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For your safety and comfort, read carefully and keep in the vehicle.
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For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the follow- ing pages carefully. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
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Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows: CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause...
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SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner sys- certain authorities in your country. Toyota therefore cannot tem, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precau- accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accesso- tionary measures or special instructions regarding installa- ries which are not Toyota products, nor for replacement or tion of an RF−transmitter system.
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On−pavement and off−road Event data recorder driving tips This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class. Utility certain crash or near crash−like situations, such as an vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will types of vehicles.
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EDR. Disclosure of the EDR data Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when: S An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for...
......... . 9 Other equipment 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA ...
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V D J 7 6 − R Body type R: Van D: Pick−up (Double−Cab) T: Pick−up (Single−Cab) The model code appears on the manufacturer’s label with the heading “MODEL”. See “Your Toyota’s identification” in Section 2 for the manufacturer’s label location. viii...
SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .
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Instrument panel overview 1. Sun visors 2. Center vents 3. Instrument cluster 4. Side vents 5. Side defroster outlets 6. Power door lock switch 7. Power window switches 8. Window lock switch 9. Hood lock release lever 10. Fuel filler door opener : NEVER use a rearward facing child re- straint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it, DEATH or SE-...
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11. Lower vent 12. Four−wheel drive control lever 13. Parking brake lever 14. Rear console box 15. Front console box 16. Manual transmission gear shift lever 17. Glove box...
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1. Air conditioning controls 2. Emergency flasher switch 3. Audio system 4. Clock 5. Wiper and washer switches 6. Engine switch 7. Headlight and turn signal switches 8. Idle up switch 9. Power door lock switch 10. DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) system switch 11.
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Instrument cluster overview 1. Tachometer 4. Fuel gauge 7. Odometer, two trip meters, DPF system display and meter light control display 2. Service reminder indicators and 5. Speedometer indicator lights 8. Voltmeter 6. Odometer, two trip meters and meter 3. Oil pressure gauge or sub fuel gauge light control knob 9.
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Brake system warning light SRS warning light Seat belt reminder light Fuel system warning light DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) system warning Charging system warning light light Low engine oil level warning light Go to service warning light Low engine oil pressure warning light Engine immobilizer system indicator light Malfunction indicator lamp...
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Four−wheel drive indicator light Engine preheating indicator light : For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning Rear differential lock indicator light buzzers” in Section 1−5. : If this light flashes, see “Fuel gauge” in Section 1−5. : If this light comes on in yellow, see ”Cruise control” in Sec- Front differential lock indicator light tion 1−7.
When using a key containing a trans- 1. Master keys (black)—These keys work ponder chip, observe the following in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will precautions: need one of them to make a new key with a built−in transponder chip.
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z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves. z Do not knock the key hard against other objects. z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight.
Toyota dealer. need additional keys, duplicates can be the electronic code in the chip corre- made by a Toyota dealer using the key The indicator light stays on. sponds to the registered ID code for number.
1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle. The system is maintenance−free. When you operate any switch, push it For your Toyota dealer to make you a slowly and securely. new key with built−in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number The wireless remote control key is an and master key.
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15 in this Section. To stop the beep, take out the key from If you lose your key, contact your Toyota the vehicle or push the unlock switch. dealer as soon as possible to avoid the The beep can be disabled.
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Release the button mend having the battery replaced by your and then push again. Toyota dealer. If you have to do it your- self, use a CR2032 lithium battery or equivalent and a flathead screwdriver. CAUTION...
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(+) side up. case. 4. Install the battery cover. Close the cov- z Close the cover securely. After replacing the battery, check that the key operates properly. If the key still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer.
Side doors Lock Unlock Unlock Unlock Lock Lock Front With power window LOCKING WITH KEY LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Turn the key towards the front of the Push in the lock button to lock and pull vehicle to lock and towards the back to it out to unlock.
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LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH The door cannot be opened from inside Push the switch. the vehicle when the lock is set. Vehicles with power windows— Position 1—Unlock To lock: Push the switch down on the Position 2—Lock front side.
Power windows (type A) For driver’s use Automatically down Lock Down Down The windows can be operated with the Automatic operation (to open only): switch on each side door. Push the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To The power windows work when the engine stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch is in the “ON”...
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OPERATING PASSENGER’S CAUTION Be sure to remove the key from the WINDOW engine switch when you leave your Use the switch on the passenger’s To avoid death or serious injury, you vehicle. door. driver’s door also must do the following. Never leave anyone (particularly a switches that control the passenger’s Before you close the power win-...
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Power windows (type B) Lock Automatically down Down Down The windows can be operated with the Automatic operation (to open only): OPERATING PASSENGERS’ switch on each side door. Push the switch completely down and then WINDOWS release it. The window will fully open. To The power windows work when the engine Use the switch on each passenger’s stop the window partway, lightly pull the...
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CAUTION Be sure to remove the key from the engine switch when you leave your To avoid death or serious injury, you vehicle. must do the following. Never leave anyone (particularly a Before you close the power win- small child) alone in your vehicle, dows, always make sure there is especially with the key still inserted nobody around the power windows.
Side windows Door vent windows (on some models) 2. Turn handle Unlock Unlock 1. Push in release pin Type A Type C To open: Push in the release pin, turn the handle forward and push the win- Type A and B—To open the side win- dow outward.
Back door (van)— Rear window (pick−up) —Back door precautions CAUTION Do not allow a child to open or close the back door. Doing so may Keep the back door closed while driv- cause the back door to operate un- ing. If the back door is left open, it expectedly, or cause the child’s may hit near−by objects while driving hands, head, or neck to be caught...
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—Operating The back door can be opened as Unlock The back door is more difficult to shown. open or close on an incline than on See “Luggage stowage precautions” in a level surface, so beware of the Section 2 for precautions when loading Lock back door unexpectedly opening or luggage.
Hood To open the hood: 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the When closing the back door, take auxiliary catch lever and lift the 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The extra care to prevent your fingers hood.
Fuel tank cap (except pick−up) CAUTION Slot After inserting the support rod into Unlock the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body. Open NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood.
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Unlock Make sure the cap is tightened se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident. Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure. Open 2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn...
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Make sure the cap is tightened se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident. Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure.
Front seats— —Seat adjustment Seats precautions While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot Do not put objects under the seats. hicle occupants should have the seatback pedals, steering wheel and instrument Otherwise, the objects may interfere upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- panel controls are within easy reach of...
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—Adjusting front seats Seat position lock release lever Seat position lock Seat position lock Seatback lock release lever Seatback lock release lever Seatback lock release lever release lever release lever Type A Type B Type C...
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—Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION Lock release lever CAUTION Pull the seat position lock release lever. Then slide the seat to the desired posi- After putting back the seat, try tion with slight body pressure and re- pushing the seat forward and rear- lease the lever.
Rear seats— —Tumbling rear seat (type A) —Rear seat precautions Folding the seats up will enlarge the lug- CAUTION gage compartment. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Section 2 for precautions Adjustments should not be made when loading luggage. while the vehicle is moving. When returning the seat cushion to the normal position, make sure that it is securely locked by pulling it...
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Holding strap A Unlock Unlock Hook Holding strap B Front Front Hook Unlock Lock release strap TUMBLING REAR SEAT 2. Hook the holding strap A to the eye- 3. Pull the lock release strap again to let under the seat cushion. unlock the seat cushion and tumble 1.
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—Tumbling rear seat (type B) CAUTION After returning the seat, make sure the seat is securely locked by push- ing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion. Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from operating properly.
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Shorten Unlock Lengthen Hook Unlock Holding strap Front Front TUMBLING REAR SEAT 2. Pull the lock release lever to unlock 3. Adjust the strap length to secure the the seat cushion and tumble the seat. 1. Pull the lock release lever to unlock whole seat.
Head restraints Double−cab models CAUTION Front— Pull the head restraint up while press- After returning the seat, make sure ing the lock release button. the seat is securely locked by push- ing forward and rearward on the top Rear— of the seatback or by trying to pull 1.
Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow any children to stand up or CAUTION passengers in the vehicle be properly re- kneel on either rear or front seats. An strained at all times with the seat belts...
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Be careful not to damage the belt Australian owners: Observe the fol- Belts should not be worn with webbing or hardware. Take care that lowing additional WARNINGS. straps twisted. they do not get caught or pinched WARNING: Seatbelts are designed Each belt assembly must only be in the seat or doors.
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To fasten your belt, pull it Position the lap belt as low as possible Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat out of the retractor and insert the tab on your hips—not on your waist, then ad- until the seat belt is fixed, because into the buckle.
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CAUTION CAUTION Both high−positioned lap belts and Always make sure the shoulder belt loose−fitting belts could cause is positioned across the center of death or serious injuries due to your shoulder. The belt should be sliding under the lap belt during a kept away from your neck, but not collision or other unintended result.
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If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because To release the belt, press the buckle Adjust the seat as needed and sit up...
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CAUTION Both high−positioned and loose−fit- Adjust to a snug fit ting lap belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under Too high the lap belt during a collision or oth- er unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be re- placed at your Toyota dealer. The pretensioners help the seat belts to quickly restrain the occupants by re- tracting the seat belts when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal or side collision.
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The main SRS airbag system components are shown above. The SRS airbag system is controlled by the airbag sensor assem- bly. As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non−toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.
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CAUTION Since the risk zone for the driver’s S If your steering wheel is adjust- airbag is the first 50 − 75 mm (2 − able, tilt it downward. This points Observe the following precautions re- 3 in.) of inflation, placing yourself airbag toward your...
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An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly re- strained.
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Vehicles with SRS curtain shield Vehicles without SRS driver’s knee Vehicles with SRS curtain shield airbags: Do not lean against the airbag: Do not attach anything to or airbags: Do not attach anything to door, the roof side rail or the front lean anything against areas such as areas such as a door, windshield, and rear pillars.
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SRS airbags have deployed, sharp or hard objects such as keys Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may open a door or window to allow and accessories to the key. The ob- malfunction or deploy (inflate) acci- fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if jects may restrict the SRS driver’s...
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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) S If the vehicle strikes an object, such Repairs or modifications of the as a parked vehicle or sign pole, Slight abrasions, burns, bruising etc., front fender, front bumper, or side which can move or deform on impact may be sustained from SRS airbags, of the occupant compartment due to the extremely high speed de-...
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Hitting a curb, Falling into or Collision from edge of pavement jumping over a the rear or hard surface deep hole Collision from the Collision from side to the vehicle the side at body other than an angle the passenger Collision from compartment the side...
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A portion of a door or its sur- volved in a rear collision, if it rolls tact your Toyota dealer as soon as pos- rounding area is damaged or deformed, over, or if it is involved in a low−speed sible.
Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt.
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Toyota recommends that you use a child only when it is unavoidable. Always restraint system has damage that is restraint system which conforms to the move the seat as far back as pos- not readily visible.
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(C) Junior (booster) seat the following item from your Toyota dealer....equal to Group II and Locking clip for child restraint system III of ECE No.44...
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—Child restraint system suitability table Key of letters inserted in the above table: If your child restraint system is of “universal” category, you can install it on the positions mentioned by U or UF in the table below (UF is fo forward−facing child X: Not suitable seat position for children restrain systems only).
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Pick−up (double−cab) Key of letters inserted in the above table: Seating position X: Not suitable seat position for children Mass groups Rear seat in this mass group. Front passenger seat Outboard Center U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint systems approved for use in Up to 10 kg (22 lb.) this mass group.
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Van (semi long wheelbase) Key of letters inserted in the above table: Seating position X: Not suitable seat position for children Mass groups Rear seat in this mass group. Front passenger seat Outboard Center Up to 10 kg (22 lb.) Up to 13 kg (28 lb.) Rearward−facing −...
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Van (long wheelbase) Key of letters inserted in the above table: Seating position X: Not suitable seat position for children Mass groups Rear seat in this mass group. Front passenger seat Outboard Center U: Suitable for “universal” category child restraint systems approved for use in Up to 10 kg (22 lb.) this mass group.
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—Installation with 3−point type seat belt (rear seat) If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe installation, install the child re- straint system on the rear left seat. Child restraint system installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks.
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Holding the tab in that the locking clip. position, release the buckle. If your child restraint system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase one at your Toyota dealer. (See “—Child restraint system” in this Section for de- tails.)
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If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury. 4. Attach the child restraint attaching clip Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- CAUTION to the child restraint anchor fitting. ately. install...
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To remove the baby (infant) seat: (B) CHILD (CONVERTIBLE) SEAT CAUTION INSTALLATION Press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. A child (convertible) seat must be used Do not install a child restraint sys- in forward−facing or rear−facing posi- tem on the rear seat if it interferes tion depending on the age and size of CAUTION...
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If the driver’s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe installation, install the child re- straint system on the rear left seat. Child restraint system installed on the rear seat should not contact the front seatbacks. To install the child (convertible) seat: 2.
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See “—Child restraint anchor fittings” in slack, release the buckle and reinstall this Section for instructions. the locking clip. If your child restraint system does not provide a locking clip, you can purchase one at your Toyota dealer. (See “—Child restraint system” for details.)
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To remove the child (convertible) seat: (C) JUNIOR (BOOSTER) SEAT CAUTION INSTALLATION Press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely. A junior (booster) seat must be used in Push and pull the child restraint sys- forward−facing position only. tem in different directions to be sure CAUTION it is secure.
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If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your Always make sure the shoulder belt child from death or serious injury. is positioned across the center of Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- child’s shoulder. The belt should be ately. install child kept away from child’s neck, but...
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If your child restraint system does not sible provide a locking clip, you can purchase one at your Toyota dealer. (See “—Child Move the seat to the rearmost position restraint system” in this Section for de- If the head restraint interferes with the tails.)
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There is a label(s) on the passenger side sun visor, indicating it is for- bidden to attach a rear−facing child restraint system to the front pas- senger seat. Details of the label(s) are shown in the illustration. CAUTION Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rear- ward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of it! This is because the force of...
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If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your Move seat child from death or serious injury. fully back Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- ately. install child restraint system on the seat until A forward−facing child restraint sys- Push and pull the child restraint the seat belt is fixed.
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—Child restraint anchor fittings CAUTION Front of vehicle WARNING: child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circum- stances are they to be used for adult seatbelts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the ve- hicle.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel TO USE THE CHILD RESTRAINT AN- Front of CHOR FITTING: vehicle Fix the child restraint system with the Cover seat belt. Open the cover of the child restraint anchor fitting and attach the child re- straint anchor attaching clip to the child restraint anchor fitting.
Anti−glare inside rear view Outside rear view mirrors mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
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CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.
Headlights and turn signals Light reminder buzzer A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened while the tail lights remain on. HEADLIGHTS High−Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away To turn on the following lights: Twist from you (position 1).
Emergency flashers If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light bulbs” in Section 7−3. TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, push the switch.
Front fog lights Interior light (van) NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. Door To turn on the front fog lights, twist To turn on the interior light, slide the the band of the headlight/turn signal switch.
Luggage compartment light Windshield wipers and Interior light (pick−up) (van) washer Door Door Type A To turn on the interior light, slide the To turn on the luggage compartment switch. light, slide the switch. With the switch in the “Door” position, the With the switch in the “Door”...
Rear window wiper and washer To turn on the windshield wipers, move In freezing weather, warm the windshield the lever to the desired setting. with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent the washer fluid The engine switch must be in the “ON” from freezing on your windshield, which position.
Rear window defogger For instructions on adding washer fluid, Make sure you turn the defogger off when see “Adding washer fluid” in Section 7−3. the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery NOTICE to discharge, especially during stop−and−...
Fuel gauge Sub fuel gauge— On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. The gauge indicates the approximate SUB FUEL TANK GAUGE quantity of fuel remaining in the tank The gauge indicates the approximate...
If the gauge operation in use of the sub fuel tank is not normal, do not use the sub fuel tank system. Contact your local Toyota dealer as soon as possible. To use the sub fuel tank, push the The gauge indicates the engine coolant switch.
If the oil pressure should stay below the normal range, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. Oil pressure may not build up when the oil level is too low.
Odometer, two trip meters, DPF system display and Voltmeter Tachometer meter light control display Normal range The voltmeter tells whether the battery The tachometer indicates engine speed is charged or discharged. Check it in thousands of rpm (revolutions per while the engine is running—the needle minute).
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The display contains the odometer, two 1. Odometer: It shows the total distance trip meters, DPF system display and the vehicle has been driven. meter brightness indicator that appears 2. Two trip meters: They show two differ- when the tail lights/headlights are on. distances independently driven...
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact Toyota dealer. Fasten seat belt. (indicator and buzzer) Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact Toyota dealer.
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If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. If brake system warning light is also on, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact Toyota dealer. Close all side doors and back door.
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If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. High engine coolant temperature Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and allow engine to cool. warning buzzer Release parking brake. Parking brake reminder buzzer Light reminder buzzer Turn off lights.
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90 more seconds. If the light comes on, immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. In this case, the brakes may not work prop- erly and your stopping distance will become longer. Depress the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop.
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Call a following the instructions of “Checking the warning light comes on. Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for engine oil level” in Section 7−2. assistance. NOTICE While driving on steep inclines or rough...
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Thereafter, if either of the mal, to your Toyota dealer as soon as CAUTION system malfunctions, the light comes on possible.
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In this case, have your vehicle checked CAUTION system. Contact your Toyota dealer as and the warning light reset by your Toyota soon as possible. dealer as soon as possible. Continuing to drive with the warning...
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The hill−start assist control 4. Turn the engine switch to “ON”, but do (p) Parking Brake Reminder Buzzer not start the engine. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota The buzzer sounds intermittently when the All the service reminder indicators ex- dealer immediately.
Engine (ignition) switch Idle up switch Once you remove the key, the engine im- mobilizer system is automatically set. (See “Engine immobilizer system” in Section 1−2.) When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the “LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
Manual transmission Maximum allowable speeds NOTICE To get on a highway or to pass slower Do not downshift if you are going traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec- faster than the maximum allowable essary. Make sure you observe the follow- speed for the next lower gear.
Four−wheel drive system— (a) Four−wheel drive control Good driving practice “N” (neutral position): Lever at “N” No power is delivered to the wheels. The If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put vehicle must be stopped. the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try “L4”...
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(b) D−ALH (c) Shifting procedure (Dual Automatic Locking Hub) You should drive in four−wheel drive at SHIFTING BETWEEN “H2” AND “H4” least 16 km (10 miles) each month. This When the D−ALH is in the “LOCK” will assure that the four−wheel drive com- position: ponents are lubricated.
Front and rear differential lock system After driving backward about 1 m (3 CAUTION ft.) with the control lever in position “H4”, move the control lever to “H2” Never move the four−wheel drive and drive forward. control lever if wheels are slipping. After driving forward in “H4”, move the Stop the slipping or spinning before control lever to “H2”.
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Lock CAUTION Lock Do not use the front and rear differ- ential locks in the conditions other than above. Large steering effort and careful cornering control will be re- quired. Especially use of the front dif- ferential lock in addition to the rear will result in extremely difficult steer- ing control and may cause the vehicle to spin suddenly during acceleration...
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) To unlock the differentials, turn the Helps the driver to control skidding CAUTION switch fully counterclockwise. when swerving suddenly or turning on slippery road surfaces. Unlock the differentials as soon as the Do not lock the differentials until vehicle moves out.
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When the TRC, A−TRC and VSC sys- ing. tems are disabled, they will be automat- Sounds and vibrations caused by the In the following cases, contact your Toyota ically re−enabled in the following situa- ABS, TRC, A−TRC, VSC, hill−start assist dealer: tions: control, and brake−assist systems...
TRC, A−TRAC or VSC not function correctly if different systems are operating. tires are installed on the vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for fur- Always drive carefully. Reckless ther information when replacing driving may cause an accident.
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VSC OFF switch has not been tions: pressed, the TRC and A−TRC systems may not operate. Contact your Toyota When the engine switch is turned to Disabling the TRC and A−TRC systems dealer.
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TRC, A−TRAC or VSC not function correctly if different ing. systems are operating. tires are installed on the vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for fur- In the following cases, contact your Toyota As the TRC, A−TRC, and VSC sys- ther information when replacing...
Hill−start assist control Helps to reduce the backward move- Sounds and vibrations caused by the CAUTION ment of the vehicle when starting on an ABS, TRC, A−TRC, VSC, hill−start assist uphill. control, and brake−assist systems Do not overly rely on hill−start as- Hill−start assist control is operational A sound may be heard from the engine sist control.
Emergency brake signal Parking brake If the brakes are applied suddenly, the If the vehicle speed rises above 5 km/h emergency flashers will automatically (3 mph) with the parking brake remaining flash to alert the vehicle behind. set, a buzzer will sound intermittently. Stop the vehicle and release the parking The emergency brake signal will oper- brake fully.
Cruise control The cruise control is designed to main- CAUTION tain a set cruising speed without requir- ing the driver to operate the accelera- To avoid accidentally engaging the tor. Cruising speed can be set to any cruise control, turn the system off speed above 40 km/h (25 mph).
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If you need acceleration—for example, CANCELLING THE CRUISE CONTROL when passing—depress the accelerator The cruise control may be temporarily pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed cancelled by the driver or by the system the set speed. When you release it, the itself under certain circumstances.
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“ON−OFF” button. Make sure the cruise lever down in the “− SET” direction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota control indicator light is off. RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED dealer.
Audio system type Using cellular phones Interference may be heard through the au- dio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is being used inside or close to the ve- hicle while the audio system is operating. NOTICE z To prevent battery discharge, do not leave the audio system on lon- ger than necessary with the engine stopped.
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NOTICE NOTICE Before extending the antenna, confirm To prevent damage to the antenna, that no one is near the antenna. make sure it is retracted before driv- ing your Toyota through an automatic car wash.
AUX port/USB port Connecting using the AUX port/USB port iPod Open the cover and connect an iPod us- ing an iPod cable. Turn the iPod on if it is not turned on. USB memory Open the cover and connect a USB memory device.
Optimal use of the audio system Changing sound quality modes Type 1— The sound quality can be changed to your desired settings. Press the “AUDIO CTRL” button until the desired mode is displayed. “BAS” or “TRE” can be selected. Type 2— The sound quality and balance can be changed to your desired settings.
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Adjusting sound quality Type 1— Turning the knob adjusts the level. Sound quality mode Mode displayed Level Turn to the left Turn to the right Bass “BAS” −5 to 5 −5 to 5 Decreases the level Decreases the level Increases the level Increases the level Treble “TRE”...
Radio operation— "Type 1 1. Power/Volume knob Press: Turns the audio system on or Turn: Adjusts the volume 2. AM1/AM2 mode button 3. Tune buttons Press: Adjusts the frequency Press and hold (until you hear a beep): Seeks to a station of the nearest fre- quency.
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"Type 2 1. AM/FM mode button Changes the audio mode to “AM” or “FM”. 2. “TUNE·SELECT” knob Adjusts the frequency 3. Station selectors 4. Seeks the frequency 5. Power/Volume knob Press: Turns the audio system on or Turn: Adjusts the volume...
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—Setting station presets 1. Search for the desired station: Type 1: Press the “” or “” tune button or press and hold the “” or “” tune button until you hear a beep. Type 2: Turn the “TUNE·SELECT” knob or press the “<” or “>” button of “SEEK/TRACK”...
CD player operation— 1. Disc eject 2. Changing the audio source/playback 3. “TUNE·SELECT” knob Selecting a track/file 4. Selecting a folder (MP3/WMA discs only) 5. Random play or back button 6. Repeat play 7. Displaying track/folder list 8. Displaying text message 9.
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—Playing back MP3 and —Using the CD player WMA discs Insert a disc, press the “MODE” button Repeat play Selecting folders one at a time to begin listening to a CD. Press (RPT). Press (<FOLDER) Selecting a track (FOLDER>) or the “<” or “>” button of To cancel, press the button again.
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Pressing (RPT) changes modes in ate measures. If the problem is not recti- side down. the following order: fied, take the vehicle to your Toyota deal- There is a File repeat ® Folder repeat* ® Off Eject the malfunction “ERROR”...
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CD player protection feature MP3 file compatibility To protect the internal components, play- S Compatible standards back is automatically stopped when a MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF problem is detected while the CD player LAYER3) is being used. S Compatible sampling frequencies If a CD is left inside the CD player or MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) in the ejected position for extended pe-...
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Compatible media S Maximum number of folders: 192 (in- MP3 and WMA playback cluding the root) Media that can be used for MP3 and When a disc containing MP3 or WMA files WMA playback are CD−Rs and CDRWs. S Maximum number of files per disc: 255 is inserted, all files on the disc are first checked.
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S There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3 and WMA files on the market, and depend- ing on the status of the encoding and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the start of playback may re- sult.
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NOTICE Do not use the following types of discs. Also, do not use 8 cm (3 in.) disc adapters, DualDiscs printable discs. Doing so may damage the player and/ or the disc insert/eject function. z Discs that have a diameter that is not 12 cm (4.7 in.).
Listening to an iPod— 1. Changing the audio source/playback 2. “TUNE·SELECT” knob Selecting an iPod menu/song 3. Random play or back button 4. Repeat play 5. iPod menu mode, playback 6. Displaying song list 7. Displaying text message 8. Selecting a song, fast−forwarding or re- winding 9.
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Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers. Press the “MODE” button until “iPod” is displayed. Selecting a play mode 1. Press (MENU) to select iPod menu mode. 2. Turning the “TUNE·SELECT” knob clockwise changes the play mode in the following order: “Playlists”...
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—Information Selecting a list Fast−forwarding and rewinding songs About iPod 1. Turn the “TUNE·SELECT” knob to dis- Press and hold the “<” or “>” button of play the first selection list. “SEEK TRACK”. 2. Press the knob to select the desired Repeat play item and display the second selection list.
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If the problem is not recti- S iPod touch (3rd generation) same point in which it was last used. fied, take the vehicle to your Toyota deal- S iPod touch (2nd generation) Depending on the iPod that is con-...
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Depending on differences between models NOTICE or software versions etc., some models might be incompatible with this system. To prevent damage to iPod or its ter- minal Items related to standards and limitations are as follows: z Do not leave iPod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle Maximum number of lists in device: may become high.
Listening USB memory device — 1. Changing the audio source/playback 2. “TUNE·SELECT” knob Selecting a file 3. Selecting a folder 4. Random play or back button 5. Repeat play 6. Displaying folder list 7. Displaying text message 8. Selecting a file, fast−forwarding or re- winding 9.
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—Information Connecting a USB memory enables you Fast−forwarding and rewinding files USB memory functions to enjoy music from the vehicle speak- Press and hold the “<” or “>” button of Depending on the USB memory that is ers. Press the “MODE” button until “SEEK TRACK”.
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If the problem is not recti- and WMA playback S Maximum number of folders in a de- fied, take the vehicle to your Toyota deal- vice: 999 (including the root) Compatible device formats S Maximum number of files in a device:...
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MP3 file compatibility File names MP3 and WMA playback S Compatible standards The only files that can be recognized as S When a device containing MP3 or MP3/WMA and played are those with the WMA files is connected, all files in the MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF extension .mp3 or .wma.
Using the AUX port Playback This port can be used to connect a NOTICE portable audio device and listen to it S To play MP3 files with steady sound using the vehicle’s speakers. Press the To prevent damage to USB memory or quality, we recommend a fixed bit rate “MODE”...
Controls 1. Air flow selector 2. Air intake selector 3. “A/C” knob (on some models) 4. Fan speed selector 5. Temperature selector...
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Fan speed selector 4. Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to vents. the right to increase, to the left to de- crease. It is recommended that you close the lower vent. For details about this, see Temperature selector “Instrument panel vents”...
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Air intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside the vehicle. 2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys- tem.
Air flow selector settings Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
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If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating Air conditioning road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...
Instrument panel vents Defogging and defrosting To heat the vehicle interior while de- frosting the windshield, choose floor/ The inside of the windshield windshield air flow. For best results, set controls to: Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards WARM (red zone) to heat; COLD (blue zone) to cool Air intake—FRESH (outside air)
Air conditioning filter— (on some models) If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the instrument panel vents. The instrument panel vents may be opened or closed as shown. For removing frost or fog, it is recom- mended that you close the lower vent when using the “Floor”, “Floor/windshield”...
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—Checking and cleaning the air condition filter The air conditioning filter may clog af- ter long use. The filter may need to be cleaned if the air flow of the air condi- tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows begin to fog up easily.
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Removing clip 3. Pull out the filter and fold down it When inserting the filter in the filter as shown in the illustration to re- outlet, keep the arrow pointing up and move. insert the filter as shown in the illustra- tion above.
Clock (type A) Clock (type B) When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness of the display will be reduced. If the electrical power source is discon- nected, the time display will automatically be set to 1:00 (one o’clock). To adjust the hour: Push the “H”...
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“−−” will appear on the display. In that clock display. case, contact your Toyota dealer. To stop timing: Push the “START/STOP” button again. If no buttons are pushed for 6 seconds “−−”...
Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into con- tact with other stored items. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement. Lighters or spray cans may ex- plode. If they come into contact...
Glove box Bottle holders The bottle holders are designed to hold bottles securely. Unlock Type B only—The bottle holder can be adjusted to fit the size of the bottle by moving the separators as shown in the illustration. Lock CAUTION Do not attempt to use the holder for any other purpose for which it was intended.
Power outlet box Tie−down hooks The power outlet box is designed to supply power to additional electrical components. It is installed in the engine compartment. Terminals 1—Power regardless engine switch position. (20 A fuse used) 2—Power when the engine switch is in the “ON”...
Rear console box Floor mat To open the rear console box lid, pull up the lock release lever and raise the lid. The upper tray can be pulled out as shown in the illustration. Use only floor mats designed specifical- ly for vehicles of the same model and model year as your vehicle.
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When installing the driver’s floor mat: Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats. Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat. Always install the floor mat secure- ly using the retaining hooks (clips) provided.
Off−road vehicle precautions This vehicle belongs to the utility ve- CAUTION hicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation Always observe the following precau- to the height of its center of gravity to tions to minimize the risk of death, make it capable of performing in a wide serious injury or damage to the ve- variety of off−road applications.
Break−in period Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Loading cargo on the roof luggage Do not drive horizontally across Your vehicle does not need an elaborate carrier will make the vehicle center steep slopes. Driving straight up or break−in. But following a few simple tips of gravity higher.
Operation in foreign Fuel countries Selecting the proper fuel is essential CETANE NUMBER If you plan to drive your Toyota in for satisfactory engine performance. another country... Select cetane number 50 (cetane index Engine damage caused by use of improp- 45) or higher.
The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the as possible. Remember, your Toyota may cause it to overheat and create exhaust gas. dealer knows your vehicle and its a fire hazard.
Diesel Particulate Filter system When diesel particulate matter collected If the DPF system warning light turns by the DPF filter reaches a predeter- on follow the procedure below to regen- mined amount, automatic regeneration erate. occurs. 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Regeneration 2.
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DPF system occur. Have the vehicle inspected by switch before the DPF system performs your Toyota dealer immediately. auto regeneration or DPF system warning light illuminates. Contact your Toyota deal- er to activate this function.
Do not modify the exhaust pipe inspected and repaired by your EXCEPT PICK−UP: Keep the back Toyota dealer. Failure to do so may door closed while driving. An open allow exhaust gases to enter the or unsealed back door may cause...
Additionally, if the vehicle It is normal that an engine should con- checked by your Toyota dealer. is parked in a poorly ventilated sume some engine oil during normal Continued...
When the engine is new, for example is essential that the oil level be checked directly after purchasing the vehicle or regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil CAUTION after replacing the engine level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle.
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A sound may be heard from the engine CAUTION CAUTION compartment when the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly, when the engine Do not pump the brake pedal if the Do not overestimate the anti−lock is started or just after starting off. This brake system: Although the anti−lock engine stalls.
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ABS has operated. hicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for light turns off after a few seconds. There- further information when replacing after, if the system malfunctions, the light tires or wheels.
If either of the following conditions brake shoes and/or drums are replaced. occurs, this indicates a malfunction Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed- somewhere in the components moni- ding−down. tored by the warning light system. Con- tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle.
Luggage stowage precautions Step bumpers When stowing cargo and luggage in the Do not drive with objects left on vehicle, observe the following: top of the instrument panel. They Put cargo and luggage in the luggage may interfere with the driver’s field compartment or rear deck when at all of view.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number (VIN) is is the legal identifier for your vehicle. also on the manufacturer’s label. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
—Engine number Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chas- sis with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous han- dling characteristics resulting in loss of control. Using tires with any kind of prob- lem or modifying the suspension will affect the driving assist sys- tems, and may cause a system to malfunction.
How to start the engine— Before starting the engine (b) Starting the engine (a) Before cranking 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. Engine preheating indicator light fore entering it. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- 2.
If the engine stalls... Driving condition and required idling eye! Or, if you would like, your Toyota Simply restart it, using the correct proce- time dealer will be pleased to make this check dure given above, depending on the en- for you at a nominal cost.
Look for corroded or loose ing brake applied. If they still do not terminals and a cracked case. Check the work safely, pull to the side of the road cables for good condition and connections. and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
Driving in the rain Toyota recommends not using four− Driving on a slippery road surface Be careful when accelerating, up- wheel drive hard−surfaced Drive carefully when it is raining, because shifting, downshifting or braking on roads, because four−wheel driving will visibility will be reduced, the windows may a slippery surface.
Toyota cident. dealer check brake function, changes Do not grip the steering wheel in quantity and quality of oil and fluid spokes when driving off−road.
Sand and mud that has accumulated “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix- to your vehicle’s suspension and in brake drums and around brake ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized chassis.
If you are not sure about preventing it from being released. If the on the proper use of correct equipment which oil to use, call your Toyota deal- vehicle is parked without setting the park- and cautious driving habits. For your safe- er—they will be pleased to help.
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WEIGHT LIMITS CAUTION The gross vehicle weight must not Before towing, make sure the total trail- exceed the following. The gross ve- er weight, gross vehicle weight, gross total trailer weight (trailer hicle weight is the sum of weights axle weight and trailer tongue load are weight plus its cargo load) must of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas- all within the limits.
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Lubricate the Rear: 2180 kg (4806 lb.) hitch ball with a light coat of grease. Long wheelbase Tongue load Toyota recommends removing Front: 1480 kg (3263 lb.) × 100 = 9 to 11% tongue whenever you are not towing a Total trailer weight Rear: 2300 kg (5071 lb.)
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Never tow a trailer without using Toyota recommends trailers with Toyota recommends that you do not safety chains securely attached to brakes that conform to any applica- tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a both the trailer and the vehicle. If ble state law.
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Check that your rear view mirrors con- Backing with a trailer is difficult and Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. form to any applicable state law. If not, requires practice. Grip the bottom of The trailer could hit your vehicle in a install the rear view mirrors required the steering wheel and move your hand tight turn.
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Be careful when passing other ve- 3. When the wheel blocks are in place, CAUTION hicles. Passing requires considerable release your brakes slowly until the distance. After passing a vehicle, do blocks absorb the load. Observe the legal maximum speeds not forget the length of your trailer and 4.
How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer Improving fuel economy is easy—just take Avoid continuous speeding up and Keep the bottom of your vehicle free it easy. It will help make your vehicle last slowing down. Stop−and−go driving from mud, etc.
The catalytic converter may broken. Have overheat and become a fire hazard. checked at your Toyota dealer. If none of your keys work, there may be a malfunc- If the engine turns over at its normal tion in the immobilizer system. Call your speed but will not start—...
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(c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near.
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Jumper cable Discharged battery Booster battery Positive terminal Negative terminal Positive terminal Discharged (“+” mark) Booster Jumper (“−” mark) (“+” mark) battery battery cable Connecting point 3. Make the cable connections in the or- c. Connect the clamp of the negative der a, b, c, d.
If the cause of your battery discharging is will not work so steering and braking not apparent (for example, lights left on), will be much harder than usual. you should have it checked at your Toyota dealer.
(For example, mal, to your Toyota dealer as soon as the vehicle speed does not increase.) possible. Steam comes out from under the hood.
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7. If the fan is not operating: burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released under pressure. Stop the engine immediately and con- tact your Toyota dealer. If the fan is operating: Have the vehicle inspected at the near- est Toyota dealer.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle system. You should have it checked as or dust etc.). on the side away from traffic. soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. z Do not use any coolant additive. 5. Read the following instructions thor- oughly.
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—Required tools and spare tire (van) Tool bag CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack When jacking, be sure to observe the alone; use vehicle support stands. following to reduce the possibility of Use the jack only for lifting your death or serious injury: vehicle during wheel changing.
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1. Get the tool bag, jack, jack handle extensions and spare tire. Nut cover To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools and their stor- age locations. Unhook Cylinder To remove the tool and jack, unhook the To remove the spare tire:...
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—Required tools and spare tire (pick−up) 1. Get the tool bag, jack, jack handle Jack handle extensions extensions and spare tire. To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools and their stor- age locations.
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—Removing wheel ornament —Blocking the wheel (on some models) Flat tire Joint Contract (to remove) Expand (to store) Wheel block To remove the jack, turn the joint by hand 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite 3. Remove the wheel ornament. towards the “Contract”...
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—Loosening wheel nuts —Positioning the jack Bracket CAUTION Rear Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. The nuts may loose and the Front wheels may fall off, which could cau- se a serious accident. Models with rear stabilizer bar 4.
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5. Position the jack at the correct jack Put the jack handle end, extension/exten- point as shown. sions and jack handle together as shown in the illustration. Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place. 1 Jack handle end 2 Jack handle extension/extensions JACK POINTS: 3 Jack handle...
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—Raising your vehicle When connecting the jack handle exten- 6. After making sure that no one is in 7. Raise the vehicle high enough so sion/extensions and jack handle end, use the vehicle, as the jack touches the that the spare tire can be installed. the jack handle to tighten the bolt on the vehicle and begins to fit, double−...
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—Changing wheels —Reinstalling wheel nuts Type A 8. Remove the wheel nuts and change Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- tires. rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such. Installation of wheels Lift the flat tire straight off and put it without good metal−to−metal contact at the aside.
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—Lowering your vehicle 9. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight. Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in- ward) and tighten them as much as you can by hand. Press back on the tire and see if you can tighten them more. CAUTION Tighten Never use oil or grease on the bolts...
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—Reinstalling wheel ornament (on some models) 11. Reinstall the wheel ornament. CAUTION Put the wheel ornament into position and then tap it firmly with the side or heel of When lowering the vehicle, make your hand to snap it into place. sure all portions of your body and On ornaments for dual automatic locking all other persons around will not be...
If your vehicle becomes —After changing wheels stuck 12. Check the air pressure of the re- If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, NOTICE placed tire. mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it If you rock your vehicle, observe the Adjust the air pressure to the specification forward and backward.
If towing is necessary, we recommend (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— you to have it done by your Toyota From front—We recommend using a tow- —From front dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- ing dolly under the rear wheels.
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—Emergency towing (b) Using flat bed truck If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota (c) Towing with sling type truck dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice. If towing service is not available in an...
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—Emergency towing eyelet precautions Before emergency towing, check that CAUTION CAUTION the eyelet is not broken or damaged and that installation bolts are not loose. Use extreme caution when towing ve- If the engine is not running, the pow- Fasten the towing cable or chain se- hicles.
Even if you lose only one key, contact used to get out when your vehicle under its own power. Use extreme cau- your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If becomes struck in mud, sand or oth- tion when towing the vehicles. In addi-...
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency Only in an emergency, such as if it CAUTION becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle us- If the engine has to be turned off ing the following procedure: while driving: 1.
SECTION CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ..... . . Washing and waxing your Toyota ......
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Now, it is up to be dry. to see all the mud and dirt. It will do you. Proper care of your Toyota can help more harm than good to simply wet the High ambient temperatures can cause ensure long−term corrosion prevention.
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Your Toyota dealer will be When the vehicle becomes remarkably happy to assist in supplying and installing dirty with dust and mud...
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1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re- Road tar: Remove with turpentine or NOTICE move any mud or road salt from the cleaners that are marked safe for painted underside of the vehicle or the wheel surfaces. z Do not use corrosive chemical− wells.
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Be sure to polish and wax ing your Toyota through an automatic the chrome trim as well as the paint. car wash. Exterior lights: Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
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Vinyl interior Carpets NOTICE The vinyl upholstery may be easily Use a good foam−type shampoo to z Do not wash the vehicle floor with cleaned with a mild soap or detergent clean the carpets. water, or allow water to get onto and water.
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Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean- Windows NOTICE ing, check the belts for excessive wear, NOTICE fraying, or cuts. z Do not use organic substances (sol- vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, z Do not use glass cleaner to clean NOTICE etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
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If you have any questions about the as benzine, alcohol or gasoline, or cleaning of your Toyota, your local alkaline or acid solutions for clean- Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer ing the leather as these could them. cause discoloring.
SECTION MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Maintenance facts ......... Does your vehicle need repairing? .
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Doesn’t that seem like the best way? Rubber hoses (for cooling and heater Long vehicle life system, brake system and fuel system) Your Toyota dealer has invested a lot of should be inspected by a qualified tech- Driving enjoyment money in special Toyota tools and service nician in accordance with the Toyota equipment.
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If you notice any of these clues, take your Note that rubber hoses will deteriorate tant clues are as follows: vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as with age, resulting in swelling, chafing or Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging possible.
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Do−it−yourself service Fuse location precautions If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct procedure given in this Section. You should be aware that improper or in- complete servicing may result in operating problems. This Section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform.
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To re- the coolant reservoir cap or air re- move used engine oil from your z Add only “Toyota Super Long Life lease valve or loosen the drain skin, wash thoroughly with soap Coolant” or similar high quality eth- plugs to prevent burning yourself.
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z Do overfill power steering fluid—the power steering could be damaged. z If you spill brake fluid and clutch fluid, be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint. z Do not drive with the air cleaner filter removed, or excessive engine wear could result.
ENGINE OIL SELECTION With the engine at operating tempera- If the oil level is below or only slightly “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in ture and turned off, check the oil level above the low level, add engine oil of your Toyota vehicle.
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SAE 0W−30 is filled into your Toyota vehicle at manufacturing, and the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.
Toyota engines. Do not use plain water alone. If you can find no leak, have your Toyota Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- dealer test the cap pressure and check ther details about “Toyota Genuine Motor for leaks in the cooling system.
If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi- tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer. CAUTION To prevent burning yourself, be care- ful not to touch the radiator, con-...
If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it overheated tire es that are even just a few pounds off checked by your Toyota dealer. can degrade ride and handling. Poor sealing of the tire bead Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation Wheel deformation and/or tire sepa- pressure after driving.
The tires on your Toyota have built−in This applies also to the spare tire and characteristics resulting in loss of treadwear indicators to help you know tires stored for future use.
Also, all the tires must be the same known is a risk. brand and have the same tread pat- Toyota recommends all four tires, or at terns. least both front or rear tires be re- To equalize tire wear and help extend Do not use tires other than those men- placed at a time as a set.
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TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Do not use snow tires of different CAUTION Use the tire chains of correct size. brands, sizes, construction or tread Regulations regarding the use of tire patterns, as this may cause danger- Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or chains vary according to location or ous handling characteristics result- the chain manufacturer’s recom-...
When balancing your wheels, use only at your Toyota dealer. Toyota balance weights or equivalent Do not use wheels other than the A wheel of a different size or type may and a plastic or rubber hammer.
Checking battery condition— —Checking battery exterior —Precautions CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, Ground cable Terminals thoroughly wash the contact area. If BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
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—Checking battery fluid NOTICE O.K. z Be sure the engine and all accesso- Upper line ries are off before performing main- tenance. z When checking the battery, remove the ground cable from the negative terminal (“−” mark) first and rein- stall it last.
Battery recharging Checking and replacing fuses precautions During recharging, the battery is pro- ducing hydrogen gas. Good Blown Therefore, before recharging: 1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable. 2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when Good...
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The location of the pull−out there is a problem with the electrical sys- tool is shown in the illustration. tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible. If you are not sure whether the fuse has...
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn windshield fogs up in the rain. However, if out, take your vehicle to your Toyota deal- there is a large drop of water on the er to have the light replaced.
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—Headlights Light bulbs Type Headlights 60/55 Front turn signal lights Front fog lights Parking lights Side turn signal lights Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail lights 21/5 Back−up lights License plate lights 1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec- 2. Release the bulb retaining spring tor.
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Make sure the rubber cover fits securely on the bulb base and the mounting body. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. Installing clip...
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4. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise 5. Unplug the connector while depress- to the front of the vehicle as shown. ing the lock release. If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
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—Parking lights —Front turn signal lights 6. Install a new bulb and connector 1. Remove the clip and open the cover. into the mounting hole and turn Remove and install the cover clip as them clockwise to the front of the shown in the following illustration.
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—Side turn signal lights Front Removing clip Installing clip...
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—Rear turn signal and —Stop/tail and back−up stop/tail lights (van) lights (van) Use a Phillips−head screwdriver. Use a Phillips−head screwdriver. a: Rear turn signal light b: Stop/tail light...
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—Rear turn signal, stop/tail, and back−up lights (pick−up) a: Stop/tail light Use a Phillips−head screwdriver. a: Back−up light b: Back−up light b: Stop/tail light c: Rear turn signal light...
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—License plate lights —License plate lights (van) (pick–up) Use a Phillips−head screwdriver. Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.
8.5 (9.0, 7.5) Vehicles without sub fuel tank system Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 130 (34.3, 28.6) “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in 86.0 × 96.0 (3.39 × 3.78) your Toyota vehicle. Toyota recommends Vehicles with sub fuel tank system Displacement, cm (cu.
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Fully charged 1.160—1.200 Half charged Coolant type: Preferred 1.060—1.100 Discharged Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Charging rates: Super Long Life Coolant” at the factory. Quick charge 15 A max. In order to avoid technical problems, Slow charge 5 A max.
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2.3 (2.4, 2.0) Gear Oil API GL−3 or equivalent Molybdenum−disulfide lithium base chas- Without differential lock system sis grease, NLGI No.2 Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota 2.4 (2.5, 2.1) Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil” Propeller shafts: Oil type and viscosity: Spiders—...
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BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 300 N (31 kgf, 67 lbf) with the engine off and no negative pres- sure in brake booster, mm (in.): 136 (5.4) Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24) Parking brake adjustment when pulled with the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 7—9 clicks Fluid type:...
Fuses 6. AM1 30 A: Cigarette lighter, starting system, all components in “ST” and “ACC” fuses 7. AM1 NO.3 50 A: Cigarette lighter, all components in “ACC” fuse 8. ALT MAIN 50 A: Stop lights, air condi- tioning system, on−board diagnosis system, audio system Engine compartment (type A)
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Parking ......Protecting your Toyota from Cleaning the interior ....
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Engine Before starting the engine ..Defogger, Rear window ....Economical driving Catalytic converter ....Diesel Particulate Filter system .
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Fuel Bleeding the fuel system ... Facts about engine oil Hazard switch ......Draining fuel filter water .
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Lock Back door ......Jack New vehicle break−in ....Side doors .
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Service reminder indicator ... . Protecting your Toyota from Ignition ......
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Tachometer ......USB port ......Telescopic steering column .
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ミQ– 1 Quick index • If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on......• If your vehicle will not start ................194 • If your engine stalls while driving ..............197 • If your vehicle overheats ................198 •...
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