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Foreword
welcome to the growing group of varue-conscious peopre who drive Toyotas. we are
proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build.
This Owner's Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. please read it and fol-
low the instructions carefuily so that you can enjoy many y""r" oi ""t" motoring.
when it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dearer knows your vehicre best
and is interested in your comprete satisfa'ction. Ée wiil prou¡J" qr"íity maintenance
and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the t¡me of resale. The next owner
will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual a.e curent at the time of printing.
However, because of royota's poricy of continuar product r-frouement, we reserve
the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to att models and explains all equipment, includ_
ing options..Therefore, you may find some explanations'toi "quip--"nt not installed
on your vehicle.
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Accessories, spare parts and lnstallation of a mobile
two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in yotr
vehicle could affect electronic systems such as electronic fi¡tl
injection system and anti-lock brake system, be sure to chect
with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or specid
instructions regarding installation.
Maintenance schedule
Please refer to the separate "Toyota Service Booklet"
"Toyota Warranty Booklet".
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag device in your Toyota contains explosive
chemicals. lf the vehicle is scrapped of with the airbag left as
it is, it may cause an accident such as a fire. Be sure to have
the SRS airbag system removed and disposed of by the qual-
ified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose
of your vehicle.
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accessories for
Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. Using
these spare parts and accessories which are not genuine
Toyota products may adversely affect the safety of your vehi-
cle, even though these parts may be approved by certain au-
thorities in your country. Toyota therefore cannot accept any
guarantee or liability for spare parts and acces-so¡ies which are
not genuine Toyota products, nor for replacement or installa-
tion involving such parts.
This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine Toyota
products. Modification with non genuine Toyota products
could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may
even violate governmental regulations. ln addition, damage or
performance problem resulting from the modification may not
be covered under warranty.

Table of
Contents Part
1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS_
Chapter
1 - 1 Overview of instruments and controls
1 - 2 Keys and Doors
1 - 3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors
1 - 4 Lights, Wipers and Defogger ............
1 - 5 Gauges, Meters and Warning lights......
1 - 6 lgnition switch, Transmission and parking brake
1 - 7 Car audio and Air conditioning system......
1-8 Otherequipments
2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA
3 STARTING AND DRIVING..........
4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.............
5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
6 MAINTENANCE REOUIREMENTS
7 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE_
Chapter
7 - 1 lntroduction
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Safety and vehicle damage warnings
ln this manual, you will see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings.
These are used in the following ways:
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This is a warning aga¡nst something which may cause in-
jury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed
what you muat or must not do in order to avoid or reduce
the risk to yourself and other people.
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NOTICE:
This is a warning aga¡nst something which may cause dam-
age to the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed what
you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of
damage to your vehicle and its equipment.
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Chapter 1-1
Overview of instruments
and controls
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lnstrument panel overview (left-hand drive vehicles)
lnstlument cluster
Anti-glare inside
real view mirror
Headlight and turn signal switch a.ii¡iTi:i;:#:" .::ii::.'
outside rear view mirror
Tilt sleering lock release leve¡
lnstrument panel light control krpb
Parking brake lever
Front trunk lock
release lever
Front fog light switch
Manual transmission gear shift lever
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hnr rear view mirror control switch
Power door
lock switch
Radio and
cassette tape player
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Rea windor defogger
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lnstrument panel overview (dght-hand drive vehiclesl
Anti-glare inside
rear view mirror
0utside rear view miíor lnstrumenl clüster
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Head{¡ht and tum s¡gnal switch
Power window switch lEitbn switch
Front fog light switch
Rear fog light switch
Miscellany holder
Front trunk lock
release lever
Parking brake lever
Manual transm¡ss¡on gear lnstrument panel light control knob Headlight beam level control switch 1 0200 v l8

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Emergency flasher switch
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Center vents Power rear view nirror coritrol swilch
Radio and
cassette tape playef Power door
lock switch
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Side vent I
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Heater or air conditioner codiols