalling wheel nuts

8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts fingertight.

Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in-ward) and tighten them as much as youcan by hand. Press back on the tire backand see if you can tighten them more.

—Lowering your vehicle

Two- wheel drive models

Four- wheel drive models

9. Lower the vehicle completely andtighten the wheel nuts.

Normal cab models—Turn the jack handlecounterclockwise to lower the vehicle.Xtra- cab models—Turn the jack handleextension counterclockwise with handle tolower the vehicle, making sure the handleremains firmly fitted onto the jack handleextension.Use only the wheel nut wrench and turnit clockwise to tighten the nuts. Do notuse other tools or any additional leverageother than your hands, such as a hammer,pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrenchis securely engaged over the nut.Tighten each nut a little at a time in theorder shown. Repeat the process until allthe nuts are tight.

CAUTION

When lowering the vehicle, make sureall portions of your body and all oth-er persons around will not be injuredas the vehicle is lowered to theground.

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—Reinstalling wheel ornament

10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.1. Put the wheel ornament in position.On some models, align the cutout of thewheel ornament with the valve stem asshown.2. Then firmly tap the outer edge of the

wheel cap with the side or heel of yourhand to snap it into place.

CAUTION

Take due care in handling the orna-ment to avoid unexpected personalinjury.

On steel wheel ornaments for free- wheel-ing hubs, place the wheel ornament re-placer over the opening and tap on thereplacer to snap the ornament into place.Be careful not to slip off the replacer.

—After changing wheels11. Check the air pressure of the re-

placed tire.Adjust the air pressure to the specificationdesignated in Section 8. If the pressure islower, drive slowly to the nearest servicestation and fill to the correct pressure.Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflationvalve cap as dirt and moisture could getinto 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 pos-sible, tighten the wheel nuts to the torquespecified in Section 8 with a torquewrench. Have a technician repair the flattire.

CAUTION

Before driving, make sure all thetools, jack and flat tire are securelyin place in their storage location toreduce the possibility of personal in-jury during a collision or suddenbraking.

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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

—From front

—From rear

(b) Using flat bed truck

Two- wheel drive models

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

—From front

—From rear

(b) Using flat bed truck

Four- wheel drive models

If towing is necessary, we recommendyou have it done by your Toyota dealeror a commercial tow truck service. Inconsultation with them, have your ve-hicle towed using either (a) or (b).Only when you cannot receive a towingservice from a Toyota dealer or com-mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-hicle carefully in accordance with theinstructions given in “—Emergency tow-ing” in this section.Proper equipment will help ensure thatyour vehicle is not damaged while beingtowed. Commercial operators are generallyaware of the state/provincial and locallaws pertaining to towing.Your vehicle can be damaged if it istowed incorrectly. Although most operatorsknow the correct procedure, it is possibleto make a mistake. To avoid damage toyour vehicle, make sure the following pre-cautions are observed. If necessary, showthis page to the tow truck driver.TOWING PRECAUTIONS:Use a safety chain system for all towing,and abide by the state/provincial and locallaws. The wheels and axle on the groundmust be in good condition. If they aredamaged, use a towing dolly.

If your vehicle needs to be towed—

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Two- wheel drive models—(a) Towing with wheel lift type truckFrom front—! Manual transmission:

We recommend using a towing dolly underthe rear wheels. If you do not use a tow-ing dolly, release the parking brake andput the transmission in neutral.! Automatic transmission:

Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.

NOTICE

Never tow a vehicle with an automatictransmission from the front with therear wheels on the ground, as thismay cause serious damage to thetransmission.

From rear—Place the ignition key in the“ACC” position.

NOTICE

! When lifting wheels, take care toensure adequate ground clearancefor towing at the opposite end ofthe raised vehicle. Otherwise, thebumper and/or underbody of thetowed vehicle will be damaged dur-ing towing.

! Do not tow with the key removed orin the “LOCK” position, as thesteering lock mechanism is notstrong enough to hold the frontwheels straight while towing.

(b) Using flat bed truck

Four- wheel drive models—(a) Towing with wheel lift type truckFrom front—! Manual transmission:

We recommend using a towing dolly underthe rear wheels. If you do not use a tow-ing dolly, release the parking brake, putthe transmission in neutral and set thetransfer in “H2” mode.! Automatic transmission:

Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.

NOTICE

Never tow a vehicle with an automatictransmission from the front with therear wheels on the ground, as thismay cause serious damage to thetransmission.

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From rear—We recommend using a tow-ing dolly under the front wheels. If you donot use a towing dolly, place the ignitionkey in the “ACC” position, put the trans-mission in neutral and set the transfer in“H2” mode. Disengage both free- wheelinghubs if so equipped.

NOTICE

Do not tow with the key removed orin the “LOCK” position when towingfrom the rear without a towing dolly.The steering lock mechanism is notstrong enough to hold the frontwheels straight.

(b) Using flat bed truck

(c) Towing with sling type truck

All models—(c) Towing with sling type truck

NOTICE

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-ther from the front or rear. This maycause body damage.

If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by your Toyotadealer or a commercial tow truck ser-vice.If towing service is not available in anemergency, your vehicle may be tempo-rarily towed by a cable or chain se-cured to one of the emergency towingeyelets under the front of the vehicle.Use extreme caution when towing thevehicle.

NOTICE

Only use specified towing eyelet;otherwise your vehicle may be dam-aged.

—Emergency towing(two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner)

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A driver must be in the vehicle to steerit and operate the brakes.Towing in this manner may be done onlyon hard- surfaced roads for a short dis-tance and at low speeds. Also, thewheels, axles, drive train, steering andbrakes must all be in good condition.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing thevehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-ic driving maneuvers which wouldplace excessive stress on the emer-gency towing eyelet and towing cableor chain. The eyelet and towing cableor chain may break and cause seriousinjury or damage.

NOTICE

Use only a cable or chain specificallyintended for use in towing vehicles.Securely fasten the cable or chain tothe towing eyelet provided.

Before towing, release the parking brakeand put the transmission in neutral (manu-al) or “N” (automatic). The key must bein “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run-ning).

CAUTION

If the engine is not running, the pow-er assist for the brakes and steeringwill not work so steering and brakingwill be much harder than usual.

If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by your Toyotadealer or a commercial tow truck ser-vice.If towing service is not available in anemergency, your vehicle may be tempo-rarily towed by a cable or chain se-cured to the emergency towing hookunder the front of the vehicle. Use ex-treme caution when towing the vehicle.

NOTICE

Only use specified towing hook;otherwise your vehicle may be dam-aged.

—Emergency towing (four- wheel drive models andPre Runner)

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A driver must be in the vehicle to steerit and operate the brakes.Towing in this manner may be done onlyon hard- surfaced roads for a short dis-tance and at low speeds. Also, thewheels, axles, drive train, steering andbrakes must all be in good condition.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing thevehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-ic driving maneuvers which wouldplace excessive stress on the emer-gency towing hook and towing cableor chain. The hook and towing cableor chain may break and cause seriousinjury or damage.

NOTICE

Use only a cable or chain specificallyintended for use in towing vehicles.Securely fasten the cable or chain tothe towing hook provided.

Before towing, release the parking brake,put the transmission in neutral (manual) or“N” (automatic) and set the transfer in“H2” mode. The key must be in “ACC”(engine off) or “ON” (engine running).

CAUTION

If the engine is not running, the pow-er assist for the brakes and steeringwill not work so steering and brakingwill be much harder than usual.

! Before emergency towing, check thatthe hook is not broken or damaged andthat the installation bolts are not loose.

! Fasten the towing cable or chain se-curely to the hook.

! Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady andeven force.

! To avoid damaging the hook, do notpull from the side or at a verticalangle. Always pull straight ahead.

—Emergency towing hook precautions (four- wheel drive models)

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CAUTION

If the emergency towing hook is usedto get out when your vehicle becomesstuck in the mud, sand or othercondition from which the vehicle can-not be driven out under its own pow-er, make sure to observe the precau-tions mentioned below. Otherwise, ex-cessive stress will be put on thehook and the towing cable or chainmay break, causing serious injury ordamage.! If the towing vehicle can hardly

move, do not forcibly continue thetowing. Contact your Toyota dealeror a commercial tow truck servicefor assistance.

! Tow the vehicle as straight aheadas possible.

! Keep away from the vehicle duringtowing.

The following methods are effective touse when your vehicle is stuck in themud, sand or other condition fromwhich the vehicle cannot be driven outunder its own power. Use extreme cau-tion when towing the vehicle. In addi-tion, keep away from the vehicles andtowing cable or chain when towing.! Remove the sand and soil in the front

and the back of the tires.! Place stones or wood under the tires.

If you cannot shift the selector leverout of “P” position to other positionseven though the brake pedal is de-pressed, use the shift lock override but-ton as follows:1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”

position. Make sure the parkingbrake is set.

2. Pry up the cover with a flat- bladedscrewdriver or equivalent.

—Tips for towing a stuck vehicle (four- wheel drive models)

If you cannot shift automatictransmission selector lever(column shift)

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3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalentinto the hole to push up the shiftlock override button. You can shiftout of “P” position only while push-ing 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.

If you cannot shift the selector leverout of “P” position to other positionseven though the brake pedal is de-pressed, use the shift lock override but-ton as follows:1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”

position. Make sure the parkingbrake is set.

2. Pry up the cover with a flat- bladedscrewdriver or equivalent.

3. Insert your finger into the hole tomove the shift lock override leverbackward. You can shift out of “P”position only while holding back thelever.

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.

If you cannot shift automatictransmission selector lever(floor shift)

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If you lose your keysYou can purchase a new key at yourToyota dealer if you can give them thekey number.See the suggestion given in “Keys” inSection 1- 2.If your keys are locked in the vehicle andyou cannot get a duplicate, many Toyotadealers can still open the door for you,using their special tools. If you mustbreak a window to get in, we suggestbreaking the smallest side window be-cause it is the least expensive to replace.Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts fromthe glass.

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CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CAREProtecting your Toyota from corrosion 208. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Washing and waxing your Toyota 209. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the interior 210. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 5

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Toyota, through its diligent research, de-sign and use of the most advancedtechnology available, has done its part tohelp prevent corrosion and has providedyou with the finest quality vehicleconstruction. Now, it is up to you. Propercare of your Toyota can help ensure long-term corrosion prevention.The most common causes of corrosionto your vehicle are:! The accumulation of road salt, dirt and

moisture in hard- to- reach areas underthe vehicle.

! Chipping of paint, or undercoatingcaused by minor accidents or bystones and gravel.

Care is especially important if you livein particular areas or operate your ve-hicle under certain environmental condi-tions:! Road salt or dust control chemicals will

accelerate corrosion, as will the pres-ence of salt in the air near the sea-coast or in areas of industrial pollution.

! High humidity accelerates corrosion es-pecially when temperatures range justabove the freezing point.

! Wetness or dampness to certain partsof your vehicle for an extended periodof time, may cause corrosion eventhough other parts of the vehicle maybe dry.

! High ambient temperatures can causecorrosion to those components of thevehicle which are prevented fromquick- drying due to lack of proper ven-tilation.

The above signifies the necessity to keepyour vehicle, particularly the underside, asclean as possible and to repair any dam-age to paint or protective coatings assoon as possible.To help prevent corrosion on yourToyota, follow these guidelines:Wash your vehicle frequently. It is, ofcourse, necessary to keep your vehicleclean by regular washing, but to preventcorrosion, the following points should beobserved:! If you drive on salted roads in the

winter or if you live near the ocean,you should hose off the undercarriageat least once a month to minimize cor-rosion.

! High pressure water or steam is effec-tive for cleaning the vehicle’s undersideand wheel housings. Pay particularattention to these areas as it is difficultto see all the mud and dirt. It will domore harm than good to simply wet themud and debris without removing them.The lower edge of doors, rocker panelsand frame members have drain holeswhich should not be allowed to clogwith dirt as trapped water in theseareas can cause corrosion.

! Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-oughly when winter is over.

See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” formore tips.Check the condition of your vehicle’spaint and trim. If you find any chips orscratches in the paint, touch them up im-mediately to prevent corrosion from start-ing. If the chips or scratches have gonethrough the bare metal, have a qualifiedbody shop make the repair.

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Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-ter and dirt can accumulate under thefloor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-casionally check under the mats to makesure the area is dry. Be particularly care-ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should betransported in proper containers. If a spillor leak should occur, immediately cleanand dry the area.Use mud shields on your wheels. If youdrive 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 resistcorrosion. Your Toyota dealer will behappy to assist in supplying and installingthe shields if they are recommended foryour area.Keep your vehicle in a well ventilatedgarage or a roofed place. Do not parkyour vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-lated garage. If you wash your vehicle inthe garage, or if you drive it in coveredwith water or snow, your garage may beso damp it will cause corrosion. Even ifyour garage is heated, a wet vehicle cancorrode if the ventilation is poor.

Washing your ToyotaKeep your vehicle clean by regularwashing.The following cases may cause weaknessto the paint or corrosion to the body andparts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-sible.! When driving in a coastal area! When driving on a road sprinkled with

antifreeze! When having stuck of coal tar, tree

sap, bird droppings and carcass of aninsect

! When driving in the areas where thereis a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dustand chemical substance

! When the vehicle becomes remarkablydirty with dust and mud

Hand- washing your ToyotaWork in the shade and wait until thevehicle body is not hot to the touch.

CAUTION

When cleaning under floor or chassis,be careful not to injure your hands.

1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-move any mud or road salt from theunderside of the vehicle or in thewheel wells.

2. Wash with a mild car- wash soap,mixed according to the manufacturer’sinstructions. Use a soft cotton mitt andkeep it wet by dipping it frequently intothe wash water. Do not rub hard—letthe soap and water remove the dirt.

Plastic wheel ornaments: The plasticwheel ornaments are damaged easily byorganic substances. If any organic sub-stances splashes an ornament, be sure towash it off with water and check if theornament is damaged.

CAUTION

Do not attach the heavily damagedplastic wheel ornament. It may fly offthe wheel and cause accidents whilethe vehicle is moving.

Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soapor neutral detergent.Road tar: Remove with turpentine orcleaners that are marked safe for paintedsurfaces.

Washing and waxing your Toyota

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NOTICE

Do not use organic substances (gaso-line, kerosene, benzine or strong sol-vents), which may be toxic or causedamage.

3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap cancause streaking. In hot weather youmay need to rinse each section rightafter you wash it.

4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicleusing a clean soft cotton towel. Do notrub or press hard—you might scratchthe paint.

Waxing your ToyotaPolishing and waxing is recommendedto maintain the original beauty of yourToyota’s finish.Once a month or if the vehicle surfacedoes not repel water well, apply wax.1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-

fore you begin waxing, even if you areusing a combined cleaner and wax.

2. Use a good quality polish and wax. Ifthe finish has become extremely weath-ered, use a car- cleaning polish, fol-lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-low the manufacturer’s instructions andprecautions. Be sure to polish and waxthe chrome trim as well as the paint.

3. Wax the vehicle again when waterdoes not bead but remains on the sur-face in large patches.

Cleaning the interior

CAUTION

Do not wash the vehicle floor withwater, or allow water to get onto thefloor when cleaning the vehicle interi-or or exterior. Water may get intoaudio components or other electricalcomponents above or under the floorcarpet (or mat) and cause a malfunc-tion; and it may cause body corro-sion.

Vinyl interiorThe vinyl upholstery may be easilycleaned with a mild soap or detergentand water.First vacuum over the upholstery to re-move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge orsoft cloth, apply the soap solution to thevinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a fewminutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirtand wipe off the soap with a clean dampcloth. If all the dirt do not come off, re-peat the procedure. Commercial foaming-type vinyl cleaners are also availablewhich work well. Follow the manufacturer’sinstructions.

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NOTICE

Do not use solvent, thinner, gasolineor window cleaner on the interior.

CarpetsUse a good foam- type shampoo toclean the carpets.Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to removeas much dirt as possible. Several types offoam cleaners are available; some are inaerosol cans and others are powders orliquids which you mix with water to pro-duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.Rub in overlapping circles.Do not apply water—the best results areobtained by keeping the carpet as dry aspossible. Read the shampoo instructionsand follow them closely.Seat beltsThe seat belts may be cleaned withmild soap and water or with lukewarmwater.Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-ing, check the belts for excessive wear,fraying, or cuts.

NOTICE

! Do not use dye or bleach on thebelts—it may weaken them.

! Do not use the belts until they be-come dry.

WindowsThe windows may be cleaned with anyhousehold window cleaner.Air conditioning control panel, car au-dio, instrument panel, console panel,and switchesUse a soft damp cloth for cleaning.Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-warm water then lightly wipe off dirt.

NOTICE

! Do not use organic substances (sol-vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline,etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.These chemicals can cause discol-oring, staining or peeling of thesurface.

! If you use cleaners or polishingagents, make sure their ingredientsdo not include the substances men-tioned above.

! If you use a liquid car freshener, donot spill the liquid onto the ve-hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con-tain the ingredients mentionedabove. Immediately clean any spillusing the method mentioned above.

Leather InteriorThe leather upholstery may be cleanedwith neutral detergent for wool.Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampenedwith 5% solution of neutral detergent forwool. Then thoroughly wipe off all tracesof detergent with a clean damp cloth.

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After cleaning or whenever any part of theleather gets wet, dry with a soft cleancloth. Allow the leather to dry in a venti-lated shaded area.

NOTICE

! If a stain should fail to come outwith a neutral detergent, apply acleaner that does not contain anorganic solvent.

! Never use organic substances suchas benzine, alcohol or gasoline oralkaline or acid solutions for clean-ing the leather as these couldcause discoloring.

! Use of a nylon brush or syntheticfiber cloth, etc. may scratch thefine grained surface of the leather.

! Mildew may develop on soiled leath-er upholstery. Be especially carefulto avoid oil spots. Try to keep yourupholstery always clean.

! Long exposure to direct sunlightmay cause the leather surface toharden and shrink. Keep your ve-hicle in a shaded area, especially inthe summer.

! The interior of your vehicle is aptto heat up on hot summer days, soavoid placing on the upholsteryitems made of vinyl or plastic orcontaining wax as these tend tostick to leather when warm.

! Improper cleaning of the leather up-holstery could result in discolor-ation or staining.

If you have any questions about thecleaning of your Toyota, your localToyota dealer will be pleased to answerthem.

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CAREMaintenance requirements 214. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General maintenance 215. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does your vehicle need repairing? 217. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the separate“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

SECTION 6

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Maintenance requirementsYour Toyota vehicle has been designed tofor fewer maintenance requirements withlonger service intervals to save both yourtime and money. However, each regularmaintenance, as well as day- to- day care,is more important than ever before to en-sure smooth, and trouble- free, safe, andeconomical drivings.It is the owner’s responsibility to makesure the specified maintenance, includinggeneral maintenance service, is performed.Note that both the new vehicle and emis-sion control system warranties specify thatproper maintenance and care must be per-formed. See “Owner’s Warranty Informa-tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-ment” for complete warranty information.General maintenanceGeneral maintenance items are those day-to- day care practices that are important toyour vehicle for proper operation. It is theowner’s responsibility to ensure that thegeneral maintenance items are performedregularly.These checks or inspections can be doneeither by yourself or a qualified technician,or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will bepleased to do them at a nominal cost.

Scheduled maintenanceThe scheduled maintenance items listed inthe “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or“Owner’s Manual Supplement” are thoserequired to be serviced at regular inter-vals.For details of your maintenance schedule,read the separate “Scheduled MaintenanceGuide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.It is recommended that any replacementparts used for maintenance or for therepair of the emission control systembe Toyota supplied.The owner may elect to use non- Toyotasupplied parts for replacement pur-poses without invalidating the emissioncontrol system warranty. However, useof replacement parts which are not ofequivalent quality may impair the effec-tiveness of the emission control sys-tems.

You may also elect to have mainte-nance, replacement, or repair of theemission control devices and systemperformed by any automotive repair es-tablishment or individual without invali-dating this warranty. See “Owner’s War-ranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’sManual Supplement” for complete war-ranty information.Where to go for service?Toyota technicians are well- trained spe-cialists and are kept up to date with thelatest service information through technicalbulletins, service tips, and in- dealershiptraining programs. They learn to work onToyotas before they work on your vehicle,rather than while they are working on it.You can be confident that your Toyotadealer’s service department performs thebest job to meet the maintenance require-ments on your vehicle—reliably and eco-nomically.Your copy of the repair order is proof thatall required maintenance has been per-formed for warranty coverage. And if anyproblems should arise with your vehiclewhile under warranty, your Toyota dealerwill promptly take care of it. Again, besure to keep a copy of the repair orderfor any service performed on your Toyota.

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What about do- it- yourself maintenance?Many of the maintenance items are easyto do yourself if you have a little mechani-cal ability and a few basic automotivetools. Simple instructions for how to per-form them are presented in Section 7.If you are a skilled do- it- yourself mechan-ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-mended. Please be aware that do- it- your-self maintenance can affect your warrantycoverage. See “Owner’s Warranty Informa-tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-ment” for the details.

General maintenanceListed below are the general maintenanceitems that should be performed as fre-quently as specified. In addition to check-ing the items listed, if you notice anyunusual noise, smell or vibration, youshould investigate the cause or take yourvehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-fied service shop immediately. It is recom-mended that any problem you notice bebrought to the attention of your dealer orthe qualified service shop for their advice.

CAUTION

Make these checks only where ade-quate ventilation can be obtained ifyou run the engine.

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLEItems listed below should be performedfrom time to time, unless otherwisespecified.Tire pressureCheck the pressure with a gauge everytwo weeks, or at least once a month. SeeSection 7- 2 for additional information.

Tire surface and wheel nutsCheck the tires carefully for cuts, damageor excessive wear. See Section 7- 2 foradditional information. When checking thetires, make sure no nuts are missing, andcheck the nuts for looseness. Tightenthem if necessary.Tire rotationRotate the tires every 12000 km (7500miles). See Section 7- 2 for additional in-formation.Fluid leaksCheck underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-ter or other fluid after the vehicle hasbeen parked for a while. If you smell fuelfumes or notice any leak, have the causefound and corrected immediately.Doors and engine hoodCheck that all doors including tailgate op-erate smoothly and all latches lock se-curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-ondary latch secures the hood fromopening when the primary latch is re-leased.

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INSIDE THE VEHICLEItems listed below should be checkedregularly, e.g. while performing periodicservices, cleaning the vehicle, etc.LightsMake sure the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lightsare all working. Check headlight aim.Service reminder indicators and warningbuzzersCheck that all service reminder indicatorsand warning buzzers function properly.Steering wheelBe alert for changes in steering condition,such as hard steering or strange noise.SeatsCheck that all seat controls such as seatadjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operatesmoothly and that all latches lock securelyin any position. Check that the head re-straints move up and down smoothly andthat the locks hold securely in any latchedposition. For folding- down seatback(bench seat), check that the latches locksecurely.

Seat beltsCheck that the seat belt system such asbuckles, retractors and anchors operateproperly and smoothly. Make sure the beltwebbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-aged.Accelerator pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation anduneven pedal effort or catching.Clutch pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation.Brake pedalCheck 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 donot pull to one side when applied.Parking brakeCheck that the lever has the proper traveland that, on a safe incline, your vehicleis held securely with only the parkingbrake applied.

Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-nismCheck the lock release button of the se-lector lever (floor shift type) for properand smooth operation. On a safe incline,check that your vehicle is held securelywith the selector lever in “P” position andall brakes released.IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTItems listed below should be checkedfrom time to time, e.g. each time whenrefueling.Washer fluidMake sure there is sufficient fluid in thetank. See Section 7- 3 for additional in-formation.Engine coolant levelMake sure the coolant level is betweenthe “F” and “L” lines on the see- throughreservoir when the engine is cold. SeeSection 7- 2 for additional information.Battery electrolyte levelMake sure the electrolyte level of all bat-tery cells is between upper and lower lev-el lines on the case. Add only distilledwater when replenishing. See Section 7- 3for additional information.

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Brake fluid levelMake sure the brake fluid level is correct.See Section 7- 2 for additional information.Engine oil levelCheck the level on the dipstick with theengine turned off and the vehicle parkedon a level spot. See Section 7- 2 for addi-tional information.Power steering fluid levelCheck the level on the dipstick. The levelshould be in the “HOT” or “COLD” rangedepending on the fluid temperature. SeeSection 7- 2 for additional information.Exhaust systemIf you notice any change in the sound ofthe exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, havethe cause located and corrected immedi-ately. (See engine exhaust cautions inSection 2.)

Be on the alert for changes in perfor-mance, sounds, and visual tip- offs thatindicate service is needed. Some impor-tant clues are as follows:! Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging! Appreciable loss of power! Strange engine noises! A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-

ter dripping from the air conditioningafter use is normal.)

! Change in exhaust sound (This mayindicate a dangerous carbon monoxideleak. Drive with the windows open andhave the exhaust system checked im-mediately.)

! Flat- looking tire; excessive tire squealwhen cornering; uneven tire wear

! Vehicle pulls to one side when drivingstraight on a level road

! Strange noises related to suspensionmovement

! Loss of brake effectiveness; spongyfeeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-most touches floor; vehicle pulls to oneside when braking

! Engine coolant temperature continuallyhigher than normal

If you notice any of these clues, take yourvehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon aspossible. It probably needs adjustment orrepair.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving with the ve-hicle unchecked. It could result in se-rious vehicle damage and possiblypersonal injury.

Does your vehicle need repairing?

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DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCEIntroductionEngine compartment overview 220. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse locations 222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Do- it- yourself service precautions 222. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parts and tools 224. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 7- 1

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1. Engine oil filler cap2. Brake fluid reservoir3. Fuse block4. Battery5. Engine coolant reservoir6. Power steering fluid reservoir7. Engine oil level dipstick8. Windshield washer fluid tank

Engine compartment overview!2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines

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1. Engine oil filler cap2. Brake fluid reservoir3. Fuse block4. Battery5. Engine coolant reservoir6. Engine oil level dipstick7. Power steering fluid reservoir8. Windshield washer fluid tank

!5VZ- FE engine

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Fuse locations

Spare fuses

If you perform maintenance by yourself,be sure to follow the correct proceduregiven in this section.You should be aware that improper or in-complete servicing may result in operatingproblems.Performing do- it- yourself maintenanceduring the warranty period may affect yourwarranty coverage. Read the separateToyota Warranty statement for details andsuggestions.This section gives instructions only forthose items that are relatively easy for anowner to perform. As explained in Section6, there are still a number of items thatmust be done by a qualified technicianwith special tools.For information on tools and parts for do-it- yourself maintenance, see “Parts andtools”.Utmost care should be taken when work-ing on your vehicle to prevent accidentalinjury. Here are a few precautions thatyou should be especially careful to ob-serve:

Do- it- yourself service precautions

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CAUTION

" When the engine is running, keephands, clothing, and tools awayfrom the moving fan and enginedrive belts. (Removing rings,watches, and ties is advisable.)

" Right after driving, the enginecompartment—the engine, radiator,exhaust manifold, power steeringfluid reservoir and spark plugboots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-ful not to touch them. Oil, fluidsand spark plugs may also be hot.

" If the engine is hot, do not removethe radiator cap or loosen the drainplugs to prevent burning yourself.

" Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-low open flames around fuel or thebattery. Their fumes are flammable.

" Be extremely cautious when work-ing on the battery. It contains poi-sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

" Do not get under your vehicle withjust the body jack supporting it. Al-ways use automotive jack stands orother solid supports.

" Use eye protection whenever youwork on or under your vehiclewhere you may be exposed to flyingor falling material, fluid spray, etc.

" Used engine oil contains potentiallyharmful contaminants which maycause skin disorders such as in-flammation or skin cancer, so careshould be taken to avoid prolongedand repeated contact with it. To re-move used engine oil from yourskin, wash thoroughly with soapand water.

" Do not leave used oil within thereach of children.

" Dispose of used oil and filter onlyin a safe and acceptable manner.Do not dispose of used oil and fil-ter in household trash, in sewers oronto the ground. Call your dealer ora service station for informationconcerning recycling or disposal.

NOTICE

! Remember that battery and ignitioncables carry high currents or volt-ages. Be careful of accidentallycausing a short circuit.

! Add only demineralized or distilledwater to fill the radiator. And if youspill some of the coolant, be sureto wash it off with water to preventit from damaging the parts or paint.

! Do not allow dirt or anything elseto fall through the spark plug holes.

! Do not pry the outer electrode of aspark plug against the center elec-trode.

! Use only spark plugs of the speci-fied type. Using other types willcause engine damage, loss of per-formance or radio noise.

! Do not overfill automatic transmis-sion fluid, or the transmissioncould be damaged.

! Do not drive with the air cleanerfilter removed, or excessive enginewear could result. Also backfiringcould cause a fire in the enginecompartment.

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! Be careful not to scratch the glasssurface with the wiper frame.

! When closing the engine hood,check to see that you have not for-gotten any tools, rags, etc.

Parts and toolsHere is a list of parts and tools you willneed on performing do- it- yourself mainte-nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-signed in metric sizes, so your tools mustbe metric.Checking the engine oil levelParts (if level is low):" Engine oil API grade SJ,

“Energy- Conserving” or ILSACmultigrade having viscosity proper foryour climate

Tools:" Rag or paper towel" Funnel (only for adding oil)

Checking the engine coolant levelParts (if level is low):" “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-

lentSee Section 7- 2 for details about cool-ant type selection.

" Demineralized or distilled waterTools:" Funnel (only for adding coolant)

Checking brake fluidParts (if level is low):" SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

brake fluidTools:" Rag or paper towel" Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Checking power steering fluidParts (if level is low):" Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON#II

or IIITools:" Rag or paper towel" Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Checking battery conditionTools:" Warm water" Baking soda" Grease" Conventional wrench (for terminal

clamp bolts)

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Checking and replacing fusesParts (if replacement is necessary):" Fuse with same amperage rating as

originalAdding washer fluidParts:" Water" Washer fluid containing antifreeze

(for winter use)Tools:" Funnel

Replacing light bulbsParts:" Bulb with same number and wattage

rating as original (See charts in “Re-placing light bulbs” in Section 7- 3.)

Tools:" Screwdriver

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DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCEEngine and ChassisChecking the engine oil level 228. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the engine coolant level 229. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking brake fluid 230. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking power steering fluid 231. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking tire pressure 232. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking and replacing tires 233. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rotating tires 234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing snow tires and chains 234. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing wheels 235. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminum wheel precautions 236. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 7- 2

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Checking the engine oil level

Low level Full level

Type A

Type B

Add oil O.K. Too full

With the engine at operating tempera-ture and turned off, check the oil levelon the dipstick.1. To get a true reading, the vehicle

should be on a level spot. After turningoff the engine, wait a few minutes forthe oil to drain back into the bottom ofthe engine.

2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it cleanwith a rag.

3. Reinsert the dipstick—push it in as faras it will go, or the reading will not becorrect.

4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oillevel on the end.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the hot ex-haust manifold.

If the oil level is below or only slightlyabove the low level, add engine oil ofthe same type as already in the engine.Remove the oil filler cap and add engineoil in small quantities at a time, checkingthe dipstick.The approximate quantity of oil needed tofill between the low level and the full levelon the dipstick is indicated below for ref-erence.When the level reaches within the correctrange, install the filler cap hand- tight.Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):

2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines1.5 (1.6, 1.3)

5VZ- FE engineTwo- wheel drive models except Pre Runner

1.5 (1.6, 1.3)Four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner

1.2 (1.3, 1.1)

NOTICE

! Avoid overfilling, or the enginecould be damaged.

! Check the oil level on the dipstickonce again after adding the oil.

Engine oil selectionUse API grade SJ, “Energy- Conserving”or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.Recommended viscosity (SAE):

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 enginemay become difficult to start, so SAE5W- 30 engine oil is recommended.

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API service symbol

ILSAC certification mark

Oil identification marksEither or both API registered marks areadded to some oil containers to helpyou select the oil you should use.The API Service Symbol is located any-where on the outside of the container.The top portion of the label shows the oilquality by API (American Petroleum Insti-tute) designations such as SJ. The centerportion of the label shows the SAE viscos-ity grade such as SAE 5W- 30. “Energy-Conserving” shown in the lower portion,indicates that the oil has fuel- saving ca-pabilities.The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-fication Mark is displayed on the front ofthe container.

Look at the see- through coolant reser-voir when the engine is cold. The cool-ant level is satisfactory if it is betweenthe “F” and “L” lines on the reservoir.If the level is low, add ethylene- glycoltype coolant for a proper corrosionprotection of aluminum components.The coolant level in the reservoir will varywith engine temperature. However, if thelevel is on or below the “L” line, addcoolant. Bring the level up to the “F” line.Always use ethylene- glycol type coolantfor a proper corrosion protection of alumi-num 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, radiator cap and draincock and water pump.If you can find no leak, have your Toyotadealer test the cap pressure and checkfor leaks in the cooling system.

Checking the engine coolant level

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CAUTION

To prevent burning yourself, do notremove the radiator cap when the en-gine is hot.

Coolant type selectionUse of improper coolants may damageyour engine cooling system. Your coolantmust contain ethylene- glycol type coolantfor a proper corrosion protection of yourengine that contains aluminumcomponents. Use “TOYOTA Long LifeCoolant” or equivalent.In addition to preventing freezing andsubsequent damage to the engine, thistype of coolant will also prevent corrosion.Further supplemental inhibitors or additivesare neither needed nor recommended.Read the coolant container for informationon freeze protection. Follow the manufac-turer’s directions for how much to mixwith plain water (preferably demineralizedwater or distilled water). The total capacityof the cooling system is given in Section8.

We recommend to use 50% solution foryour Toyota, to provide protection down toabout -35!C (- 31!F). When it is extreme-ly cold, to provide protection down toabout -50!C (- 58!F), 60% solution is rec-ommended. Do not use more than 70%solution for better coolant performance.

NOTICE

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze orplain water alone.

Checking brake fluid

Type A

Type B

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To check the fluid level, simply look atthe see- through reservoir. The levelshould be between the “MAX” and“MIN” lines on the reservoir.It is normal for the brake fluid level to godown slightly as the brake pads wear. Sobe sure to keep the reservoir filled.If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, itmay indicate a serious mechanical prob-lem.If the level is low, add SAE J1703 orFMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to thebrake reservoir.Remove and replace the reservoir coverby hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dottedline. This brings the fluid to the correctlevel when you put the cover back on.Use only newly opened brake fluid. Onceopened, brake fluid absorbs moisture fromthe air, and excess moisture can cause adangerous loss of braking.

CAUTION

Take care when filling the reservoirbecause brake fluid can harm youreyes and damage painted surfaces. Iffluid gets in your eyes, flush youreyes with clean water.

NOTICE

If you spill the fluid, be sure to washit off with water to prevent it fromdamaging the parts or paint.

Checking power steering fluid

If cold add

If cold O.K.

If hot add

If hot O.K.

Check the fluid level on the dipstick. Ifnecessary, add automatic transmissionfluid DEXRON"II or III.If the vehicle has been driven around 80km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a littlemore in frigid temperatures), the fluid ishot (40!C—80!C or 104!F—175!F). Youmay also check the level when the fluidis cold (about room temperature,0!C—40!C or 32!F—104!F) if the enginehas not been run for about five hours.a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reser-

voir tank.b. Remove the filler cap by turning it

counterclockwise and wipe the dipstickclean.

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c. Reinstall the filler capd. Remove the filler cap again and look at

the fluid level. If the fluid is cold, thelevel should be in the “COLD” range onthe dipstick. Similarly, if it is hot, thefluid level should be in the “HOT”range. If the level is at the low side ofeither range, add automatic transmis-sion fluid DEXRON"II or III to bring thelevel within the range.

e. After replacing the filler cap, visuallycheck the steering box case, vanepump and hose connections for leaksor damage.

CAUTION

The reservoir tank may be hot so becareful not to burn yourself.

NOTICE

Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-ing could be damaged.

Checking tire pressureKeep your tire pressures at the properlevel.The recommended cold tire pressures, tiresize and the cargo weight rating are givenin Section 8.You should check the tire pressures everytwo weeks, or at least once a month. Anddo not forget the spare!Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tirelife and make your vehicle less safe todrive.Low tire pressure results in excessivewear, poor handling, reduced fuel econo-my, and the possibility of blowouts fromoverheated tires. Also, low tire pressurecan cause poor sealing of the tire bead.If the tire pressure is excessively low,there is the possibility of wheel deforma-tion and/or tire separation.High tire pressure produces a harsh ride,handling problems, excessive wear at thecenter of the tire tread, and a greaterpossibility of tire damage from road haz-ards.If a tire frequently needs refilling, have itchecked by your Toyota dealer.

The following instructions for checkingtire pressure should be observed:# The pressure should be checked only

when the tires are cold. If your ve-hicle has been packed for at least 3hours and has not been driven formore than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, youwill get an accurate cold tire pressurereading.

# Always use a tire pressure gauge.The appearance of a tire can be mis-leading. Besides, tire pressures thatare even just a few pounds off candegrade handling and ride.

# Do not bleed or reduce tire pressureafter driving. It is normal for the tirepressure to be higher after driving.

# Never exceed the cargo weight rat-ing. The luggage weight should be dis-tributed evenly.

# Be sure to reinstall the tire inflationvalve caps. Without the valve caps,dirt or moisture could get into the valvecore and cause air leakage. If the capshave been lost, have new ones put onas soon as possible.

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Checking and replacing tires

Tread wear indicator

CHECKING YOUR TIRESCheck the tire tread for the tread wearindicators. If the indicators show, re-place the tires.The tires on your Toyota have built- intread wear indicators to help you knowwhen the tires need replacement. Whenthe tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06in.) or less, the indicators will appear. Ifyou can see the indicators in two or moreadjacent grooves, the tire should be re-placed. The lower the tread, the higherthe risk of skidding.The effectiveness of snow tires is lostif the tread wears down below 4 mm(0.16 in.).

Check the tires regularly for damagesuch as cuts, splits and cracks. If anydamage is found, consult with a techni-cian and have the tire repaired or re-placed.Even if the damage does not appear seri-ous, a qualified technician should examinethe damage. Objects which have pene-trated the tire may have caused internaldamage.Any tires which are over 6 years oldmust be checked by a qualified techni-cian even if damage is not obvious.Tires deteriorate with age even if theyhave never or seldom been used.This also applies to the spare tire andtires stored for future use.REPLACING YOUR TIRESWhen replacing a tire, use only thesame size and construction as original-ly installed and with the same or great-er load capacity.Using any other size or type of tire mayseriously affect handling, ride, speedome-ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,and clearance between the body and tiresor snow chains.

CAUTION

# Do not mix radial, bias belted, orbias- ply tires on your vehicle. Itcan cause dangerous handling char-acteristics, resulting in loss of con-trol.

# Do not use tires or wheels otherthan the manufacturer’s recom-mended size.

Toyota recommends all four tires, or atleast both front or rear tires be re-placed as a set.See “If you have a flat tire” in Section 4for tire change procedure.When a tire is replaced, the wheelshould always be balanced.An unbalanced wheel may affect vehiclehandling and tire life. Wheels can get outof balance with regular use and shouldtherefore be balanced occasionally.When replacing a tubeless tire, the airvalve should also be replaced with anew one.

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Rotating tires

With a spare tire of the same wheel typeas the installed tires

With a spare tire of different wheel typefrom the installed tires

To equalize tire wear and help extendtire life, Toyota recommends that yourotate your tires approximately every12000 km (7500 miles). However, themost appropriate timing for tire rotationmay vary according to your driving hab-its and road surface conditions.See “If you have a flat tire” in Section 4for tire change procedure.When rotating tires, check for unevenwear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-proper wheel alignment, out- of- balancewheels, or severe braking.

WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES ORCHAINSSnow tires or chains are recommendedwhen driving on snow or ice.On wet or dry roads, conventional tiresprovide better traction than snow tires.SNOW TIRE SELECTIONIf you need snow tires, select the samesize, construction and load capacity asthe original tires on your Toyota.Do not use tires other than those men-tioned above. Do not install studded tireswithout first checking local regulations forpossible restrictions.SNOW TIRE INSTALLATIONSnow tires should be installed on allwheels.Installing snow tires on the rear wheelsonly can lead to an excessive differencein road grip capability between the frontand rear tires which could cause loss ofvehicle control.When storing removed tires, you shouldstore them in a cool dry place.Mark the direction of rotation and be sureto install them in the same direction whenreplacing.

Installing snow tires and chains

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CAUTION

# Do not drive with the snow tiresincorrectly inflated.

# Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)with any type of snow tires.

TIRE CHAIN SELECTIONUse the tire chains of correct size.Regulations regarding the use of tirechains vary according to location ortype of road, so always check thembefore installing chains.CHAIN INSTALLATIONInstall the chains on the rear tires astightly as possible. Do not use tirechains on the front tires. Retightenchains after driving 0.5—1.0 km(1/4—1/2 mile).When installing chains on your tires, care-fully follow the instructions of the chainmanufacturer.If wheel covers are used, they will bescratched by the chain band, so removethe covers before putting on the chains.

CAUTION

# Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) orthe chain manufacturer’s recom-mended speed limit, whichever islower.

# Drive carefully avoiding bumps,holes, and sharp turns, which maycause the vehicle to bounce.

# Avoid sharp turns or locked- wheelbraking, as use of chains may ad-versely affect vehicle handling.

Replacing wheelsWHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELSIf you have wheel damage such asbending, cracks or heavy corrosion, thewheel should be replaced.If you fail to replace damaged wheels, thetire may slip off the wheel or cause lossof handling control.WHEEL SELECTIONWhen replacing wheels, care should betaken to ensure that the wheels are re-placed by ones with the same load ca-pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.Correct replacement wheels are availableat your Toyota dealer.A wheel of a different size or type mayadversely affect handling, wheel and bear-ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-eter calibration, stopping ability, headlightaim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-ance, and tire or snow chain clearance tothe body and chassis.

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Replacement with used wheels is not rec-ommended as they may have been sub-jected to rough treatment or high mileageand could fail without warning. Also, bentwheels which have been straightened mayhave structural damage and thereforeshould not be used. Never use an innertube in a leaking wheel which is designedfor a tubeless tire.

Aluminum wheel precautions# After driving your vehicle the first 1600

km (1000 miles), check that the wheelnuts are tight.

# If you have rotated, repaired, orchanged your tires, check that thewheel nuts are still tight after driving1600 km (1000 miles).

# When using tire chains, be careful notto damage the aluminum wheels.

# Use only the Toyota wheel nuts andwrench designed for your aluminumwheels.

# When balancing your wheels, use onlyToyota balance weights or equivalentand a plastic or rubber hammer.

# As with any wheel, periodically checkyour aluminum wheels for damage. Ifdamaged, replace immediately.

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DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCEElectrical componentsChecking battery condition 238. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery recharging precautions 239. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking and replacing fuses 240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding washer fluid 241. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing light bulbs 241. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 7- 3

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CAUTION

BATTERY PRECAUTIONSThe battery produces flammable andexplosive hydrogen gas.! Do not cause a spark from the bat-

tery with tools.! Do not smoke or light a match near

the battery.The electrolyte contains poisonousand corrosive sulfuric acid.! Avoid contact with eyes, skin or

clothes.! Never ingest electrolyte.! Wear protective safety glasses when

working near the battery.! Keep children away from the bat-

tery.EMERGENCY MEASURES! If electrolyte gets in your eyes,

flush your eyes with clean waterimmediately and get immediatemedical attention. If possible, con-tinue to apply water with a spongeor cloth while en route to the medi-cal office.

! If electrolyte gets on your skin,thoroughly wash the contact area. Ifyou feel pain or burning, get medi-cal attention immediately.

! If electrolyte gets on your clothes,there is a possibility of its soakingthrough to your skin, so immediate-ly take off the exposed clothing andfollow the procedure above, if nec-essary.

! If you accidentally swallow electro-lyte, drink a large quantity of wateror milk. Follow with milk of magne-sia, beaten raw egg or vegetableoil. Then go immediately for emer-gency help.

—Checking battery exteriorTerminals Ground cable

Hold- down clamp

Check the battery for corroded or looseterminal connections, cracks, or loosehold- down clamp.a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off

with a solution of warm water and bak-ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-nals with grease to prevent further cor-rosion.

b. If the terminal connections are loose,tighten their clamp nuts—but do notovertighten.

c. Tighten the hold- down clamp onlyenough to keep the battery firmly inplace. Overtightening may damage thebattery case.

Checking battery condition——Precautions

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NOTICE

! Be sure the engine and all accesso-ries are off before performing main-tenance.

! When checking the battery, removethe ground cable from the negativeterminal (“- ” mark) first and rein-stall it last.

! Be careful not to cause a short cir-cuit with tools.

! Take care no solution gets into thebattery when washing it.

—Checking battery fluid

Type A

Green DarkClear or light yellow

Type BBlue White Red

CHECKING BY HYDROMETERCheck the battery condition by thehydrometer color.

Hydrometer colorCondition

Type A Type BCondition

GREEN BLUE Good

DARK WHITE

Charging necessary.Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer.

CLEARor LIGHTYELLOW

REDHave battery checked by your Toyota dealer.

Battery recharging precautionsDuring recharging, the battery is pro-ducing hydrogen gas.Therefore, before recharging:1. If recharging with the battery installed

on the vehicle, be sure to disconnectthe ground cable.

2. Be sure the power switch on the re-charger is off when connecting thecharger cables to the battery and whendisconnecting them.

CAUTION

! Always charge the battery in an un-confined area. Do not charge thebattery in a garage or closed roomwhere there is not sufficient ventila-tion.

! Only do a slow charge (5 A orless). Charging at a quicker rate isdangerous. The battery may ex-plode, causing personal injuries.

NOTICE

Never recharge the battery while theengine is running. Also, be sure allaccessories are turned off.

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Checking and replacing fuses

Type A

Good Blown

Type B

Good Blown

Type C

Good Blown

If the headlights or other electricalcomponents do not work, check thefuses. If any of the fuses are blown,they must be replaced.See “Fuse locations” in Section 7- 1 forlocations of the fuses.Turn the ignition switch and inoperativecomponent off. Pull a suspected fusestraight out and check it.Determine which fuse may be causing theproblem. The lid of the fuse box showsthe name of the circuit for each fuse. SeeSection 8 of this manual for the functionscontrolled by each circuit.

Type A fuses can be pulled out by thepull- out tool. The location of the pull- outtool is shown in the illustration.If you are not sure whether the fuse hasblown, 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 rat-ing designated on the fuse box lid.If you do not have a spare fuse, in anemergency you can pull out the “CIG”,“RADIO”, “DOME” or “A.C” fuse, whichmay be dispensable for normal driving,and use it if its amperage rating is thesame.If you cannot use one of the same amper-age, use one that is lower, but as closeas possible to the rating. If the amperageis lower than that specified, the fusemight blow out again but this does notindicate anything wrong. Be sure to getthe correct fuse as soon as possible andreturn the substitute to its original clip.It is a good idea to purchase a set ofspare fuses and keep them in your ve-hicle for emergencies.

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If the new fuse immediately blows out,there is a problem with the electrical sys-tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it assoon as possible.

CAUTION

Never use a fuse with a higher am-perage rating, or any other object, inplace of a fuse. This may cause ex-tensive damage and possibly a fire.

Adding washer fluidIf any washer does not work, the wash-er tank may be empty. Add washerfluid.You may use plain water as washer fluid.However, in cold areas where tempera-tures range below freezing point, usewasher fluid containing antifreeze. Thisproduct is available at your Toyota dealerand most auto parts stores. Follow themanufacturer’s directions for how much tomix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it may dam-age your vehicle’s paint.

Replacing light bulbs—The following illustrations show how togain access to the bulbs. When replacinga bulb, make sure the ignition switch andlight switch are off. Use bulbs with thewattage ratings given in the table.

CAUTION

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gasinside and require special handling.They can burst or shatter if scratchedor dropped. Hold a bulb only by itsplastic or metal case. Do not touchthe glass part of a bulb with barehands.

NOTICE

Only use a bulb of the listed type.

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Light bulbs BulbNo. W Type

Headlights HB2 60/55 AParking lights 168 5 CFront turn signal lights 1156 27 B

Rear turn signal lights 1156 27 B

Stop and tail lights 1157 27/8 BBack- up lights 1156 27 BLicense plate lights 194 3.8 CHigh mounted stoplight 168 5 C

Interior lightNormal cabXtra- cab

——

5

10D

Personal lights — 5 DDoor courtesylights — 3 D

Glove box light — 1.4 C

A: HB2 halogen bulbs B: Single end bulbsC: Wedge base bulbsD: Double end bulbs

—Headlights

1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-tor. Remove the rubber cover.

If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

2. Release the bulb retaining springand remove the bulb. Install a newbulb and the bulb retaining spring.

To install a bulb, align the tabs of thebulb with the cutouts of the mountinghole.

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3. Install the rubber cover with the“TOP” mark upward and snuggle onthe boss. Then insert the connector.

Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly onthe connector and the headlight body.Aiming is not necessary after replacingthe bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

—Parking lights

Use a Phillips- head screwdriver.

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Use a Phillips- head screwdriver. Use a Phillips- head screwdriver.

a: Rear turn signal light c: Back- up lightb: Stop and tail light

—Front turn signal lights(two- wheel drive modelsexcept Pre Runner)

—Front turn signal lights (four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner)

—Rear turn signal, stop andtail, and back- up lights

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—License plate lights (type A) —License plate lights (type B)

Use a Phillips- head screwdriver.

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—High mounted stoplight

Use a Phillips- head screwdriver.

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SPECIFICATIONSDimensions and weight 248. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine 249. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel 250. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service specifications 250. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tires 254. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuses 254. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 8

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Dimensions and weightTWO- WHEEL DRIVE MODELS EXCEPT PRE RUNNER

Normal cab models Xtra- cab models

Overall length mm (in.)

Overall height∗5 mm (in.)

Front tread mm (in.)

Rear tread mm (in.)

Cargo weight rating kg (lb.)

Overall width mm (in.)

Wheelbase mm (in.)

4540 (178.7)∗1

4690 (184.6)∗25010 (197.2)∗1

5155 (203.0)∗2

1690 (66.5)

1580 (62.2)∗4

3095 (121.9)

1425 (56.1)

1440 (56.7)

500 (1100)∗6

430 (950)∗7

295 (650)∗8500 (1100)∗6

430 (950)∗7

1415 (55.7)∗3

1440 (56.7)∗4

1395 (54.9)∗3

1425 (56.1)∗4

2625 (103.3)

1575 (62.0)∗3

1580 (62.2)

1690 (66.5)

∗1: Without rear step bumper∗2: With rear step bumper∗3: With P195/75R14 tires∗4: With P215/70R14 tires∗5: Unladen vehicle∗6: With 1 or 2 occupants∗7: With 3 occupants∗8: With 5 occupants

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EngineModel:2RZ- FE, 3RZ- FE and 5VZ- FEType:

2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engine4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline

5VZ- FE engine6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke, mm (in.):2RZ- FE engine

95.0 ! 86.0 (3.74 ! 3.39)3RZ- FE engine

95.0 ! 95.0 (3.74 ! 3.74)5VZ- FE engine

93.5 ! 82.0 (3.68 ! 3.23)Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):

2RZ- FE engine 2438 (148.8)3RZ- FE engine 2694 (164.3)5VZ- FE engine 3378 (206.1)

FOUR- WHEEL DRIVE MODELS AND PRE RUNNER

Normal cab models Xtra- cab modelsOverall length mm (in.)

Overall height∗4 mm (in.)

Front tread mm (in.)

Rear tread mm (in.)

Cargo weight rating kg (lb.)

Overall width mm (in.)

Wheelbase mm (in.)

4665 (183.7) 5135 (202.2)1690 (66.5)∗1

1720 (67.7)∗2

1765 (69.5)∗3

1720 (62.7)∗1

1750 (68.9)∗2

3095 (121.9)1460 (57.5)∗7

1500 (59.1)∗8

500 (1100)∗9

317 (700)∗10500 (1100)

1455 (57.3)∗7

1495 (58.9)∗8

1460 (57.5)∗5

1500 (59.1)∗6

2625 (103.3)

1715 (67.5)∗1

1745 (68.7)∗2

1690 (66.5)∗1

1720 (67.7)∗2

1765 (69.5)∗3

1455 (57.3)∗7

1495 (58.9)∗8

∗1: With P225/75R15 tires∗2: With P265/75R15 tires or with 31 ! 10.5R15LT tires∗3: With wheel opening extension∗4: Unladen vehicle∗5: With steel wheels plus P225/75R15 tires∗6: With steel wheels plus P265/75R15 tires or with aluminum wheels∗7: With steel wheels∗8: With aluminum wheels∗9: With 3 occupants∗10: With 5 occupants

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FuelFuel type:

Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87(Research Octane Number 91) or higher

Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):Two- wheel drive models except PreRunner

57 (15.1, 12.5)Four- wheel drive models and PreRunner

68 (18.0, 15.0)

Service specificationsENGINEValve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):

2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE enginesIntake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)

5VZ- FE engineIntake 0.13—0.23 (0.006—0.009)Exhaust 0.27—0.37 (0.011—0.014)

Spark plug type:2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines

Except LEV∗DENSO K16R- UNGK BKR5EYA

LEV∗DENSO K16R- U11NGK BKR5EYA- 11

5VZ- FE engineDENSO K16TR11NGK BKR5EKB11

∗: See “—Exhaust emission label” onpage 159 for details.

Spark plug gap, mm (in.):2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines

Except LEV∗ 0.8 (0.031)LEV∗ 1.1 (0.043)

5VZ- FE engine 1.1 (0.043)∗: See “—Exhaust emission label” onpage 159 for details.

Drive belt tension measured with Bor-roughs drive belt tension gauge No.BT- 33- 73F (used belt), lbf:

2RZ- FE and 3RZ- FE enginesGenerator belt 115" 20Air conditioning compressor belt

100" 20Power steering pump belt

100 +20- 15

5VZ- FE engineGenerator belt 100" 20Air conditioning compressor belt

100" 20Power steering pump belt

100 +20- 15

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ENGINE LUBRICATIONOil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.qt.):

Two- wheel drive models except PreRunner

2RZ- FE engineWith filter 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)Without filter 4.8 (5.0, 4.2)

5VZ- FE engineWith filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)

Four- wheel drive models and PreRunner

3RZ- FE engineWith filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)

5VZ- FE engineWith filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)

Oil grade:API grade SJ, “Energy- Conserving” orILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-mended.

Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):

COOLING SYSTEMTotal capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Two- wheel drive models except PreRunner

With manual transmission2RZ- FE engine 8.0 (8.5, 7.0)5VZ- FE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5)

With automatic transmission2RZ- FE engine 7.8 (8.2, 6.9)5VZ- FE engine 9.5 (10.0, 8.4)

Four- wheel drive models and PreRunner

With manual transmission3RZ- FE engine 8.3 (8.8, 7.3)5VZ- FE engine 10.1 (10.7, 8.9)

With automatic transmission3RZ- FE engine 8.2 (8.7, 7.2)5VZ- FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8)

Coolant type:“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva-lentWith ethylene- glycol type coolant for aproper corrosion protection of aluminumcomponentsDo not use alcohol type antifreeze orplain water alone.

BATTERYOpen voltage∗ at 20°C (68°F):

12.6—12.8 V Fully charged12.2—12.4 V Half charged11.8—12.0 V Discharged∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutesafter the key is removed with all thelights turned off

Charging rates:5 A max.

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CLUTCHPedal free play, mm (in.):

5—15 (0.2—0.6)Fluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3MANUAL TRANSMISSIONOil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

2RZ- FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)3RZ- FE engine 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)5VZ- FE engine

Two- wheel drive models2.6 (2.7, 2.3)

Four- wheel drive models2.2 (2.3, 1.9)

Oil type:Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5

Recommended oil viscosity:SAE 75W- 90

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,Imp. qt.):

Two- wheel drive models2RZ- FE engine

Up to 2.4 (2.5, 2.1)5VZ- FE and 3RZ- FE engines

Up to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)Four- wheel drive models

Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)Fluid type:

Automatic transmission fluid D- II orDEXRON!III (DEXRON!II)

TRANSFEROil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

1.0 (1.1, 0.9)Oil type:

Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 75W- 90

DIFFERENTIALOil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Two- wheel drive models except PreRunner

2RZ- FE engine 1.35 (1.4, 1.2)5VZ- FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)

Four- wheel drive models and PreRunnerFront (except Pre Runner)

A.D.D. 1.15 (1.2, 1.0)Except A.D.D. 1.1 (1.2, 1.0)

RearShort wheel base

With rear differential lock system2.65 (2.8, 2.3)

Without rear differential lock system2.55 (2.7, 2.2)

Extra long wheel baseWith rear differential lock system

2.95 (3.1, 2.6)Without rear differential lock system

2.45 (2.6, 2.2)Oil type:

Hypoid Gear Oil API GL- 5

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Recommended oil viscosity:Front

A.D.D.SAE 75W- 90

Except A.D.D.Above -18"C (0"F)

SAE 90Below -18"C (0"F)

SAE 80W or 80W- 90Rear

Above -18"C (0"F)SAE 90

Below -18"C (0"F)SAE 80W or 80W- 90

CHASSIS LUBRICATIONWheel bearings:

Lithium base wheel bearing grease,NLGI No.2

Front drive shaft thrust bushings:Synthetic oil and lithium soap basechassis grease, NLGI No.1

Propeller shafts:Spiders

Lithium base chassis grease, NLGINo.2

Slide yoke and double cardan jointMolybdenum- disulfide lithium basechassis grease, NLGI No.2

BRAKESMinimum pedal clearance when depressedwith the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):

72 (2.8)Pedal free play, mm (in.):

3—6 (0.12—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):

12—18 clicksFluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3STEERINGWheel free play:

Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)Power steering fluid type:

Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON!IIor III

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Tires Fuses

Engine compartment (without daytime run-ning light system)

Fuses (type A)1. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet2. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light

system3. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right- hand head-

light (high beam), high beam indicatorlight

4. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-light (high beam)

5. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right- handheadlight (low beam)

Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):110 (11.5, 83)

Tire sizeTire pressure

kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi) Wheel sizeFront Rear

P195/75R14 200 (2.0, 29) 240 (2.4, 35) 14 ! 5J

P215/70R14 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 14 ! 6J14 ! 6JJ

P225/75R15 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29)15 ! 6J15 ! 7J15 ! 7JJ

31x10.5R15LT 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29) 15 ! 7J15 ! 7JJ

P265/75R15 180 (1.8, 26) 180 (1.8, 26) 15 ! 7J15 ! 7JJ

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Engine compartment (with daytime run-ning light system)

6. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-light (low beam)

7. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, licence platelights

8. PANEL 10 A: Emergency flashers,heater control system, air conditioningsystem, gauges and meters, clock, caraudio system, overdrive indicator light,glove box light, cigarette lighter, instru-ment panel lights, rear differential locksystem, Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection sys-tem, electronically controlled automatictransmission system

Instrument panel

9. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system10. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted

stoplight, cruise control system11. ALT- S 7.5 A: Charging system12. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, power

antenna, interior light, clock, ignitionswitch light, personal lights, door cour-tesy lights

13. OBD 10 A: On- board diagnosis system14. HORN 15 A: Emergency flashers,

horns

15. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-tem/sequential multiport fuel injectionsystem

16. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right- hand headlight17. HEAD (LH) 10 A: Left- hand headlight18. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system,

starting system, gauges and meters19. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,

four- wheel drive control system, reardifferential lock system

20. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,back- up lights, cruise control system,power antenna, power door lock controlsystem, electronically controlled auto-matic transmission system, startingsystem, charging system, air condition-ing system

21. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-gency flashers

22. ECU- IG 15 A: Cruise control system,anti- lock brake system, automatictransmission shift lock system

23. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers andwasher

24. IGN 7.5 A: Discharge warning light,SRS airbag system, seat belt preten-sioners, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection sys-tem

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25. RADIO 7.5 A: Car audio system, pow-er antenna

26. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock, pow-er rear view mirrors, back- up lights,automatic transmission shift lock sys-tem, SRS airbag system, seat belt pre-tensioners

27. ECU- B 15 A: SRS warning light, day-time running light system, cruise con-trol system, SRS airbag system, seatbelt pretensioners

Fuses (type B)28. POWER 30 A: Power windows29. AM1 40 A: Starting system30. AM2 30 A: Ignition systemFuses (type C)

31. ABS 60 A: Anti- lock brake system32. HEATER 40 A: “A.C” fuse33. ALT 120 A: “ABS”, “AM1”, “HEATER”,

“A.C”, “TAIL”, “PANEL”, “STOP” and“ALT- S”, “PWR OUTLET” fuses

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS, UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING AND CAMPER INFORMATIONReporting safety defects for U.S. owners 258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uniform tire quality grading 258. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camper information 259. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 9

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If you believe that your vehiclehas a defect which could cause acrash or could cause injury ordeath, you should immediately in-form the National Highway TrafficSafety Administration (NHTSA) inaddition to notifying Toyota MotorSales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll- free:1- 800- 331- 4331).If NHTSA receives similar com-plaints, it may open an investiga-tion, and if it finds that a safetydefect exists in a group of ve-hicles, it may order a recall andremedy campaign. However,NHTSA cannot become involvedin individual problems betweenyou, your dealer, or Toyota MotorSales, U.S.A., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may ei-ther call the Auto Safety Hotlinetoll- free at 1- 800- 424- 9393 (or366- 0123 in Washington, D.C.area) or write to: NHTSA. U.S.De-partment of Transportation. Wash-ington, D.C. 20590. You can alsoobtain other information about mo-tor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

This information has been prepared in ac-cordance with regulations issued by theNational Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-tration of the U.S. Department of Trans-portation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyotavehicles with information on uniform tirequality grading.Your Toyota dealer will help answer anyquestions you may have as you read thisinformation.DOT quality grades—All passenger ve-hicle tires must conform to FederalSafety Requirements in addition tothese grades. These quality grades aremolded on the sidewall.Treadwear—The treadwear grade is acomparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government testcourse. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and a half (1- 1/2) timesas well on the government course as atire graded 100. The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual condi-tions of their use, however, and may de-part significantly from the norm due tovariations in driving habits, service prac-tices and differences in road characteris-tics and climate.

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

Uniform tire quality grading (except vehicles with 31 ! 10.5R15LT tires)

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Traction AA, A, B, C—The tractiongrades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,B, and C, and they represent the tire’sability to stop on wet pavement as mea-sured under controlled conditions on spe-cified government test surfaces of asphaltand concrete. A tire marked C may havepoor traction performance.Warning: The traction grade assigned tothis tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not includecornering (turning) traction.Temperature A, B, C—The temperaturegrades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissi-pate heat when tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperaturecan cause the material of the tire to de-generate and reduce tire life, and exces-sive temperature can lead to sudden tirefailure. The grade C corresponds to a lev-el of performance which all passenger cartires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of perfor-mance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grades for thistire are established for a tire that is prop-erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces-sive speed, underinflation, or excessiveloading, either separately or in combina-tion, can cause heat buildup and possibletire failure.

Camper information—This information has been prepared in ac-cordance with regulation issued by the Na-tional Highway Traffic Safety Administra-tion of the U.S. Department ofTransportation. It provides the purchasersand/or prospective purchasers of Toyotavehicles with information on truck- camperloading. Your Toyota dealer will help an-swer any questions you may have as youread this information.

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—Center of gravity location

BA

Rear end of truck bed

Recommended location for cargo center ofgravity for cargo weight rating

Two- wheel drive models except Pre Runner mm (in.)

A BNormal cab models 1397

(55.0)838

(33.0)Xtra- cab models

2RZ- FE engine

5VZ- FE engine

1397(55.0)

1193(47.0)

1016(40.0)

1066(42.0)

Four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner mm (in.)

A B1397(55.0)

838(33.0)

The figures given in the illustration indi-cate the recommended center of gravityzone.

CAUTION

If a load is too far back, it can causedangerous handling. If it is too farforward, the front axle may be over-loaded.

Camper center of gravity

Recommended center of gravity location zone

Cargo weight ratingTwo- wheel drive models except Pre Runner

Normal cab modelsWith 2 occupants

499 kg (1100 lb.)With 3 occupants

431 kg (950 lb.)

—Cargo weight rating and proper matching

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Xtra- cab modelsWith 2 occupants in the frontseats and no occupants in therear seats

499 kg (1100 lb.)With 3 occupants in the frontseats and no occupants in therear seats

431 kg (950 lb.)With 3 occupants in the frontseats and 2 occupants in the rearseats

295 kg (650 lb.)Four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner

Normal cab modelsWith 2 or 3 occupants

499 kg (1100 lb.)

Xtra- cab modelsVehicles with off road package

With 2 occupants in the frontseats and no occupants in therear seats

340 kg (750 lb.)With 3 occupants in the frontseats and no occupants in therear seats

272 kg(600 lb.)With 3 occupants in the frontseats and 2 occupants in the rearseats

136 kg 300 lb.)Vehicles without off road package

With 2 or 3 occupants in the frontseats and no occupants in therear seats499 kg (1100 lb.)With 3 occupants in the frontseats and 2 occupants in the rearseats

318 kg (700 lb.)

When the truck is used to carry a slide- incamper, the total cargo load of the truckconsists of the manufacturer’s camperweight figure, the weight of installed addi-tional camper equipment not included inthe manufacturer’s camper weight figure,the weight of camper cargo, and theweight of passengers in the camper.The total cargo load should not exceedthe truck’s cargo weight rating and thecamper’s center of gravity should fall with-in the truck’s recommended center ofgravity zone when installed.

CAUTION

Be careful—overloading can causedangerous braking and handling prob-lems, and can damage your vehicleand its tires.

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Gross axle weight rating

Front GAWR Rear GAWR

Secure loose items to prevent weightshifts that could affect the balance of yourvehicle. When the truck camper is loaded,drive to a scale and weigh on the frontand on the rear wheels separately to de-termine axle loads. Individual axle loadsshould not exceed either of the GrossAxle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total ofthe axle loads should not exceed theGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).These raitings are given on the vehicleCertification Label which is located on thedoor latch post on the left side of thevehicle. See “Your Toyota’s identification”in Section 2 for the Certification Labellocation. If weight raitings are exceeded,move or remove items to bring all weightsbelow the raitings.

Gross vehicle weight rating

Not exceed GVWR

GAWRTwo- wheel drive models except Pre Runner

Front 1000 kg(2200 lb.)Rear 1135 kg(2500 lb.)

Four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner

Front 1200 kg(2650 lb.)Rear 1270 kg(2800 lb.)

GVWRTwo- wheel drive models except Pre Runner

Normal cab models1920 kg (4250 lb.)

Xtra- cab models2040 kg (4500 lb.)

Four- wheel drive models and Pre Runner

2315 kg (5100 lb.)If weight ratings are exceeded, move orremove items to bring all weights belowthe ratings.

—Gross axle and vehicle weight ratings