Foreword...They stop working when either door is opened. OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold

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Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. Weare proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle webuild.

This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it andfollow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.

When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehiclebest and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-nance and any other assistance you may require.

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The nextowner will need this information also.

All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time ofprinting. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve-ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipmentnot installed on your vehicle.

© 1998 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

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

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New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyotalimited warranties:

� New vehicle warranty

� Emission control systems warranty

� Others

For further information, please refer to the separate‘‘Owner’s Guide’’, ‘‘Owner’s Manual Supplement’’ or‘‘Warranty Booklet’’.

Your responsibility for maintenance

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that thespecified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives detailsof these maintenance requirements. Also included in Part6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenanceinformation, please refer to the separate ‘‘Owner’s Manu-al Supplement/Maintenance Schedule’’.

Accessories, spare parts andmodification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso-ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in themarket. You should know that Toyota does not warrantthese products and is not responsible either for theirperformance, repair or replacement, or for any damagethey may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuineToyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyotaproducts could affect its performance, safety or durabili-ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. Inaddition, damage or performance problems resulting fromthe modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system of your Toyota

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

Installation of a mobiletwo−way radio system

As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system inyour vehicle could affect electronic systems such asmultiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuelinjection system, cruise control system, anti−lock brakesystem and SRS airbag system, be sure to check withyour Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or specialinstructions regarding installation.

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota contains explo-sive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the air-bags left as they are, it may cause an accident such asa fire. Be sure to have the SRS airbag system removedand disposed of by a qualified service shop or by yourToyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle.

On−pavement and off−roaddriving tips

(four-wheel drive models only)

This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from anordinary passenger car because it is also designed foroff−road use. As with other vehicles of this type, failureto operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss ofcontrol or an accident. Be sure to read ”Off−road vehicleprecautions” in Part 2 and ”Off−road driving precautions”in Part 3.

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

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

CAUTION

This is a warning against something which maycause injury to people if the warning is ignored.You are informed what you must or must not do inorder to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself andother people.

NOTICE

This is a warning against something which maycause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if thewarning is ignored. You are informed what youmust or must not do in order to avoid or reducethe risk of damage to your vehicle and its equip-ment.

Safety symbol

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

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Part 1OPERATION OFINSTRUMENTSAND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−1Overview of instrumentsand controls

� Instrument panel overview

� Instrument cluster overview

� Indicator symbols on theinstrument panel

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Instrument panel overview1. Instrument cluster

2. Automatic transmission selector lever(column shift)

3. Center vents

4. Personal lights or interior light

5. Side vents

6. Glovebox

7. Power door lock switches

8. Power window switches

9. Manual transmission gear shift lever orautomatic transmission selector lever(floor shift)

10. Cup holder

11. Front drive control lever

12. Tilt steering lock release lever

13. Hood lock release lever

14. Power rear view mirror control switch

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1. Headlight and turn signal switch

2. Wiper and washer switches

3. Emergency flasher switch

4. Passenger airbag cutoff switch

5. Air conditioning controls

6. Car audio

7. Ashtray

8. Cigarette lighter

9. Power outlets

10. Clock

11. Parking brake lever

12. Ignition switch

13. Cruise control switch

14. Rear differential lock button

15. Instrument panel light control knob

16. Clutch start cancel switch (manualtransmission) or driving pattern selectorbutton (automatic transmission)

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Tachometer

3. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights

4. Speedometer

5. Fuel gauge

6. Trip meter reset knob

7. Odometer and two trip meters

Instrument cluster overview�With tachometer

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Service reminder indicators and indicator lights

3. Speedometer

4. Odometer

5. Fuel gauge

�Without tachometer

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Automatic transmission fluid temperature warninglight∗1

SRS airbag warning light∗1

Unengaged ”Park” warning light∗1

Anti-lock brake system warning light∗1

Seat belt reminder light∗1

(type A)

(type B)

Low oil pressure warning light∗1

Low fuel level warning light∗1

Brake system warning light∗1

Discharge warning light∗1

Malfunction indicator lamp∗1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive-off indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

Driving pattern (POWER mode)indicator lightAutomatic transmission indi-cator lightsFour-wheel drive indicator light

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�1: For details, see ”Service reminder in-dicators and warning buzzers” inChapter 1−5.

�2: If this light flashes, see ”Cruise con-trol” in Chapter 1−6.

Cruise control indicator light∗2

Rear differential lock indicator light

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Part 1OPERATION OFINSTRUMENTS ANDCONTROLS—

Chapter 1−2Keys and Doors

� Keys

� Side doors

� Power windows

� Quarter windows

� Rear window

� Tailgate

� Hood

� Fuel tank cap

� Detachable moon roof

� Detachable sun shade

KeysKEY PLATE

This key works in every lock.

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

KEY NUMBER PLATE

Your key number is shown on the plate.Keep the plate in a safe place such asyour wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if youneed additional keys, duplicates can bemade by a Toyota dealer using the keynumber.

You should also put a copy of the keynumber with your important papers.

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Side doors

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turnit.

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

Vehicles with power door lock system—Both doors lock and unlock simultaneouslywith either door. In the driver’s door lock,turning the key once will unlock the driv-er’s door and twice in succession will un-lock the driver’s door and passenger’sdoor simultaneously.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITHINSIDE LOCK BUTTON

Move the lock button.

To lock: Push the button downward.To unlock: Pull the button upward.

Closing the door with the lock buttonpushed in will also lock the door. Be care-ful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

Vehicles with power door lock system—The doors cannot be locked if you leavethe key in the ignition switch.

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITHPOWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch on the front side.

To unlock: Push the switch on the rearside.

Both doors lock or unlock simultaneously.

CAUTION

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

Power windows

The windows can be operated with theswitch on each door.

The power windows work when the ignitionswitch is in the ”ON” position. However,if both doors are closed, they work for 60seconds even after the ignition switch isturned off. They stop working when eitherdoor is opened.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW

Use the switch on the driver’s door.

Normal operation: The window moves aslong as you hold the switch.

To open: Lightly push down the switch.To close: Pull up the switch.

Automatic operation (to open only):

Push the switch completely down and thenrelease it. The window will fully open. Tostop the window partway, lightly pull theswitch up and then release it.

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OPERATING THE PASSENGER’SWINDOW

Use the switch on the passenger’s dooror the switch on the driver’s door thatcontrols the passenger’s window.

The window moves as long as you holdthe switch.

To open: Push down the switch.To close: Pull up the switch.

If you push in the ”WINDOW LOCK” but-ton on the driver’s door, the passenger’swindows cannot be operated.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, youmust do the following.

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

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

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

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To open the quarter window, pull thelatch handle toward you and swing itfully out.

When closing the window, make sure it iscompletely closed.

Rear window

To unlock the rear window, pull the leftend of the latch handle toward you anddisengage the right end from the catch.

When closing the window, make sure it iscompletely closed.

Tailgate

To open the tailgate, pull the handle up.

The support cables will hold the tailgatehorizontal.

See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in part2 for precautions to observe in loadingluggage.

After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-ward you to make sure it is securelylocked.

NOTICE

Avoid driving with the tailgate open.

Quarter windows (Xtra−cab models)

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

NOTICE

Make sure the tailgate is securelycaught by the support brackets beforeclosing the tailgate.

Hood

To open the hood, do the following.

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. Thehood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

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

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

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3. Hold the hood open by inserting thesupport rod into the slot.

Before closing the hood, check to see thatyou have not forgotten any tools, rags,etc. and return the support rod to itsclip—this prevents rattles. Then lower thehood and make sure it locks into place.If necessary, press down gently on thefront edge to lock it.

CAUTION

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

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

the key and turn it counterclockwise.

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

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

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

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

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turnthe cap slowly counterclockwise,then pause slightly before removingit. After removing the cap, hang iton the cap hanger.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swooshwhen the cap is opened. When installing,turn the cap clockwise till you hear aclick.

If the cap is not tightened securely, themalfunction indicator lamp comes on.Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

The indicator lamp goes off after drivingseveral times. If the indicator lamp doesnot go off, contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible.

CAUTION

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

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

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, youmust do the following.

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

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

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

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

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

—Tilting up and closing

To tilt up the moon roof, first pull downon the handle while pushing in one ofthe lock buttons. Then push up themoon roof until it locks.

After tilting up the moon roof, make surethe handle is securely in place.

When closing the moon roof, slowly pulldown the handle while supporting the roofwith your hand. Close and lock the moonroof by pushing the handle. Be sure touse your palm to push the handle. Afterclosing the moon roof, make sure it issecurely locked.

Detachable moon roof——Moon roof precautions

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—Removing

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

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

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

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—Installing

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

Make sure both flat hinges are insertedinto the cutouts.

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

Detachable sun shade

To remove: Support the sun shade pan-el with your hand while you unlock thesun shade by turning the knob counter-clockwise.

To install: Hang the two hinges of thesun shade panel onto the hooks pro-vided. Then push up the sun shadepanel while turning the knob counter-clockwise.

CAUTION

For safety, do not remove the sunshade while driving.

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Part 1OPERATION OFINSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−3Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

� Seats

� Front seats

� Rear seats

� Head restraints

� Armrest

� Seat belts

� SRS driver and front passengerairbags

� Passenger airbag cutoff system

� Child restraint

� Tilt steering wheel

� Outside rear view mirrors

� Anti−glare inside rear view mirror

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

CAUTION

� Do not drive the vehicle unless theoccupants are properly seated. Donot allow sitting on top of a folded-down seatback, or in the luggagecompartment. Persons not properlyseated and not properly restrainedby seat belts can be severely in-jured in the event of emergencybraking or a collision.

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

� Do not put objects under the seats.The objects may interfere with theseat-lock mechanism or unexpected-ly push up the seat position adjust-ing lever; the seat may suddenlymove, causing the driver to losecontrol of the vehicle.

Front seats——Seat adjustment precautions

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

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVERPull the lever up. Then slide the seatto the desired position with slightbody pressure and release the lever.

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

CAUTION

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

—Adjusting front seats

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3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLEADJUSTING KNOB (on some models)

Turn the knob either way.

4. DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORTADJUSTING LEVER (on some models)

Pull the lever forward or backward.

For easy access to the rear seat, do this.

1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting leveror press the pedal behind the seat-back.

The seat will slide forward.

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

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

CAUTION

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

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

—Moving passenger’s seat forrear seat entry (Xtra-cabmodels)

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—Folding seatback (bench seat)

Pull the seatback lock release lever andfold down the seatback.

Hold the lever until you have swung theseatback forward slightly.

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to theupright position:

� Make sure the seat belts are nottwisted or caught in the seatbackand are arranged in their properposition for ready use.

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

Rear seats (jump seats)

To raise the bottom cushion, pull it up.To lower the bottom cushion, push itdown.

See ”Luggage stowage precautions” inPart 2 for precautions to observe in load-ing luggage.

CAUTION

When returning the bottom cushion toits original position:

� Make sure the seat belts are nottwisted or caught under the bottomcushion and are arranged in theirproper position for ready use.

� Make sure the bottom cushion issecurely locked by trying to pull upthe edge of the bottom cushion.

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Head restraints

For your safety, adjust the head re-straint before driving.

To raise: Pull it up.To lower: Push it down while pressing thelock release button.

On some models, you can also move thehead restraint forward or backward. Ifsuch adjustment is desired, pull or pushthe head restraint.

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

CAUTION

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

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

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

Armrest

To use the armrest, pull it out asshown above.

NOTICE

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

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Toyota strongly urges that the driver andpassengers in the vehicle be properly re-strained at all times with the seat beltsprovided. Failure to do so could increasethe chance of injury and/or the severity ofinjury in accidents.

Child. Use a child restraint system ap-propriate for the child until the child be-comes large enough to properly wear thevehicle’s seat belts. See ”Child restraint—”for details.

NORMAL-CAB MODELS—If a child is too large for a child restraintsystem, the child should sit in the seatand must be restrained using the vehicle’sseat belt.

XTRA-CAB MODELS—If a child is too large for a child restraintsystem, the child should sit in the rearseat and must be restrained using thevehicle’s seat belt. According to accidentstatistics, the child is safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seat than in thefront seat. If a child must sit in the frontseat, the seat belts should be worn prop-erly.

If a child must sit in the front seat, theseat belts should be worn properly. If anaccident occurs and the seat belts are notworn properly, the force of the rapid infla-tion of the airbag may cause death orserious injury to the child.

Do not allow the child to stand up orkneel on either rear or front seats. Anunrestrained child could suffer serious in-jury during emergency braking or a colli-sion. Also, do not let the child sit on yourlap. It does not provide sufficient restraint.

Small-framed person or youth in a3-point type seat belt. On models with abench seat, have a small-framed personor youth sit slightly closer to the centerof the vehicle (so the shoulder belt doesnot cross over the neck). On models withseparate seats, move the seat fully back-ward.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends theuse of a seat belt. Ask your doctor forspecific recommendations. The lap beltshould be worn securely and as low aspossible over the hips and not on thewaist.

Injured person. Toyota recommends theuse of a seat belt. Depending on the inju-ry, first check with your doctor for specificrecommendations.

CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seatsproperly wearing their seat beltswhenever the vehicle is moving.Otherwise, they are much more likelyto suffer serious bodily injury ordeath in the event of sudden brakingor a collision.

When using the seat belts, observethe following:

� Use the belt for only one person ata time. Do not use a single belt fortwo or more people—even children.

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

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

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

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

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

Adjust the seat as needed (front seatsonly) and sit up straight and well backin the seat. To fasten your belt, pull itout of the retractor and insert the tabinto the buckle.

You will hear a click when the tab locksinto the buckle.

The seat belt length automatically adjuststo your size and the seat position.

The retractor will lock the belt during asudden stop or on impact. It also maylock if you lean forward too quickly. Aslow, easy motion will allow the belt toextend, and you can move around freely.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of theretractor, firmly pull the belt and releaseit. You will then be able to smoothly pullthe belt out of the retractor.

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-pletely extended and is then retractedeven slightly, the belt is locked in thatposition and cannot be extended. This fea-ture is used to hold the child restraintsystem securely. (For details, see ”Childrestraint” in this chapter.) To free the beltagain, fully retract the belt and then pullthe belt out once more.

CAUTION

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

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

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

—Front outside seat belts andrear seat belts

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Seat belts with an adjustable shoulderanchor—

Adjust the shoulder anchor position toyour size.

To raise: Slide the anchor up.To lower: Push in the lock release buttonand slide the anchor down.

After adjustment, make sure the anchor islocked in position.

CAUTION

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

Keep as low on hips as possible

Too high

Take up slack

Adjust the position of the lap andshoulder belts.

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

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CAUTION

� High-positioned lap belts and loose-fitting belts both could cause seri-ous injuries due to sliding underthe lap belt during a collision orother unintended result. Keep thelap belt positioned as low on hipsas possible.

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

To release the belt, press the buckle-re-lease button and allow the belt to re-tract.

If the belt does not retract smoothly, pullit out and check for kinks or twists. Thenmake sure it remains untwisted as it re-tracts.

—Front center seat belt

Lengthen

Sit up straight and well back in theseat. To fasten your belt, insert the tabinto the buckle.


If the belt is not long enough for you, holdthe tab at a right angle to the belt andpull on the tab.

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CAUTION

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



Too high

Keep as low on hips as possible

Adjust to asnug fit

Remove excess length of the belt andadjust the belt position.

To shorten the belt, pull the free end ofthe belt.

Position the lap belt as low as possibleon your hips—not on your waist, then ad-just it to a snug fit.

CAUTION

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

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

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—Stowing the rear seat buckles

The buckles can be fixed when not inuse.

When taking out the buckle from the hold-er, pull on the belt webbing to remove thebuckle from the lower portion.

—Seat belt extenderIf your seat belt cannot be fastened se-curely because it is not long enough, apersonalized seat belt extender is avail-able from your Toyota dealer free ofcharge.

Please contact your local Toyota dealer sothat the dealer can order the proper re-quired length for the extender. Bring theheaviest coat you expect to wear for prop-er measurement and selection of length.Additional ordering information is availableat your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender,observe the following. Failure to fol-low these instructions could result inless effectiveness of the seat belt re-straint system in case of vehicle acci-dent, increasing the chance of per-sonal injury.

� Never use the seat belt extender ifyou can fasten the seat belt withoutit.

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

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To connect the extender to the seatbelt, insert the tab into the seat beltbuckle so that the ”PRESS” signs onthe buckle-release buttons of the ex-tender and the seat belt are both facingoutward as shown.


When releasing the seat belt, press onthe buckle-release button on the extender,not on the seat belt. This helps preventdamage to the vehicle interior and extend-er itself.

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

CAUTION

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



The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-tem) airbags are designed to providefurther protection for the driver andfront passenger when added to the pri-mary protection provided by the seatbelts.

In response to a severe frontal impact,the SRS airbags work together with theseat belts to help prevent or reduce injuryby inflating, in order to decrease the likeli-hood of the driver’s or front passenger’shead or chest directly hitting the steeringwheel or dashboard. When the passengerairbag switch is in the “ON” position, thepassenger airbag is activated even withno passenger in the front seat.

Be sure to wear your seat belt.

SRS driver and front passenger airbags

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CAUTION

A driver or front passenger too closeto the steering wheel or dashboardduring airbag deployment can bekilled or seriously injured. Toyotastrongly recommends that:

� The driver sit as far back as pos-sible from the steering wheel whilestill maintaining control of the ve-hicle.

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

� All vehicle occupants be properlyrestrained using the available seatbelts.

The passenger airbag system isequipped with a cutoff switch and indi-cator light. Turning the passenger air-bag switch to the “ON” position makesthe passenger airbag system operation-al. Turning the passenger airbag switchto the “OFF” position disables the pas-senger airbag system. The indicatorlight on the passenger airbag switchwill come on when the passenger air-bag system has been disabled.

See “Passenger airbag cutoff system” inthis chapter for detail.

CAUTION

� Make sure that the indicator light isoff.

� Do not turn off the passenger air-bag system except when you use arear−facing child restraint system inthe front seat unavoidably.

� When the passenger airbag switchis turned off, the passenger airbagwill not inflate in a collision.

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This indicator comes on when the igni-tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position. It goes off after about6 seconds. This means the SRS airbagsare operating properly.

The SRS airbag warning light systemmonitors the airbag sensor assembly, in-flators, warning light, interconnecting wir-ing and power sources. (For details, see“Service remainder indicators and warningbuzzers” in chapter 1−5.)

The SRS airbag system is designed toactivate in response to a severe frontalimpact within the shaded area betweenthe arrows in the illustration.

There may be the case that the SRS air-bags will not activate with such an impactin which the occupant wearing the seatbelt correctly would not get serious injury.

The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi-ty of the impact is above the designedthreshold level, comparable to an approxi-mate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision whenimpacting straight into a fixed barrier thatdoes not move or deform.

If the severity of the impact is below theabove threshold level, the SRS airbagsmay not deploy.

However, this threshold velocity will beconsiderably higher if the vehicle strikesan object, such as a parked vehicle orsign pole, which can move or deform onimpact, or if it is involved in an underridecollision (e.g. a collision in which the noseof the vehicle ”underrides”, or goes under,the bed of a truck).

It is possible with collision severity at themarginal level of airbag sensor detectionand activation that only one of your ve-hicle’s two airbags will deploy.

For the safety of all occupants, be sureto always wear seat belts.

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Collision from the rear

Collision from the side

Vehicle roll−over

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

The SRS airbag system mainly consists ofthe following components and their loca-tions are shown in the illustration.

1 SRS airbag warning light

2 Airbag module for driver (airbag and inflator)

3 Passenger airbag cutoff switch

4 Airbag module for passenger(airbag and inflator)

5 Airbag sensor assembly

The airbag sensor assembly consists of asafing sensor and airbag sensor.

In a severe frontal impact, sensors detectdeceleration and the system triggers theairbag inflators. Then a chemical reactionin the inflators momentarily fills the air-bags with non−toxic gas to help restrainthe forward motion of the occupants.

When the airbags inflate, they produce afairly loud noise and release some smokealong with non−toxic gas. This does notindicate a fire. Be sure to wash off anyresidue as soon as possible to preventminor skin irritation.

Deployment of the airbags happen in afraction of a second, so the airbags mustinflate with considerable force. While thesystem is designed to reduce serious inju-ries, it may also cause minor burns orabrasions and swellings.

Parts of the airbag module (steering wheelhub, dashboard) may be hot for severalminutes, but the airbags themselves willnot be hot. The airbags are designed toinflate only once.

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

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CAUTION

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

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

CAUTION

� Never put a rear−facing child re-straint system on the front seatwith the passenger airbag switch inthe “ON” position. In the event ofan accident, the force of the rapidinflation of the passenger airbagcan cause death or serious injuryto the child.

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Move seat fully back

� A forward−facing child restraint sys-tem should be allowed to put onthe front seat only when it is un-avoidable. Always move the seat asfar back as possible, because theforce of a deploying airbag couldcause death or serious injury to thechild.

For instructions concerning theinstallation of a child restraint sys-tem, see “Child restraint” in thischapter.

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

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

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

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

� Do not modify or remove any wir-ing. Do not modify, remove, strikeor open any components, such asthe steering wheel column cover,front passenger airbag cover, frontpassenger airbag, airbag sensor as-sembly. Doing any of these maycause sudden SRS airbag inflationor disable the system, which couldresult in death or serious injury.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in death or serious inju-ries.

NOTICE

Do not perform any of the followingchanges without consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes can in-terfere with proper operation of theSRS airbag system in some cases.

� Installation of electronic items suchas a mobile two−way radio, cassettetape player or compact disc player

� Modification of the suspension sys-tem

� Modification of the front end struc-ture

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

� Repairs made on or near the frontend structure, console, steering col-umn, steering wheel or dashboardnear the front passenger airbag

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This SRS airbag system has a servicereminder indicator to inform the driver ofoperating problems. If either of the follow-ing conditions occurs, this indicates a mal-function of the airbags. Contact yourToyota dealer as soon as possible to ser-vice the vehicle.

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

� The light comes on while driving.

NOTICE

Do not disconnect the battery cablesbefore contacting your Toyota dealer.

In the following cases, contact your Toyotadealer as soon as possible:

� The SRS airbags have been inflated.

� The front part of the vehicle (shadedin the illustration) was involved in anaccident not of the extent to cause theSRS airbags to inflate.

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

Indicator light

This system is designed to disable thepassenger airbag in order to allowusage, if necessary, of a rear−facingchild restraint system in the front seat.Disable the passenger airbag only whenyou put a rear facing child restraintsystem on the front seat unavoidably.Switch the system as follows:

Insert key into the keyhole and turn it.

To turn passenger airbag on: Turn the keyto the “ON” position.To turn passenger airbag off: Turn the keyto the “OFF” position.

The indicator comes on when the passen-ger airbag system is off.

Passenger airbag cutoffsystem

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CAUTION

� Make sure that the indicator light isoff.

� Do not turn off the passenger air-bag system except when you use arear−facing child restraint system inthe front seat unavoidably.

� When the passenger airbag switchis turned off, the passenger airbagwill not inflate in a collision.

Toyota strongly urges the use of childrestraint systems for children smallenough to use them.

The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.and Canada now require the use of achild restraint system.

Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819.

If a child is too large for a child restraintsystem, the child should sit in the seatand must be restrained using the vehicle’sseat belt. See ”Seat belts” for details.

CAUTION

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

� NORMAL−CAB MODELS—Toyota strongly urges use of aproper child restraint system whichconforms to the size of the child.

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


If you must put a rear−facing childrestraint system on the front seat,make sure the passenger airbagswitch is in the “OFF” position andthat the indicator light is on.

Child restraint——Child restraint precautions

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Unless it is unavoidable, do not puta forward−facing child restraint sys-tem on the front seat.

A forward−facing child restraint sys-tem should be allowed to put onthe front seat only when it is un-avoidable. Always move the seat asfar back as possible, because theforce of a deploying airbag couldcause death or serious injury to thechild.

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

—Child restraint systemA child restraint system for a smallchild or baby must itself be properlyrestrained on the seat with either thelap belt or the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. You must carefully con-sult the manufacturer’s instructionswhich accompany your child restraintsystem.

To provide proper restraint, use a childrestraint system following the manufactur-er’s instructions about the appropriate ageand size of the child for the child restraintsystem.

Install the child restraint system correctlyfollowing the instructions provided by itsmanufacturer of the system. Generaldirections are also provided under the fol-lowing illustrations.

The child restraint system should beinstalled on the rear seat if your vehicleis equipped with rear seats. According toaccident statistics, the child is safer whenproperly restrained in the rear seat thanin the front seat.

CAUTION



� Unless it is unavoidable, do not puta forward−facing child restraint sys-tem on the front seat.

A forward−facing child restraint sys-tem should be allowed to put onthe front seat only when it is un-avoidable. Always move the seat asfar back as possible, because theforce of a deploying airbag couldcause death or serious injury to thechild.

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

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

—Types of child restraint systemChild restraint systems are classified intothe following 3 types depending on thechild’s age and size.

(A) Infant seat(B) Convertible seat(C) Booster seat

Install the child restraint system followingthe instructions provided by its manufac-turer.

(A) Infant seat

(B) Convertible seat

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(C) Booster seat

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

An infant seat is used in rear−facingposition only.

With the child restraint system installed,check that your driving position is satis-factory and that the child restraint systemdoes not interfere with your driving.

If your driving position is not satisfactory,or the child restraint system interfereswith your driving, install it at another posi-tion.

Split bench seat—Adjust the passenger’s seat forward andrearward travel as well as seatback posi-tion so that the child restraint system issecurely restrained.

CAUTION

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

—Installation with 2−pointtype seat belt

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CAUTION

Never put a rear−facing child restraintsystem on the front seat with thepassenger airbag switch in the “ON”position. In the event of an accident,the force of the rapid inflation of thepassenger airbag can cause death orserious injury to the child.

Only when you put a rear−facing childrestraint system on the front seat un-avoidably, turn the passenger airbagswitch to the “OFF” position.

The indicator comes on when the systemis off.

CAUTION


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

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CAUTION

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


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

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

CAUTION

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

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

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION

A convertible seat is used in forward−facing and rear−facing position depend-ing on the child’s age and size. Wheninstalling, follow the manufacturer’sinstructions about the applicable child’sage and size as well as direction forinstalling of a child restraint system.

With the child restraint system installed,check that your driving position is satis-factory and that the child restraint systemdoes not interfere with your driving.

If your driving position is not satisfactory,or the child restraint system interfereswith your driving, install it at another posi-tion.

Split bench seat—Adjust the passenger seat forward andrearward travel as well as seatback posi-tion so that the child restraint system issecurely restrained.

CAUTION

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

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CAUTION




CAUTION



CAUTION

A forward−facing child restraint sys-tem should be allowed to put on thefront seat only when it is unavoid-able. Always move the seat as farback as possible, because the forceof a deploying airbag could causedeath or serious injury to the child.

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

CAUTION

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



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

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CAUTION


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

WHEN INSTALLING ON THE REAR SEAT(Xtra-cab models):

Raise the bottom cushion before instal-ling the child restraint system.

If your child restraint system is too large,you can use the folding table as an auxil-iary support. For instructions about how tostand the table, see ”Cup holder (Xtra-cabmodels)” in Chapter 1−8.

—Installation with 3−pointtype seat belt

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(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION

An infant seat is used in rear−facingposition only.

CAUTION




CAUTION


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CAUTION

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

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

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

CAUTION

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



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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode. When the belt isthen retracted even slightly, it cannotbe extended.

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

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

CAUTION


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

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION

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

CAUTION


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CAUTION



CAUTION

� A forward−facing child restraint sys-tem should be put on the front seatonly when it is unavoidable. Alwaysmove the seat as far back as pos-sible, because the force of a de-ploying airbag could cause death orserious injury to the child.

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

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

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

CAUTION




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

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

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

CAUTION


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

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(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

A booster seat is used in forward−fac-ing position only.


CAUTION

A forward−facing child restraint sys-tem should be put on the front seatonly when it is unavoidable. Alwaysmove the seat as far back as pos-sible, because the force of a deploy-ing airbag could cause death or seri-ous injury to the child.

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

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

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CAUTION

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

� High−positioned lap belts andloose−fitting belts both could causeserious injuries due to sliding un-der the lap belt during a collision.Keep the lap belt positioned as lowon hips as possible.

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




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

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Tilt steering wheel

Type A

Type B

To change the steering wheel angle:

Type A—Hold the steering wheel, pullup the lock release lever, tilt the steer-ing wheel to the desired angle and re-lease the lever.

Type B—Hold the steering wheel, pullthe lock release lever toward you, tiltthe steering wheel to the desired angleand release the lever.

When the steering wheel is in a low posi-tion, it will spring up as you release thelock release lever.

CAUTION

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

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

Outside rear view mirrors—

Adjust the mirror so that you can justsee the side of your vehicle in the mir-ror.

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

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CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while thevehicle is moving. It may cause thedriver to mishandle the vehicle andan accident may occur resulting inpersonal injuries.

To adjust a mirror, use the switches.

1 Master switch–To select the mirror to beadjusted

Place the switch at ”L” (left) or ”R” (right).

2 Control switch–To move the mirror

Push the switch in the desired direction.

If the engine is not running, the key mustbe in the ”ACC” position.

NOTICE

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

—Folding rear view mirrors

The rear view mirrors can be foldedbackward for parking in restrictedareas.

To fold the rear view mirror, push back-ward.

CAUTION

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

—Power rear view mirrorcontrol

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

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

Daylight driving—Lever at position 1

The reflection in the mirror has greaterclarity at this position.

Night driving—Lever at position 2

Remember that by reducing glare you alsolose some rear view clarity.

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while thevehicle is moving. It may cause thedriver to mishandle the vehicle andan accident may occur resulting inpersonal injuries.

Anti-glare inside rear view mir-ror

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Chapter 1−4Lights and Wipers

� Headlights and turn signals

� Emergency flashers

� Instrument panel light control

� Interior lights

� Personal lights

� Ignition switch light

� Windshield wipers and washer

Headlights and turn signals

HEADLIGHTS

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

Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate andinstrument panel lights

Position 2—Headlights and all of theabove

If you turn the ignition switch to the”LOCK” position with the headlights lefton, a buzzer reminds you to turn thelights off when you open the driver’s door.

NOTICE

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

Daytime running light system (Canadaonly)

The headlights turn on at reduced intensi-ty when the parking brake is released withthe engine started, even with the lightswitch in the ”OFF” position. They will notgo off until the ignition switch is turnedoff.

To turn on the other exterior lights andinstrument panel lights, twist the knob tothe position 1.

Twist the knob to the position 2 to turnto full intensity for driving at night.

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

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

Flashing the high beam headlights(position 3)—Pull the lever all the wayback. The high beam headlights turn offwhen you release the lever.

You can flash the high beam headlightswith the knob turned to ”OFF”.

TURN SIGNALS

To signal a turn, push the headlight/turn signal lever up or down to position1.

The key must be in the ”ON” position.

The lever automatically returns after youmake a turn, but you may have to returnit by hand after you change lanes.

To signal a lane change, move the leverup or down to the pressure point (position2) and hold it.

If the turn signal indicator lights (greenlights) on the instrument panel flash fasterthan normal, a front or rear turn signalbulb is burned out.

Emergency flashers

To turn on the emergency flashers,push the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash. To turnthem off, push the switch once again.

Turn on the emergency flashers to warnother drivers if your vehicle must bestopped where it might be a traffic hazard.

Always pull as far off the road as pos-sible.

The turn signal light switch will not workwhen the emergency flashers are operat-ing.

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NOTICE

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

Instrument panel light control

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

Interior lights

Front light

Rear light (Xtra-cab models)

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To turn on the interior light, slide theswitch.

The interior light switch has the followingpositions:

”ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.

”OFF”—Turns the light off.

”DOOR”—Turns the light on when eitherdoor is opened. The light goes off whenboth doors are closed.

Personal lights

The personal lights operate separatelywith each outer switch.

To turn on the light, push the switch onyour side. To turn the light off, push theswitch once again.

The center switch has the following posi-tions:

Position 1—Turns both lights on when ei-ther door is opened. The lights go offwhen both doors are closed.

Position 2—The lights are off unless youoperate either outer switch.

Ignition switch light

For easy access to the ignition switch,the ignition switch light comes on wheneither door is opened.

The light remains on for some time afterboth doors are closed.

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To turn on the windshield wipers, movethe lever to the desired setting.


Lever position Speed setting

Position 1 Intermittent

Position 2 Slow

Position 3 Fast

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

To squirt washer fluid, pull the levertoward you and release it.

If the windshield wipers are off, they willoperate a couple of times after the washersquirts.

For instructions on adding washer fluid,see ”Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7−3.

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

NOTICE

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

To turn on the windshield wipers, movethe lever to the desired setting.


Lever position Speed setting

Position 1 Slow

Position 2 Fast

For a single sweep of the windshield,push the lever up and release it.

To squirt washer fluid, pull the levertoward you and release it.

For instructions on adding washer fluid,see ”Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7−3.

Windshield wipers and washer(intermittent type)

Windshield wipers and washer(mist type)

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

NOTICE

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

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Chapter 1−5Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators

� Fuel gauge

� Engine coolant temperaturegauge

� Tachometer

� Odometer and two trip meters

� Service reminder indicators andwarning buzzers

Fuel gauge

With tachometer

Without tachometer

The gauge works when the ignitionswitch is on and indicates the approxi-mate quantity of fuel remaining in thetank.

Nearly full—Needle at ”F”

Nearly empty—Needle at ”E”

It is a good idea to keep the tank over1/4 full.

This fuel gauge has a non-return typeneedle which remains at the last indicatedposition when the ignition switch is turnedoff.

If the fuel level approaches ”E” or the lowfuel level warning light comes on, fill thefuel tank as soon as possible.

On inclines or curves, due to the move-ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gaugeneedle may fluctuate or the low fuel levelwarning light may come on earlier thanusual.

If the fuel tank is completely empty, themalfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fillthe fuel tank immediately.

The indicator lamp goes off after drivingseveral times. If the indicator lamp doesnot go off, contact your Toyota dealer assoon as possible.

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With tachometer

Without tachometer

The gauge indicates the engine coolanttemperature when the ignition switch ison. The engine operating temperaturewill vary with changes in weather andengine load.

If the needle moves into the red zone,your engine is too hot. If your vehicleoverheats, stop your vehicle and allow theengine to cool.

Your vehicle may overheat during severeoperating conditions, such as:

� Driving up a long hill on a hot day.

� Reducing speed or stopping after highspeed driving.

� Idling for a long period with the airconditioning on in stop-and-go traffic.

� Towing a trailer.

NOTICE

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

� Do not continue driving with anoverheated engine. See ”If your ve-hicle overheats” in Part 4.

Engine coolant temperature gauge

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Tachometer

The tachometer indicates engine speedin thousands of rpm (revolutions perminute). Use it while driving to selectcorrect shift points and to prevent en-gine lugging and overrevving.

Driving with the engine running too fastcauses excessive engine wear and poorfuel economy. Remember, in most casesthe slower the engine speed, the greaterthe fuel economy.

NOTICE

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

Odometer and two trip meters

This meter displays the odometer andtwo trip meters.

1. Odometer—It shows the total distancethe vehicle has been driven.

2. Two trip meters—They show two differ-ent distances independently drivensince the last time each trip meter wasset to zero.

You can use one trip meter to calculatethe fuel economy and the other tomeasure the distance on each trip. Alltrip meter data is cancelled if the elec-trical power source is disconnected.

3. Trip meter reset knob—It can reset thetwo trip meters to zero, and alsochange the meter display.

To change the meter display, quicklypush and release the knob. The meterdisplay changes in the order from theodometer to trip meter A to trip meterB, then back to the odometer eachtime you push.

To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-play the meter A reading, then pushand hold the knob until the meter isset to zero. The same process can beapplied for resetting the trip meter B.

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(d) Stop and check.

If the indicator orbuzzer comes on...

(a) If parking brake isoff, stop and check.

(b) Fasten seat belts.

(c) Stop and check.

(f) Fill up tank.

(e) Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

(Indicator and buzzer)

Do this.

(h) Take vehicle toToyota d ealer immediately.

If the indicator orbuzzer comes on...

(g) Take vehicle to (type A) Toyota dealer.

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

(j) Stop and check.

(type B)

(k) Add washer fluid.

Do this. If the indicator or Do this.buzzer comes on...

(l) Light reminder Turn off lights.buzzer

(m) Key reminder Remove key. buzzer

Service reminder indicatorsand warning buzzers

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(a) Brake System Warning Light

This light has the following functions:

Parking brake reminder

If this light is on, make sure the parkingbrake is fully released. The light shouldgo off.

Low brake fluid level warning

If this light comes on and stays on whileyou are driving, slow down and pull offthe road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.Remember that stopping distance and ped-al effort may be increased. There may bea problem somewhere in the brake sys-tem. Check the fluid level of the see-through reservoir.

To make sure the parking brake has notcaused the warning light to come on,check to see that the parking brake isfully released.

If the brake fluid level is low...

At a safe place, test your brakes by start-ing and stopping.

� If you judge that the brakes still workadequately, drive cautiously to yournearest dealer or shop for repairs.

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

CAUTION

It is dangerous to continue drivingnormally when the brake fluid level islow.

If the brake fluid level is correct...

Have the warning system checked by yourToyota dealer.

(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer

Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or”START”, the reminder light and buzzercome on if the driver’s seat belt is notfastened. Unless the driver fastens thebelt, the light stays on and the buzzersounds for about 4 to 8 seconds.

(c) Discharge Warning Light

This light warns that the battery is beingdischarged.

If it comes on while you are driving, thereis a problem somewhere in the chargingsystem.

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

NOTICE

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

(d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light

This light warns that the engine oil pres-sure is too low.

If it flickers or stays on while you aredriving, pull off the road to a safe placeand stop the engine immediately. Call aToyota dealer or qualified repair shop forassistance.

The light may occasionally flicker whenthe engine is idling or it may come onbriefly after a hard stop. There is nocause for concern if it then goes out whenthe engine is accelerated slightly.

The light may come on when the oil levelis extremely low. It is not designed toindicate low oil level, and the oil levelmust be checked using the level dipstick.

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NOTICE

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

(e) Malfunction indicator lamp

This lamp comes on in the followingcases.

a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See”Fuel gauge” in Chapter 1−5 for instruc-tions.)

b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-curely. (See ”Fuel tank cap” in Chapter1−2 for instructions.)

c. There is a problem somewhere in yourengine or automatic transmission electricalsystem.

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

(f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light

This light comes on when the fuel levelin the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill upthe tank as soon as possible.

On inclines or curves, due to the move-ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel levelwarning light may come on earlier thanusual.

(g) ”ABS” Warning Light

This light warns that there is a problemsomewhere in your anti-lock brake system.

If the light comes on while you are driv-ing, have your vehicle checked by yourToyota dealer as soon as possible.

The light will come on when the ignitionkey is turned to the ”ON” position. Aftera few seconds, the light will go off.

When the ”ABS” warning light is on (andthe brake system warning light is off), thebrake system operates conventionally butanti−lock brake system is not assistingbrake performance so that the wheels canlock−up during sudden braking or brakingon slippery road surfaces.

Vehicles with rear differential lock sys-tem—The anti-lock brake system does not oper-ate when the rear differential is locked. Itis normal operation for the ”ABS” warninglight to be on at this time.

(h) SRS Airbag Warning Light

This light will come on when the igni-tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or”ON” position. After about 6 seconds,the light will go off. This means theairbag system is operating properly.

The warning light system monitors the air-bag sensor assembly, inflator, warninglight, interconnecting wiring and powersources.

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

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


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(i) Unengaged ”Park” Warning Light (ve-hicles with automatic transmission)

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

CAUTION

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

(j) Automatic Transmission Fluid Tem-perature Warning Light

This light warns that the automatic trans-mission fluid temperature is too high.

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

(k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid LevelWarning Light (Canada)

The light warns that the windshield washerfluid level is too low. Add washer fluid atyour earliest opportunity. (For instructions,see ”Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7−3.)

(l) Light Reminder Buzzer

This buzzer will sound if the driver’s dooris opened while the ignition switch isturned to the ”LOCK” position with theheadlight switch on. Removing the key willnot stop the buzzer as long as the head-light switch is on.

(m) Key Reminder Buzzer

This buzzer reminds you to remove thekey when you open the driver’s door withthe ignition key in the ”ACC” or ”LOCK”position.

CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA-TORS (except the low fuel level warninglight and low windshield washer fluidlevel warning light)

1. Apply the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition key to ”ACC”.The SRS airbag warning light shouldcome on. It goes off after about 6 se-conds.

3. Turn the ignition key to ”ON”, but donot start the engine.All the service reminder indicators ex-cept the SRS airbag warning lightshould come on. The ”ABS” warninglight goes off after a few seconds.

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

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Chapter 1−6Ignition switch,Transmissionand Parking brake

� Ignition switch with steering lock

� Automatic transmission

� Manual transmission

� Four−wheel drive system

� Rear differential lock system

� Parking brake

� Cruise control

� Clutch start cancel switch

Ignition switch with steering lock

”START”—Starter motor on. The keywill return to the ”ON” position whenreleased.

For starting tips, see Part 3.

”ON”—Engine on and all accessorieson.

This is the normal driving position.

”ACC”—Accessories such as the radiooperate, but the engine is off.

If you leave the key in the ”ACC” or”LOCK” position and open the driver’sdoor, a buzzer will remind you to removethe key.

”LOCK”—Engine is off and the steeringwheel is locked. The key can be re-moved only at this position.

You must push in the key to turn the keyfrom ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position. Onvehicles with an automatic transmission,the selector lever must be in the ”P” posi-tion before pushing the key.

When starting the engine, the key mayseem stuck at the ”LOCK” position. Tofree it, first be sure the key is pushed allthe way in, and then rock the steeringwheel slightly while turning the key gently.

CAUTION

For manual transmission:

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

NOTICE

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

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Automatic transmission (conventional type)

Parking, engine starting and

key removal position

Reverse position

Neutral position

Normal driving position

Shift normally

Overdrive switch

For selecting either a three−speed

or four−speed transmission

“OFF” position

(Shifting into overdrive

not possible)

“ON” position

(Shifting into

overdrive possible)

“O/D OFF” indicator light

Shows the overdrive

switch is in OFF position

Position for stronger engine

braking than that in “2”

position

With the brake pedal depressed,

shift while pulling the selector lever

lever toward you. (The ignition

switch must be in “ON” position.)

Shift while pulling the selector

lever toward you

Position for engine braking

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

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

(a) Normal driving

1. Start the engine as instructed in ”Howto start the engine” in Part 3. Thetransmission must be in ”P” or ”N”.

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

In ”D” position, the automatic transmissionsystem will select the most suitable gearfor running conditions such as normalcruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.

Always turn the overdrive switch on forbetter fuel economy and quieter driving. Ifthe engine coolant temperature is low, thetransmission will not shift into the over-drive gear even with the overdrive switchon.

CAUTION

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

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

(b) Using engine braking

To use engine braking, you can downshiftthe transmission as follows:

� Turn off the overdrive switch. The ”O/DOFF” indicator light will come on andthe transmission will downshift to thethird gear.

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

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

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

CAUTION

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

(c) Using ”2” and ”L” positions

The ”2” and ”L” positions are used forstrong engine braking as described pre-viously.

With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”, youcan start the vehicle in motion as with thelever in ”D”.

With the selector lever in ”2”, the vehiclewill start in the first gear and automatical-ly shift to the second gear.

With the selector lever in ”L”, the trans-mission is engaged in the first gear.

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NOTICE

� To prevent engine overrevving, donot downshift if you are going fast-er than the above speed in eachposition.

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

”2” 124 km/h (77 mph). . .

”L” 72 km/h (45 mph). . .

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

(d) Backing up

1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

2. With the brake pedal held down withyour foot, shift the selector lever to the”R” position.

NOTICE

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

(e) Parking


2. Pull the parking brake lever fully tosecurely apply the parking brake.

3. With the brake pedal pressed down,shift the selector lever to the ”P” posi-tion.

CAUTION

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

(f) Good driving practice

� If the transmission is repeatedly up-shifted and downshifted between thirdgear and overdrive when climbing agentle slope, the overdrive switchshould be turned off. Be sure to turnthe switch on immediately afterward.

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

CAUTION

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

NOTICE

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

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(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

To rock your vehicle if it becomesstuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., firstcheck that there are no objects orpeople around the vehicle. During therocking operation the vehicle maysuddenly move forward or backwardas it becomes unstuck, causing injuryor damage to nearby people or ob-jects.

NOTICE

If you rock your vehicle, observe thefollowing precautions to prevent dam-age to the transmission and otherparts.

� Do not depress the accelerator ped-al while shifting the selector leveror before the transmission is com-pletely shifted to forward or reversegear.

� Do not race the engine and avoidspinning the wheels.

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

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

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

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Reverse position

Neutral position


Shift while pulling the

selector lever toward you



position

Overdrive switch



“OFF” position


not possible)

“ON” position

(Shifting into

overdrive possible)


Shows the overdrive

switch is in “OFF”position

Driving pattern selector button

For selecting a driving pattern

suited to existing driving conditions

“NORMAL”

(Normal) mode

for general driving

conditions

“POWER”

(Power) mode

for powerful

acceleration

POWER mode indicator light

on the instrument panel shows

the driving pattern selector

button is the “POWER” mode.Position for engine braking

Shift normally

With the brake pedal depressed,

shift while pulling the selector lever

toward you. (The ignition switch must

be in “ON” position.)

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

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

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

(a) Normal driving




Always turn the overdrive switch on forbetter fuel economy and quieter driving. Ifthe engine coolant temperature is low, thetransmission will not shift into the over-drive gear even with the overdrive switchon.

CAUTION






� Shift into the ”2” position. The trans-mission will downshift to the secondgear when the vehicle speed dropsdown to or lower than 131 km/h (81mph), and more powerful engine brak-ing will be obtained.

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


CAUTION







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NOTICE


”2” 136 km/h (85 mph). . .

”L” 74 km/h (46 mph). . .


(d) Backing up



NOTICE


(e) Parking




CAUTION





CAUTION


NOTICE


(g) Driving in ”POWER” mode

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

For ordinary driving, Toyota recommendsusing the ”NORMAL” mode to improve fueleconomy.

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(h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

To rock your vehicle if it becomesstuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., firstcheck that there are no objects orpeople around the vehicle. During therocking operation the vehicle maysuddenly move forward or backwardas it becomes unstuck, causing injuryor damage to nearby people or ob-jects.

NOTICE



NOTICE



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

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

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Reverse position

Neutral position


Position for engine braking



positionWith the brake pedal depressed,

shift while holding the lock release

button in. (The ignition switch must

be in “ON” position.)

Shift while holding the lock

release button in

Driving pattern selector button

For selecting a driving pattern

suited to existing driving conditions

Overdrive switch



“OFF” position


not possible)

“ON” position

(Shifting into

overdrive possible)

Lock release button

To prevent misshifting


Shows the overdrive

switch is in OFF position

“NORMAL”

(Normal) mode

for general driving

conditions

“POWER”

(Power) mode

for powerful

acceleration

POWER mode indicator light

on the instrument panel shows

the driving pattern selector

button is the “POWER” mode.

Shift normally

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

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

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Your automatic transmission has a shiftlock system to minimize the possibility ofincorrect operation. This means you canonly shift out of ”P” position when thebrake pedal is depressed (with the ignitionswitch in ”ON” position and the lock re-lease button depressed).

(a) Normal driving


When the front drive control lever is in”L4” (low-speed position, four-wheel drive),the driving pattern selector setting has noeffect on gear shift timing. (See ”Four-wheel drive system” in this Chapter forinformation of the front drive control le-ver.)



Always turn the overdrive switch on forbetter fuel economy and quieter driving. Ifthe engine coolant temperature is low orwhen the front drive control lever is in”L4” (low-speed position, four-wheel drive),the transmission will not shift into the ov-erdrive gear even with the overdriveswitch on. (See ”Four-wheel drive system”in this Chapter for information of the frontdrive control lever.)

CAUTION






� Shift into the ”2” position. The trans-mission will downshift to the secondgear when the vehicle speed dropsdown to or lower than the followingspeed, and more powerful engine brak-ing will be obtained.

Front drive control lever in ”H2” and ”H4”

3RZ−FE engine.....106 km/h (66 mph)5VZ−FE engine.....114 km/h (71 mph)

Front drive control lever in ”L4”


� Shift into the ”L” position. The trans-mission will downshift to the first gearwhen the vehicle speed drops down toor lower than the following speed, andmaximum engine braking will be ap-plied.

Front drive control lever in ”H2” and ”H4”


Front drive control lever in ”L4”


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CAUTION







NOTICE


Four−wheel drive modelsFront drive control lever in ”H2” or”H4”—

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

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

Front drive control lever in ”L4”—

3RZ−FE engine ”2” 43 km/h (27 mph). . . . . . ”L” 22 km/h (14 mph). . . . . .

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

Pre Runner

3RZ−FE engine ”2” 114 km/h (71 mph). . . . . . ”L” 63 km/h (39 mph). . . . . .

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


(d) Backing up



NOTICE


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(e) Parking




CAUTION





CAUTION


NOTICE


(g) Driving in ”POWER” mode

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

For ordinary driving, Toyota recommendsusing the ”NORMAL” mode to improve fueleconomy.

(h) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

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

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NOTICE





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

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

Manual transmission

The shift pattern is as shown above.

Press the clutch pedal down fully whileshifting, and then release it slowly. Do notrest your foot on the pedal while driving,because it will cause clutch trouble. Anddo not use the clutch to hold the vehiclewhen stopped on an uphill grade–use theparking brake.

Recommended shifting speeds

The transmission is fully synchronized andupshifting or downshifting is easy.

For the best compromise between fueleconomy and vehicle performance, youshould upshift or downshift at the followingspeeds:

2RZ−FE engine

Low altitude—1219 m (4000 ft) or lower

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

High altitude—Higher than 1219 m (4000 ft)

Upshiftinggear km/h (mph)

1 to 2 24 (15)2 to 3 40 (25)/58 (36)∗

3 to 4 64 (40)/72 (45)∗

4 to 5 72 (45)/85 (53)∗

Downshiftinggear km/h (mph)

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

∗: Applicable under heavy acceleration conditions.

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3RZ−FE engine

Upshiftinggear km/h (mph)

1 to 2 24 (15)2 to 3 40 (25)/58 (36)∗

3 to 4 64 (40)/72 (45)∗

4 to 5 72 (45)/85 (53)∗

Downshiftinggear km/h (mph)

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

∗: Applicable under heavy acceleration conditions.

5VZ−FE engine

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

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

Upshifting too soon or downshifting toolate will cause lugging, and possibly ping-ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-mum speed in each gear will cause ex-cessive engine wear and high fuelconsumption.

Maximum allowable speeds

To get on a highway or to pass slowertraffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-essary. Make sure you observe the follow-ing maximum allowable speeds in eachgear:

Two-wheel drive models 2RZ−FE engine

gear km/h (mph)1 48 (30)2 88 (55)3 136 (85)4 165 (103)

5VZ−FE enginegear km/h (mph)

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

Four-wheel drive models3RZ−FE engine

gear km/h(mph)”H2” and ”H4” ”L4”

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

5VZ−FE engine gear km/h (mph)

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

NOTICE

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

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Good driving practice

� If it is difficult to shift into reverse, putthe transmission in neutral, release theclutch pedal momentarily, and then tryagain.

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

CAUTION


NOTICE

Make sure the vehicle is completelystopped before shifting into reverse.

Use the front drive control lever to se-lect the following transfer modes.

”H2” (high speed position, two-wheeldrive): Lever at ”H2”Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position gives greatereconomy, quietest ride and least wear.

”H4” (high speed position, four-wheeldrive): Lever at ”H4”Use this for normal driving on wet, icy orsnow-covered roads. This position pro-vides greater traction than two-wheeldrive.

”N” (neutral position): Lever at ”N” No power is delivered to the wheels. Thevehicle must be stopped.

”L4” (low speed position, four-wheeldrive): Lever at ”L4” Use this for maximum power and traction.Use ”L4” for climbing or descending steephills, off-road driving, and hard pulling insand, mud or deep snow.

The four-wheel drive indicator light comeson when the ”H4”, ”N” or ”L4” mode isselected.

See ”(d) Shifting procedure (lever type)”for further instructions.

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

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Use the front drive control lever and”4WD” button to select the followingtransfer modes.

”H2” (high speed position, two-wheeldrive): Lever at ”H”, ”4WD” button left outUse this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position gives greatereconomy, quietest ride and least wear.

”H4” (high speed position, four-wheeldrive): Lever at ”H”, ”4WD” button pushedin. Use this for normal driving on wet, icy orsnow-covered roads. This position pro-vides greater traction than two-wheeldrive.

”N” (neutral position): Lever at ”N” No power is delivered to the wheels. Thevehicle must be stopped.

”L4” (low speed position, four-wheeldrive): Lever at ”L4” Use this for maximum power and traction.Use ”L4” for climbing or descending steephills, off-road driving, and hard pulling insand, mud or deep snow.

The four-wheel drive indicator light comeson when the ”H4”, ”N” or ”L4” mode isselected.

See ”(d) Shifting procedure (lever/buttontype)” for further instructions.

(b) Free-wheeling hubs

To engage the free-wheeling hubs, turnthe hubs to ”LOCK”. To disengage, turnthe hubs to ”FREE”.

Make sure the triangle mark on the hubaligns with the other one at the side youwish to set.

Setting the free-wheeling hubs in ”FREE”allows you to disengage the front axle anddriveshaft so that they are not revolving.This reduces noise and wear when thevehicle is in two-wheel drive.

You should drive with the hubs in ”LOCK”for at least 16 km (10 miles) each month.This will assure that the front drive com-ponents are lubricated.

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

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Steel wheels

Aluminum wheels

The A.D.D. can be engaged or disen-gaged by the shifting operations de-scribed in ”(d) Shifting procedure”.

You should drive in four-wheel drive for atleast 16 km (10 miles) each month. Thiswill assure that the front drive componentsare lubricated.

SHIFTING BETWEEN ”H2” AND ”H4”

With free-wheeling hubs

To shift from ”H2” to ”H4”, move thefront drive control lever. Also, engage boththe free-wheeling hubs.

This can be done when the vehicle isstopped, or moving straight ahead atspeeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. Youneed not depress the clutch pedal. If youhave trouble shifting, depress or releasethe accelerator pedal momentarily whilepushing the front drive control lever.

CAUTION

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

� Never drive with only one hub en-gaged.

To shift from ”H4” to ”H2”, simply movethe front drive control lever. Also, disen-gage both the free-wheeling hubs for con-tinued ”H2” use.

This can be done at any vehicle speed.You need not depress the clutch pedal.

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

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

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If the indicator light does not go off whenyou shift the transfer into ”H2”, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating, or drive in reverse.

With A.D.D.

To shift from ”H2” to ”H4”, reduce yourspeed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) andmove the front drive control lever. Youneed not depress the clutch pedal.

If you have trouble shifting in cold weath-er, reduce your speed or stop the vehicleand reshift.

CAUTION

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

To shift from ”H4” to ”H2”, simply movethe front drive control lever.



SHIFTING BETWEEN ”H4” AND ”L4”

To shift from ”H4” to ”L4”, stop thevehicle or reduce your speed to less than8 km/h (5 mph). With your foot off theaccelerator pedal, depress the clutch ped-al and move the front drive control lever.

To shift from ”L4” to ”H4”, depress theclutch pedal and move the front drive con-trol lever.

This can be done at any vehicle speed.


With free-wheeling hubs

To shift from ”H2” to ”H4”, move thefront drive control lever. Also, engage boththe free-wheeling hubs.

This can be done when the vehicle isstopped, or moving straight ahead atspeeds of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less. Ifyou have trouble shifting, depress or re-lease the accelerator pedal momentarilywhile pushing the front drive control lever.

CAUTION

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

� Never drive with only one hub en-gaged.

To shift from ”H4” to ”H2”, simply movethe front drive control lever. Also, disen-gage both the free-wheeling hubs for con-tinued ”H2” use.


(d) Shifting procedure (lever type with automatictransmission)

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With A.D.D.

To shift from ”H2” to ”H4”, reduce yourspeed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) andmove the front drive control lever.

If you have trouble shifting in cold weath-er, reduce your speed or stop the vehicleand reshift.

CAUTION

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

To shift from ”H4” to ”H2”, simply movethe front drive control lever.



SHIFTING BETWEEN ”H4” AND ”L4”

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


To shift from ”H2” to ”H4”, reduce yourspeed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph)and push in the ”4WD” button. You neednot depress the clutch pedal.

If the indicator light does not come onwhen you push in the ”4WD” button, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating.

If the indicator light flashes and the buzz-er sounds when you push in the ”4WD”button, reduce your speed or stop thevehicle and reset.

CAUTION

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

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

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To shift from ”H4” to ”H2”, push the”4WD” button again to turn it off.



SHIFTING BETWEEN ”H2” OR ”H4” AND”L4”

To shift from ”H2” or ”H4” to ”L4”,stop the vehicle or reduce your speed toless than 8 km/h (5 mph). With your footoff the accelerator pedal, depress theclutch pedal and move the front drive con-trol lever.

To shift from ”L4” to ”H2” or ”H4”,depress the clutch pedal and move thefront drive control lever. When the ”4WD”button is pushed in, the transfer shifts into”H4”; when the button is left out, thetransfer shifts into ”H2”.




To shift from ”H2” to ”H4”, reduce yourspeed to less than 100 km/h (62 mph)and push in the ”4WD” button.

If the indicator light does not come onwhen you push in the ”4WD” button, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating.

If the indicator light flashes and the buzz-er sounds when you push in the ”4WD”button, reduce your speed or stop thevehicle and reset.

CAUTION

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

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To shift from ”H4” to ”H2”, push the”4WD” button again to turn it off.


If the indicator light does not go off whenyou shift the transfer into ‘’H2”, drivestraight ahead while accelerating or decel-erating, or drive in reverse.

SHIFTING BETWEEN ”H2” OR ”H4” AND”L4”

To shift from ”H2” or ‘’H4” to ”L4”,stop the vehicle and put the transmissionin ”N”. With your foot holding down thebrake pedal, move the front drive controllever.

To shift from ”L4” to ”H2” or ”H4”,stop the vehicle and put the transmissionin ”N”. With your foot holding down thebrake pedal, move the front drive controllever. When the ”4WD” button is pushedin, the transfer shifts into ”H4”; when thebutton is left out, the transfer shifts into”H2”.


Rear differential lock system

The rear differential lock system is pro-vided for use only when wheel spinningoccurs in a ditch or on a slippery orragged surface.

This differential lock system is effective incase one of the rear wheels is spinning.

Except for Pre Runner models⎯Before using the rear differential lock sys-tem, first shift the front drive control into”L4” with the free-wheeling hubs engagedto see if it works. If this has no effect,additionally use the rear differential locksystem.

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CAUTION

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

Lock

Unlock

To lock the rear differential, push theswitch.

Be sure to stop the wheels before lockingthe differential.

For easy locking, depress the clutch ped-al, push the lock switch and slowly re-lease the clutch pedal.

The indicator light will blink when theswitch is turned on. Wait a few secondsfor the system to complete operation. Af-ter the differential is locked, the light willstop blinking and remain on.

The anti-lock brake system does not oper-ate when the rear differential is locked. Itis normal operation for the ”ABS” warninglight to be on at this time.

CAUTION

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

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

To unlock the differential, push theswitch once again.

Unlock the differential as soon as the ve-hicle moves out.

For easy unlocking, slightly turn the steer-ing wheel in either direction while the ve-hicle is in motion.

When the differential lock is disengaged,the indicator light will go out.

Except for Pre Runner models⎯The differential will also unlock if you shiftthe front drive control lever out of ”L4”.Never forget to turn off the switch afterusing this feature.

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To check the indicator bulb, turn the ignitionkey to the ”ON” position, but do not startthe engine.

CAUTION

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

Parking brake

When parking, firmly apply the parkingbrake to avoid inadvertent creeping.

To set: Pull out on the lever. For betterholding power, first depress the brakepedal and hold it while setting the parkingbrake.To release: Press the lock release button,turn the lever, and push it in.

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

CAUTION

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

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Cruise controlThe cruise control allows you to cruisethe vehicle at a desired speed over 40km/h (25 mph) even with your foot offthe accelerator pedal.

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

CAUTION

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

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

TURNING ON THE SYSTEM

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

CAUTION

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

SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED

On vehicles with automatic transmission,the transmission must be in ”D” beforeyou set the cruise control speed.

Bring your vehicle to the desired speed,push the lever down in the ”SET/COAST”direction and release it. This sets the ve-hicle at that speed. If the speed is notsatisfactory, tap the lever up for a fasterspeed, or tap it down for a slower speed.Each tap changes the set speed by 1.6km/h (1.0 mph). You can now take yourfoot off the accelerator pedal.

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

CAUTION

For manual transmission:

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

CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED

You can cancel the preset speed by:

a. Pulling the lever in the ”CANCEL”direction and releasing itb. Depressing the brake pedalc. Depressing the clutch pedal (manualtransmission)

If the vehicle speed falls below about 40km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will auto-matically cancel out.

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

If the preset speed automatically cancelsout other than for the above cases, haveyour vehicle checked by your Toyota deal-er at the earliest opportunity.

RESETTING AT A FASTER SPEED

Push the lever up in the ”RES/ACC” direc-tion and hold it. Release the lever whenthe desired speed is attained. While thelever is held up, the vehicle will graduallygain speed.

However, a faster way to reset is to ac-celerate the vehicle and then push thelever down in the ”SET/COAST” direction.

RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED

Push the lever down in the ”SET/COAST”direction and hold it. Release the leverwhen the desired speed is attained. Whilethe lever is held down, the vehicle speedwill gradually decrease.

However, a faster way to reset is to de-press the brake pedal and then push thelever down in the ”SET/COAST” direction.

On vehicles with automatic transmission,even if you turn off the overdrive switchwith the cruise control on, engine brakingwill not be applied because the cruisecontrol is not cancelled. To decrease thevehicle speed, reset to a slower speedwith the cruise control lever or depressthe brake pedal. If you use the brakepedal, cruise control is cancelled.

RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED

If the preset speed is cancelled by pullingthe control lever or by depressing thebrake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing thelever up in the ”RES/ACC” direction willrestore the speed set prior to cancellation.

However, once the vehicle speed falls be-low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the presetspeed will not be resumed.

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CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING

If the ”CRUISE” indicator light in theinstrument cluster flashes when using thecruise control, press the ”CRUISE ON-OFF” button to turn the system off andthen press it again to turn it on.

If any of the following conditions then oc-curs, there is some trouble in the cruisecontrol system.

� The indicator light does not come on.

� The indicator light flashes again.

� The indicator light goes out after itcomes on.

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

To crank the engine without depressingthe clutch pedal, push the switch withthe ignition on.

The switch stays on as long as the igni-tion is on. And it will automatically turn offwhen the ignition is off. An indicator lightwill illuminate to indicate the system isoperating.

This switch cancels the clutch start sys-tem, which is designed to keep the startermotor from operating if the clutch pedal isnot depressed all the way down.

The switch allows the vehicle to be drivenout of difficult situations by cranking theengine with the clutch engaged.

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

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

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Chapter 1−7Car audio systemand Air conditioningsystem

Car audio system

� Reference

� Using your audio system: somebasics

� Using your audio system: controlsand features

� Car audio system operating hints

Air conditioning system

� Controls

� Air flow selector settings

� Operating tips

� Side vents

Type 1: AM F M ETR radio

Type 2: AM F M ETR radio/cassette player

Car audio system——Reference

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Type 3: AM F M ETR radio/cassette player/compact disc auto changer controller

Type 4: AM F M ETR radio/compact discplayer/compact disc auto changer controller

This section describes some of the basicfeatures on Toyota audio systems. Someinformation may not pertain to your sys-tem.

Your audio system works when the ignitionkey is in the ”ACC” or ”ON” position.

TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF

Push ”PWR·VOL” or ”VOL/PWR” to turnthe audio system on and off.

Push ”AM”, ”FM”, ”AM·FM”, ”TAPE” or”CD” to turn on that function without push-ing ”PWR·VOL” or ”VOL/PWR”.

You can turn on the cassette player byinserting a cassette tape.

You can turn off the cassette player byejecting the cassette tape. If the audiosystem was previously off, then the entireaudio system will be turned off when youeject the cassette tape. If the anotherfunction was previously playing, it willcome on again.

SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS

Push ”AM”, ”FM”, ”AM·FM”, ”TAPE” or”CD” if the system is already on but youwant to switch from one function to anoth-er.

TONE AND BALANCE

For details about your system’s tone andbalance controls, see the description ofyour own system.

Tone

How good an audio program sounds toyou is largely determined by the mix ofthe treble and bass levels. In fact, differ-ent kinds of music and vocal programsusually sound better with different mixesof treble and bass.

Balance

A good balance of the left and right stereochannels and of the front and rear soundlevels is also important.

Keep in mind that if you are listening toa stereo recording or broadcast, changingthe right/left balance will increase the vol-ume of one group of sounds while de-creasing the volume of another.

—Using your audio system: some basics

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YOUR RADIO ANTENNA

To lower a manual antenna, carefully pushit down.

To lower a power antenna, turn off theaudio system by pushing ”PWR·VOL” or”VOL/PWR”, or turn the ignition key to”LOCK”.

On some models, the power antenna auto-matically retracts when the radio mode isswitched off to turn on the cassette tapeplayer.

YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER

When you insert a cassette, the exposedtape should be to the right.

NOTICE

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

YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER

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

NOTICE

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

8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singles

Your compact disc player does not needan adaptor to play compact disc singles.Compact disc singles are about 8 cm (3in.) in diameter−smaller than standarddiscs.

After you eject a compact disc single, donot insert a standard 12 cm (5 in.) discuntil ”DISC” disappears from the display.

NOTICE

Do not use an adaptor for compactdisc singles⎯it could cause trackingerrors or interfere with the ejection ofcompact discs.

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

—Using your audio system:controls and features�Type 1

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1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons)

These buttons are used to preset andtune in radio stations.

To preset a station to a button: Tune inthe desired station (see ”TUNE” button).Push and hold down the button until youhear a beep⎯this will set the station tothe button. The button number will appearon the display.

To tune in to a preset station: Push thebutton for the station you want. The but-ton number and station frequency will ap-pear on the display.

These systems can store one AM and oneFM station for each button. The presetstation memory will be canceled out if thepower source is interrupted (battery dis-connected or fuse blown).

AM F M

Push”AM

FM” to switch between the AM and FMbands. ”AM” or ”FM” will appear on thedisplay.

If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing”AM

FM”.

BAL (Balance)

Turn the ”BAL” knob with pulling to adjustthe balance between the right and leftspeakers.

PWR·VOL (Power·Volume)

Push ”PWR·VOL” to turn the audio systemon and off. Turn ”PWR·VOL” to adjust thevolume.

ST (Stereo reception) display

Your radio automatically changes to stereoreception when a stereo broadcast is re-ceived. ”ST” appears on the display. If thesignal becomes weak, the radio reducesthe amount of channel separation to prev-ent the weak signal from creating noise.If the signal becomes extremely weak, theradio switches from stereo to mono recep-tion.

TONE

Move the ”TONE” ring around ”BAL” toadjust the tone.

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TUNE

Tuning

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

Seeking

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

To seek a station, push and hold the ”∧”or ”∨” side of ”TUNE” until you hear abeep. Do this again to find another sta-tion.

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These systems can store one AM and oneFM station for each button. The presetstation memory will be canceled out if thepower source is interrupted (battery dis-connected or fuse blown).

(Eject button)

Push this button to eject a cassette.

AM F M

Push”AM

FM” to switch between the AM and FMbands. ”AM” or ”FM” will appear on thedisplay.


FM”. Also, push”AM

FM” to switch from cassette operation toradio operation.

BAL (Balance)

Move the ”BAL” ring around ”TONE” toadjust the balance between the right andleft speakers

FF (Fast forward)

Push the ”FF” to fast forward a cassettetape.

To stop the tape while it is fast forward-ing, lightly push the ”REW”.

If a tape fast forwards completely, thecassette player will play the other side ofthe tape, using the auto−reverse feature.

PROG (Program)

Push ”PROG” to select the other side ofa cassette tape.

Auto−reverse feature: After the cassetteplayer reaches the end of a tape side, itautomatically reverses and begins to playthe other side. This is true whether thecassette was playing or fast forwarding.

REW (Rewind)

Push the ”REW” to rewind to a tape.

To stop the tape while it is rewinding,lightly push the ”FF”.

If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas-sette player will stop and then play thatsame side.

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TAPE

Push ”TAPE” to switch from radio opera-tion to cassette operation. If the audiosystem is off, you can turn on the cas-sette player by pushing ”TAPE”. In bothcases, a cassette must already be loadedin the player.

TONE

Turn the ”TONE” knob to adjust the tone.

TUNE

Tuning


Seeking



VOL/PWR (Volume/Power)

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

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These systems can store one AM and twoFM stations for each button (The displaywill show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when youpush ”AM” or ”FM”).

(Eject button)

Push this button to eject a cassette.

After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a cassette but youwill not be able to reinsert it.

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)

Cassette Player

Push the fast forward button to fast for-ward a cassette tape. ”FF” will appear onthe display. Push the reverse button torewind a tape. ”REW” will appear on thedisplay.

To stop the tape while it is fast forward-ing, push the fast forward button or”TAPE”; to stop the tape while it is re-winding, push the reverse button or”TAPE”.

If a tape side rewinds completely, the cas-sette player will stop and then play thatsame side. If a tape fast forwards com-pletely, the cassette player will play theother side of the tape, using the auto−re-verse feature.

Compact Disc Player

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

AM

Push ”AM” to switch the AM band. ”AM”will appear on the display.

If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”AM”. Also, push”AM” to switch from cassette or compactdisc operation to radio operation.

AUDIO CONTROL / MODE

Manual tone adjustment function—

This knob is used to adjust the tonemanually.

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

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

For high−pitch tone adjustment, push”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedlyuntil ”TRE” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.

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

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Sound balance adjustment function—

This knob is also to adjust the soundbalance between the front and rear, andthe right and left speakers.

For front/rear adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd”appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the front/rear balance.

The display will show the range from ”FAdF7” to ”FAd R7”.

For left/right adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL”appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the left/right balance.

The display will show the range from ”BALL7” to ”BAL R7”.

CD (Compact Disc)

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

When the audio is set into compact discoperation, the display shows the track or,track and disc number currently beingplayed. Each time you push ”CD”, thesystem changes between single disc play-er and automatic changer.

Your audio system shows six different dis-play if the player malfunctions.

If ”WAIT” appears on the display, it indi-cates inside the player unit may be toohot due to the very high ambient tempera-ture. Remove the disc or magazine fromthe player and allow the player to cooldown.

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

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

If ”Err 3” or ”Err 4” on the display, itindicates there is a trouble inside the sys-tem. Eject the disc or magazine. Set thedisc or magazine again.

If ”OPEn” appears on the display, itindicates the compact disc auto changerlid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.

If the malfunction is not recovered, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

DISC ∨∧Compact disc auto changer only—

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

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

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Dolby� B NR∗

If you are listening to a tape that wasrecorded with Dolby� B Noise Reduction,push the button marked with the double−Dsymbol. The double−D symbol will appearon the display. Push the button again toturn off Dolby� B NR.

The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noiseby about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-tion, play your tapes with this button onor off according to the mode used forrecording the tape.∗: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ”DOLBY” and thedouble D symbol are trademarks of Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

FM

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

If the audio system is off, you can turnon the radio by pushing ”FM”. Also, push”FM” to switch from cassette or compactdisc operation to radio operation.

PROG (Program)

Push ”PROG” to select the other side of acassette tape. The display indicates which

side is currently selected (” ”

indicates top side, ” ” indicatesbottom side).

Auto−reverse feature: After the cassetteplayer reaches the end of a tape side, itautomatically reverses and begins to playthe other side. This is true whether thecassette was playing or fast forwarding.

RAND (Random)

There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the com-pact discs in the magazine in random or-der, or only listen to the tracks on aspecific compact disc in random order.

Random playing for the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND”will appear on the display and the discyou are listening to in random order. Ifyou hear a beep, you held the button toolong, and the player will play all thetracks in the magazine in random order.To turn off the random feature, push the”RAND” a second time.

Compact disc auto changer only—

Random playing for all the tracks in themagazine:Push and hold ”RAND” until you hear abeep. ”D·RAND” will appear on the dis-play and the player will perform all thetracks on all the discs in the magazine inrandom order. To turn off the random fea-ture, push ”RAND” a second time.

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RPT (Repeat)

There are two repeat features—you caneither replay a disc track or a whole com-pact disc.

Repeating a track:Quickly push and release ”RPT” while thetrack is playing. ”RPT” will appear on thedisplay. If you hear a beep, you held thebutton too long, and the player will repeatthe whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This pro-cess will be continued until you push thebutton again to turn off the repeat feature.


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

SCAN

Radio

You can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stationsfor that band.

To scan the preset stations: Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next pres-et station up the band, stay there for afew seconds, and then move to the nextpreset station. To select a station, push”SCAN” a second time.

To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If youhear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset sta-tions. The radio will find the next stationup the station band, stay there for a fewseconds, and then scan again. To selecta station, push ”SCAN” a second time.

Compact disc player

There are two scan features—you can ei-ther scan the tracks on a specific disc orscan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.

Scanning for the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. ”SCAN”will appear on the display and the playerwill scan all the tracks on the disc youare listening to. If you hear a beep, youheld the button too long, and the playerwill scan the first tracks of all the discsin the magazine. To select a track, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the playerscanned all the tracks on the disc, it willstop scanning.


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

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TAPE

Push ”TAPE” to switch from radio or com-pact disc operation to cassette operation.If the audio system is off, you can turnon the cassette player by pushing ”TAPE”.In both cases, a cassette must already beloaded in the player.

TRACK (Track up/down button):Compact disc player

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

Push either side of the track button untilthe number of the track you want to listento appears on the display. If you want toreturn the beginning of the current track,push the down side of the button onetime, quickly.

TUNE

Tuning


Seeking



VOL/PWR (Volume/Power)

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

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These systems can store one AM and twoFM stations for each button (The displaywill show ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” when youpush ”AM·FM”).

(Eject button)

Push this button to eject a compact disc.

After you turn the ignition to ”LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a disc but you willnot be able to reinsert it.

(Reverse/Fast forward buttons)

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

AM F M

Push”AM

FM” to switch between the AM and FMbands. ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” will appearon the display. These systems allow youto set twelve FM stations, two for eachbutton.


FM”. Also, push”AM

FM” to switch from compact disc operationto radio operation.

AUDIO CONTROL / MODE

Manual tone adjustment function—

This knob is used to adjust the tonemanually.

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

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

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For high−pitch tone adjustment, push”AUDIO CONTROL / MODE” repeatedlyuntil ”TRE” appears on the display. Thenturn the knob to suit your preference.

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

Sound balance adjustment function—

This knob is also to adjust the soundbalance between the front and rear, andthe right and left speakers.

For front/rear adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd”appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the front/rear balance.

The display will show the range from ”FAdF7” to ”FAd R7”.

For left/right adjustment, push ”AUDIOCONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL”appears on the display. Then turn theknob to adjust the left/right balance.

The display will show the range from ”BALL7” to ”BAL R7”.

CD (Compact Disc)

Push ”CD” to switch from radio operationto compact disc operation. If the audiosystem is off, you can turn on the com-pact disc player by pushing ”CD”. In bothcases, a disc must already be loaded inthe player.

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

Your audio system shows six different dis-play if the player malfunctions.

If ”WAIT” appears on the display, it indi-cates inside the player unit may be toohot due to the very high ambient tempera-ture. Remove the disc or magazine fromthe player and allow the player to cooldown.

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

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

If ”Err 3” or ”Err 4” on the display, itindicates there is a trouble inside the sys-tem. Eject the disc or magazine. Set thedisc or magazine again.

If ”OPEn” appears on the display, itindicates the compact disc auto changerlid is open. Close the compact disc autochanger lid.

If the malfunction is not recovered, takeyour vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

DISC ∨∧Compact disc auto changer only—

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

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

PWR/VOL (Power/Volume)

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

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RAND (Random)

There are two random features—you caneither listen to the tracks on all the com-pact discs in the magazine in random or-der, or only listen to the tracks on aspecific compact disc in random order.

Random playing for the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND”will appear on the display and the discyou are listening to in random order. Ifyou hear a beep, you held the button toolong, and the player will play all thetracks in the magazine in random order.To turn off the random feature, push the”RAND” a second time.


Random playing for all the tracks in themagazine:Push and hold ”RAND” until you hear abeep. ”D·RAND” will appear on the dis-play and the player will perform all thetracks on all the discs in the magazine inrandom order. To turn off the random fea-ture, push ”RAND” a second time.

RPT (Repeat)

There are two repeat features—you caneither replay a disc track or a whole com-pact disc.

Repeating a track:Quickly push and release ”RPT” while thetrack is playing. ”RPT” will appear on thedisplay. If you hear a beep, you held thebutton too long, and the player will repeatthe whole disc. When the track ends, itwill automatically be replayed. This pro-cess will be continued until you push thebutton again to turn off the repeat feature.


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

SCAN

Radio

You can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stationsfor that band.

To scan the preset stations: Push and hold ”SCAN” until you hear abeep. The radio will tune in the next pres-et station up the band, stay there for afew seconds, and then move to the nextpreset station. To select a station, push”SCAN” a second time.

To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If youhear a beep, you held the button too long,and the radio will scan the preset sta-tions. The radio will find the next stationup the station band, stay there for a fewseconds, and then scan again. To selecta station, push ”SCAN” a second time.

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Compact disc player

There are two scan features—you can ei-ther scan the tracks on a specific disc orscan the first tracks of all the discs in themagazine.

Scanning for the tracks on a disc:Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. ”SCAN”will appear on the display and the playerwill scan all the tracks on the disc youare listening to. If you hear a beep, youheld the button too long, and the playerwill scan the first tracks of all the discsin the magazine. To select a track, pushthe ”SCAN” a second time. If the playerscanned all the tracks on the disc, it willstop scanning.


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



TRACK (Track up/down button):Compact disc player

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

Push either side of the track button untilthe number of the track you want to listento appears on the display. If you want toreturn the beginning of the current track,push the down side of the button onetime, quickly.

TUNE (Tuning)

Tuning


Seeking



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NOTICE

To ensure the correct audio systemoperation:

� Be careful not to spill beveragesover the audio system.

� Do not put anything other than acassette tape or Compact Disc intothe slot.

RADIO RECEPTION

Usually, a problem with radio receptiondoes not mean there is a problem withyour radio —it is just the normal result ofconditions outside the vehicle.

For example, nearby buildings and terraincan interfere with FM reception. Powerlines or telephone wires can interfere withAM signals. And of course, radio signalshave a limited range, and the farther youare from a station, the weaker its signalwill be. In addition, reception conditionschange constantly as your vehicle moves.

Here are some common reception prob-lems that probably do not indicate a prob-lem with your radio:

FM

Fading and drifting stations—Generally, theeffective range of FM is about 40 km (25miles). Once outside this range, you maynotice fading and drifting, which increasewith the distance from the radio transmit-ter. They are often accompanied by distor-tion.

Multi-path—FM signals are reflective, mak-ing it possible for two signals to reachyour antenna at the same time. If thishappens, the signals will cancel each oth-er out, causing a momentary flutter orloss of reception.

Static and fluttering—These occur whensignals are blocked by buildings, trees, orother large objects. Increasing the basslevel may reduce static and fluttering.

Station swapping—If the FM signal youare listening to is interrupted or weak-ened, and there is another strong stationnearby on the FM band, your radio maytune in the second station until the origi-nal signal can be picked up again.

AM

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

Station interference—When a reflected sig-nal and a signal received directly from aradio station are very nearly the samefrequency, they can interfere with eachother, making it difficult to hear the broad-cast.

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

CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYERAND TAPES

For high performance from your cassetteplayer and tapes:

Clean the tape head and other parts regu-larly.

� A dirty tape head or tape path candecrease sound quality and tangle yourcassette tapes. The easiest way toclean them is by using a cleaning tape.(A wet type is recommended.)

—Car audio system operatinghints

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Use high-quality cassettes.

� Low-quality cassette tapes can causemany problems, including poor sound,inconsistent playing speed, andconstant auto-reversing. They can alsoget stuck or tangled in the cassetteplayer.

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

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

� Store cassettes in their cases and outof direct sunlight.

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

CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISCPLAYER AND DISCS

� Use only compact discs labeled asshown.

� Extremely high temperatures can keepyour compact disc player from working.On hot days, use the air conditioningto cool the vehicle interior before youlisten to a disc.

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

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

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

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

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

To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with asoft, lint−free cloth that has been damp-ened with water. Wipe in a straight linefrom the center to the edge of the disc(not in circles). Dry it with another soft,lint−free cloth. Do not use a conventionalrecord cleaner or anti−static device.

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A new disc may have rough edges onits inner and outer perimeter. Removethe rough edges by pressing the sideof a ball−point pen or pencil againstthe inner and outer perimeter of thedisc as shown.

If you continue to play a disc with roughedges, flakes will fall on to the signal sideof the disc and cause sound skipping orother problems.

CAUTION

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

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1. Air Intake Selector

2. Temperature Selector

3. Air Flow Selector

4. Fan Speed Selector

5. ”A/C” Button (on some models)

Air conditioning system——Controls

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Fan speed selector

Move the lever to adjust the fan speed—to the right to increase, to the left todecrease.

Temperature selector

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

Air flow selector

Turn the knob to select the vents used forair flow.

1. Panel—Air flows mainly from theinstrument panel vents.

2. Bi-level—Air flows from both the floorvents and the instrument panel vents.

3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floorvents.

4. Floor/Windshield—Air flows mainlyfrom the floor vents and windshieldvents.

5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from thewindshield vents.

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

Vehicles with ”A/C” button—

Turning the air flow control knob to wind-shield position turns on the defroster−linked air conditioning. This is to clear upthe front view more quickly.

When the ”A/C” button is not pressed in,turning the air flow control knob to anoth-er position turns off the air conditioning.

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Air intake selector

Move the lever to select the air source.

1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air insidethe vehicle.

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

”A/C” button

To turn on the air conditioning, press the”A/C” button. The ”A/C” button indicatorwill come on. To turn the air conditioningoff, press the button again.

If the ”A/C” button indicator flashes, thereis a problem in the air conditioning systemand the air conditioning automaticallyshuts off. If this happens, take your ve-hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

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—Air flow selector settings —Operating tips� To cool off your Toyota after it has

been parked in the hot sun, drive withthe windows open for a few minutes.This vents the hot air, allowing the airconditioning to cool the interior morequickly.

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

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

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

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

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Heating

For best results, set controls to:

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

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

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

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

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

Air conditioning


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

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

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

Ventilation


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

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

Defogging

The inside of the windshield



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

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




� On humid days, do not blow cold airon the windshield—the difference be-tween the outside and inside tempera-tures could make the fogging worse.

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Defrosting

The outside of the windshield



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




� To heat the vehicle interior while de-frosting the windshield, choose floor/windshield air flow.

—Side vents

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

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Chapter 1−8Other equipment

� Clock

� Cigarette lighter and ashtray

� Power outlets

� Glovebox

� Cup holder

� Floor mat

Clock

The digital clock indicates the time.

The key must be in the ”ACC” or ”ON”position.

To reset the hour: Push the ”H” button.To reset the minutes: Push the ”M” button.

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

For example, if the ”:00” button is de-pressed when the time is between1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00.If the time is between 1:30–1:59, the timewill change to 2:00.

If the electrical power source has beendisconnected from the clock, the time dis-play will automatically be set to 1:00 (oneo’clock).

When the instrument panel lights areturned on, the brightness of the time in-dication will be reduced.

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Cigarette lighter and ashtray

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.When it becomes heated, it automatical-ly pops out ready for use.

If the engine is not running, the key mustbe in the ”ACC” position.

Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressedin.

Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter orequivalent for replacement.

ASHTRAY

To use the ashtray, pull it out.

When finished with your cigarette, thor-oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-vent other cigarette butts from catchingfire. After using the ashtray, push it backin completely.

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

CAUTION

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

Power outlets

The power outlets are designed forpower supply for car accessories.

The key must be in the ”ACC” or ”ON”position for the power outlets to be used.

NOTICE

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

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

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

Glovebox

To open the glovebox door, pull thelever.

On some models, the glovebox light willcome on when the glovebox is open withthe instrument panel lights on.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or a sudden stop,always keep the glovebox door closedwhile driving.

Cup holder

The cup holder is designed for holdingcups securely in its holes.

To use the other cup holder, pull it out.

CAUTION

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

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� Do not place anything else on thecup holder, as such item may bethrown about in the compartmentand possibly injure people in thevehicle during sudden braking or anaccident.

� To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or sudden stopwhile driving, keep the cup holdershut when the other cup holder isnot in use.

NOTICE

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

Cup holder (Xtra−cab models)The cup holder is designed for holdingcups fit snugly in its holes.

To use the cup holder, raise the foldingtable under the right-rear seat. Stand thetable by compressing and turning downthe table legs.

CAUTION

� Do not place anything else on thecup holder, as such item may bethrown about in the compartmentand possibly injure people in thevehicle during sudden braking or anaccident.

� To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or sudden stopwhile driving, keep the cup holdershut when the other cup holder isnot in use.

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Floor mat

Use a floor mat of the correct size.

If the floor carpet and floor mat have ahole, then it is designed for use with alocking clip. Fix the floor mat with lockingclip into the hole in the floor carpet.

CAUTION

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

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Part 2INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVINGYOUR TOYOTA� Off−road vehicle precautions

� Break−in period

� Fuel

� Operation in foreign countries

� Three−way catalytic converter

� Engine exhaust cautions

� Facts about engine oilconsumption

� Twin ground electrode sparkplugs

� Brake system

� Brake pad wear limit indicators

� Luggage stowage precautions

� Rear step bumper

� Your Toyota’s identification

� Suspension and chassis

� Types of tires

This vehicle is one of the class of ve-hicles which have higher ground clear-ance and narrower tread in relation tothe height of their center of gravity tomake them capable of performing in awide variety of off-road applications.Specific design characteristics give it ahigher center of gravity than ordinarycars. An advantage of the higherground clearance is a better view of theroad allowing you to anticipate prob-lems. It is not designed for corneringat the same speeds as conventionaltwo-wheel drive vehicles any more thanlow-slung sports cars are designed toperform satisfactorily under off-roadconditions.

CAUTION

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

� Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu-vers, if at all possible. As with oth-er vehicles of this type, failure tooperate this vehicle correctly mayresult in loss of control or vehiclerollover.

� Avoid loading any items on the roofthat will make the center of gravityeven higher.

� Always slow down in gusty cross-winds. Because of its high center ofgravity, your vehicle is more sensi-tive to side winds than an ordinarypassenger car. Slowing down willallow you to have much better con-trol.

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

Off-road vehicle precautions(four-wheel drive models only)

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� When driving off-road or in ruggedterrain, do not drive at excessivespeeds, jump the vehicle, or strikeobjects, etc. This may cause loss ofcontrol or vehicle rollover. You arealso risking expensive damage toyour vehicle’s suspension and chas-sis.

Break-in periodDrive gently and avoid high speeds.

Your vehicle does not need an elaboratebreak-in. But following a few simple tipsfor the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can addto the future economy and long life ofyour vehicle:

� Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).

� Run the engine at moderate speed be-tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.

� Avoid full-throttle starts.

� Try to avoid hard stops during the first300 km (200 miles).

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

� Do not drive for a long time at anysingle speed, either fast or slow.

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

Four-wheel drive models with free-wheeling hubs only—

For the first 500 km (300 miles):

We recommend that you use high range,two-wheel drive, with both free-wheelinghubs engaged. For information on thefour-wheel drive system and the fronthubs, see ”Four-wheel drive system” inChapter 1−6.

FuelFUEL TYPE

Your new vehicle must use only un-leaded gasoline.

To help prevent gas station mixups, yourToyota has a new smaller fuel tank open-ing. The special nozzle on pumps withunleaded fuel will fit it, but the largerstandard nozzle on pumps with leaded gaswill not.

At a minimum, the gasoline you useshould meet specifications of ASTMD4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93in Canada.

NOTICE

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

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OCTANE RATING

Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc-tane Number 91) or higher.

Use of unleaded gasoline with an octanerating or research octane number lowerthan stated above will cause persistentheavy knocking. If it is severe, this willlead to engine damage.

If your engine knocks...

If you detect heavy knocking even whenusing the recommended fuel, or if youhear steady knocking while holding asteady speed on level roads, consult yourToyota dealer.

However, now and then, you may noticelight knocking for a short time while accel-erating or driving up hills. This is no needof concern.

GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENTADDITIVES

Toyota recommends use of gasolinesthat contain detergent additives toavoid build-up of engine deposits.

For further details, ask your Toyota dealeror a local gasoline retailer.

IMPROVED GASOLINES

The American Automobile ManufacturersAssociation (AAMA) has developed aspecification of improved gasolines. TheAAMA specification offers optimal fuelinformation for better vehicle perfor-mance and better protection of your en-gine.

Toyota recommends the use of gasolinesthat meet the AAMA specification, if avail-able, for improved driveability and emis-sion control system.

GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE

Gasolines that contain MTBE (MethylTertiary-Butyl Ether) are available in themarket. If you use a gasoline mixedwith MTBE, make certain that it doesnot contain more than 15 % of MTBE.

If the use of gasolines containing MTBEcauses poor driveability and/or poor fueleconomy, you should discontinue the useof fuels containing MTBE.

GASOLINES CONTAINING MMT

Some gasolines contain an octane−en-hancing additive called MMT (methylcy-clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl).

Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasolines that contain MMT. If fuels con-taining MMT are used, your emission con-trol system may be adversely affected.The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-strument cluster may come on. If this hap-pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser-vice.

GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL

If you use gasohol in your Toyota, besure that it is unleaded, has an octanerating no lower than 87 and does notcontain more than 10 % ethanol.

Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha-nol.

Toyota does not recommend the use ofgasolines containing methanol. If you usegasoline containing methanol, use onlygasoline meeting the requirements aboveand also containing less than 5 % metha-nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-tors for methanol.

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NOTICE

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

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

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

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner

57 L (15.1 gal., 12.5 Imp. gal.)

Four-wheel drive modelsand Pre Runner

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

Operation in foreign countriesIf you plan to drive your Toyota inanother country...

First, comply with the vehicle registrationlaws.

Second, confirm the availability of the cor-rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octanenumber).

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Three-way catalytic converter

The three-way catalytic converter is anemission control device installed in theexhaust system.

The purpose is to reduce pollutants in theexhaust gas.

CAUTION

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

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

NOTICE

A large amount of unburned gasesflowing into the three-way catalyticconverter may cause it to overheatand create a fire hazard. To preventthis and other damage, observe thefollowing precautions:

� Use only unleaded gasoline.

� Do not drive with an extremely lowfuel level; running out of fuel couldcause the engine to misfire, creat-ing an excessive load on the three-way catalytic converter.

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

� Avoid racing the engine.

� Do not push-start or pull-start yourvehicle.

� Do not turn off the ignition whilethe vehicle is moving.

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

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

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

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Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL

Engine oil has the primary functions oflubricating and cooling the inside of theengine, and plays a major role in main-taining the engine in proper working order.

ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

It is normal that an engine should con-sume some engine oil during normalengine operation. The causes of oilconsumption in a normal engine are asfollows.

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

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

The amount of engine oil consumed de-pends on the viscosity of the oil, thequality of the oil and the conditions thevehicle is driven under.

More oil is consumed by high-speed driv-ing and frequent acceleration and decel-eration.

A new engine consumes more oil, sinceits pistons, piston rings and cylinder wallshave not become conditioned.

When judging the amount of oil con-sumption, note that the oil may becomediluted and make it difficult to judgethe true level accurately.

As an example, if a vehicle is used forrepeated short trips, and consumes a nor-mal amount of oil, the dipstick may notshow any drop in the oil level at all, evenafter 1000 km (600 miles) or more. Thisis because the oil is gradually becomingdiluted with fuel or moisture, making itappear that the oil level has not changed.

The diluting ingredients evaporate outwhen the vehicle is then driven at highspeeds, as on an expressway, making itappear that oil is excessively consumedafter driving at high speeds.

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVELCHECK

One of the most important points in prop-er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-gine oil at the optimum level so that oilfunction will not be impaired. Therefore, itis essential that the oil level be checkedregularly. Toyota recommends that the oillevel be checked every time you refuelthe vehicle.

NOTICE

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

For detailed information on oil level check,see ”Checking the engine oil level” inChapter 7−2.

Your engine is fitted with twin groundelectrode spark plugs.

NOTICE

Use only twin ground electrode sparkplugs for your engine performance.

Twin ground electrode sparkplugs(5VZ−FE engine)

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Brake systemTANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKESYSTEM

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

CAUTION

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

BRAKE BOOSTER

The brake booster uses engine vacuum topower-assist the brakes. If the engineshould quit while you are driving, you canbring the vehicle to a stop with normalpedal pressure. There is enough reservevacuum for one or two stops–but no more!

CAUTION

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

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

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM(with ”ABS” warning light)

The anti-lock brake system is designed toautomatically help prevent lock−up of thewheels during sudden braking or brakingon slippery road surfaces. This assists inproviding directional stability and steeringperformance of the vehicle under thesecircumstances.

The anti-lock brake system becomes op-erative after the vehicle has acceleratedto a speed in excess of approximately 10km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when thevehicle decelerates to a speed belowapproximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

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

Effective way to press the ”ABS” brakepedal: When the anti−lock brake systemfunction is in action, you may feel thebrake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.In this situation, to let the anti−lockbrake system work for you, just hold thebrake pedal down more firmly. Do notpump the brake. This will result in re-duced braking performance.

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

� Braking capability is dependent on tirefriction with the road surface.

� Even though the anti-lock brake systemis operating, a driver cannot maintainfull control on certain slippery road sur-faces, when cornering at high speeds,or in violent maneuvers.

� Avoid high speeds on wet roads. Theanti-lock brake system cannot eliminatethe risk of hydroplaning and loss of tirefriction.

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

� Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-ered roads.

� Driving with tire chains installed.

� Driving on roads where the road sur-face is pitted or has other differencesin surface height.

CAUTION

Do not use tires other than themanufacturer’s designated tires, anddo not mix tires or wheels of differ-ent sizes. You may prevent the anti-lock brake system from operating atfull effectiveness.

Vehicles with rear differential lock system—The anti-lock brake system does not oper-ate when the rear differential is locked. Itis normal operation for the ”ABS” warninglight to be on at this time.

Type A

Type B

”ABS” warning light

This light comes on when the ignition keyis turned to the ”ON” position. After a fewseconds, the light will go off.

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

� The light does not come on as de-scribed above, or remains on.


Vehicles with rear differential lock system—

� The light comes on while driving withthe rear differential unlocked.

� The light does not comes on with therear differential locked.

� The system comes into operation withthe rear differential locked.

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Even if the anti-lock brake system shouldfail, the brake system will still operateconventionally. However, when the ”ABS”warning light is on (and the brake systemwarning light is off), the anti−lock brakesystem is not assisting brake performanceso that the wheels can lock−up duringsudden braking or braking on slipperyroad surfaces. Have your vehicle checkedby your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-sible.

Brake pad wear limit indicators

The brake pad wear limit indicators onyour disc brakes give a warning noisewhen the brake pads are worn to wherereplacement is required.

If you hear a squealing or scraping noisewhile driving, have the brake padschecked and replaced by your Toyotadealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-tor damage can result if the pads are notreplaced when necessary.

Luggage stowage precautionsWhen stowing luggage or cargo in thevehicle, observe the following:

� Put luggage or cargo in the rear deckwhen at all possible. Be sure all itemsare secured in place.

� Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-anced. Locating the weight as far for-ward as possible helps maintain bal-ance.

� For better fuel economy, do not carryunneeded weight.

CAUTION

� To prevent luggage or packagesfrom sliding forward during braking,do not stack anything behind thefront seats higher than the seat-backs (Xtra-cab models). Keep lug-gage or packages low, as close tothe floor as possible.

� Never allow anyone to ride in therear deck. It is not designed forpassengers. They should ride intheir seats with their seat beltsproperly fastened. Otherwise, theyare much more likely to suffer seri-ous bodily injury, in the event ofsudden braking or a collision.

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� Do not drive with objects left ontop of the instrument panel. Theymay interfere with the driver’s fieldof view. Or they may move duringsharp vehicle acceleration or turn-ing, and impair the driver’s controlof the vehicle. In an accident theymay injure the vehicle occupants.

NOTICE

Do not load the vehicle beyond thecargo weight specified in Part 8.

Rear step bumper

The rear step bumper is for rear endprotection and easier step-up loading.

CAUTION

� Do not allow more than one personto get on the rear step bumper ata time. It is designed for only oneperson.

� Never drive the vehicle with anyoneon the rear step bumper.

The vehicle identification number (VIN)is the legal identifier for your vehicle.This number is on the left top of theinstrument panel, and can be seenthrough the windshield from outside.

This is the primary identification numberfor your Toyota. It is used in registeringthe ownership of your vehicle.

Your Toyota’s identification——Vehicle identification number

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

—Engine number

2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE engines

5VZ−FE engine

The engine number is stamped on theengine block as shown.

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Suspension and chassis

CAUTION

Do not modify the suspension/chassiswith lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. Itcan cause dangerous handling charac-teristics, resulting in loss of control.

Types of tiresDetermine sure what kind of tires yourvehicle is originally equipped with.

1. Summer tires

Summer tires are high-speed capabilitytires best suited to highway driving underdry conditions.

Since summer tires do not have the sametraction performance as snow tires, sum-mer tires are inadequate for driving onsnow-covered or icy roads. For driving onsnow-covered or icy roads, we recommendusing snow tires. If installing snow tires,be sure to replace all four tires.

2. All season tires

All season tires are designed to providebetter traction in snow and to be adequatefor driving in most winter conditions, aswell as for use all year round.

All season tires, however, do not haveadequate traction performance comparedwith snow tires in heavy or loose snow.Also, all season tires fall short in accel-eration and handling performancecompared with summer tires in highwaydriving.

CAUTION

� Do not mix summer and all seasontires on your vehicle as this cancause dangerous handling charac-teristics, resulting in loss of con-trol.

� Do not use tires other than themanufacture’s designated tires, andnever mix tires or wheels of thesizes different from the originals.

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Part 3STARTING AND DRIV-ING

� Before starting the engine

� How to start the engine

� Tips for driving in variousconditions

� Off−road driving precautions

� Winter driving tips

� Trailer towing

� How to save fuel and make yourvehicle last longer, too

Before starting the engine1. Check the area around the vehicle be-

fore entering it.

2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,seat cushion angle, head restraintheight and steering wheel angle.

3. Adjust inside and outside rear viewmirrors.

4. Lock both doors.

5. Fasten seat belts.

1. Apply the parking brake firmly.

2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-sories.

3. Manual transmission:Press the clutchpedal to the floor and shift the trans-mission into neutral. Hold the clutchpedal to the floor until the engine isstarted. A starter safety device will pre-vent the starter from operating if theclutch pedal is not fully depressed.

Automatic transmission: Put the se-lector lever in ”P”. If you need to re-start the engine while the vehicle ismoving, put the selector lever in ”N”.A starter safety device will prevent thestarter from operating if the selectorlever is in any drive position.

4. Automatic transmission only: De-press the brake pedal and hold it tothe floor until driving off.

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(b) Starting the engineBefore starting the engine, be sure to fol-low the instructions in ”(a) Before crank-ing”.

Normal starting procedure

The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-tial multiport fuel injection system in yourengine automatically controls the properair-fuel mixture for starting. You can starta cold or hot engine as follows:

1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-al, crank the engine by turning the keyto ”START”. Release it when the en-gine starts.

2. After the engine runs for about 10 se-conds, you are ready to drive.

If the weather is below freezing, let theengine warm up for a few minutes beforedriving.

If the engine stalls…Simply restart it, using the correct proce-dure given in normal starting.

If the engine will not start—

See ”If your vehicle will not start” in Part4.

NOTICE

� Do not crank for more than 30 se-conds at a time. This may overheatthe starter and wiring systems.

� Do not race a cold engine.

� If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, have theengine checked immediately.

� Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.This will allow you much better control.

� Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-sible, at a right angle. Avoid drivingonto high, sharp-edged objects and oth-er road hazards. Failure to do so canlead to severe tire damage resulting intire bursts.

� When parking on a hill, turn the frontwheels until they touch the curb sothat the vehicle will not roll. Apply theparking brake, and place the transmis-sion in ”P” (automatic) or in first orreverse (manual). If necessary, blockthe wheels.

� Washing your vehicle or driving throughdeep water may get the brakes wet. Tosee whether they are wet, check thatthere is no traffic near you, and thenpress the pedal lightly. If you do notfeel a normal braking force, the brakesare probably wet. To dry them, drivethe vehicle cautiously while lightlypressing the brake pedal with the park-ing brake pulled. If they still do notwork safely, pull to the side of the roadand call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

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� Four-wheel drive models—Toyota rec-ommends not using four-wheel drive ondry hard-surfaced roads, because four-wheel driving will cause unnecessarynoise and wear, and poor fuel econo-my.

� Four-wheel drive models—In cold tem-peratures, noise may occur when driv-ing in two-wheel drive before the trans-fer is warmed up. Therefore, first drivein four-wheel drive until the transfer iswarmed up.

CAUTION

� Before driving off, make sure thatthe parking brake is fully releasedand the parking brake reminderlight is off.

� Do not leave your vehicle unat-tended while the engine is running.

� Do not rest your foot on the brakepedal while driving. It can causedangerous overheating, needlesswear, and poor fuel economy.

� Be careful when accelerating, up-shifting, downshifting or braking ona slippery surface. Sudden accelera-tion or engine braking, could causethe vehicle to spin or skid.

� To drive down a long or steep hill,reduce your speed and downshift.Remember, if you ride the brakesexcessively, they may overheat andnot work properly.

� Do not drive in excess of the speedlimit. Even if the legal speed limitpermits it, do not drive over 140km/h (85 mph) unless your vehiclehas high-speed capability tires.Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) mayresult in tire failure, loss of controland possible injury. Be sure to con-sult a tire dealer to determinewhether the tires on your vehicleare high-speed capability tires ornot before driving at such speeds.

� Do not continue normal drivingwhen the brakes are wet. If they arewet, your vehicle will require alonger stopping distance, and itmay pull to one side when thebrakes are applied. Also, the park-ing brake will not hold the vehiclesecurely.

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When driving your vehicle off-road, pleaseobserve the following precautions to en-sure your driving enjoyment and to helpprevent the closure of areas to off-roadvehicles.

a. Drive your vehicle only in areas whereoff-road vehicles are permitted to travel.

b. Respect private property. Get owner’spermission before entering private proper-ty.

c. Do not enter areas that are closed.Honor gates, barriers and signs that re-strict travel.

d. Stay on established roads. When condi-tions are wet, driving techniques shouldbe changed or travel delayed to preventdamage to roads.

For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii andPuerto Rico:

To obtain additional information pertainingto driving your vehicle off-road, consultthe following organizations.

� State and Local Parks and RecreationDepartments

� State Motor Vehicle Bureau

� Recreational Vehicle Clubs

� U.S. Forest Service and Bureau ofLand Management

CAUTION

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

� Drive carefully when off the road.Do not take unnecessary risks bydriving in dangerous places.

� Do not grip the steering wheelspokes when driving off-road. Abad bump could jerk the wheel andinjure your hands. Keep both handsand especially your thumbs on theoutside of the rim.

� Always check your brakes for effec-tiveness immediately after driving insand, mud, water or snow.

� After driving through tall grass,mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., checkthat there is no grass, bush, paper,rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering ortrapped on the underbody. Clear offany such matter from the under-body. If the vehicle is used withthese materials trapped or adheringto the underbody, a breakdown orfire could occur.

� The driver and all passengersshould fasten their seat belts when-ever the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE

� If driving through water, such aswhen crossing shallow streams,first check the depth of the waterand the bottom of the river bed forfirmness. Drive slowly and avoiddeep water.

� Take all necessary safety measuresto ensure that damage to the en-gine or other components does notoccur.

Water entering the engine air intakewill cause severe engine damage.

Water can wash the grease fromwheel bearings, causing rusting andpremature failure, and may also en-ter the differentials, transmissionand transfer case, reducing the gearoil’s lubricating qualities.

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� Sand and mud that has accumulatedin brake drums and around brakediscs may affect braking efficiencyand may damage brake system com-ponents.

� Always perform a maintenance in-spection after each day of off-roaddriving that has taken you throughrough terrain, sand, mud, or water.For scheduled maintenance informa-tion, refer to the separate ”Owner’sManual Supplement/MaintenanceSchedule”.

Winter driving tipsMake sure you have ethylene-glycol an-tifreeze in the radiator.

NOTICE

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze.

Check the condition of the battery andcables.

Cold temperatures reduce the capacity ofany battery, so it must be in top shapeto provide enough power for winter start-ing. Chapter 7−3 tells you how to visuallyinspect the battery. Your Toyota dealerand most service stations will be pleasedto check the level of charge.

Make sure the engine oil viscosity issuitable for the cold weather.

See Chapter 7−2 for recommended viscos-ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in yourvehicle during winter months may causeharder starting. If you are not sure aboutwhich oil to use, call your Toyota dealer–he will be pleased to help.

Keep the door locks from freezing.

Squirt lock de-icer or glycerine into thelocks to keep them from freezing. To opena frozen lock, try heating the key beforeinserting it.

Use a washer fluid containing an anti-freeze solution.

This product is available at your Toyotadealer and most auto parts stores. Followthe manufacturer’s directions for howmuch to mix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it may dam-age your vehicle’s paint.

Do not use your parking brake whenthere is a possibility it could freeze.

When parking, put the transmission into”P” (automatic) or into first or reverse(manual) and block the front wheels. Donot use the parking brake, or snow orwater accumulated in and around theparking brake mechanism may freeze,making it hard to release.

Keep ice and snow from accumulatingunder the fenders.

Ice and snow built up under your fenderscan make steering difficult. During badwinter driving, stop and check under thefenders occasionally.

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Depending on where you are driving,we recommend you carry some emer-gency equipment.

Some of the things you might put in thevehicle are tire chains, window scraper,bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,jumper cables, etc.

Trailer towingYour vehicle is designed primarily as apassenger-and-load-carrying vehicle. Tow-ing a trailer will have an adverse effect onhandling, performance, braking, durabilityand driving economy (fuel consumption,etc.). Your safety and satisfaction dependon the proper use of correct equipmentand cautious driving habits. For your safe-ty and the safety of others, you must notoverload your vehicle or trailer. Ask yourlocal Toyota dealer for further details be-fore towing.

WEIGHT LIMITS

Before towing, make sure the total trail-er weight, gross combination weight,gross vehicle weight, gross axle weightand trailer tongue load are all withinthe limits.

The total trailer weight and tongue loadcan be measured with platform scalesfound at a highway weighing station, build-ing supply company, trucking company,junk yard, etc.

CAUTION

� The total trailer weight (trailerweight plus its cargo load) mustnot exceed the following. Exceedingthis weight is dangerous. If towinga trailer over 907 kg (2000 lb.), it isnecessary to use a sway controldevice with a sufficient capacity.

2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE engines1587 kg (3500 lb.)

5VZ−FE engine2267 kg (5000 lb.)

� The gross combination weight (sumof your vehicle weight plus its loadand the total trailer weight) mustnot exceed the following.

Two-wheel drive models2RZ−FE engine

3038 kg (6700 lb.)5VZ−FE engine

3764 kg (8300 lb.)Four-wheel drive models

3RZ−FE engine3355 kg (7400 lb.)

5VZ−FE engine4081 kg (9000 lb.)

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� The gross vehicle weight must notexceed the Gross Vehicle WeightRating (GVWR) indicated on theCertification Label. The gross ve-hicle weight is the sum of weightsof the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-sengers, luggage, hitch and trailertongue load. It also includes theweight of any special equipmentinstalled on your vehicle.

� The load on either the front or rearaxle resulting from distribution ofthe gross vehicle weight on bothaxles must not exceed the GrossAxle Weight Rating (GAWR) listedon the Certification Label.

Total trailer weight

Total trailer weight

Tongue load

Tongue load 100 = 9 to 11 %

� The trailer cargo load should bedistributed so that the tongue loadis 9 to 11 % of the total trailerweight, not exceeding 158 kg (350lb.).However, if towing with a fifthwheel trailer, the cargo load mustbe distributed so that the tongueload is 19 to 21 % of the total trail-er weight. Never load the trailerwith more weight in the back thanin the front. About 60 % of thetrailer load should be in the fronthalf of the trailer and the remaining40 % in the rear.

HITCHES

� Use only a weight carrying hitch de-signed for the total trailer weight. Toyota does not recommend using aweight distribution (load equalizing)hitch.

� The hitch must be bolted securely tothe vehicle frame and installed accord-ing to the hitch manufacturer’s instruc-tions.

� If using a fifth wheel hitch, the centerof the king pin must be forward of theaxis of the vehicle’s rear wheels, andinstalled according to the manufactur-er’s instructions.

� The hitch ball and king pin should havea light coat of grease.

� Toyota recommends that the trailerhitch, except fifth wheel hitch, be re-moved when not towing to prevent inju-ry and/or damage by the hitch in eventof a rear end collision. After removingthe hitch, the installation area shouldbe sealed to prevent entry of exhaustfumes and mud.

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NOTICE

Do not use an axle-mounting hitch asit may cause damage to the axlehousing, wheel bearings, wheels and/or tires.

BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS

� Toyota recommends trailers with brakesthat conform to any applicable federaland state/provincial regulations.

� A safety chain must always be usedbetween the towing vehicle and thetrailer. Leave sufficient slack in thechain for turns. The chain should crossunder the trailer tongue to prevent thetongue from dropping to the ground incase it becomes damaged or sepa-rated. For correct safety chain proce-dures, follow the hitch or trailermanufacturer’s recommendations.

CAUTION

� If the total trailer weight exceeds453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes arerequired.

� Never tap into your vehicle’s hy-draulic system as it would lower itsbraking effectiveness.

� Never tow a trailer without using asafety chain securely attached toboth the trailer and the vehicle. Ifdamage occurs to the coupling unitor hitch ball, there is danger of thetrailer wandering over into anotherlane.

TIRES

� Ensure that your vehicle’s tires areproperly inflated. See Chapter 7−2 forinstructions.

� The trailer tires should be inflated tothe pressure recommended by the trail-er manufacturer in respect to the totaltrailer weight.

TRAILER LIGHTS

� Trailer lights must comply with federal,state/provincial and local regulations.See your local recreational vehicledealer or rental agency for the correcttype of wiring and relays for your trail-er. Check for correct operation of theturn signals and stop lights each timeyou hitch up. Direct splicing may dam-age your vehicle’s electrical systemand cause a malfunction of your lights.

BREAK-IN SCHEDULE

� Toyota recommends that you do nottow a trailer with a new vehicle or avehicle with any new power train com-ponent (engine, transmission, differen-tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first800 km (500 miles) of driving.

MAINTENANCE

� If you tow a trailer, your vehicle willrequire more frequent maintenance dueto the additional load. For this informa-tion, please refer to the scheduledmaintenance information in the ”Own-er’s Manual Supplement/MaintenanceSchedule”.

� Retighten all fixing bolts of the towingball and bracket after approximately1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.

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PRE-TOWING SAFETY CHECK

� Check that your vehicle remains levelwhen a loaded or unloaded trailer ishitched. Do not drive if the vehicle hasan abnormal nose-up or nose-downcondition, and check for impropertongue load, overload, worn suspensionor other possible causes.

� Make sure the trailer cargo is securelyloaded so that it cannot shift.

� Check that your rear view mirrors con-form to any applicable federal, state/provincial or local regulation. If not,install the rear view mirrors requiredfor towing purpose.

TRAILER TOWING TIPS

When towing a trailer, your vehicle willhandle differently than when not tow-ing. The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, exces-sive speed and improper trailer loading.Keep these in mind when towing:

� Before starting out, check operation ofthe lights and all vehicle-trailer connec-tions. After driving a short distance,stop and recheck the lights and con-nections. Before actually towing a trail-er, practice turning, stopping and back-ing with a trailer in an area away fromtraffic until you learn the feel.

� Backing with a trailer is difficult andrequires practice. Grip the bottom ofthe steering wheel and move your handto the left to move the trailer to theleft. Move your hand to the right tomove the trailer to the right. (This pro-cedure is generally opposite to thatwhen backing without a trailer). Also,just turn the steering wheel a little ata time, avoiding sharp or prolongedturning. Have someone guide you whenbacking to reduce the risk of an acci-dent.

� Because stopping distance may be in-creased, vehicle-to-vehicle distanceshould be increased when towing atrailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) ofspeed, allow at least one vehicle andtrailer length between you and the ve-hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking asyou may skid, resulting in jackknifingand loss of control. This is especiallytrue on wet or slippery surfaces.

� Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-tion. If your vehicle has a manualtransmission, prevent excessive clutchslippage by keeping engine rpm lowand not racing the engine. Always startout in first gear.

� Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.The trailer could hit your vehicle in atight turn. Slow down before making aturn to avoid the necessity of suddenbraking.

� Remember that when making a turn,the trailer wheels will be closer thanthe vehicle wheels to the inside of theturn. Therefore, compensate for this bymaking a larger than normal turningradius with your vehicle.

� Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-versely affect handling of your vehicleand trailer, causing sway. Pay attentionto the rear from time to time to pre-pare yourself for being passed by largetrucks or buses, which may cause yourvehicle and trailer to sway. If swayinghappens, firmly grip the steering wheeland reduce speed immediately butgradually. Never increase speed. Steerstraight ahead. If you make no extremecorrection with the steering or brakes,the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.

� Be careful when passing other ve-hicles. Passing requires considerabledistance. After passing a vehicle, donot forget the length of your trailer andbe sure you have plenty of room be-fore changing lanes.

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� In order to maintain engine braking effi-ciency, do not use fifth gear (manualtransmission) or overdrive (automatictransmission).

� Because of the added load of the trail-er, your vehicle’s engine may overheaton hot days (at temperatures over30°C [85°F]) when going up a long orsteep grade with a trailer. If the enginecoolant temperature gauge indicatesoverheating, immediately turn off the airconditioning (if in use), pull off the roadand stop in a safe spot. Refer to ”Ifyour vehicle overheats” in Part 4 ofthis manual.

� Always place wheel blocks under boththe vehicle and trailer wheels whenparking. Apply the parking brake firmly.Put the transmission in ”P” (automatic)or in first or reverse (manual). Avoidparking on a slope with a trailer, butif it cannot be avoided, do so onlyafter performing the following:

1. Apply the brakes and hold.

2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.

3. When the wheel blocks are in place,release your brakes slowly until theblocks absorb the load.

4. Apply the parking brake firmly.

5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or”P” (automatic) and turn off the engine.

When restarting out after parking on aslope:

1. With the transmission in ”P” position(automatic) or the clutch pedal de-pressed (manual), start the engine.(With an automatic transmission, besure to keep the brake pedal de-pressed.)

2. Shift into gear.

3. Release the parking brake (also footbrake on automatic transmission ve-hicles) and slowly pull or back awayfrom the wheel blocks. Stop and applyyour brakes.

4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.

CAUTION

� Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) orthe posted towing speed limit,whichever is lower. Because insta-bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle-trailer combination usually in-creases as the speed increases, ex-ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) maycause loss of control.

� Slow down and downshift beforedescending steep or long downhillgrades. Do not make sudden down-shifts.

� Avoid holding the brake pedal downtoo long or too frequently. Thiscould cause the brakes to overheatand result in reduced braking effi-ciency.

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Getting more kilometers/mileage from aliter/gallon of fuel is easy–just take iteasy. It will help make your vehicle lastlonger, too. Here are some specific tipson how to save money on both fuel andrepairs:

� Keep your tires inflated at the cor-rect pressure. Underinflation causestire wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter7−2 for instructions.

� Do not carry unneeded weight inyour vehicle. Excess weight puts aheavier load on the engine, causinggreater fuel consumption.

� Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. Oncethe engine is running smoothly, begindriving—but gently. Remember, howev-er, that on cold winter days this maytake a little longer.

� Accelerate slowly and smoothly.Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into highgear as quickly as possible.

� Avoid long engine idling. If you havea long wait and you are not in traffic,it is better to turn off the engine andstart again later.

� Avoid engine lug or overrevving. Usea gear position suitable for the road onwhich you are travelling.

� Avoid continuous speeding up andslowing down. Stop-and-go drivingwastes fuel.

� Avoid unnecessary stopping andbraking. Maintain a steady pace. Tryto time the traffic signals so you onlyneed to stop as little as possible ortake advantage of through streets toavoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-den braking. This will also reduce wearon your brakes.

� Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jamswhenever possible.

� Do not rest your foot on the clutchor brake pedal. This causes needlesswear, overheating and poor fuel econo-my.

� Maintain a moderate speed on high-ways. The faster you drive, the greaterthe fuel consumption. By reducing yourspeed, you will cut down on fuel con-sumption.

� Keep the front wheels in properalignment. Avoid hitting the curb andslow down on rough roads. Improperalignment not only causes faster tirewear but also puts an extra load onthe engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

� Keep the bottom of your vehicle freefrom mud, etc. This not only lessensweight but also helps prevent corro-sion.

� Keep your vehicle tuned-up and in topshape. A dirty air cleaner, impropervalve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oiland grease, brakes not adjusted, etc.all lower engine performance andcontribute to poor fuel economy. Forlonger life of all parts and loweroperating costs, keep all maintenancework on schedule, and if you oftendrive under severe conditions, see thatyour vehicle receives more frequentmaintenance (For scheduled mainte-nance information, please refer to theseparate ”Owner’s Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule”).

How to save fuel and makeyour vehicle last longer, too

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CAUTION

Never turn off the engine to coastdown hills. Your power steering andbrake booster will not function with-out the engine running. Also, theemission control system operatesproperly only when the engine is run-ning.

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Part 4IN CASE OF ANEMERGENCY

� If your vehicle will not start

� If your engine stalls while driving

� If your vehicle overheats

� If you have a flat tire

� If your vehicle needs to be towed

� If you cannot shift automatictransmission selector lever

� If you lose your keys

Before making these checks, make sureyou have followed the correct starting pro-cedure given in ”How to start the engine”in Part 3 and that you have sufficient fuel.

If the engine is not turning over or isturning over too slowly—

1. Check that the battery terminals aretight and clean.

2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switchon the interior light.

3. If the light is out, dim or goes outwhen the starter is cranked, the batteryis discharged. You may try jump start-ing. See ”(c) Jump starting” for furtherinstructions.

If the light is O.K., but the engine still willnot start, it needs adjustment or repair.Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repairshop.

NOTICE

Do not pull- or push-start the vehicle.It may damage the vehicle or causea collision when the engine starts.Also the three-way catalytic convertermay overheat and become a fire haz-ard.

If the engine turns over at its normalspeed but will not start—

1. Check that all the push-on connectorsare tight. (For example, connectors atthe spark plugs, ignition coil and/or dis-tributor)

2. If the connectors are O.K., the enginemay be flooded because of repeatedcranking. See ”(b) Starting a floodedengine” for further instructions.

If your vehicle will not start—(a) Simple checks

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(b) Starting a flooded engineIf the engine will not start, your enginemay be flooded because of repeatedcranking.

If this happens, turn the key to ”START”with the accelerator pedal held down.Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for15 seconds and release them. Then trystarting the engine with your foot off theaccelerator pedal.

If the engine does not start after 15 se-conds of cranking, release the key, waita few minutes and try again.

If the engine still will not start, it needsadjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealeror qualified repair shop for assistance.

NOTICE

Do not crank for more than 30 se-conds at a time. This may overheatthe starter and wiring systems.

(c) Jump startingTo avoid serious personal injury anddamage to your vehicle which might re-sult from battery explosion, acid burns,electrical burns, or damaged electroniccomponents, these instructions must befollowed precisely.

If you are unsure about how to follow thisprocedure, we strongly recommend thatyou seek the help of a competent me-chanic or towing service.

CAUTION

� Batteries contain sulfuric acidwhich is poisonous and corrosive.Wear protective safety glasses whenjump starting, and avoid spillingacid on your skin, clothing, or ve-hicle.

� If you should accidentally get acidon yourself or in your eyes, removeany contaminated clothing and flushthe affected area with water imme-diately. Then get immediate medicalattention. If possible, continue toapply water with a sponge or clothwhile en route to the medical office.

� The gas normally produced by abattery will explode if a flame orspark is brought near. Use onlystandardized jumper cables and donot smoke or light a match whilejump starting.

NOTICE

The battery used for boosting mustbe 12 V. Do not jump start unless youare sure that the booster battery iscorrect.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

1. If the booster battery is installed inanother vehicle, make sure the vehiclesare not touching. Turn off all unneces-sary lights and accessories.

2. If required, remove all the vent plugsfrom the booster and discharged batter-ies. Lay a cloth over the open ventson the batteries. (This helps reduce theexplosion hazard, personal injuries andburns.)

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3. If the engine in the vehicle with thebooster battery is not running, start itand let it run for a few minutes. Duringjump starting, run the engine at about2000 rpm with the accelerator pedallightly depressed.

Discharged battery

Booster

Jumper cable

battery

Positiveterminal(“+” mark)

Positive terminal(“+” mark)

4. Make the cable connections in the or-der a, b, c, d.

a. Connect the clamp of the positive(red) jumper cable to the positive (+)terminal on the discharged battery.

b. Connect the clamp at the other endof the positive (red) jumper cable tothe positive (+) terminal on the boosterbattery.

Jumper cable

Booster battery

Negativeterminal(“−” mark)

Discharged battery

c. Connect the clamp of the negative(black) jumper cable to the negative (–)terminal on the booster battery.

d. Connect the clamp at the other endof the negative (black) jumper cable toa solid, stationary, unpainted, metallicpoint of the vehicle with the dischargedbattery.

The recommended connecting pointsare shown in the following illustrations:

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Connecting point for 2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE engines

Connecting point for 5VZ−FE engine

Do not connect the cable to or nearany part that moves when the engineis cranked.

CAUTION

When making the connections, toavoid serious injury, do not lean overthe battery or accidentally let thejumper cables or clamps touch any-thing except the correct battery termi-nals or the ground.

5. Start your engine in the normal way.After starting, run it at about 2000 rpmfor several minutes with the acceleratorpedal lightly depressed.

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in theexact reverse order: the negative cableand then the positive cable.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery covercloths–they may now contain sulfuricacid.

8. If removed, replace all the battery ventplugs.

If the cause of your battery discharging isnot apparent (for example, lights left on),you should have it checked.

If your engine stalls while driving...

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keepinga straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Try starting the engine again.

If the engine will not start, see ”If yourvehicle will not start”.

CAUTION

If the engine is not running, the pow-er assist for the brakes and steeringwill not work so steering and brakingwill be much harder than usual.

If your engine stalls whiledriving

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If your vehicle overheatsIf your engine coolant temperaturegauge indicates overheating, if you ex-perience a loss of power, or if you heara loud knocking or pinging noise, theengine has probably overheated. Youshould follow this procedure...

1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-hicle and turn on your emergencyflashers. Put the transmission in ”P”(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-ply the parking brake. Turn off the airconditioning if it is being used.

2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of theradiator or reservoir, stop the engine.Wait until the steam subsides beforeopening the hood. If there is no coolantboiling over or steam, leave the enginerunning.

CAUTION

To help avoid personal injury, keepthe hood closed until there is nosteam. Escaping steam or coolant isa sign of very high pressure.

3. Visually check to see if the enginedrive belt (fan belt) is broken or loose.Look for obvious coolant leaks from theradiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.However, note that water draining fromthe air conditioning is normal if it hasbeen used.

CAUTION

When the engine is running, keephands and clothing away from themoving fan and engine drive belts.

4. If the engine drive belt is broken or thecoolant is leaking, stop the engine im-mediately. Call a Toyota dealer for as-sistance.

5. If the engine drive belt is O.K. andthere are no obvious leaks, you mayhelp the engine cool down more quicklyby running it at about 1500 rpm for afew minutes with the accelerator pedallightly depressed.

6. Check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry,add coolant to the reservoir while theengine is running. Fill it about half full.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to remove the radiatorcap when the engine and radiator arehot. Serious injury could result fromscalding hot fluid and steam blownout under pressure.

7. After the engine coolant temperaturehas cooled to normal, again check thecoolant level in the reservoir. If neces-sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-ous coolant loss indicates a leak in thesystem. You should have it checked assoon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

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If you have a flat tire—1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place well away fromthe traffic. Avoid stopping on the centerdivider of a highway. Park on a levelspot with firm ground.

2. Stop the engine and turn on youremergency flashers.

3. Firmly set the parking brake and putthe transmission in ”P” (automatic) orreverse (manual).

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicleon the side away from traffic.

5. Read the following instructions thor-oughly.

CAUTION

When jacking, be sure to observe thefollowing to reduce the possibility ofpersonal injury:

� Follow jacking instructions.

� Do not start or run the engine whileyour vehicle is supported by thejack.

� Stop the vehicle on a level firmground, firmly set the parking brakeand put the transmission in “P”(automatic) or reverse (manual).Block the wheel diagonally oppositeto the one being changed if neces-sary.

� Make sure to set the jack properlyin the jack point. Raising the ve-hicle with jack improperly posi-tioned will damage the vehicle ormay allow the vehicle to fall off thejack and cause personal injury.

� Never get under the vehicle whenthe vehicle is supported by the jackalone.

� Use the jack only for lifting yourvehicle during wheel changing.

� Do not raise the vehicle with some-one in the vehicle.

� When raising the vehicle, do notput an object on or under the jack.

� Raise the vehicle only high enoughto remove and change the tire.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving with a de-flated tire. Driving even a short dis-tance can damage a tire beyond re-pair.

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1. Get the required tools and sparetire.

1 Wheel nut wrench2 Jack handle3 Jack4 Wheel ornament replacer

(with free-wheeling hubs)

To prepare yourself for an emergency, youshould familiarize yourself with the use ofthe jack, each of the tools and their stor-age locations.

Turn the jack joint by hand.

To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1until the jack is free.

To store: Turn the joint in direction 2 untilthe jack is firmly secured to prevent itflying forward during a collision or suddenbraking.

To remove the spare tire:

1. Insert the end of the jack handle intothe lowering screw and turn it counter-clockwise.

2. After the tire is lowered completely tothe ground, remove the holding brack-et.

When storing the spare tire, put it in placewith the outer side of the wheel facing up.Then secure the tire, taking care that thetire goes straight up without catching onany other part, to prevent it from flyingforward during a collision or sudden brak-ing.

—Required tools and spare tire(normal cab models)

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1. Get the required tools and sparetire.

1 Tool bag2 Jack

To prepare yourself for an emergency, youshould familiarize yourself with the use ofthe jack, each of the tools and their stor-age locations.

Turn the jack joint by hand.

To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1until the jack is free.

To store: Turn the joint in direction 2 untilthe jack is firmly secured to prevent itflying forward during a collision or suddenbraking.

To remove the spare tire:

1. Insert the end of the jack handle exten-sion into the lowering screw and turnit counterclockwise with the handle,making sure the handle remains firmlyfitted onto the jack handle extension.

2. After the tire is lowered completely tothe ground, remove the holding brack-et.

When storing the spare tire, put it in placewith the outer side of the wheel facing up.Then secure the tire, taking care that thetire goes straight up without catching onany other part, to prevent it from flyingforward during a collision or sudden brak-ing.

—Required tools and spare tire(Xtra-cab models)

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—Blocking the wheel

2. Block the wheel diagonally oppositethe flat tire to keep the vehicle fromrolling when it is jacked up.

When blocking the wheel, place a wheelblock from the front for the front wheelsor from the rear for the rear wheels.

—Removing wheel ornament

Type A

Type B

Type C

3. Remove the wheel ornament.

Pry off the wheel ornament, using thebeveled end of the wheel nut wrench asshown.

CAUTION

Do not try to pull off the ornament byhand. Take due care in handling theornament to avoid unexpected person-al injury.

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—Loosening wheel nuts

4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.

Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais-ing the vehicle.

The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen.To get maximum leverage, fit the wrenchto the nut so that the handle is on theright side, as shown above. Grab thewrench near the end of the handle andpull up on the handle. Be careful that thewrench does not slip off the nut.

Do not remove the nuts yet–just unscrewthem about one-half turn.

—Positioning the jack


Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner

5. Position the jack at the correct jackpoint as shown.

Make sure the jack is positioned on alevel and solid place.

JACK POINTS:

Two-wheel drive modelsexcept Pre Runner

Front—Under the frame side railRear—Under the rear axle housing


Front—Under the front suspensioncross member

Rear—Under the rear axle housing

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—Raising your vehicle

6. After making sure that no one is inthe vehicle, raise it high enough sothat the spare tire can be installed.

Remember you will need more groundclearance when putting on the spare tirethan when removing the flat tire.

Normal cab models—To raise the vehicle,insert the jack handle into the jack (it isa loose fit) and turn it clockwise. As thejack touches the vehicle and begins to lift,double-check that it is properly positioned.

Xtra-cab models—To raise the vehicle, in-sert the jack handle extension into thejack (it is a loose fit) and turn it clockwisewith the handle, making sure the handleremains firmly fitted onto the jack handleextension. As the jack touches the vehicleand begins to lift, double-check that it isproperly positioned.

CAUTION

Never get under the vehicle when thevehicle is supported by the jackalone.

—Changing wheels

7. Remove the wheel nuts and changetires.

Lift the flat tire straight off and put itaside.

Roll the spare wheel into position andalign the holes in the wheel with the bolts.Then lift up the wheel and get at least thetop bolt started through its hole. Wigglethe tire and press it back over the otherbolts.

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Before putting on wheels, remove any cor-rosion on the mounting surfaces with awire brush or such. Installation of wheelswithout good metal-to-metal contact at themounting surface can cause wheel nuts toloosen and eventually cause a wheel tocome off while driving. Therefore after thefirst 1600 km (1000 miles), check to seethat the wheel nuts are tight.

—Reinstalling wheel nuts

8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts fingertight.

Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in-ward) and tighten them as much as youcan by hand. Press back on the tire backand see if you can tighten them more.

—Lowering your vehicle

Two-wheel drive models

Four-wheel drive models

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9. Lower the vehicle completely andtighten the wheel nuts.

Normal cab models—Turn the jack handlecounterclockwise to lower the vehicle.

Xtra-cab models—Turn the jack handle ex-tension counterclockwise with handle tolower the vehicle, making sure the handleremains firmly fitted onto the jack handleextension.

Use only the wheel nut wrench and turnit clockwise to tighten the nuts. Do notuse other tools or any additional leverageother than your hands, such as a hammer,pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrenchis securely engaged over the nut.

Tighten each nut a little at a time in theorder shown. Repeat the process until allthe nuts are tight.

CAUTION

When lowering the vehicle, make sureall portions of your body and all oth-er persons around will not be injuredas the vehicle is lowered to theground.

—Reinstalling wheel ornament

10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.

1. Put the wheel ornament in position.

On some models, align the cutout of thewheel ornament with the valve stem asshown.

2. Then firmly tap the outer edge of thewheel cap with the side or heel of yourhand to snap it into place.

CAUTION

Take due care in handling the orna-ment to avoid unexpected personalinjury.

On steel wheel ornaments for free-wheel-ing hubs, place the wheel ornament re-placer over the opening and tap on thereplacer to snap the ornament into place.Be careful not to slip off the replacer.

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—After changing wheels11. Check the air pressure of the re-

placed tire.

Adjust the air pressure to the specificationdesignated in Part 8. If the pressure islower, drive slowly to the nearest servicestation and fill to the correct pressure.

Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflationvalve cap as dirt and moisture could getinto the valve core and possibly cause airleakage. If the cap is missing, have a newone put on as soon as possible.

12. Restow all the tools, jack and flattire securely.

As soon as possible after changingwheels, tighten the wheel nuts to thetorque specified in Part 8 with a torquewrench and have a technician repair theflat tire.

CAUTION

Before driving, make sure all thetools, jack and flat tire are securelyin place in their storage location toreduce the possibility of personal in-jury during a collision or suddenbraking.

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

—From front

—From rear

(b) Using flat bed truck

Two-wheel drive models

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

—From front

—From rear


Four-wheel drive models

If your vehicle needs to betowed—

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If towing is necessary, we recommendyou have it done by your Toyota dealeror a commercial tow truck service. Inconsultation with them, have your ve-hicle towed using either (a) or (b).

Only when you cannot receive a towingservice from a Toyota dealer or com-mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-hicle carefully in accordance with theinstructions given in ”—Emergency tow-ing” in this part.

Proper equipment will help ensure thatyour vehicle is not damaged while beingtowed. Commercial operators are generallyaware of the state/provincial and locallaws pertaining to towing.

Your vehicle can be damaged if it istowed incorrectly. Although most operatorsknow the correct procedure, it is possibleto make a mistake. To avoid damage toyour vehicle, make sure the following fewprecautions are observed. If necessary,show this page to the tow truck driver.

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

Use a safety chain system for all towing,and abide by the state/provincial and locallaws. The wheels and axle on the groundmust be in good condition. If they aredamaged, use a towing dolly.

Two-wheel drive models—

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

From front—

� Manual transmission:

We recommend using a towing dolly underthe rear wheels. If you do not use a tow-ing dolly, release the parking brake andput the transmission in neutral.

� Automatic transmission:

Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.

NOTICE

Never tow a vehicle with an automatictransmission from the front with therear wheels on the ground, as thismay cause serious damage to thetransmission.

From rear—Place the ignition key in the”ACC” position.

NOTICE

� When lifting wheels, take care toensure adequate ground clearancefor towing at the opposite end ofthe raised vehicle. Otherwise, thebumper and/or underbody of thetowed vehicle will be damaged dur-ing towing.

� Do not tow with the key removed orin the ”LOCK” position, as thesteering lock mechanism is notstrong enough to hold the frontwheels straight while towing.


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Four-wheel drive models—

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

From front—

� Manual transmission:

We recommend using a towing dolly underthe rear wheels. If you do not use a tow-ing dolly, release the parking brake, putthe transmission in neutral and set thetransfer in ”H2” mode.

� Automatic transmission:

Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels.

NOTICE

Never tow a vehicle with an automatictransmission from the front with therear wheels on the ground, as thismay cause serious damage to thetransmission.

From rear—We recommend using a tow-ing dolly under the front wheels. If you donot use a towing dolly, place the ignitionkey in the ”ACC” position, put the trans-mission in neutral and set the transfer in”H2” mode. Disengage both free-wheelinghubs if so equipped.

NOTICE

Do not tow with the key removed orin the ”LOCK” position when towingfrom the rear without a towing dolly.The steering lock mechanism is notstrong enough to hold the frontwheels straight.


(c) Towing with sling type truck

All models—

(c) Towing with sling type truck

NOTICE

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-ther from the front or rear. This maycause body damage.

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If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by your Toyotadealer or a commercial tow truck ser-vice.

If towing service is not available in anemergency, your vehicle may be tempo-rarily towed by a cable or chain se-cured to one of the emergency towingeyelets under the front of the vehicle.Use extreme caution when towing thevehicle.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steerit and operate the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done onlyon hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-tance and at low speeds. Also, thewheels, axles, drive train, steering andbrakes must all be in good condition.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing thevehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-ic driving maneuvers which wouldplace excessive stress on the emer-gency towing eyelet and towing cableor chain. The eyelet and towing cableor chain may break and cause seriousinjury or damage.

NOTICE

Use only a cable or chain specificallyintended for use in towing vehicles.Securely fasten the cable or chain tothe towing eyelet provided.

Before towing, release the parking brakeand put the transmission in neutral (manu-al) or ”N” (automatic). The key must bein ”ACC” (engine off) or ”ON” (engine run-ning).

CAUTION


—Emergency towing(two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner)

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If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by your Toyotadealer or a commercial tow truck ser-vice.

If towing service is not available in anemergency, your vehicle may be tempo-rarily towed by a cable or chain se-cured to the emergency towing hookunder the front of the vehicle. Use ex-treme caution when towing the vehicle.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steerit and operate the brakes.

Towing in this manner may be done onlyon hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-tance and at low speeds. Also, thewheels, axles, drive train, steering andbrakes must all be in good condition.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing thevehicle. Avoid sudden starts or errat-ic driving maneuvers which wouldplace excessive stress on the emer-gency towing hook and towing cableor chain. The hook and towing cableor chain may break and cause seriousinjury or damage.

NOTICE

Use only a cable or chain specificallyintended for use in towing vehicles.Securely fasten the cable or chain tothe towing hook provided.

Before towing, release the parking brake,put the transmission in neutral (manual) or”N” (automatic) and set the transfer in”H2” mode. The key must be in ”ACC”(engine off) or ”ON” (engine running).

CAUTION


—Emergency towing (four-wheel drive models andPre Runner)

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� Before emergency towing, check thatthe hook is not broken or damaged andthat the installation bolts are not loose.

� Fasten the towing cable or chain se-curely to the hook.

� Do not jerk the hook. Apply steady andeven force.

� To avoid damaging the hook, do notpull from the side or at a verticalangle. Always pull straight ahead.

CAUTION

If the emergency towing hook is usedto get out when your vehicle becomesstuck in the mud, sand or othercondition from which the vehicle can-not be driven out under its own pow-er, make sure to observe the precau-tions mentioned below. Otherwise, ex-cessive stress will be put on thehook and the towing cable or chainmay break, causing serious injury ordamage.

� If the towing vehicle can hardlymove, do not forcibly continue thetowing. Contact your Toyota dealeror a commercial tow truck servicefor assistance.

� Tow the vehicle as straight aheadas possible.

� Keep away from the vehicle duringtowing.

The following methods are effective touse when your vehicle is stuck in themud, sand or other condition fromwhich the vehicle cannot be driven outunder its own power. Use extreme cau-tion when towing the vehicle. In addi-tion, keep away from the vehicles andtowing cable or chain when towing.

� Remove the sand and soil in the frontand the back of the tires.

� Place stones or wood under the tires.

—Emergency towing hook precautions (four-wheel drive models)

—Tips for towing a stuck vehicle (four−wheel drive models)

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If you cannot shift the selector leverout of ”P” position to other positionseven though the brake pedal is de-pressed, use the shift lock override but-ton as follows:

1. Turn the ignition key to ”LOCK”position. Make sure the parkingbrake is set.

2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladedscrewdriver or equivalent.

3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalentinto the hole to push up the shiftlock override button. You can shiftout of ”P” position only while push-ing the button.

4. Shift into ”N” position.

5. Insert the cover.

6. Start the engine. For your safety,keep the brake pedal depressed.

Be sure to have the system checked byyour Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

If you cannot shift the selector leverout of ”P” position to other positionseven though the brake pedal is de-pressed, use the shift lock override but-ton as follows:

1. Turn the ignition key to ”LOCK”position. Make sure the parkingbrake is set.

2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladedscrewdriver or equivalent.

If you cannot shift automatictransmission selector lever(column shift)

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3. Insert your finger into the hole tomove the shift lock override leverbackward. You can shift out of ”P”position only while holding back thelever.

4. Shift into ”N” position.

5. Insert the cover.

6. Start the engine. For your safety,keep the brake pedal depressed.

Be sure to have the system checked byyour Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

If you lose your keysMany Toyota dealers can make a newkey if you can give them the key num-ber.

See the suggestion given in ”Keys” inChapter 1−2.

If your keys are locked in the vehicle andyou cannot get a duplicate, many Toyotadealers can still open the door for you,using their special tools. If you mustbreak a window to get in, we suggestbreaking the smallest side window be-cause it is the least expensive to replace.Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts fromthe glass.

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Part 5CORROSION PREVENTION ANDAPPEARANCE CARE� Protecting your Toyota from

corrosion

� Washing and waxing your Toyota

� Cleaning the interior

Toyota, through its diligent research, de-sign and use of the most advancedtechnology available, has done its part tohelp prevent corrosion and has providedyou with the finest quality vehicleconstruction. Now, it is up to you. Propercare of your Toyota can help ensure long-term corrosion prevention.

The most common causes of corrosionto your vehicle are:

� The accumulation of road salt, dirt andmoisture in hard-to-reach areas underthe vehicle.

� Chipping of paint, or undercoatingcaused by minor accidents or bystones and gravel.

Care is especially important if you livein particular areas or operate your ve-hicle under certain environmental condi-tions:

� Road salt or dust control chemicals willaccelerate corrosion, as will the pres-ence of salt in the air near the sea-coast or in areas of industrial pollution.

� High humidity accelerates corrosion es-pecially when temperatures range justabove the freezing point.

� Wetness or dampness to certain partsof your vehicle for an extended periodof time, may cause corrosion eventhough other parts of the vehicle maybe dry.

� High temperatures will cause corrosionto those components of the vehiclewhich are prevented from quick-dryingdue to lack of proper ventilation.

The above signifies the necessity to keepyour vehicle, particularly the underside, asclean as possible and to repair any dam-age to paint or protective coatings assoon as possible.

To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota, follow these guidelines:

Wash your vehicle frequently. It is, ofcourse, necessary to keep your vehicleclean by regular washing, but to preventcorrosion, the following points should beobserved:

� If you drive on salted roads in thewinter or if you live near the ocean,you should hose off the undercarriageat least once a month to minimize cor-rosion.

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� High pressure water or steam is effec-tive for cleaning the vehicle’s undersideand wheel housings. Pay particularattention to these areas as it is difficultto see all the mud and dirt. It will domore harm than good to simply wet themud and debris without removing them.The lower edge of doors, rocker panelsand frame members have drain holeswhich should not be allowed to clogwith dirt as trapped water in theseareas can cause corrosion.

� Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-oughly when winter is over.

See ”Washing and waxing your Toyota” formore tips.

Check the condition of your vehicle’spaint and trim. If you find any chips orscratches in the paint, touch them up im-mediately to prevent corrosion from start-ing. If the chips or scratches have gonethrough the bare metal, have a qualifiedbody shop make the repair.

Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-ter and dirt can accumulate under thefloor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-casionally check under the mats to makesure the area is dry. Be particularly care-ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should betransported in proper containers. If a spillor leak should occur, immediately cleanand dry the area.

Use mud shields on your wheels. If youdrive on salted or gravel roads, mudshields help protect your vehicle. Full-sizeshields, which come as near to the groundas possible, are the best. We recommendthat the fittings and the area where theshields are installed be treated to resistcorrosion. Your Toyota dealer will behappy to assist in supplying and installingthe shields if they are recommended foryour area.

Keep your vehicle in a well ventilatedgarage or a roofed place. Do not parkyour vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-lated garage. If you wash your vehicle inthe garage, or if you drive it in coveredwith water or snow, your garage may beso damp it will cause corrosion. Even ifyour garage is heated, a wet vehicle cancorrode if the ventilation is poor.

Washing and waxing your ToyotaWashing your Toyota

Keep your vehicle clean by regularwashing.

The following cases may cause weaknessto the paint or corrosion to the body andparts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-sible.

� When driving in a coastal area

� When driving on a road sprinkled withantifreeze

� When having stuck of coal tar, treesap, bird droppings and carcass of aninsect

� When driving in the areas where thereare a lot of smoke, soot, dust, irondust and chemical substance

� When the vehicle becomes remarkablydirty with dust and mud

Hand−washing your Toyota

Work in the shade and wait until thevehicle body is not hot to the touch.

CAUTION

When cleaning under floor or chassis,be careful not to injure your hands.

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1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-move any mud or road salt from theunderside of the vehicle or in thewheel wells.

2. Wash with a mild car-wash soap,mixed according to the manufacturer’sinstructions. Use a soft cotton mitt andkeep it wet by dipping it frequently intothe wash water. Do not rub hard–letthe soap and water remove the dirt.

Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soapor neutral detergent.

Road tar: Remove with turpentine orcleaners that are marked safe for paintedsurfaces.

NOTICE

Do not use gasoline or strong sol-vents, which may be toxic or causedamage.

3. Rinse thoroughly–dried soap can causestreaking. In hot weather you mayneed to rinse each section right afteryou wash it.

4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicleusing a clean soft cotton towel. Do notrub or press hard–you might scratchthe paint.

Waxing your Toyota

Polishing and waxing is recommendedto maintain the original beauty of yourToyota’s finish.

Once a month or if the vehicle does notrepel water well, apply wax.

1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-fore you begin waxing, even if you areusing a combined cleaner and wax.

2. Use a good quality polish and wax. Ifthe finish has become extremely weath-ered, use a car-cleaning polish, fol-lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-low the manufacturer’s instructions andprecautions. Be sure to polish and waxthe chrome trim as well as the paint.

3. Wax the vehicle again when waterdoes not bead but remains on the sur-face in large patches.

Cleaning the interior

CAUTION

Do not wash the vehicle floor withwater, or allow water to get onto thefloor when cleaning the vehicle interi-or or exterior. Water may get intoaudio components or other electricalcomponents above or under the floorcarpet (or mat) and cause a malfunc-tion; and it may cause body corro-sion.

Vinyl interior

The vinyl upholstery may be easilycleaned with a mild soap or detergentand water.

First vacuum over the upholstery to re-move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge orsoft cloth, apply the soap solution to thevinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a fewminutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirtand wipe off the soap with a clean dampcloth. If all the dirt do not come off, re-peat the procedure. Commercial foaming-type vinyl cleaners are also availablewhich work well. Follow the manufacturer’sinstructions.

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NOTICE

Do not use solvent, thinner, gasolineor window cleaner on the interior.

Carpets

Use a good foam-type shampoo toclean the carpets.

Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to removeas much dirt as possible. Several types offoam cleaners are available; some are inaerosol cans and others are powders orliquids which you mix with water to pro-duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.Rub in overlapping circles.

Do not apply water–the best results areobtained by keeping the carpet as dry aspossible. Read the shampoo instructionsand follow them closely.

Seat belts

The seat belts may be cleaned withmild soap and water or with lukewarmwater.

Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-ing, check the belts for excessive wear,fraying, or cuts.

NOTICE

� Do not use dye or bleach on thebelts—it may weaken them.

� Do not use the belts until they be-come dry.

Windows

The windows may be cleaned with anyhousehold window cleaner.

NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the win-dows, be careful not to scratch ordamage the heater wires on the rearwindow.

Air conditioning control panel, car au-dio, instrument panel, console panel,and switches

Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.

Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-warm water then lightly wipe off dirt.

NOTICE

� Do not use organic substances (sol-vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline,etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.These chemicals can cause discol-oring, staining or peeling of thesurface.

� If you use cleaners or polishingagents, make sure their ingredientsdo not include the substances men-tioned above.

� If you use a liquid car freshener, donot spill the liquid onto the ve-hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con-tain the ingredients mentionedabove. Immediately clean any spillusing the method mentioned above.

Leather Interior

The leather upholstery may be cleanedwith neutral detergent for wool.

Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampenedwith 5% solution of neutral detergent forwool. Then thoroughly wipe off all tracesof detergent with a clean damp cloth.

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After cleaning or whenever any part of theleather gets wet, dry with a soft cleancloth. Allow the leather to dry in a venti-lated shaded area.

NOTICE

� If a stain should fail to come outwith a neutral detergent, apply acleaner that does not contain anorganic solvent.

� Never use organic substances suchas benzine, alcohol or gasoline oralkaline or acid solutions for clean-ing the leather as these couldcause discoloring.

� Use of a nylon brush or syntheticfiber cloth, etc. may scratch thefine grained surface of the leather.

� Mildew may develop on soiled leath-er upholstery. Be especially carefulto avoid oil spots. Try to keep yourupholstery always clean.

� Long exposure to direct sunlightmay cause the leather surface toharden and shrink. Keep your ve-hicle in a shaded area, especially inthe summer.

� The interior of your vehicle is aptto heat up on hot summer days, soavoid placing on the upholsteryitems made of vinyl or plastic orcontaining wax as these tend tostick to leather when warm.

� Improper cleaning of the leather up-holstery could result in discolor-ation or staining.

If you have any questions about thecleaning of your Toyota, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answerthem.

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Part 6VEHICLEMAINTENANCE ANDCARE� Maintenance requirements

� General maintenance

� Does your vehicle needrepairing?

For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the separate ”Owner’s Manual Supplement/ Maintenance

Schedule’’.

Maintenance requirementsYour Toyota vehicle has been designed tofor fewer maintenance requirements withlonger service intervals to save both yourtime and money. However, each regularmaintenance, as well as day-to-day care,is more important than ever before to en-sure smooth, and trouble-free, safe, andeconomical drivings.

It is the owner’s responsibility to makesure the specified maintenance, includinggeneral maintenance service, is performed.Note that both the new vehicle and emis-sion control system warranties specify thatproper maintenance and care must be per-formed. See Owner’s Guide, Owner’sManual Supplement or Warranty Bookletfor complete warranty information.

General maintenance

General maintenance items are those day-to-day care practices that are important toyour vehicle for proper operation. It is theowner’s responsibility to ensure that thegeneral maintenance items are performedregularly.

These checks or inspections can be doneeither by yourself or a qualified technician,or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will bepleased to do them at a nominal cost.

Scheduled maintenance

The scheduled maintenance items listed inthe ”Owner’s Manual Supplement/Mainte-nance Schedule’’ are those required to beserviced at regular intervals.

For details of your maintenance schedule,read the separate ”Owner’s ManualSupplement/Maintenance Schedule’’.

It is recommended that any replacementparts used for maintenance or for therepair of the emission control systembe Toyota supplied.

The owner may elect to use non-Toyotasupplied parts for replacement pur-poses without invalidating the emissioncontrol system warranty. However, useof replacement parts which are not ofequivalent quality may impair the effec-tiveness of the emission control sys-tems.

You may also elect to have mainte-nance, replacement, or repair of theemission control devices and systemperformed by any automotive repair es-tablishment or individual without invali-dating this warranty. See Owner’sGuide, Owner’s manual Supplement orWarranty Booklet for complete warrantyinformation.

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Where to go for service?

Toyota technicians are well-trained special-ists and are kept up to date with thelatest service information through technicalbulletins, service tips, and in-dealershiptraining programs. They learn to work onToyotas before they work on your vehicle,rather than while they are working on it.

You can be confident that your Toyotadealer’s service department performs thebest job to meet the maintenance require-ments on your vehicle–reliably and eco-nomically.

Your copy of the repair order is proof thatall required maintenance has been per-formed for warranty coverage. And if anyproblems should arise with your vehiclewhile under warranty, your Toyota dealerwill promptly take care of it. Again, besure to keep a copy of the repair orderfor any service performed on your Toyota.

What about do-it-yourself maintenance?

Many of the maintenance items are easyto do yourself if you have a little mechani-cal ability and a few basic automotivetools. Simple instructions for how to per-form them are presented in Part 7.

If you are a skilled do-it-yourself mechan-ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-mended. Please be aware that do-it-your-self maintenance can affect your warrantycoverage. See Owner’s Guide, Owner’sManual Supplement or Warranty Bookletfor the details.

General maintenanceListed below are the general maintenanceitems that should be performed as fre-quently as specified. In addition to check-ing the items listed, if you notice anyunusual noise, smell or vibration, youshould investigate the cause or take yourvehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-fied service shop immediately. It is recom-mended that any problem you notice bebrought to the attention of your dealer orthe qualified service shop for their advice.

CAUTION

Make these checks only where ade-quate ventilation can be obtained ifyou run the engine.

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

Items listed below should be performedfrom time to time, unless otherwisespecified.

Tire pressure

Check the pressure with a gauge everytwo weeks, or at least once a month. SeeChapter 7−2 for additional information.

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Tire surface and wheel nuts

Check the tires carefully for cuts, damageor excessive wear. See Chapter 7−2 foradditional information. When checking thetires, make sure no nuts are missing, andcheck the nuts for looseness. Tightenthem if necessary.

Tire rotation

Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500miles). See Chapter 7−2 for additional in-formation.

Fluid leaks

Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-ter or other fluid after the vehicle hasbeen parked for a while. If you smell fuelfumes or notice any leak, have the causefound and corrected immediately.

Doors and engine hood

Check that all doors including tailgate op-erate smoothly and all latches lock se-curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-ondary latch secures the hood fromopening when the primary latch is re-leased.

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Items listed below should be checkedregularly, e.g. while performing periodicservices, cleaning the vehicle, etc.

Lights

Make sure the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lightsare all working. Check headlight aim.

Service reminder indicators and warningbuzzers

Check that all service reminder indicatorsand warning buzzers function properly.

Steering wheel

Be alert for changes in steering condition,such as hard steering or strange noise.

Seats

Check that all seat controls such as seatadjusters, seatback recliner, etc. operatesmoothly and that all latches lock securelyin any position. Check that the head re-straints move up and down smoothly andthat the locks hold securely in any latchedposition. For folding-down seatback (benchseat), check that the latches lock secure-ly.

Seat belts

Check that the seat belt system such asbuckles, retractors and anchors operateproperly and smoothly. Make sure the beltwebbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-aged.

Accelerator pedal

Check the pedal for smooth operation anduneven pedal effort or catching.

Clutch pedal

Check the pedal for smooth operation.

Brake pedal

Check the pedal for smooth operation andthat the pedal has the proper clearance.Check the brake booster function.

Brakes

At a safe place, check that the brakes donot pull to one side when applied.

Parking brake

Check that the lever has the proper traveland that, on a safe incline, your vehicleis held securely with only the parkingbrake applied.

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Automatic transmission ”Park’’ mecha-nism

Check the lock release button of the se-lector lever (floor shift type) for properand smooth operation. On a safe incline,check that your vehicle is held securelywith the selector lever in ”P’’ position andall brakes released.

IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Items listed below should be checkedfrom time to time, e.g. each time whenrefueling.

Washer fluid

Make sure there is sufficient fluid in thetank. See Chapter 7−3 for additional in-formation.

Engine coolant level

Make sure the coolant level is betweenthe ”FULL’’ and ”LOW’’ lines on the see-through reservoir when the engine is cold.See Chapter 7−2 for additional information.

Battery electrolyte level

Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-tery cells is between upper and lower lev-el lines on the case. Add only distilledwater when replenishing. See Chapter 7−3for additional information.

Brake fluid level

Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.See Chapter 7−2 for additional information.

Engine oil level

Check the level on the dipstick with theengine turned off and the vehicle parkedon a level spot. See Chapter 7−2 for addi-tional information.

Power steering fluid level

Check the level on the dipstick. The levelshould be in the ”HOT’’ or ”COLD’’ rangedepending on the fluid temperature. SeeChapter 7−2 for additional information.

Exhaust system

If you notice any change in the sound ofthe exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, havethe cause located and corrected immedi-ately. (See engine exhaust cautions inPart 2.)

Be on the alert for changes in perfor-mance, sounds, and visual tip-offs thatindicate service is needed. Some impor-tant clues are as follows:

� Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging

� Appreciable loss of power

� Strange engine noises

� A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-ter dripping from the air conditioningafter use is normal.)

� Change in exhaust sound (This mayindicate a dangerous carbon monoxideleak. Drive with the windows open andhave the exhaust system checked im-mediately.)

� Flat-looking tire; excessive tire squealwhen cornering; uneven tire wear

� Vehicle pulls to one side when drivingstraight on a level road

� Strange noises related to suspensionmovement

� Loss of brake effectiveness; spongyfeeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-most touches floor; vehicle pulls to oneside when braking

� Engine coolant temperature continuallyhigher than normal

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If you notice any of these clues, take yourvehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon aspossible. It probably needs adjustment orrepair.

CAUTION

Do not continue driving with the ve-hicle unchecked. It could result in se-rious vehicle damage and possiblypersonal injury.

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Part 7DO-IT-YOURSELFMAINTENANCE—

Chapter 7−1Introduction

� Engine compartment overview

� Fuse locations

� Do−it−yourself service precautions

� Parts and tools

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1. Engine oil filler cap

2. Brake fluid reservoir

3. Fuse block

4. Battery

5. Engine coolant reservoir

6. Power steering fluid reservoir

7. Engine oil level dipstick

8. Windshield washer fluid tank

Engine compartment overview� 2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE engines

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1. Engine oil filler cap

2. Brake fluid reservoir

3. Fuse block

4. Battery

5. Engine coolant reservoir

6. Engine oil level dipstick

7. Power steering fluid reservoir

8. Windshield washer fluid tank

� 5VZ−FE engine

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Fuse locations

Spare fuses

If you perform maintenance by yourself,be sure to follow the correct proceduregiven in this part.

You should be aware that improper or in-complete servicing may result in operatingproblems.

Performing do-it-yourself maintenance dur-ing the warranty period may affect yourwarranty coverage. Read the separateToyota Warranty statement for details andsuggestions.

This part gives instructions only for thoseitems that are relatively easy for an ownerto perform. As explained in Part 6, thereare still a number of items that must bedone by a qualified technician with specialtools.

For information on tools and parts for do-it-yourself maintenance, see ”Parts andtools”.

Utmost care should be taken when work-ing on your vehicle to prevent accidentalinjury. Here are a few precautions thatyou should be especially careful to ob-serve:

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CAUTION

� When the engine is running, keephands, clothing, and tools awayfrom the moving fan and enginedrive belts. (Removing rings,watches, and ties is advisable.)

� Right after driving, the enginecompartment—the engine, radiator,exhaust manifold, power steeringfluid reservoir and spark plugboots, etc.—will be hot. So be care-ful not to touch them. Oil, fluidsand spark plugs may also be hot.

� If the engine is hot, do not removethe radiator cap or loosen the drainplugs to prevent burning yourself.

� Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-low open flames around fuel or thebattery. Their fumes are flammable.

� Be extremely cautious when work-ing on the battery. It contains poi-sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.

� Do not get under your vehicle withjust the body jack supporting it. Al-ways use automotive jack stands orother solid supports.

� Use eye protection whenever youwork on or under your vehiclewhere you may be exposed to flyingor falling material, fluid spray, etc.

� Used engine oil contains potentiallyharmful contaminants which maycause skin disorders such as in-flammation or skin cancer, so careshould be taken to avoid prolongedand repeated contact with it. To re-move used engine oil from yourskin, wash thoroughly with soapand water.

� Do not leave used oil within thereach of children.

� Dispose of used oil and filter onlyin a safe and acceptable manner.Do not dispose of used oil and fil-ter in household trash, in sewers oronto the ground. Call your dealer ora service station for informationconcerning recycling or disposal.

NOTICE

� Remember that battery and ignitioncables carry high currents or volt-ages. Be careful of accidentallycausing a short circuit.

� Add only demineralized or distilledwater to fill the radiator. And if youspill some of the coolant, be sureto wash it off with water to preventit from damaging the parts or paint.

� Do not allow dirt or anything elseto fall through the spark plug holes.

� Do not pry the outer electrode of aspark plug against the center elec-trode.

� Use only spark plugs of the speci-fied type. Using other types willcause engine damage, loss of per-formance or radio noise.

� Do not overfill automatic transmis-sion fluid, or the transmissioncould be damaged.

� Do not drive with the air cleanerfilter removed, or excessive enginewear could result. Also backfiringcould cause a fire in the enginecompartment.

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� Be careful not to scratch the glasssurface with the wiper frame.

� When closing the engine hood,check to see that you have not for-gotten any tools, rags, etc.

Parts and toolsHere is a list of parts and tools you willneed on performing do-it-yourself mainte-nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de-signed in metric sizes, so your tools mustbe metric.

Checking the engine oil level

Parts (if level is low):

� Engine oil API grade SH,”Energy−Conserving II” or SJ,“Energy−Conserving” multigrade orILSAC multigrade having viscosityproper for your climate

Tools:

� Rag or paper towel

� Funnel (only for adding oil)

Checking the engine coolant level


� Ethylene-glycol antifreeze

� Demineralized or distilled water

Tools:

� Funnel (only for adding coolant)

Checking brake fluid


� SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3brake fluid

Tools:


� Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Checking power steering fluid


� Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON�IIor III

Tools:


� Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Checking battery condition

Tools:

� Warm water

� Baking soda

� Grease

� Conventional wrench (for terminalclamp bolts)

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Checking and replacing fuses

Parts (if replacement is necessary):

� Fuse with same amperage rating asoriginal

Adding washer fluid

Parts:

� Water

� Washer fluid containing antifreeze(for winter use)

Tools:

� Funnel

Replacing light bulbs

Parts:

� Bulb with same number and wattagerating as original (See charts in ”Re-placing light bulbs” in Chapter 7−3.)

Tools:

� Screwdriver

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Part 7DO-IT-YOURSELFMAINTENANCE—

Chapter 7−2Engine and Chassis

� Checking the engine oil level

� Checking the engine coolant level

� Checking brake fluid

� Checking power steering fluid

� Checking tire pressure

� Checking and replacing tires

� Rotating tires

� Installing snow tires and chains

� Replacing wheels

� Aluminum wheel precautions

Checking the engine oil level

Type A

Type B

Add oil O.K. Too full

Low level Full level

With the engine at operating tempera-ture and turned off, check the oil levelon the dipstick.

1. To get a true reading, the vehicleshould be on a level spot. After turningoff the engine, wait a few minutes forthe oil to drain back into the bottom ofthe engine.

2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it cleanwith a rag.

3. Reinsert the dipstick–push it in as faras it will go, or the reading will not becorrect.

4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oillevel on the end.

CAUTION

Be careful not to touch the hot ex-haust manifold.

If the oil level is below or only slightlyabove the low level, add engine oil ofthe same type as already in the engine.

Remove the oil filler cap and add engineoil in small quantities at a time, checkingthe dipstick.

The approximate quantity of oil needed tofill between the low level and the full levelon the dipstick is indicated below for ref-erence.

When the level reaches within the correctrange, install the filler cap hand-tight.

Oil quantity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE engines

1.5 (1.6, 1.3)5VZ−FE engine


1.5 (1.6, 1.3)Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner

1.2 (1.3, 1.1)

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NOTICE

� Avoid overfilling, or the enginecould be damaged.

� Check the oil level on the dipstickonce again after adding the oil.

Engine oil selection

Use API grade SH, ”Energy-Conserving II”or SJ, “Energy−Conserving” multigrade en-gine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.

Recommended viscosity (SAE):

SAE 5W−30 is the best choice for yourvehicle, for good fuel economy, andgood starting in cold weather.

If you use SAE 10W−30 engine oil inextremely low temperatures, the enginemay become difficult to start, so SAE5W−30 engine oil is recommended.

API service symbol

ILSAC certification mark

Oil identification marks

Either or both API registered marks areadded to some oil containers to helpyou select the oil you should use.

The API Service Symbol is located any-where on the outside of the container.

The top portion of the label shows the oilquality by API (American Petroleum Insti-tute) designations such as SJ. The centerportion of the label shows the SAE viscos-ity grade such as SAE 5W−30. ”Energy-Conserving” shown in the lower portion,indicates that the oil has fuel-saving capa-bilities.

The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-fication Mark is displayed on the front ofthe container.

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Look at the see-through coolant reser-voir when the engine is cold. The cool-ant level is satisfactory if it is betweenthe ”F” and ”L” lines on the reservoir.If the level is low, add ethylene-glycoltype coolant.

The coolant level in the reservoir will varywith engine temperature. However, if thelevel is on or below the ”L” line, addcoolant. Bring the level up to the ”F” line.

Use only ethylene-glycol type coolant. Seeinformation in the next column.

If the coolant level drops within a shorttime after replenishing, there may be aleak in the system. Visually check theradiator, hoses, radiator cap and draincock and water pump.

If you can find no leak, have your Toyotadealer test the cap pressure and checkfor leaks in the cooling system.

CAUTION

To prevent burning yourself, do notremove the radiator cap when the en-gine is hot.

Coolant type selection

Your coolant must contain ethylene-glycolantifreeze. In addition to preventing freez-ing and subsequent damage to the engine,this will also prevent corrosion. Furthersupplemental inhibitors or additives areneither needed nor recommended.

Read the antifreeze container for informa-tion on freeze protection. Follow themanufacturer’s directions for how much tomix with water. The total capacity of thecooling system is given in Part 8. Werecommend 50% solution be used for yourToyota, or a sufficient quantity to provideprotection to about –35°C (–31°F).

NOTICE

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze orplain water alone.

Checking brake fluid

Type A

Type B

Checking the engine coolantlevel

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To check the fluid level, simply look atthe see-through reservoir. The levelshould be between the ”MAX” and”MIN” lines on the reservoir.

It is normal for the brake fluid level to godown slightly as the brake pads wear. Sobe sure to keep the reservoir filled.

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, itmay indicate a serious mechanical prob-lem.

If the level is low, add SAE J1703 orFMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid tothe brake reservoir.

Remove and replace the reservoir coverby hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dottedline. This brings the fluid to the correctlevel when you put the cover back on.

Use only newly opened brake fluid. Onceopened, brake fluid absorbs moisture fromthe air, and excess moisture can cause adangerous loss of braking.

CAUTION

Take care when filling the reservoirbecause brake fluid can harm youreyes and damage painted surfaces. Iffluid gets in your eyes, flush youreyes with clean water.

NOTICE

If you spill the fluid, be sure to washit off with water to prevent it fromdamaging the parts or paint.

Checking power steering fluid

If cold add

If cold O.K.

If hot add

If hot O.K.

Check the fluid level on the dipstick. Ifnecessary, add automatic transmissionfluid DEXRON�II or III.

If the vehicle has been driven around 80km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a littlemore in frigid temperatures), the fluid ishot (40°C–80°C or 104°F–175°F). You mayalso check the level when the fluid is cold(about room temperature, 0°C–40°C or32°F–104°F) if the engine has not beenrun for about five hours.

a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reser-voir tank.

b. Remove the filler cap by turning itcounterclockwise and wipe the dipstickclean.

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c. Reinstall the filler cap.

d. Remove the filler cap again and look atthe fluid level. If the fluid is cold, thelevel should be in the ”COLD” range onthe dipstick. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluidlevel should be in the ”HOT” range. If thelevel is at the low side of either range,add automatic transmission fluidDEXRON�II or III to bring the level withinthe range.

e. After replacing the filler cap, visuallycheck the steering box case, vane pumpand hose connections for leaks or dam-age.

CAUTION

The reservoir tank may be hot so becareful not to burn yourself.

NOTICE

Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-ing could be damaged.

Checking tire pressureKeep your tire pressures at the properlevel.

The recommended cold tire pressures, tiresize and the cargo weight rating are givenin Part 8.

You should check the tire pressures everytwo weeks, or at least once a month. Anddo not forget the spare!

Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tirelife and make your vehicle less safe todrive.

Low tire pressure results in excessivewear, poor handling, reduced fuel econo-my, and the possibility of blowouts fromoverheated tires. Also, low tire pressurecan cause poor sealing of the tire bead.If the tire pressure is excessively low,there is the possibility of wheel deforma-tion and/or tire separation.

High tire pressure produces a harsh ride,handling problems, excessive wear at thecenter of the tire tread, and a greaterpossibility of tire damage from road haz-ards.

If a tire frequently needs refilling, have itchecked by your Toyota dealer.

The following instructions for checkingtire pressure should be observed:

� The pressure should be checked onlywhen the tires are cold. If your ve-hicle has been packed for at least 3hours and has not been driven formore than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, youwill get an accurate cold tire pressurereading.

� Always use a tire pressure gauge.The appearance of a tire can be mis-leading. Besides, tire pressures thatare even just a few pounds off candegrade handling and ride.

� Do not bleed or reduce tire pressureafter driving. It is normal for the tirepressure to be higher after driving.

� Never exceed the cargo weight rat-ing. The luggage weight should be dis-tributed evenly.

� Be sure to reinstall the tire inflationvalve caps. Without the valve caps,dirt or moisture could get into the valvecore and cause air leakage. If the capshave been lost, have new ones put onas soon as possible.

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Checking and replacing tires

Tread wear indicator

CHECKING YOUR TIRES

Check the tire tread for the tread wearindicators. If the indicators show, re-place the tires.

The tires on your Toyota have built-intread wear indicators to help you knowwhen the tires need replacement. Whenthe tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06in.) or less, the indicators will appear. Ifyou can see the indicators in two or moreadjacent grooves, the tire should be re-placed. The lower the tread, the higherthe risk of skidding.

The effectiveness of snow tires is lostif the tread wears down below 4 mm(0.16 in.).

Check the tires regularly for damagesuch as cuts, splits and cracks. If anydamage is found, consult with a techni-cian and have the tire repaired or re-placed.

Even if the damage does not appear seri-ous, a qualified technician should examinethe damage. Objects which have pene-trated the tire may have caused internaldamage.

Any tires which are over six years oldmust be checked by a qualified techni-cian even if damage is not obvious.

Tires deteriorate with age even if theyhave never or seldom been used.

This also applies to the spare tire andtires stored for future use.

REPLACING YOUR TIRES

When replacing a tire, use only thesame size and construction as original-ly installed and with the same or great-er load capacity.

Using any other size or type of tire mayseriously affect handling, ride, speedome-ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,and clearance between the body and tiresor snow chains.

CAUTION

� Do not mix radial, bias belted, orbias-ply tires on your vehicle. It cancause dangerous handling charac-teristics, resulting in loss of con-trol.

� Do not use tires or wheels otherthan the manufacturer’s recom-mended size.

Toyota recommends all four tires, or atleast both of the front or rear tires bereplaced at a time as a set.

See ”If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 fortire change procedure.

When a tire is replaced, the wheelshould always be balanced.

An unbalanced wheel may affect vehiclehandling and tire life. Wheels can get outof balance with regular use and shouldtherefore be balanced occasionally.

When replacing a tubeless tire, the airvalve should also be replaced with anew one.

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Rotating tires

With a spare tire of the same wheel typeas the installed tires

With a spare tire of different wheel typefrom the installed tires

To equalize tire wear and help extendtire life, Toyota recommends that yourotate your tires approximately every12000 km (7500 miles). However, themost appropriate timing for tire rotationmay vary according to your driving hab-its and road surface conditions.

See ”If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 fortire change procedure.

When rotating tires, check for unevenwear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-proper wheel alignment, out-of-balancewheels, or severe braking.

WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES ORCHAINS

Snow tires or chains are recommendedwhen driving on snow or ice.

On wet or dry roads, conventional tiresprovide better traction than snow tires.

SNOW TIRE SELECTION

If you need snow tires, select the samesize, construction and load capacity asthe original tires on your Toyota.

Do not use tires other than those men-tioned above. Do not install studded tireswithout first checking local regulations forpossible restrictions.

SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION

Snow tires should be installed on allwheels.

Installing snow tires on the rear wheelsonly can lead to an excessive differencein road grip capability between the frontand rear tires which could cause loss ofvehicle control.

When storing removed tires, you shouldstore them in a cool dry place.

Mark the direction of rotation and be sureto install them in the same direction whenreplacing.

Installing snow tires and chains

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CAUTION

� Do not drive with the snow tiresincorrectly inflated.

� Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)with any type of snow tires.

TIRE CHAIN SELECTION

Use the tire chains of correct size.

Regulations regarding the use of tirechains vary according to location ortype of road, so always check thembefore installing chains.

CHAIN INSTALLATION

Install the chains on the rear tires astightly as possible. Do not use tirechains on the front tires. Retightenchains after driving 0.5—1.0 km(1/4—1/2 mile).

When installing chains on your tires, care-fully follow the instructions of the chainmanufacturer.

If wheel covers are used, they will bescratched by the chain band, so removethe covers before putting on the chains.

CAUTION

� Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) orthe chain manufacturer’s recom-mended speed limit, whichever islower.

� Drive carefully avoiding bumps,holes, and sharp turns, which maycause the vehicle to bounce.

� Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheelbraking, as use of chains may ad-versely affect vehicle handling.

Replacing wheelsWHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS

If you have wheel damage such asbending, cracks or heavy corrosion, thewheel should be replaced.

If you fail to replace damaged wheels, thetire may slip off the wheel or they maycause loss of handling control.

WHEEL SELECTION

When replacing wheels, care should betaken to ensure that the wheels are re-placed by ones with the same load ca-pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.

Correct replacement wheels are availableat your Toyota dealer.

A wheel of a different size or type mayadversely affect handling, wheel and bear-ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-eter calibration, stopping ability, headlightaim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-ance, and tire or snow chain clearance tothe body and chassis.

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Replacement with used wheels is not rec-ommended as they may have been sub-jected to rough treatment or high mileageand could fail without warning. Also, bentwheels which have been straightened mayhave structural damage and thereforeshould not be used. Never use an innertube in a leaking wheel which is designedfor a tubeless tire.

Aluminum wheel precautions� After driving your vehicle the first 1600

km (1000 miles), check that the wheelnuts are tight.

� If you have rotated, repaired, orchanged your tires, check that thewheel nuts are still tight after driving1600 km (1000 miles).

� When using tire chains, be careful notto damage the aluminum wheels.

� Use only the Toyota wheel nuts andwrench designed for your aluminumwheels.

� When balancing your wheels, use onlyToyota balance weights or equivalentand a plastic or rubber hammer.

� As with any wheel, periodically checkyour aluminum wheels for damage. Ifdamaged, replace immediately.

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Part 7DO-IT-YOURSELFMAINTENANCE–

Chapter 7−3Electrical components

� Checking battery condition

� Battery recharging precautions

� Checking and replacing fuses

� Adding washer fluid

� Replacing light bulbs

CAUTION

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

The battery produces flammable andexplosive hydrogen gas.

� Do not cause a spark from the bat-tery with tools.

� Do not smoke or light a match nearthe battery.

The electrolyte contains poisonousand corrosive sulfuric acid.

� Avoid contact with eyes, skin orclothes.

� Never ingest electrolyte.

� Wear protective safety glasses whenworking near the battery.

� Keep children away from the bat-tery.

EMERGENCY MEASURES

� If electrolyte gets in your eyes,flush your eyes with clean waterimmediately and get immediatemedical attention. If possible, con-tinue to apply water with a spongeor cloth while en route to the medi-cal office.

� If electrolyte gets on your skin,thoroughly wash the contact area. Ifyou feel pain or burning, get medi-cal attention immediately.

� If electrolyte gets on your clothes,there is a possibility of its soakingthrough to your skin, so immediate-ly take off the exposed clothing andfollow the procedure above, if nec-essary.

� If you happen to swallow electro-lyte, drink a large quantity of wateror milk. Follow with milk of magne-sia, beaten raw egg or vegetableoil. Then go immediately for emer-gency help.

Checking battery condition——Precautions

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—Checking battery exterior

Ground cableTerminals

Hold−downclamp

Check the battery for corroded or looseterminal connections, cracks, or loosehold-down clamp.

a. If the battery is corroded, wash it offwith a solution of warm water and bakingsoda. Coat the outside of the terminalswith grease to prevent further corrosion.

b. If the terminal connections are loose,tighten their clamp nuts–but do not over-tighten.

c. Tighten the hold-down clamp onlyenough to keep the battery firmly in place.Overtightening may damage the batterycase.

NOTICE

� Be sure the engine and all accesso-ries are off before performing main-tenance.

� When checking the battery, removethe ground cable from the negativeterminal (” ” mark) first and rein-stall it last.

� Be careful not to cause a short cir-cuit with tools.

� Take care no solution gets into thebattery when washing it.

—Checking battery fluid

Type A

Type B

RedWhite

Clear orDarkGreen

Blue

light yellow

CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER

Check the battery condition by thehydrometer color.

Hydrometer colorCondition

Type A Type B

GREEN BLUE Good

DARK WHITECharging necessary. Havebattery checked by yourToyota dealer.

CLEAR orLIGHTYELLOW

RED Have battery checked byyour Toyota dealer.

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Battery recharging precautionsDuring recharging, the battery is pro-ducing hydrogen gas.

Therefore, before recharging:

1. If recharging with the battery installedon the vehicle, be sure to disconnectthe ground cable.

2. Be sure the power switch on the re-charger is off when connecting thecharger cables to the battery and whendisconnecting them.

CAUTION

� Always charge the battery in an un-confined area. Do not charge thebattery in a garage or closed roomwhere there is not sufficient ventila-tion.

� Only do a slow charge (5A or less).Charging at a quicker rate is dan-gerous. The battery may explode,causing personal injuries.

NOTICE

Never recharge the battery while theengine is running. Also, be sure allaccessories are turned off.

Checking and replacing fuses

Blown

Blown

BlownGood

Good

Good

Type A

Type B

Type C

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If the headlights or other electricalcomponents do not work, check thefuses. If any of the fuses are blown,they must be replaced.

See ”Fuse locations” in Chapter 7−1 forlocations of the fuses.

Turn the ignition switch and inoperativecomponent off. Pull a suspected fusestraight out and check it.

Determine which fuse may be causing theproblem. The lid of the fuse box showsthe name of the circuit for each fuse. SeePart 8 of this manual for the functionscontrolled by each circuit.

Type A fuses can be pulled out by thepull−out tool. The location of the pull-outtool is shown in the illustration.

If you are not sure whether the fuse hasblown, try replacing the suspected fusewith one that you know is good.

If the fuse has blown, push a new fuseinto the clip.

Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-ing designated on the fuse box lid.

If you do not have a spare fuse, in anemergency you can pull out the ”CIG”,”RADIO”, ”DOME” or ”A.C” fuse, whichmay be dispensable for normal driving,and use it if its amperage rating is thesame.

If you cannot use one of the same amper-age, use one that is lower, but as closeas possible to the rating. If the amperageis lower than that specified, the fusemight blow out again but this does notindicate anything wrong. Be sure to getthe correct fuse as soon as possible andreturn the substitute to its original clip.

It is a good idea to purchase a set ofspare fuses and keep them in your ve-hicle for emergencies.

If the new fuse immediately blows out,there is a problem with the electrical sys-tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it assoon as possible.

CAUTION

Never use a fuse with a higher am-perage rating, or any other object, inplace of a fuse. This may cause ex-tensive damage and possibly a fire.

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Adding washer fluidIf any washer does not work, the wash-er tank may be empty. Add washerfluid.

You may use plain water as washer fluid.However, in cold areas where tempera-tures range below freezing point, usewasher fluid containing antifreeze. Thisproduct is available at your Toyota dealerand most auto parts stores. Follow themanufacturer’s directions for how much tomix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it may dam-age your vehicle’s paint.

The following illustrations show how togain access to the bulbs. When replacinga bulb, make sure the ignition switch andlight switch are off. Use bulbs with thewattage ratings given in the table.

CAUTION

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gasinside and require special handling.They can burst or shatter if scratchedor dropped. Hold a bulb only by itsplastic or metal case. Do not touchthe glass part of a bulb with barehands.

NOTICE

Only use a bulb of the listed type.

Light bulbs BulbNo. W Type

HeadlightsHB2

60/55

A

Parking lights168

5 C

Front turnsignal lights

1156

27

B

Rear turnsignal lights

1156

27

B

Stop and taillights

1157

27/8

B

Back−uplights

1156

27

B

Replacing light bulbs—

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License platelights

194

3.8

C

High mounted

stop light

168

5 C

Interior light Normal cab Xtra−cab

——

510

D

Personallights

— 5 D

Door courte-sy lights

— 3 D

Gloveboxlight

—1.4

C

A: HB2 halogen bulbs B: Single end bulbsC: Wedge base bulbsD: Double end bulbs

—Headlights

1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-tor. Remove the rubber cover.

If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

2. Release the bulb retaining springand remove the bulb. Install a newbulb and the bulb retaining spring.

To install a bulb, align the tabs of thebulb with the cutouts of the mountinghole.

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3. Install the rubber cover with the”TOP” mark upward and snuggle onthe boss. Then insert the connector.

Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly onthe connector and the headlight body.

Aiming is not necessary after replacingthe bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.

—Parking lights

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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

a: Rear turn signal light c: Back-up lightb: Stop and tail light

—Front turn signal lights(two−wheel drive models except Pre Runner)

—Front turn signal lights(four−wheel drive models and Pre Runner)

—Rear turn signal, stop andtail, and back-up lights

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—License plate lights (type A) —License plate lights (type B)

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

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—High mounted stoplight

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

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Part 8SPECIFICATIONS

� Dimensions and weight

� Engine

� Fuel

� Service specifications

� Tires

� Fuses

Dimensions and weight

Normal cab models Xtra-cab models

4540 (178.7) ∗1 5010(197.2) ∗1

4690 (184.6) ∗2 5155(203.0) ∗2

Overall width mm (in.) 1690 (66.5) 1690 (66.5)1575 (62.0) ∗3 1 580 (62.2)1580 (62.2) ∗4

Wheelbase mm (in.) 2625 (103.3) 3095(121.9)1395 (54.9) ∗3 1425 (56.1)1425 (56.1) ∗4

1415 (55.7) ∗3 1440 (56.7)1440 (56.7) ∗4

500 (1100) ∗6 500 (1100) ∗6

430 (950) ∗7 430 (950) ∗7

295 (650) ∗8

∗1: Without rear step bumper∗2: With rear step bumper∗3: With P195/75R 14 tires∗4: With P215/70R 14 tires∗5: Unladen vehicle∗6: With 1 or 2 occupants∗7: With 3 occupants∗8: With 5 occupants

TWO-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS EXCEPT PRE RUNNER

Overall length mm (in.)

Overall height∗5 mm (in.)

Front tread mm (in.)

Rear tread mm (in.)

Cargo weight rating kg (lb.)

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EngineModel:

2RZ−FE, 3RZ−FE and 5VZ−FEType:

2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE engine4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline

5VZ−FE engine6 cylinder V type, 4 cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke, mm (in.):2RZ−FE engine

95.0 x 86.0 (3.74 x 3.39)3RZ−FE engine

95.0 x 95.0 (3.74 x 3.74)5VZ−FE engine

93.5 x 82.0 (3.68 x 3.23) Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):

2RZ−FE engine2438 (148.8)

3RZ−FE engine2694 (164.3)

5VZ−FE engine3378 (206.1)

∗1: With P225/75R 15 tires∗2: With P265/75R 15 or 31 � 10.5R 15 LT tires∗3: With wheel opening extension∗4: Unladen vehicle∗5: With steel wheels∗6: With aluminum wheels∗7: With 3 occupants∗8: With 5 occupants

Normal cab models Xtra-cab models

Overall length mm (in.) 4665 (183.7) 5135(202.2)1690 (66.5) ∗1 1690 (66.5) ∗1

1720 (67.7) ∗2 1720 (67.7) ∗2

1765 (69.5) ∗3 1765 (69.5) ∗3

1715 (67.5) ∗1 1720 (67.7) ∗1

1745 (68.7) ∗2 1750 (68.9) ∗2

Wheelbase mm (in.) 2625 (103.3) 3095(121.9)1460 (57.5) ∗5 1460 (57.5) ∗5

1500 (59.1) ∗6 1500 (59.1) ∗6

1455 (57.3) ∗5 1455 (57.3) ∗5

1495 (58.9) ∗6 1495 (58.9) ∗6

500 (1100) 500 (1100) ∗7

317 (700) ∗8

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS AND PRE RUNNER

Overall width mm (in.)

Overall height∗4 mm (in.)

Front tread mm (in.)

Rear tread mm (in.)

Cargo weight rating kg (lb.)

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FuelFuel type:

Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87(Research Octane Number 91) or high-er

Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):


57 (15.1, 12.5)Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner

68 (18.0, 15.0)

Service specificationsENGINE

Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):

2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesIntake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)

5VZ−FE engineIntake 0.13—0.23 (0.006—0.009)Exhaust 0.27—0.37 (0.011—0.014)

Spark plug type:

2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesDENSO K16R−UNGK BKR5EYA

5VZ−FE engineDENSO K16TR11NGK BKR5EKB11

Spark plug gap, mm (in.):2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE engines

0.8 (0.031)5VZ−FE engine

1.1 (0.043)

Drive belt tension measured with Bor-roughs drive belt tension gauge No.BT−33−73F (used belt), lbf:

2RZ−FE and 3RZ−FE enginesGenerator belt 115� 20Air conditioning

compressor belt 100� 20Power steering

pump belt 100 +20−15

5VZ−FE engineGenerator belt 100� 20Air conditioning

compressor belt 100� 20Power steering

pump belt 100 +20−15

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ENGINE LUBRICATION

Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):


2RZ−FE engineWith filter 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)Without filter 4.8 (5.0, 4.2)

5VZ−FE engineWith filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)


3RZ−FE engineWith filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)

5VZ−FE engineWith filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3)

Oil grade:API grade SH, ”Energy-Conserving II” orSJ, “Energy−Conserving” multigrade engineoil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is re-commended.

Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):

COOLING SYSTEM

Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner

With manual transmission2RZ−FE engine

8.0 (8.5, 7.0)5VZ−FE engine

9.7 (10.3, 8.5)With automatic transmission

2RZ−FE engine7.8 (8.2, 6.9)

5VZ−FE engine9.5 (10.0, 8.4)


With manual transmission3RZ−FE engine

8.3 (8.8, 7.3)5VZ−FE engine

10.1 (10.7, 8.9)With automatic transmission

3RZ−FE engine8.2 (8.7, 7.2)

5VZ−FE engine10.0 (10.5, 8.8)

Coolant type:

With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do notuse alcohol type.)

BATTERY

Open voltage∗ at 20°C (68°F):

12.6—12.8 V Fully charged12.2—12.4 V Half charged11.8—12.0 V Discharged

∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes afterthe key is removed with all the lightsturned off

Charging rates:5 A max.

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CLUTCH

Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):5—15 (0.2—0.6)

Fluid type:SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):2RZ−FE engine

2.6 (2.7, 2.3)

3RZ−FE engine2.5 (2.6, 2.2)

5VZ−FE engineTwo-wheel drive models

2.6 (2.7, 2.3)Four-wheel drive models

2.2 (2.3, 1.9) Oil type:

Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5

Recommended oil viscosity:SAE 75W−90

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,Imp. qt.):

Two-wheel drive models2RZ−FE engine

Up to 2.4 (2.5, 2.1)5VZ−FE and 3RZ−FE engines

Up to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)Four-wheel drive models

Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)Fluid type:

Automatic transmission fluidD-II or DEXRON�III (DEXRON�II)

TRANSFER

Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):1.0 (1.1, 0.9)

Oil type:Gear Oil API GL-4 or GL-5

Recommended oil viscosity:SAE 75W−90

DIFFERENTIAL

Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):


2RZ−FE engine 1.35 (1.4, 1.2)5VZ−FE engine 2.55 (2.7, 2.2)


Front (except Pre−runner)A.D.D. 1.15 (1.2, 1.0)Except A.D.D. 1.1 (1.2, 1.0)

RearShort wheel base

With rear differential lock system2.65 (2.8, 2.3)

Without rear differential lock system

2.55 (2.7, 2.2)Extra long wheel base

With rear differential lock system2.95 (3.1, 2.6)

Without rear differential lock system

2.45 (2.6, 2.2)Oil type:

Hypoid Gear Oil API GL−5

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Recommended oil viscosity:Front

A.D.D.SAE 75W−90

Except A.D.D.Above −18°C (0°F)

SAE 90Below −18°C (0°F)

SAE 80W or 80W−90

RearAbove −18°C (0°F)

SAE 90Below −18°C (0°F)

SAE 80W or 80W−90

CHASSIS LUBRICATION

Wheel bearings:Lithium base wheel bearing grease, NLGI No. 2

Front drive shaft thrust bushings:Synthetic oil and lithium soap basechassis grease, NLGI No.1

Propeller shafts:Spiders

Lithium base chassis grease,NLGI No. 2

Slide yoke and double cardan jointMolybdenum-disulfide lithium basechassis grease, NLGI No. 2

BRAKES

Minimum pedal clearance when depressedwith the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):

72 (2.8)

Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):3—6 (0.12—0.24)

Pad wear limit, mm (in.):1.0 (0.04)

Lining wear limit, mm (in.):1.0 (0.04)

Parking brake adjustment when pulled withthe force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):

12—18 clicks Fluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

STEERING

Wheel freeplay:Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

Power steering fluid type:Automatic transmission fluidDEXRON�II or III

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Tires Fuses

Engine compartment (U.S.A.)

Fuses (type A)

1. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet

2. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running lightsystem

3. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right-hand head-light (high beam), hi-beam indicatorlight

4. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-light (high beam)

5. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right-hand head-light (low beam)

Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf):110 (11.5, 83)

Tire size

Tire pressurekPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi) Wheel size

Front Rear

P195/75R14 200 (2.0, 29) 240 (2.4, 35) 14 x 5J

P215/70R14 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29)14 x 6J14 x 6JJ

P225/75R15 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29)15 x 6J15 x 7J15 x 7JJ

31x10.5R15LT 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29)15 x 7J15 x 7JJ

P265/75R15 180 (1.8, 26) 180 (1.8, 26) 15 x 7J15 x 7JJ

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Engine compartment (Canada)

6. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-light (low beam)

7. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, licence platelights

8. PANEL 10 A: Emergency flashers,heater control system, air conditioningsystem, gauges and meters, clock, caraudio system, overdrive indicator light,glovebox light, cigarette lighter, instru-ment panel lights, rear differential locksystem, Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection sys-tem, electronically controlled automatictransmission system

9. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning system

Instrument panel

10. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high-mountedstoplight, cruise control system

11. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system

12. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, powerantenna, interior light, clock, ignitionswitch light, personal lights, door cour-tesy lights

13. OBD 10 A: On-board diagnosis system

14. HORN 15 A: Emergency flashers,horns

15. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-tem/sequential multiport fuel injectionsystem

16. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand headlight

17. HEAD (LH) 10 A: Left-hand headlight

18. STA 7.5 A: Clutch start cancel system,starting system, gauges and meters

19. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,four-wheel drive control system, reardifferential lock system

20. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,back-up lights, cruise control system,power antenna, power door lock controlsystem, electronically controlled auto-matic transmission system, startingsystem, charging system, air condition-ing system

21. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-gency flashers

22. ECU-IG 15 A: Cruise control system,anti-lock brake system, automatictransmission shift lock system

23. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers andwasher

24. IGN 7.5 A: Discharge warning light,SRS airbag system, Multiport fuel injec-tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-jection system

25. RADIO 7.5 A: Car audio system, pow-er antenna

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26. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock, pow-er rear view mirrors, back-up lights,automatic transmission shift lock sys-tem

27. ECU-B 15 A: SRS airbag warning light,daytime running light system, cruisecontrol system

Fuses (type B)

28. POWER 30 A: Power windows

29. AM1 40 A: Starting system

30. AM2 30 A: Ignition system

Fuses (type C)

31. ABS 60 A: Anti-lock brake system

32. HEATER 40 A: ”A.C” fuse

33. ALT 80 A: ”ABS”, ”AM1”, ”HEATER”,”A.C”, ”TAIL”, ”PANEL”, ”STOP” and”ALT-S”, ”PWR OUTLET” fuses

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Part 9REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS FOR U.S.OWNERS,UNIFORM TIREQUALITY GRADINGAND CAMPER INFORMATION

� Reporting safety defects for U.S.owners

� Uniform tire quality grading

� Camper information

If you believe that your vehiclehas a defect which could cause acrash or could cause injury ordeath, you should immediately in-form the National Highway TrafficSafety Administration (NHTSA) inaddition to notifying Toyota MotorSales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll−free:1−800−331−4331).If NHTSA receives similar com-plaints, it may open an investiga-tion, and if it finds that a safetydefect exists in a group of ve-hicles, it may order a recall andremedy campaign. However,NHTSA cannot become involvedin individual problems betweenyou, your dealer, or Toyota MotorSales, U.S.A., Inc.To contact NHTSA, you may ei-ther call the Auto Safety Hotlinetoll−free at 1−800−424−9393 (or366−0123 in Washington.D.C.area) or write to: NHTSA. U.S.De-partment of Transportation. Wa-shington.D.C. 20590. You can alsoobtain other information about mo-tor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

This information has been prepared in ac-cordance with regulations issued by theNational Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-tration of the U.S. Department of Trans-portation. It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyotavehicles with information on uniform tirequality grading.

Your Toyota dealer will help answer anyquestions you may have as you read thisinformation.

DOT quality grades—All passenger ve-hicle tires must conform to FederalSafety Requirements in addition tothese grades. These quality grades aremolded on the sidewall.

Treadwear—The treadwear grade is acomparative rating based on the wear rateof the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified government testcourse. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and a half (1−1/2) timesas well on the government course as atire graded 100. The relative performanceof tires depends upon the actual condi-tions of their use, however, and may de-part significantly from the norm due tovariations in driving habits, service prac-tices and differences in road characteris-tics and climate.

Reporting safety defects forU.S. owners

Uniform tire quality grading(except vehicles with 31 x10.5R 15LT tires)

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Traction A, B, C—The traction grades,from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C,and they represent the tire’s ability to stopon wet pavement as measured under con-trolled conditions on specified governmenttest surfaces of asphalt and concrete. Atire marked C may have poor traction per-formance.

Warning: The traction grade assigned tothis tire is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not includecornering (turning) traction.

Temperature A, B, C—The temperaturegrades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissi-pate heat when tested under controlledconditions on a specified indoor laboratorytest wheel. Sustained high temperaturecan cause the material of the tire to de-generate and reduce tire life, and exces-sive temperature can lead to sudden tirefailure. The grade C corresponds to a lev-el of performance which all passenger cartires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. GradesB and A represent higher levels of perfor-mance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grades for thistire are established for a tire that is prop-erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces-sive speed, underinflation, or excessiveloading, either separately or in combina-tion, can cause heat buildup and possibletire failure.

Camper information—This information has been prepared in ac-cordance with regulation issued by the Na-tional Highway Traffic Safety Administra-tion of the U.S. Department ofTransportation. It provides the purchasersand/or prospective purchasers of Toyotavehicles with information on truck−camperloading. Your Toyota dealer will help an-swer any questions you may have as youread this information.

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—Center of gravity location

Rear end of truck bed

for cargo center ofgravity for cargo weightrating

Recommended location

B

A

Two−wheel drive models except Pre Runner mm (in.)

A B

Normal cab models 1397 (55.0)

838 (33.0)

Xtra−cab models

2RZ−FE engine

5VZ−FE engine

1397 (55.0)

1193 (47.0)

1016 (40.0)

1066 (42.0)

Four−wheel drive models and Pre Runner mm (in.)

A B

1397 (55.0)

838 (33.0)

The figures given in the illustration indi-cate the recommended center of gravityzone.

CAUTION

If a load is too far back, it can causedangerous handling. If it is too farforward, the front axle may be over-loaded.

Camper center of gravity

Recommended center ofgravity location zone

Cargo weight rating

Two−wheel drive models except Pre Runner

Normal cab modelsWith 2 occupants

499 kg (1100 lb.)With 3 occupants

431 kg (950 lb.)

Xtra−cab modelsWith 2 occupants



295 kg (650 lb.)

—Cargo weight rating andproper matching

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Four−wheel drive models and Pre Runner Normal cab models

With 2 or 3 occupants499 kg (1100 lb.)

Xtra−cab models Vehicles with off road package

With 2 occupants340 kg (750 lb.)



Vehicles without off road package With 2 or 3 occupants

499 kg (1100 lb.) With 5 occupants

318 kg (700 lb.)

When the truck is used to carry a slide−incamper, the total cargo load of the truckconsists of the manufacturer’s camperweight figure, the weight of installed addi-tional camper equipment not included inthe manufacturer’s camper weight figure,the weight of camper cargo, and theweight of passengers in the camper.

The total cargo load should not exceedthe truck’s cargo weight rating and thecamper’s center of gravity should fall with-in the truck’s recommended center ofgravity zone when installed.

CAUTION

Be careful—overloading can causedangerous braking and handling prob-lems, and can damage your vehicleand its tires.

Gross axle weight rating

Front GAWR Rear GAWR

Secure loose items to prevent weightshifts that could affect the balance of yourvehicle. When the truck camper is loaded,drive to a scale and weigh on the frontand on the rear wheels separately to de-termine axle loads. Individual axle loadsshould not exceed either of the GrossAxle Weight Ratings (GAWR). The total ofthe axle loads should not exceed theGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). TheGAWR and GVWR are indicated on theCertification Label. See ”Your Toyota’sidentification” in Part 2 for the CertificationLabel location.

—Gross axle and vehicleweight ratings

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Not exceed GVWR

Gross vehicle weight rating

GAWRTwo−wheel drive models except Pre Runner

Front 1000 kg (2200 lb.)Rear 1135 kg (2500 lb.)

Four−wheel drive models and Pre Runner

Front 1200 kg (2650 lb.)Rear 1270 kg (2800 lb.)

GVWR

Two−wheel drive models except Pre Runner

Normal cab models1920 kg (4250 lb.)

Xtra−cab models2040 kg (4500 lb.)

Four−wheel drive models and Pre Runner

3RZ−FE engine 2270 kg (5000 lb.)5VZ−FE engine 2315 kg (5100 lb.)

If weight ratings are exceeded, move orremove items to bring all weights belowthe ratings.

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Publication No. OM35729UPart No. 01999-35729Printed in Japan 01-9801-00

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Quick index

� If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 70. . . . . . . .

� If your vehicle will not start 165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If your engine stalls while driving 168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If your vehicle overheats 169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If you have a flat tire 170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If your vehicle needs to be towed 178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� Tips for driving during break-in period 139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� How to start the engine 152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� General maintenance 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� Complete index NO TAG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gas station information

Fuel type:UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)or higher

See page 139 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:Two-wheel drive models except Pre Runner

57 L (15.1 gal., 12.5 lmp. gal.)Four-wheel drive models and Pre Runner

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

Engine oil: API grade SH, ”Energy−Conserving II” or SJ, “Energy−Conserving” multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended.

See page 208 for detailed information.

Tire information: See pages 211 through 215.

Tire pressure: See page 234.

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You should know as much about the quality and

importance of proper maintenance of your new

vehicle as the people who built it.

The Toyota authorized Repair Manual

tells you how to maintain your vehicle and

enables you to correctly perform your own

maintenance.

The best way to keep your new vehicle in toprunning order is to maintain it properly fromthe moment you drive it off the showroomfloor.

The Toyota authorized Repair Manual ispacked with literally everything you need toknow to perform your own maintenance invirtually every area of your new vehicle.

Where to obtain the

Repair Manual

The repair manual for TOYOTA Tacoma, writ-

ten in English, may be purchased as applicable

from any Toyota dealer.

Pub. Name: 1998 TOYOTA Tacoma Repair Manual

Pub. No.: RM576U1 (Maintenance,

Preparation, Service specifications

and Diagnostics)

RM576U2 (Engine, Chassis and Body)

RM614U (Supplement for Pre

Runner)

Maintenance procedures for the engine,

chassis, body, electrical system, and more,

are clearly explained and illustrated.

Periodic maintenance and tune−up

Periodic maintenance and tune−up helps to pre-vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat-er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main-tenance is required, provides a schedule for its perfor-mance, and clearly explains how to do the work your-self step−by−step.

Areas covered include such things as spark plug re-placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oiland filter replacement.

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