TOYOTA 2012 Yaris Sedan Instruction Manuals and User Guides
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- Please note that this manual applies to all models explains and all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.
- All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
- Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
- Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
- A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should ...
- This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect...
- As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel ...
- The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with th...
- Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
- Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
- n General precautions while driving
- Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your abili...
- Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
- Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, ...
- Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.
- Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure the...
- This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
- This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its equipment.
- Safety symbol
- The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
- Arrows indicating operations
- Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.
- Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).
- Front
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- 1-1. Key information
- The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
- Vehicles without engine immobilizer system (type A)
- Vehicles without engine immobilizer system (type B)
- Vehicles with engine immobilizer system (type A)
- Vehicles with engine immobilizer system (type B)
- n When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
- Turn the luggage security system on. (ÆP. 34) Carry the master key for your own use and leave the valet key only with the attendant.
- Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using the key number plate. (ÆP. 325)
- When bringing a wireless remote control key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the wireless remote cont...
- 1-1. Key information
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- 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
- The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle from outside the vehicle.
- n Operation signals
- The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/ unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
- When is pushed for longer than about 1 second, an alarm will sound for about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.
- To stop the alarm, push any button on the wireless remote control.
- n Key battery depletion
- The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (ÆP. 265)
- If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
- The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the following situations.
- l Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves
- l When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communication device
- l When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
- l When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
- l When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
- l When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a personal computer
- n Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
- Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. (Customizable features ÆP. 365)
- For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
- FCC ID:MOZB41TG FCC ID:MOZB21RG
- NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device ...
- FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- For vehicles sold in Canada
- NOTE: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this devic...
- The vehicle can be locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.
- n Wireless remote control (if equipped)
- ÆP. 26
- n Key
- Vehicles with power door lock
- Vehicles without power door lock
- n Door lock switch (if equipped)
- Driver’s door lock switch
- Passenger’s door lock switch
- n Inside door lock button
- Vehicles with power door lock
- The door cannot be locked if the driver’s door is open and the key is in the engine switch.
- n Key reminder buzzer
- A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
- Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features ÆP. 365)
- Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury.
- l Always use a seat belt.
- l Always lock all doors.
- l Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
- l Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the veh...
- l Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seat.
- The trunk can be opened using the key or trunk opener.
- n Key
- n Trunk opener
- To protect luggage stored in the trunk against theft, do the following procedures.
- n Internal trunk release lever
- The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up on the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the inside of trunk lid.
- The lever will continue to glow for some time after the trunk lid is closed.
- n Which key to the vehicle is to leave with a parking attendant after the luggage security system is set
- ÆP. 25
- n Caution while driving
- l Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. If the trunk lid is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or luggage in...
- l Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the trunk lid is fully closed. If the trunk lid is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.
- l Never let anyone sit in the trunk. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
- n When children are in the vehicle
- n Caution while driving
- Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
- l Do not allow children to enter the trunk. If a child is accidentally locked in the trunk, they could have heat exhaustion or suffocate.
- l Do not allow a child to open or close the trunk lid. Doing so may cause the trunk lid to operate unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing trunk lid.
- n Using the trunk
- Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in serious injury.
- l Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the trunk lid before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the trunk lid to fall closed again after it is opened.
- l When opening or closing the trunk lid, thoroughly check to make sure the surrounding area is safe.
- l If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the trunk is about to open or close.
- l Use caution when opening or closing the trunk lid in windy weather as it may move abruptly in strong wind.
- l The trunk lid may fall if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the trunk lid on an incline than on a ...
- l When closing the trunk lid, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.
- l When closing the trunk lid, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the trunk handle is used to fully close the trunk lid, it may result in hands or arms being caught.
- The wireless remote control can be used to lock/unlock the vehicle from outside the vehicle.
- 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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- 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
- n Seat adjustment
- The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
- n Returning rear seatbacks
- Tilt the rear seatback up until it locks, making sure that you hold the seat belt to prevent it from getting caught between the seatback and the inner side of the vehicle.
- n After returning the seatback to the upright position
- Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
- Head restraints are provided for all seats.
- Front seats
- Rear seats
- n Removing the head restraints
- Front seats
- Pull the head restraint up while pushing the lock release button.
- Pull the head restraint up while pushing the lock release button.
- Align the head restraint with the installation holes and push it down to the lock position. Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.
- Align the head restraint with the installation holes and push it down to the lock position. Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.
- Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
- Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driving the vehicle.
- n Correct use of the seat belts
- n Fastening and releasing the seat belt
- n Adjusting the height of the belt (front seats)
- The rear center seat belt is a 3-point type restraint with 2 buckles. Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located and securely latched for proper operation.
- n Release method
- The belt can be completely released when not required, such as when folding down the rear seat.
- n Emergency locking retractor (ELR)
- The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can move around fully.
- When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position an...
- Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (ÆP. 44)
- Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occupants. Exte...
- If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only a pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a collision.
- n People suffering illness
- Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way.
- The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size.
- l Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child become large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (ÆP. 88)
- l When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 44 regarding seat belt usage.
- n Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated
- If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent collisions.
- If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because they are not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.
- Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of emergency braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failing to do so may cause death or severe injury.
- n Wearing a seat belt
- l Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt.
- l Always wear a seat belt properly.
- l Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt for more than one person at once, including children.
- l Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.
- l Do not recline the seat any more than necessary to achieve a proper seating position. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.
- n Wearing a seat belt
- n Adjustable shoulder anchor
- Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck...
- n Seat belt pretensioners
- n Seat belt damage and wear
- l Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be jammed in the door.
- l Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belt cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.
- l Ensure that the belt and tab are locked and the belt is not twisted. If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.
- l Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been involved in a serious accident, even if there is no obvious damage.
- l Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by...
- n Child restraint lock function belt precaution
- Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out leading to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.
- If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
- n Wearing a seat belt
- Do not use the rear center seat belt with either buckle released. Fastening only one of the buckles may result in death or serious injury in case of sudden braking or a collision.
- n Using a seat belt extender
- l Do not wear the seat belt extender, if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender.
- l Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system, because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.
- l The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.
- n When using a seat belt extender
- When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.
- n Using a seat belt extender
- The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.
- n Caution while driving
- Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injury.
- Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
- Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following functions.
- Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch or lever.
- Power-adjustable type
- Manually adjustable type
- n Mirror operating conditions (with power-adjustable type only)
- The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
- Observe the following precautions while driving. Failing to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
- Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.
- 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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- 1-4. Opening and closing the windows
- The power windows can be opened/closed using the following switches.
- Driver’s power window switches
- Front passenger’s power window switch
- Rear passenger’s power window switch
- n The power windows can be operated when
- The engine switch is in the ON position.
- The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
- Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
- 1-4. Opening and closing the windows
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- 1-5. Refueling
- Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
- n Before refueling the vehicle
- Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.
- n Opening the fuel tank cap
- n Fuel types
- Unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)
- Approximately 11.1 gal. (42.0 L, 9.2 Imp.gal.)
- Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury.
- l Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static electricity. Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to ignite.
- l Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank ...
- l Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
- l Do not inhale vaporized fuel. Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
- l Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle. Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
- l Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.
- n When replacing the fuel tank cap
- Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.
- Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust systems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted surface.
- 1-5. Refueling
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- 1-6. Theft deterrent system
- The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
- Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
- n System maintenance
- The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
- For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
- FCC ID: MOZRI-20BTY
- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may no...
- FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- For vehicles sold in Canada
- This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may ...
- Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
- The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected.
- n Triggering of the alarm
- The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set.
- n Setting the alarm system
- n Deactivating or stopping the alarm
- Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
- l Unlock the doors or trunk.
- l Turn the engine switch to the ACC or ON position or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
- n System maintenance
- The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
- To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following.
- The alarm may be triggered in the following situations. (Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
- Be sure to deactivate the alarm system. If the battery is discharged before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.
- Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
- 1-6. Theft deterrent system
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- 1-7. Safety information
- Drive in a good posture as follows:
- n While driving
- l Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving. Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
- l Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achi...
- l Do not place anything under the front seats. Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an accident. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
- n Adjusting the seat position
- n While driving
- The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
- Front airbags
- Driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger from impact with interior components.
- Side and curtain shield airbags
- Side airbags (if equipped) Can help protect the torso of the front seat occupants.
- Curtain shield airbags (if equipped) Can help protect primarily the head of outside occupants.
- Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag system...
- The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and an airbag sensor.
- In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag system triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
- n SRS warning light
- This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, cur...
- n If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
- l Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying (inflating) SRS airbag.
- l A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
- l Vehicles with side and curtain shield airbags: Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as w...
- l Vehicles without side and curtain shield airbags: Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the front seats may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
- l The front windshield may crack.
- n Operating conditions (front airbags)
- n If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
- However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign ...
- l It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
- l The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (ÆP. 83)
- n Operating conditions (side airbags and curtain shield airbags [if equipped])
- l The SRS side airbag & SRS curtain shield airbag will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (th...
- l The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. (ÆP. 83)
- n Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other than a collision
- The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
- The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls ...
- The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.
- The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side collision.
- In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
- l Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
- l The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.
- l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: A portion of a door is damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.
- l The pad section of the steering wheel or dashboard near the front passenger airbag is scratched, cracked, or otherwise damaged.
- l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked or otherwise damaged.
- l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: The portion of the front pillars, rear pillars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags inside is scratched, cracked or otherwise damaged.
- n SRS airbag precautions
- l Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.
- Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
- l The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
- l The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
- Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from yo...
- . Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
- . Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, e...
- . If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the airbag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
- The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.
- n SRS airbag precautions
- l If the seat belt extender has been connected to the driver’s seat belt buckle but the seat belt extender has not also been fas...
- n SRS airbag precautions
- l Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard.
- l Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger.
- l Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or passenger has items resting on their knees.
- l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pillars.
- l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.
- n SRS airbag precautions
- l Do not attach anything to or lean anything against areas such as the dashboard or steering wheel pad. These items can become projectiles when SRS driver and front passenger airbags deploy.
- l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Do not attach anything to areas such as the door, windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail or assist grip.
- l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and seriously injure or kill you, should the SRS curtain shield airbag deploy.
- l Vehicles with side airbags: Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags.
- l Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS airbag components shown on P. 72. Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.
- l Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS airbags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.
- l If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.
- n SRS airbag precautions
- l Vehicles with curtain shield airbags: If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar garnishes, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.
- l Vehicles without curtain shield airbags: If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.
- n Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components
- Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.
- l Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.
- l Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rail.
- l Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant compartment.
- l Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kangaroo bar etc.).
- l Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system.
- l Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD players.
- l Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.
- Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification system. This system detects the conditions of the front passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.
- SRS warning light
- Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
- AIR BAG ON indicator light
- AIR BAG OFF indicator light
- n Adult*1
- n Child*3 or child restraint system*4
- n Unoccupied
- n There is a malfunction in the system
- *1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
- *2: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
- *3: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.
- *4: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (ÆP. 88)
- *5: In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual as for installing the child restraint system properly. (ÆP. 92)
- n Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
- Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant classification system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
- l Wear the seat belt properly.
- l Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left inserted into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.
- l Make sure the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. I...
- l Do not apply a heavy load to the front passenger seat or equipment.
- l Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or feet on the front passenger seat seatback from the rear passenger seat.
- l Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or press on the seatback with their legs.
- l Do not put objects under the front passenger seat.
- l Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This may cause the AIR BAG OFF indicator light...
- n Front passenger occupant classification system precautions
- l If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the AIR BAG ON indicator light is illuminated. If the AIR BAG OFF indicator is i...
- l When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order. (ÆP. 92)
- l Do not modify or remove the front seats.
- l Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Otherwise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction of the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.
- l Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.
- A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.
- The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.
- Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat.
- Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child.
- Rear facing - Infant seat/convertible seat
- Forward facing - Convertible seat
- Booster seat
- n Selecting an appropriate child restraint system
- n Child restraint precautions
- l For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or c...
- l Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.
- l Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illumina...
- l A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front passenger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child rest...
- l Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing ...
- l Vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags: Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body...
- n Child restraint precautions
- n Child restraint lock function belt precaution
- Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out leading to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death.
- If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.
- n When the child restraint system is not in use
- l Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compartment.
- l If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of emergency braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
- n When the child restraint system is not in use
- Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the rear seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
- The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system.
- Type A
- Type B
- n Rear facing æ Infant seat/convertible seat
- n Forward facing æ Convertible seat
- n Booster seat
- n Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
- The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications can be used. This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.
- Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock mode. (ÆP. 47)
- In ALR lock mode the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended, which could cause injury or discomfort to the child seated in the booster seat.
- Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix the child restraint system securely in pla...
- l If the driver’s seat interferes with the child restraint system and prevents it from being attached correctly, attach the child restraint system to the right- hand rear seat.
- l Adjust the front passenger seat so that it does not interfere with the child restraint system.
- l Only put a forward-facing or booster child seat on the front seat when unavoidable. When installing a forward- facing or boost...
- n When installing a child restraint system
- l Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not twisted.
- l Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be sure it is secure.
- l After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
- l Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system manufacturer.
- l When a child restraint system with a top tether strap is installed, do not install the head restraint. The head restraint may interfere with the top tether strap preventing secure installation of the child restraint system.
- l Make sure to properly store the removed head restraint in a secure place when you use the child restraint system on the rear seat.
- n Do not use a seat belt extender
- If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restrai...
- When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught ...
- Drive in a good posture as follows:
- 1-7. Safety information
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- 2-1. Driving procedures
- The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
- n Starting the engine (ÆP. 112)
- n Driving
- Automatic transmission
- Manual transmission
- n Stopping
- Automatic transmission
- Manual transmission
- n Parking the vehicle
- Automatic transmission
- Manual transmission
- Automatic transmission
- Manual transmission
- With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
- Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
- Release the parking brake.
- n Driving in the rain
- l Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
- l Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slippery.
- l Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
- n Breaking in your new Toyota
- To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to observe:
- Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (ÆP. 341)
- Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
- n When driving the vehicle
- l Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the clutch, brake and accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
- . Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.
- . When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
- . Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals properly.
- . Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an accident.
- l Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
- l Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving position,...
- l If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of e...
- l Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the clutch, brake and accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
- n When driving the vehicle
- l Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P, R or N (automatic transmission) or R (manual transmission) while th...
- l Do not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the engine brake to not operate properly and lead to an accident.
- l Do not turn the engine off while driving. The power steering and brake booster systems will not operate properly if the engine is not running.
- l Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (ÆP. 116,118)
- l When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident.
- l Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may result in death or serious injury.
- l Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.
- l Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unles...
- n When driving on slippery road surfaces
- n When driving on slippery road surfaces
- n When shifting the shift lever
- n When driving the vehicle
- Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
- n When the vehicle is stopped
- l Do not race the engine. If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (automatic transmission only) or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident.
- l Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
- l Vehicles with an automatic transmission: In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
- l If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
- l Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby.
- n When the vehicle is parked
- l Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehicle when it is in the sun. Doing so may result in the following.
- . Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
- . The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
- . Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle’s electrical components.
- l Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
- l Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately after turning the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.
- l Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicl...
- l Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehicle when it is in the sun. Doing so may result in the following.
- n Exhaust gases
- n When the vehicle is stopped
- Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and odorless. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
- l If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
- l The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exh...
- n When taking a nap in the vehicle
- Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could c...
- n When braking the vehicle
- l When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously. Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
- l If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns t...
- l Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
- l The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the systems fails, the other will still operate. In thi...
- n When driving the vehicle
- n When braking the vehicle
- Vehicles with a manual transmission
- l Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
- l Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and moving forward. Doing so may damage the clutch.
- l Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade. Doing so may damage the clutch.
- Vehicles with an automatic transmission
- Vehicles with an automatic transmission: Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
- Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
- It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.
- A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
- Replace a flat tire with a new one. (ÆP. 314)
- Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
- In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.
- n Driving in the rain
- n Engine switch
- n Starting the engine
- Automatic transmission
- Manual transmission
- Check that the parking brake is set.
- Check that the shift lever is set in N.
- Firmly depress the brake pedal and clutch pedal.
- Turn the engine switch to the START position and start the engine.
- The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 20 seconds, whichever is less. Continue depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal until the engine is completely started.
- n Turning the key from ACC to LOCK
- n Steering lock release
- When starting the engine, the engine switch may seem stuck in the LOCK position. To free it, turn the key while turning the steering wheel slightly in either direction.
- n If the engine does not start (vehicles with engine immobilizer system)
- The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (ÆP. 63)
- A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
- Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the accelerator while starting the engine under any circumstances. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
- Do not turn the engine switch to the LOCK position. If in an emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the engine switch only to the ACC position.
- Do not leave the engine switch in the ACC or ON position for long periods if the engine is not running.
- Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
- The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 20 seconds, whichever is less. Continue depressing the brake pedal and clutch pedal until the engine is completely started.
- n Shifting the shift lever
- While the engine switch is on, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
- Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and then release it slowly.
- n Maximum allowable speeds
- Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maximum acceleration is necessary.
- mph (km/h)
- The engine switch is in the ON position.
- Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned out.
- n Set the parking brake
- n Release the parking brake
- n Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
- The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
- See “Winter driving tips” for parking brake usage in winter time. (ÆP. 150)
- Fully release the parking brake. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear.
- Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. The horn may not sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked. (ÆP. 51)
- 2-1. Driving procedures
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- 2-2. Instrument cluster
- Vehicles with Optitron type meters
- Odometer/trip meter
- ODO/TRIP button
- CLOCK button
- Vehicles without Optitron type meters
- Odometer/trip meter
- ODO/TRIP button
- CLOCK button
- Pressing this button switches between odometer and trip meter displays.
- The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
- n To prevent damage to the engine and its components
- l Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which indicates the maximum engine speed.
- l The engine may be overheating if the high engine coolant temperature warning light comes on. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (ÆP. 329)
- The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems.
- Instrument cluster (vehicles with Optitron type meters)
- Instrument cluster (vehicles without Optitron type meters)
- Center panel
- n Indicators
- The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.
- n Warning lights
- Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems. (ÆP. 301)
- n To prevent damage to the engine and its components
- 2-2. Instrument cluster
- sec_2-3
- 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
- The headlights can be operated manually.
- Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
- n Daytime running light system (if equipped)
- l To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at night.
- l Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve fuel economy.
- n Light reminder buzzer
- A buzzer sounds when the key is removed and the driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned on.
- Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
- The fog lights improve visibility in difficult driving conditions, such as in rain or fog. They can be turned on only when the headlights are on low beam.
- n Intermittent wiper without interval adjuster
- n Intermittent wiper with interval adjuster
- n Daytime running light system (if equipped)
- Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when is selected).
- n The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
- The engine switch must be in the ON position.
- Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
- Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
- Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled toward you and held continually.
- Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
- 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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- 2-4. Using other driving systems
- Use cruise control to maintain a set speed without using the accelerator.
- n Set the vehicle speed
- n Adjusting the speed setting
- n Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
- n Cruise control can be set when
- n Accelerating
- The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed resumes.
- The set speed is automatically cancelled in any of the following situations.
- Press the ON-OFF button to turn the cruise control off, and then reactivate the system. If the cruise control speed cannot be se...
- Keep the ON-OFF button off when not in use.
- Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations. Doing so may result in control of the vehicle being lost and could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
- To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following systems operate automatically in response to various driving situa...
- n ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) (if equipped)
- n Brake Assist (if equipped)
- n VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) (if equipped)
- n TRAC (Traction Control) (if equipped)
- n EPS (Electric Power Steering)
- If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, TRAC or VSC may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order to free it.
- n TRAC OFF mode
- n VSC OFF mode
- n Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, TRAC, VSC and brake assist system
- l A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indicate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems
- l Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
- n If the brake system overheats
- TRAC will cease operation and a buzzer will sound to alert the driver. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. (There is no problem with continuing normal driving.)
- Turning the engine switch OFF after turning off the TRAC and VSC systems will automatically re-enable them.
- If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC system will turn on when vehicle speed increases.
- If the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, the systems will not turn on even when vehicle speed increases.
- There is a malfunction in the TRAC and VSC systems. Contact your Toyota dealer and have your Toyota inspected.
- When the steering wheel operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
- The effectiveness of EPS is reduced to prevent the system from overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extende...
- The ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle’s stopping distance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situations.
- The slip indicator flashes and a warning buzzer sounds. Always drive carefully. Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular care when the indicator flashes and a buzzer sounds.
- Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slippery road surfaces, even if TRAC is operating. Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.
- Make sure that all tires are of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the appropriate tire pressure level.
- The ABS and VSC will not function correctly if different tires are fitted on the vehicle.
- Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels.
- Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect the driving assist systems, and may cause the system to malfunction.
- n Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, TRAC, VSC and brake assist system
- 2-4. Using other driving systems
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- 2-5. Driving information
- Take notice of the following information about storage precautions, cargo capacity and load.
- l Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
- l Be sure all items are secured in place.
- l Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
- l For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight.
- Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
- (Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total weight of occupants)
- Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit-
- (1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard.
- (2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
- (3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
- (4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
- For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 ¥ 150) = 650 lbs.)
- (5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
- (6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
- When 2 people with the combined weight of 366 lb. (166 kg) are riding in your vehicle, which has a total load capacity of 845 lb. (383 kg), the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity will be as follows:
- 845 lb. - 366 lb. = 479 lb. (383 kg - 166 kg = 217 kg)
- 479 lb. - 388 lb. = 91 lb. (217 kg - 176 kg = 41 kg)
- As shown in the above example, if the number of occupants increases, the cargo and luggage load will be reduced by an amount tha...
- n Things that must not be carried in the trunk
- The following things may cause a fire if loaded in the trunk.
- Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
- l Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the item may get under the clutch, brake or accelerator peda...
- l Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and injure someone during emergency braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
- l Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk. It is not designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with thei...
- n Capacity and distribution
- l Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle weight rating.
- l Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which may cause death or serious injury.
- Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity, towing capacity and cargo capacity.
- n Total load capacity: 845 lb. (383 kg)
- Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo and luggage.
- n Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
- Seating capacity means the maximum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
- Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity, do not exceed the total load capacity.
- n Towing capacity (Canada): 700 lb. (318 kg)
- Towing capacity means the maximum gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo weight) that your vehicle is able to tow.
- n Towing capacity (except Canada):
- Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
- n Cargo capacity
- Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight and the number of occupants.
- n Total load capacity and seating capacity
- These details are also described on the tire and loading information label. (ÆP. 256)
- Do not overload the vehicle. It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident.
- Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
- n Pre-winter preparations
- n Before driving the vehicle
- Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
- l Do not try to forcibly open a window, scrape an outside rear view mirror surface or move a wiper or outside rear view mirror t...
- l To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield.
- l Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
- l Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the brakes.
- n When driving the vehicle
- Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
- n When parking the vehicle
- Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or to 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the p...
- l Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.
- l Use SAE Class “S” type radial tire chains, with the exception of radial cable chains or V-bar type chains.
- l Retighten the chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
- n Snow chain installation
- Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.
- l Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
- l Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.
- l Install the tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible.
- l Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying instructions.
- l If wheel ornaments are used, they will be scratched by the chain band, so remove the ornaments before putting on the chains. (ÆP. 314)
- n Driving with snow tires
- Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
- Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or serious injury.
- l Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
- l Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
- l Avoid sudden turns and braking.
- l Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is maintained.
- n Repairing or replacing snow tires
- Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Toyota dealers or legitimate tire retailers. This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
- The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire chains are fitted.
- Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or ...
- Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle, thus towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handlin...
- Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
- n Weight limits
- Confirm the total trailer weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.
- n Gross vehicle weight
- The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the Certification Label. The gross ...
- n Gross axle weight
- The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification Label.
- n Trailer tongue load
- The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight, not exceeding the maximum 70 lb. (32 kg) (Tongue load / Total trailer weight ¥ 100 = 9 to 11%)
- The total trailer weight and tongue load can be measured with platform scales found at a highway weighing station, building supply company, trucking company, junk yard, etc.
- Consult your Toyota dealer for further information about additional requirements such as a towing kits, etc.
- n Before towing
- Check that the following conditions are met:
- l Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (ÆP. 347)
- l Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommendation.
- l All trailer lights work to be legal.
- l Confirm all lights work each time you connect them.
- l The trailer ball is set up at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
- l Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
- l Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded.
- l Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal, state/provincial or local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.
- n Break-in schedule
- Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train components (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of driving.
- Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be rated for towing a higher weight, the operator must never exceed the maximum weight rating specified for the trailer hitch.
- l If you wish to install a trailer hitch, your Toyota dealer should be consulted.
- l Use only a hitch that conforms to the total trailer weight requirement.
- l Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer.
- l Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease.
- l Remove the trailer hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer to reduce the possibility of additional damage caused by the hitch if your vehicle is struck from behind.
- n When towing a trailer
- l Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehicle’s braking effectiveness.
- l Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
- n When installing a trailer hitch
- Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
- Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable federal and state/provincial regulations.
- A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. Th...
- Directly splicing may damage your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.
- Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. In order to avoid accident, death or serious injury, keep the following in mind when towing:
- l Before starting out, check the trailer’s light and the vehicle-trailer connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
- l Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel of the vehicle.
- l Reversing with a trailer attached is difficult and requires practice. Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand...
- l As stopping distance is increased when towing a trailer, vehicle-to- vehicle distance should be increased. For each 10 mph (16 km/h) of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length.
- l Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces.
- l Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. Vehicles with a manual transmission: Prevent excessive clutch slippage by keeping engine rpm low and not racing the engine. Always start out in first gear.
- l Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before making a turn.
- l Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by making a larger than normal turning radius.
- l Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Periodically check the re...
- l Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires considerable distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes.
- l In order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the transmission in D (automatic transmission) or 5 (manual transmission).
- l Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over 85˚F [30˚C]) when d...
- l Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and the trailer wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put ...
- Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
- Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
- When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load.
- Apply the parking brake firmly.
- Shift into 1 or R (manual transmission) or P (automatic transmission) and turn off the engine.
- l When restarting after parking on a slope:
- With the transmission in P (automatic transmission) or the clutch pedal (manual transmission) depressed, start the engine. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, be sure to keep the brake pedal pressed.
- Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
- Release the parking brake (also brake pedal on vehicles with an automatic transmission), and slowly pull or back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.
- Have someone retrieve the blocks.
- n To avoid an accident
- l Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) or posted towing speed limit, whichever is lower. As instability (swaying) of the towing vehicle-trailer combination increases as speed increases, exceeding 45 mph (72 km/h) may cause loss of control.
- l Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
- l Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking efficiency.
- Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
- Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4 wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
- n To avoid an accident
- To prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures before towing.
- Shift the shift lever to N.
- Turn the engine switch to the ACC position.
- Release the parking brake.
- After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before driving the vehicle.
- 2-5. Driving information
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- 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
- Heater
- Air conditioning system
- n Adjusting the temperature setting (heater)
- Turn the temperature control dial clockwise to increase the temperature.
- n Adjusting the temperature setting (air conditioning system)
- Turn the temperature control dial clockwise (warm) or counterclockwise (cool).
- n Adjusting the fan speed
- Turn the fan speed control dial clockwise (increase) or counterclockwise (decrease).
- n Selecting the air outlets
- Set the air outlet selection dial to an appropriate position.
- n Selecting the air intake modes
- Set the air intake selection dial to (outside air) mode or (recirculated air) mode.
- Center outlets
- Right and left side outlets
- n For quick cooling (vehicles with air conditioning system)
- Turn the temperature control dial to the “MAX A/C” position and select the recirculated air mode.
- Press to turn the air conditioning on.
- The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used for an extended period.
- The air conditioning system may not operate even when is pressed.
- For your driving comfort, air flowing to the feet may be warmer than air flowing to the upper body depending on the position of the temperature adjustment dial.
- n Air conditioning odors
- l During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to be emitted from the vents.
- l To reduce potential odors from occurring: It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
- n To prevent the windshield from fogging up
- n Air conditioning odors
- Do not set the air outlet selection dial to during cool air operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between the tem...
- Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the engine is stopped.
- These features are used to defog the rear window, and to remove raindrops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
- n The rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers can be operated when
- The engine switch is in the ON position.
- Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror defoggers on.
- Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.
- Do not leave the rear window defogger on longer than necessary when the engine is stopped.
- 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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- 3-2. Using the audio system
- CD player with external CD changer controller and AM/FM radio.
- Type A
- Type B
- n Using cellular phones
- Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
- FCC Warning: Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s authority to operate this device.
- Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.
- Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.
- Type A
- Type B
- Search for desired stations by turning or or pressing “Ÿ” or “⁄” on or .
- Press and hold the button (from or to or ) that the station is to be set to until you hear a beep.
- n Scanning the preset radio stations
- Press and hold or until you hear a beep.
- When the desired station is reached, press the button once again.
- n Scanning all radio stations within range
- Press or .
- When the desired station is reached, press the button once again.
- n Receiving XM® Satellite Radio
- Press or and select the XM® band.
- Turn or to select the desired channel in the all categories or press “Ÿ” or “⁄” on or to select the desired channel in the current category.
- n Setting XM® Satellite Radio channel presets
- Select the desired channel. Press and hold the button (from or to or ) that the channel is to be set to until you hear a beep.
- n Changing the channel category
- Press “Ÿ” or “⁄” on the or .
- n Scanning XM® Satellite Radio channels
- n Displaying text information
- Press or .
- The display will show up to 10 characters.
- The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
- l CH NAME
- l TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
- l NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
- l CH NUMBER
- *: Use of XM® Satellite Radio requires XM® tuner and service. Contact your Toyota dealer.
- n When the battery is disconnected
- Stations presets are erased.
- n Reception sensitivity
- l Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
- l The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
- n XM® Satellite Radio
- n Reception sensitivity
- An XM® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts provided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous states and 10 Canadian provinces.
- U.S.A.- Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-967-2346.
- Canada- Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677.
- l Radio ID You will need the radio ID when activating XM® service or reporting a problem. Select “CH000” using or , and the receiver’s 8- character ID number will appear.
- l Satellite tuner The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompanying Text Information of XM® Satellite Radio.
- n If the satellite radio does not operate normally
- If a problem occurs with the XM® tuner, a message will appear on the display. Refer to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested corrective action.
- Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at 1-800-967-2346 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
- This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC ...
- If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of the following:
- *: Use of XM® Satellite Radio requires XM® tuner and service. Contact your Toyota dealer.
- Type A
- Type B
- Insert a CD.
- Press or and remove the CD.
- n Selecting a track
- Press “Ÿ” to move up or “⁄” to move down using or until the desired track number is displayed.
- n Scanning tracks
- Press or .
- Press the switch again when the desired track is reached.
- To fast-forward or reverse.
- Type A: Press and hold () or ().
- Type B: Press and hold () or ().
- n Selecting the desired CD
- Type A: Press (⁄) or (Ÿ).
- Type B: Press (⁄) or (Ÿ).
- n Scanning loaded CDs
- Press and hold or until you hear a beep.
- Press the switch again when the desired CD is reached.
- n Repeating a track
- Press (RPT) or (RPT).
- n Repeating all of the tracks on a CD (with external CD changer only)
- Press and hold (RPT) or (RPT) until you hear a beep.
- n Current CD
- Press (RAND) or (RAND).
- n All CDs (with external CD changer only)
- Press and hold (RAND) or (RAND) until you hear a beep.
- Press or .
- Each time the switch is pressed, the display changes in the order of Track no./Elapsed timeÆCD titleÆTrack name.
- n Display
- Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time. If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding or for 1 second or more...
- Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed at all.
- Press (RAND) or (RAND) again.
- Press (RPT) or (RPT) again.
- “ERROR”: This indicates a trouble either in the CD or inside the player. The CD may be dirty, damaged or inserted up-side down.
- Discs with the marks shown below can be used. Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
- CDs with copy-protect features may not be used.
- To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected while the CD player is being used.
- CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.
- Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
- Do not use the following types of CDs or 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters or Dual Disc. Doing so may damage the CD player and/or the CD insert/eject function.
- Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or the player itself.
- Type A
- Type B
- Insert a disc.
- Press or and remove the disc.
- n Selecting folders one at a time
- To select the desired folder, press “Ÿ” or “⁄” on or .
- n Selecting the desired folder by cueing the first file of each folder
- Press and hold or until you hear a beep.
- When the desired folder is reached, press the switch once again.
- n Returning to the first folder
- Press and hold “⁄” on or until you hear a beep.
- n Selecting one file at a time
- To select the desired file, turn or or press “Ÿ” or “⁄” on or .
- n Scanning the desired file by cueing the files in the folder
- Press or .
- When the desired file is reached, press the switch once again.
- To fast-forward or reverse.
- Type A: Press and hold () or ().
- Type B: Press and hold () or ().
- n Repeating a track
- Press (RPT) or (RPT).
- n Repeating all of the files in the folder
- Press and hold (RPT) or (RPT) until you hear a beep.
- n To play files from a particular folder in random order
- Press (RAND) or (RAND).
- n To play all of the files on a disc in random order
- Press and hold (RAND) or (RAND) until you hear a beep.
- Each time the switch is pressed, the display changes in the order of Track no./Elapsed timeÆCD titleÆTrack name.
- Press or .
- Each time the switch is pressed, the display changes in the order of Folder no./File no./Elapsed timeÆFolder nameÆFile nameÆAlbum title (MP3 only)ÆTrack titleÆArtist name.
- n Display
- Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time. If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding or for 1 second or more...
- Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed properly or may not be displayed at all.
- Press (RAND) or (RAND) again.
- Press (RPT) or (RPT) again.
- “ERROR”: This indicates a trouble either in the CD or inside the player. The CD may be dirty, damaged or inserted up-side down.
- “NO MUSIC”: This indicates that the MP3/WMA file is not included in the CD.
- Discs with the marks shown below can be used. Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
- To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected while the CD player is being used.
- CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.
- Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
- MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER3) is a standard audio compression format.
- Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size by using MP3 compression.
- WMA (Windows Media‚ Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format.
- This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3 format.
- There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards and to the media/formats recorded by them that can be used.
- l MP3 file compatibility
- . Compatible standards MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)
- . Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
- . Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) MPEG1 LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps) MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160 (kbps)
- . Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
- l WMA file compatibility
- l Compatible media
- l MP3 file compatibility
- Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
- Playback in some instances may not be possible, depending on the status of the CD-R or CD-RW. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is scratched or marked with fingerprints.
- The following disc formats can be used.
- Items related to standards and limitations are as follows.
- The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with the extension .mp3 or .wma.
- As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play discs that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can be played.
- ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track title and artist name, etc.
- The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3 ID3 tags. (The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.)
- WMA tags can be added to WMA files, making it possible to record the track title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.
- When a disc containing MP3 or WMA files is inserted, all files on the disc are first checked. Once the file check is finished, t...
- If the discs contain a mixture of music data and MP3 or WMA format data, only music data can be played.
- If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA files, they will be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3 and WMA files. This may result in large amounts of interference and damage to the speakers.
- l Playback
- . To play MP3 file with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit rate of 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
- . CD-R or CD-RW playback may not be possible in some instances, depending on the characteristics of the disc.
- . There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3 and WMA files on the market, and depending on the stat...
- . When files other than MP3 or WMA files are recorded on a disc, it may take more time to recognize the disc and in some cases, playback may not be possible at all.
- . Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
- n CDs and adapters that cannot be used (ÆP. 189)
- n CD player precautions (ÆP. 190)
- l Playback
- Type A
- Type B
- n Changing sound quality modes
- Pressing or selects the mode to be changed in the following order.
- BAS Æ TRE Æ FAD Æ BAL Æ ASL*
- *: Type B only
- n Adjusting sound quality
- Turning or adjusts the level.
- n Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) (Type B only)
- When “ASL” is selected, turning to the right changes the “ASL” level in the order of “LOW”, “MID” and “HIGH”.
- Turning to the left turns “ASL” off.
- ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehicle speed.
- n Trademark owned by SRS Labs, Inc.
- The audio systems utilize SRS FOCUS‚ and SRS TruBass‚ audio enhancement technologies, under license from SRS Labs, Inc., in all modes except AM radio mode.
- FOCUS, TruBass, SRS and symbols are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. FOCUS and TruBass technologies are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
- This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
- ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to vehicle speed.
- Type A
- Type B
- Each time the switch is pressed, the display changes in the order of Folder no./File no./Elapsed timeÆFolder nameÆFile nameÆAlbum title (MP3 only)ÆTrack titleÆArtist name.
- 3-2. Using the audio system
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- 3-3. Using the interior lights
- Interior light (ÆP. 203)
- Personal lights (ÆP. 203)
- n Illuminated entry system
- When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position, the interior light automatically turns on/off according to whether the doors are locked/unlocked and whether the doors are open/closed and the engine switch position.
- If the interior light remains on when the door is not fully closed and the interior light switch is in the DOOR position, the light will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
- Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed. (Customizable features ÆP. 365)
- 3-3. Using the interior lights
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- 3-4. Using the storage features
- Cup holders
- Glove box
- Bottle holders
- Console box
- Auxiliary box
- n Items that should not be left in the storage spaces
- Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
- Keep the glove box closed. Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
- Keep the console box closed. Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
- Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders. Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
- Keep the cup holders closed. Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
- Type A
- Type B (if equipped)
- n Items unsuitable for the cup holder
- Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders. Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
- Keep the cup holders closed. Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
- Depending on their size or shape, some bottles may not fit in the holders.
- Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bottle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may spill and glasses may break.
- Keep the auxiliary box closed. Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
- Do not use the auxiliary box as an ashtray.
- 3-4. Using the storage features
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- 3-5. Other interior features
- Press and hold the CLOCK button to enter the adjustment mode for the clock.
- Press the CLOCK button to adjust the hours.
- Press the CLOCK button to adjust the minutes.
- After adjusting the minutes, wait 5 seconds to allow the minutes to be automatically input and then return to normal mode.
- The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10 A.
- n The power outlet can be used when
- The engine switch is in the ACC or ON position.
- Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short circuit.
- Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
- Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
- Do not place too much strain on the armrest.
- Use only floor mats designed specifically for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle. Fix them securely in place onto the carpet.
- Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the peda...
- n When installing the driver’s floor mat
- l Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
- l Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
- l Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
- l Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
- l Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
- n Before driving
- l Check that the floor mat is securely fixed in the right place with all the provided retaining hooks (clips). Be especially careful to perform this check after cleaning the floor.
- l With the engine stopped and the shift lever in P (automatic transmission) or N (manual transmission), fully depress each pedal to the floor to make sure it does not interfere with the floor mat.
- n When installing the driver’s floor mat
- Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering with the peda...
- 3-5. Other interior features
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- 4-1. Maintenance and care
- Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition.
- l Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust. Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
- l For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with water.
- l Wipe away any water.
- l Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
- If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
- n Automatic car washes
- n High pressure car washes
- Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows. Before entering an automatic car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed properly.
- n Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
- l Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
- l Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for long distance in the hot weather.
- l Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
- n Bumpers
- n Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
- Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
- Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
- When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
- n To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels etc.)
- l Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
- . After driving near the sea coast
- . After driving on salted roads
- . If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
- . If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
- . After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
- . If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
- . If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
- l If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
- l To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when storing the wheels.
- l Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
- n Cleaning the exterior lights
- n To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
- n To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels etc.)
- When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
- The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and keep it in top condition:
- If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
- n Protecting the vehicle interior
- Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
- n Cleaning the leather areas
- l Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
- l Wipe any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with diluted detergent.
- l Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all remaining traces of detergent.
- l Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area.
- n Caring for leather areas
- Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
- There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply water. The excellent results are obtained when keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
- Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
- Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or severe injury.
- Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
- n Cleaning detergents
- l Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or alkaline solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
- l Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
- n Preventing damage to leather surfaces
- n Cleaning detergents
- Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather surfaces.
- l Remove any dust or dirt on leather surfaces immediately.
- l Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
- l Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the upholstery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
- n Water on the floor
- Do not wash the vehicle floor with water. Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and may also cause the body to rust.
- 4-1. Maintenance and care
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- 4-2. Maintenance
- To ensure safe and economical driving, day-to-day care and regular maintenance is essential. It is the owner’s responsibility to perform regular checks. Toyota recommends the following maintenance.
- n General maintenance
- Should be performed on a daily basis. This can be done by yourself or by a Toyota dealer.
- n Scheduled maintenance
- Should be performed at specified intervals according to the maintenance schedule.
- n Do-it-yourself maintenance
- You can perform some maintenance procedures yourself. Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance may affect warranty coverage.
- The use of Toyota Repair Manuals is recommended.
- For details about warranty coverage, see the separate “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
- n Repair and replacement
- It is recommended that genuine Toyota parts be used for repair to ensure performance of each system. If non-Toyota parts are used in replacement or if a repair shop other than Toyota dealer performs repairs, confirm the warranty coverage.
- n Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
- l Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with the latest service information. They are well informed about the operations of all systems on your vehicle.
- l Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will promptly take care of it.
- n Warning in handling of battery
- l Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Work in a well ventilated area.
- l Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component wear contain or emit chemicals known to th...
- l Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after handling. (ÆP. 246)
- n Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
- Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be performed at the intervals specified in the “Scheduled Maintenance...
- Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system monitors the operation of the emission control system.
- n If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
- The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/ M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to service the vehicle.
- n Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
- l When the battery is disconnected or discharged
- Readiness codes that are set during ordinary driving are erased. Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes may not be completely set.
- l When the fuel tank cap is loose
- The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary malfunction and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
- n When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several driving trips
- The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
- n If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
- Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.
- 4-2. Maintenance
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- 5-1. Essential information
- Use the emergency flashers if the vehicle malfunctions or is involved in an accident.
- If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service, using a lif...
- The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact your Toyota dealer before towing.
- If a tow truck is not available, in an emergency your vehicle may be temporarily towed using a cable or chain secured to the eme...
- n Emergency towing procedure
- n Caution while towing
- l Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle. Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelet and the cables or chains. Always use caution for the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
- l If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
- n To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
- Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground. This may cause serious damage to the transmission.
- Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position.
- Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely. If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing. This may lead to accidents that cause serious injury or even death.
- Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
- When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
- Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
- n To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
- l Do not tow the vehicle with the key removed or in the LOCK position. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel straight.
- l When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
- n To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
- If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
- n Visible symptoms
- n Audible symptoms
- n Operational symptoms
- Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is activated.
- Turn the engine switch to the ACC or LOCK position.
- Restart the engine.
- n Before starting the engine
- Inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
- Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance.
- Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is an event data recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or a near car crash event.
- The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or a near car crash event, this device may record some or all of the following information:
- l Engine speed
- l Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
- l Vehicle speed
- l To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
- l Position of the transmission shift lever
- l Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
- l Driver’s seat position
- l SRS airbag deployment data
- l SRS airbag system diagnostic data
- l Front passenger’s occupant classification
- The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers.
- Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:
- However, if necessary Toyota will:
- l Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety performance
- l Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing details of the vehicle owner, and only when it is deemed necessary
- l Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification information to a non-Toyota organization for research purposes
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- 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
- Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
- The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake system. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
- The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehicle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
- Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
- After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem, check that the warning light turns off.
- *1: Driver’s seat belt reminder:
- *2: Front passenger’s seat belt reminder:
- The front passenger’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzz...
- n Key reminder buzzer
- The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed (with the engine switch in the ACC or LOCK position and the driver’s door opened).
- The buzzer indicates that the headlight switch is left on (with the key removed and the driver’s door opened).
- First check the following:
- The light will go off after taking several driving trips. If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
- When the voltage is low or drops, the electric power steering warning light may come on.
- If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on its weight, the reminder light to flash and buzzer to sound.
- The tire pressure warning light may turn on due to natural causes such as natural air leaks or tire inflation pressure changes c...
- The compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the tire press...
- The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following conditions: (When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
- The tire pressure warning system may be disabled in the following conditions: (When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
- l If electronic devices or facilities using similar radio wave frequencies are nearby.
- l If a radio set at similar frequencies is in use in the vehicle.
- l If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
- l If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, in particular around the wheels or wheel housings.
- l If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used. (Even if you use Toyota wheels, the tire pressure warning system may not work properly with some types of tires.)
- l If tire chains are used.
- n If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
- If the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking for 1 minute frequently when the engine switch is turned to the ON position, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
- Make sure to reset the oil maintenance data. (ÆP. 241)
- The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled. (Customizable features ÆP. 365)
- The steering wheel may become extremely heavy. If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly hold and operate it using more force than usual.
- Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could cause loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
- l Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire inflation pressure immediately.
- l If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat...
- l Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate, you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
- n If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
- The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
- Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recomme...
- As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning sy...
- Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s...
- Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system...
- TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement o...
- When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.
- Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
- The front passenger’s seat belt reminder sounds to alert the front passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzz...
- n Before jacking up the vehicle
- n Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
- n Compact spare tire
- The compact spare tire saves space in your luggage compartment, and its lighter weight helps to enhance fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of a flat tire.
- n When using the compact spare tire (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
- As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the co...
- Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the same amount.
- Replacing a steel wheel
- Replacing an aluminum wheel
- Stow the flat tire, jack and all tools.
- n If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
- Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
- Improper use of the jack may lead to death or serious injuries due to the vehicle suddenly falling off the jack.
- l Do not use the jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or installing and removing tire chains.
- l Only use the jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat tire. Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle.
- l Always check that the jack is securely set to the jack point.
- l Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle supported by a jack.
- l Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack.
- l Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
- l When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
- l Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to replace the tire.
- l Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
- Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle will be injured.
- Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury.
- l Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts. Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,...
- l Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft·lbf (103 N·m, 10.5 kgf·m) as soon as possible after changing wheel...
- n When using the compact spare tire
- l Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another vehicle.
- l Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
- l Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
- l Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp cornering.
- n Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
- Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
- The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or serious injury.
- The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following systems may not operate correctly:
- Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair.
- The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving over uneven road surfaces.
- Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire. Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving performance.
- n When replacing the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
- l When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
- l Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters as well.
- n To avoid damaging the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
- n When replacing the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
- Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.
- If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting procedure (ÆP. 112) or releasing the steering lock (ÆP. 112), confirm the following points.
- Stow the flat tire, jack and all tools.
- n The engine will not start even when the starter motor operates normally.
- One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
- n The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume.
- One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
- n The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
- One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
- l One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
- l The battery may be discharged. (ÆP. 326)
- Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.
- If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to...
- Set the parking brake.
- Turn the engine switch to the ACC or ON position.
- Depress the brake pedal.
- Pry the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent.
- New genuine Toyota keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the key number stamped on your key number plate. Vehicles with engine immobilizer system, the dealer will also need the master key. (ÆP. 25)
- The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehicle’s battery is discharged. You can call your Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop.
- If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your Toyota following the steps below.
- Connecting the jumper cables
- Positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle
- Positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle
- Negative (-) battery terminal on the second vehicle
- Connect the jumper cable to ground on your vehicle as shown in the illustration.
- Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
- Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the vehicle’s engine.
- Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order in which they were connected.
- Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
- n Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
- The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
- Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flammable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
- l Make sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended terminal.
- l Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” terminals.
- n Avoiding battery fires or explosions
- n Battery precautions
- The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery.
- l When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.
- l Do not lean over the battery.
- l In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention. Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received.
- l Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and other battery-related parts.
- l Do not allow children near the battery.
- n To prevent damaging the vehicle (vehicles with a manual transmission)
- Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle, because the three-way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard.
- Be careful that the jumper cables do not become tangled in the cooling fan or any of the belts when connecting or disconnecting them.
- If your engine overheats:
- Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning system.
- Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
- If you see steam:
- Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides and then restart the engine.
- If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
- Check to see if the cooling fan is operating.
- If the fan is operating: Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning light goes off and then stop the engine.
- If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your local Toyota dealer.
- The engine has cooled down sufficiently.
- Check the engine coolant level.
- Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator, hoses and under the vehicle.
- Have the vehicle checked at your nearest Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
- n Overheating
- If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
- l The high engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or comes on or a loss of power is experienced.
- l Steam is coming from under the hood.
- n To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
- l If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, causing serious injury such as burns.
- l Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the engine is running.
- l Do not loosen the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are hot. Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released under pressure.
- n When adding engine coolant
- Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant. When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.
- Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
- Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and put the shift lever in P (vehicles with an automatic transmission) or N (vehicles with a manual transmission).
- Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
- Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide traction under the tires.
- Restart the engine.
- If equipped, turn off the VSC (ÆP. 142)
- Shift the shift lever to D or R (automatic transmission) or 1 or R (manual transmission) and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle.
- n Emergency hook
- When your vehicle becomes stuck and cannot move, the emergency hook is used for another vehicle to pull your vehicle out in an emergency. Your vehicle is not designed to tow another vehicle.
- Do not use the left rear hook. It is not designed for towing.
- If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the surrounding area is clear, to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or persons. The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.
- Vehicles with automatic transmission: Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
- Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following procedure:
- Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
- Shift the shift lever to N.
- If the shift lever is shifted to N
- If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
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- 6-1. Specifications
- *1: P175/65R14 tires *2: P185/60R15 tires *3: Canada only
- n Vehicle identification number
- The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
- The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.
- “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity.
- Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil
- Recommended viscosity :SAE 5W-30
- The 5W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
- The 30 in 5W-30 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its operating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.
- How to read oil container label:
- The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.
- n Iridium-tipped spark plugs
- Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust gap when tuning engine.
- *: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
- *1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 67.4 lbf (300 N, 31 kgf) with the engine running.
- *2: Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 44 lbf (196 N, 20 kgf).
- A: HB2 halogen bulbs B: H11 halogen bulbs C: Wedge base bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (amber) E: Double end bulbs
- At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.
- n Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
- To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
- In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gasoline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.
- n Gasoline quality standards
- l Automotive manufacturers in the US, Europe and Japan have developed a specification for fuel quality called World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is expected to be applied worldwide.
- l The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emission levels. In the US, category 4 has been adopted.
- l The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction through better performance.
- n Toyota recommends the use of gasoline containing detergent additives
- n Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
- n Gasoline quality standards
- Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxygenates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many areas.
- Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
- Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
- Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected.
- The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
- n Notice on fuel quality
- l Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used the engine will be damaged.
- l Do not use leaded gasoline. Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
- l Do not use gasohol other than that stated here. Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.
- l Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage and should be corrected by refueling with higher octane unleaded gasoline.
- n Fuel-related poor driveability
- n Notice on fuel quality
- If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.
- Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.
- Typical tire symbols
- Standard tire
- Tire size (ÆP. 356)
- DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (ÆP. 355)
- Location of treadwear indicators (ÆP. 357)
- Tire ply composition and materials
- Uniform tire quality grading
- Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (ÆP. 359)
- Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (ÆP. 359)
- TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
- Radial tires or bias-ply tires
- Summer tire or all season tire (ÆP. 357)
- TEMPORARY USE ONLY (ÆP. 313)
- Tire size (ÆP. 356)
- DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) (ÆP. 355)
- Location of treadwear indicators (ÆP. 357)
- Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure (ÆP. 359)
- Maximum cold tire inflation pressure (ÆP. 359)
- Tire ply composition and materials
- TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE
- Radial tires or bias-ply tires
- n Typical tire size information
- n Tire dimensions
- This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration o...
- Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information.
- n DOT quality grades
- All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.
- n Treadwear
- The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
- n Traction AA, A, B, C
- The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
- n Temperature A, B, C
- The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
- Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
- The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
- Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
- Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive...
- *: Table 1 æ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities
- 6-1. Specifications
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- 6-2. Customization
- Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be personalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences requires specialized equipment and may be performed by an authorized Toyota dealership.
- The following items must be initialized for normal system operation in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is performed on the vehicle.
- 6-2. Customization
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- If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately i...
- If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve...
- To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.sa...
- See the seat belt section for more detailed seat belt instructions in English.
- See the SRS airbag section for more detailed SRS airbag instructions in English.
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- sec_8-2
- sec_8-3
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