Starting the engine
1. Pull the parking brake switch to check that the parking brake is set.
The parking brake indicator will come on.
2. Check that the shift lever is set in P.
3. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
4. Turn the engine switch to START to start the engine.
â– If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
â– When the steering lock cannot be released
When starting the engine, the engine switch may seem stuck in OFF. To free it, turn the key while turning the steering wheel slightly left and right.
WARNING
â– When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver's seat. Do not depress the accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
â– When starting the engine
This may overheat the starter and wiring system.
Changing the engine switch positions
â– Turning the key from ACC to OFF
1. Shift the shift lever to P.
2. Push in the key and turn it to OFF.
â– Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver's door is opened while the engine switch is in OFF or ACC to remind you to remove the key.
WARNING
â– Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to OFF while driving. If, in an emergency and you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the engine switch only to ACC to stop the engine.
An accident may result if the engine is stopped while driving.
NOTICE
â– To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in ACC or ON for long periods of time without the engine running.
Propeller shaft assembly
Components
Removal
Remove propeller shaft with center bearing
shaft assembly
Remove the 2 bolts and 2 adjusting washers, and
disconnect the propeller with center bearing shaft.
Notice:
During the removal, do not exert excessive
force on the universal joint.
When r ...
Child restraint system
â– Types of child restraint system installation methods
Confirm with the operation manual enclosed with the child restraint
system about the installation of the child restraint system.
Seat belt attachment
Child restraint LATCH
anchors attachment
Anchor brackets (for
top tether strap) attachment
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Idle control system malfunction
Description
The idling speed is controlled by the etcs (electronic throttle control
system). The etcs is comprised
of: 1) the one valve type throttle body; 2) the throttle actuator, which
operates the throttle valve; 3) the
throttle position (tp) sensor, which detects the opening angle of ...