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OPERATION OFINSTRUMENTSAND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-1Overview of instrumentsand controls

� Instrument panel overview� Instrument cluster overview� Indicator symbols on the

instrument panel

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1. Side vent2. Instrument cluster3. Center vents4. Rear view mirror remote control lever5. Glovebox6. Power door lock switch7. Power window switches8. Parking brake lever9. Automatic transmission selector lever

or manual transmission gear shift lever10. Hood lock release lever

Instrument panel overview

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1. Instrument panel light control knob2. Headlight and turn signal switch3. Wiper and washer switches4. Emergency flasher switch5. Clock6. Air conditioning controls7. Car audio8. Cigarette lighter9. Ashtray10. Cup holder11. Rear window defogger switch12. Ignition switch

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge2. Fuel gauge3. Service reminder indicators or

indicator lights

4. Odometer5. Speedometer6. Tachometer

7. Trip meter reset knob8. Trip meter

Instrument cluster overview�With tachometer

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1. Fuel gauge2. Service reminder indicators or

indicator lights3. Odometer

4. Speedometer5. Engine coolant temperature gauge6. Theft deterrent system indicator light

7. Trip meter reset knob8. Trip meter

�Without tachometer

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Anti-lock brake system warning light*

Brake system warning light*

Seat belt reminder light*

Discharge warning light*

Low oil pressure warning light*

Malfunction indicator lamp*

Open door warning light*

SRS airbag warning light*

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive-of f indicator light

The indicators marked with * are service reminder indicators.For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warningbuzzer” in Chapter 1-5.

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OPERATION OFINSTRUMENTS ANDCONTROLS—

Chapter 1-2Keys and Doors

� Keys� Side doors� Power windows� Trunk lid� Hood� Theft deterrent system� Fuel tank cap

Type A

Type B

KEY PLATEType A—Your vehicle is supplied with twokinds of key.1. Master key—This key works in everylock.2. Subkey—This key will not work in thetrunk.To protect things locked in the trunk whenyou have your vehicle parked, leave thesubkey with the attendant.Since the doors and trunk lid can belocked without a key, you should alwayscarry a spare master key in case you acci-dentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.Type B—This key works in every lock.Since the doors and trunk lid can belocked without a key, you should alwayscarry a spare key in case you accidentallylock your key inside the vehicle.

Keys

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KEY NUMBER PLATE

Your key number is shown on theplate. Keep the plate in a safe placesuch as your wallet, not in the vehicle.If you should lose your keys or if you needadditional keys, duplicates can be madeby a Toyota dealer using the key number.You should also put a copy of the keynumber with your important papers.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITHKEY

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 sys-tem—All the doors lock and unlock simul-taneously with either front door. In thedriver’s door lock, turning the key once willunlock the driver’s door and twice in suc-cession will unlock all the doors simulta-neously.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN-SIDE 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.

Side doors

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Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

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.All the doors lock or unlock simultaneously.

REAR DOOR CHILD-PROTECTORS

Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”position as shown on the label.This feature allows you to lock a rear doorso it can be opened from the outside only,not from inside. We recommend using thisfeature whenever small children are in thevehicle.

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CAUTION!

Before driving, be sure that thedoors are closed and locked, espe-cially when small children are in thevehicle. Along with the proper useof seat belts, locking the doorshelps prevent the driver and pas-sengers from being thrown out fromthe vehicle during an accident. Italso helps prevent the doors frombeing opened unintentionally.

The windows can be operated with theswitch on each door.The ignition key must be in the “ON” posi-tion.OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW

Use the switch on the driver’s door.Normal operation: The window movesas long 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 andthen release it. The window will fully open.To stop the window partway, lightly pull theswitch up and then release it.

Power windows

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OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WIN-DOWS

Use the switch on each passengers’door or the switches on the driver’sdoor that control each passengers’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 button onthe driver’s door, the passengers’ win-dows 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 all oc-cupants are kept completely insidethe vehicle before you close thepower windows. If someone’s n eck,head or hands gets caught in a clos-ing window, it could result in a seri-ous injury. When anyone closes thepower windows, be sure that theyoperate the windows safely.

� When small children are in the ve-hicle, never let them use the powerwindow switches without supervi-sion. Use the window lock buttonto prevent them from making unex-pected use of the switches.

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

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To open the trunk lid from the outside,insert the master key and turn it clock-wise.See “Luggage stowage precautions” inPart 2 for precautions to observe in load-ing luggage.To close the trunk lid, lower it and pressdown on it. After closing the trunk lid, trypulling it up to make sure it is securelyclosed.

CAUTION!Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-ing. This not only keeps the luggagefrom being thrown out but also pre-vents exhaust gases from enteringthe vehicle.

To open the trunk lid from the driver’sseat, pull up on the lock release lever.

This system deactivates the lock re-lease lever so that things locked in thetrunk can be protected.1. Push down the security lock leversto lock the rear seatbacks.After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold-ing them down to make sure they aresecurely locked—otherwise, someonecould get into the trunk by folding down arear seat.

Trunk lid— —Lock release lever —Luggage security system

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2. After closing the trunk lid, insert themaster key and turn it counterclockwiseto deactivate the lock release lever.After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it upto make sure it is securely closed.

To open the hood, do the following.1. Pull the hood lock release lever.The hood will spring up slightly.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on theauxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

Hood

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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 its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the hoodand make sure it locks into place. If neces-sary, press down gently on the front edgeto lock it.

CAUTION!After inserting the support rod intothe slot, make sure the rod supportsthe hood securely.

To deter the vehicle theft, the system isdesigned to give an alarm and keep theengine from being started if any of thedoors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-locked or the battery terminal is dis-connected and then reconnectedwhen the vehicle is locked.The alarm blows the horn intermittentlyand flashes the headlights, tail lights, andother exterior lights. The engine cannotbe started because the starter circuit willbe cut.

SETTING THE SYSTEM1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”position and remove it.2. Have all passengers get out of the ve-hicle.3. Close and lock all the side doors, trunkand hood.The indicator light will come on when allthe doors, trunk and hood are closed andlocked.As all the doors are locked, the system willgive you a preparation time of 30 secondsbefore the setting, during which the doors,trunk and hood may be opened to preparefor the setting.

Theft deterrent system(for Puerto Rico)

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Be careful not to use the key when open-ing either front door. This will cancel thesystem.4. After making sure the indicator lightstarts flashing, you may leave the vehicle.The system will automatically be set afterthe preparation time passes. The indica-tor light will flash to show the system isset. If any of the doors, trunk or hood isopen at that time, the setting is interrupteduntil it is closed and locked.Never leave anyone in the vehicle whenyou set the system, because unlockingfrom the inside will activate the system.WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET

Activating the systemThe system will give the alarm and cut thestarter circuit under the following condi-tions:� If any of the doors, trunk or hood is un-

locked without using the key� If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnectedAfter one minute, the alarm will automati-cally stop with the starter circuit cut kept on.

Reactivating the alarmOnce set, the system automatically resetsthe alarm each time all the doors, trunkand hood are closed after the alarm stops.The alarm will be activated again underthe following conditions:� If any of the doors, trunk or hood is

opened� If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnectedStopping the alarmTurn the ignition key from the “LOCK” to“ACC” position. The alarm will be stoppedwith the starter circuit cut kept on. Stop-ping the alarm in this manner will keep thealarm from being reactivated when any ofthe doors, trunk or hood is opened.Interrupting the settingWith the system set, the trunk can beopened with the key without activating orcancelling the system. While it is open,the doors and hood may be opened inaddition. However, when the battery ter-minal is disconnected and then recon-nected, the system is activated.

To resume the setting, close and lock allthe doors, trunk and hood. The trunk mustbe closed with the key removed.CANCELLING THE SYSTEMUnlock either front door with the key. Thiscancels the system completely and thestarter circuit cut will be cancelled at once.INDICATOR LIGHTThe indicator light gives the followingthree indications.FLASHING—The system is set. Youneed the key to open the doors, trunk andhood.ON—The system will automatically be setwhen the time comes. The doors, trunkand hood may be opened without a key.OFF—The system is inactive. You mayopen any door, trunk and hood.

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TESTING THE SYSTEM1. Open all the windows.2. Set the system as described above.The front doors should be locked with thekey. Be sure to wait until the indicator lightstarts flashing.3. Unlock one of the doors from the in-side. The system should activate thealarm.4. Cancel the system by unlocking eitherfront door with the key.5. Repeat this operation for the otherdoors, trunk and hood. When testing onthe hood, also check that the system is ac-tivated when the battery terminal is dis-connected and then reconnected.If the system does not work properly, haveit checked by your Toyota dealer.

Lever type

Key type

1. To open the fuel filler door, do this.Lever type—Pull up the lever.Key type—Turn the key clockwise in thefuel filler door.

CAUTION!� Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refuelling.The fumes are flammable.

� When opening the cap, do not re-move the cap quickly. In hotweather, fuel under pressurecould cause injury by sprayingout of the filler neck if the cap issuddenly removed.

Fuel tank cap

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turnthe cap slowly counterclockwise, thenpause slightly before removing it. Af-ter removing the cap, hang it on thecap hanger.It is not unusual to hear a slight swooshwhen the cap is opened. When installing,turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.

CAUTION!� Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage incase of an accident.

� Use only a genuine Toyota fueltank cap for replacement. It has abuilt-in check valve to reduce fueltank vacuum.

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Chapter 1-3Seats, Seat beltsand Mirrors

� Seats� Front seats� Fold-down rear seat� Seat belts� SRS airbags� Child restraint� Outside rear view mirrors� Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror

While 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 with the vehicle occu-pants not properly seated, such assitting on top of a folded-downseatback, or in the luggagecompartment. Per sons not proper-ly seated and restrained by seatbelts can be severely injured in theevent of emergency braking or acollision.

� During driving, do not let passen-gers stand up or move around be-tween seats. Balance can beunsteady and severe injuries canoccur in the event of emergencybraking or a collision.

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

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 passen-ger or luggage.

� After adjusting the seat position,try sliding it forward and backwardto make sure it is locked in posi-tion.

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

� Do not put objects under the seatsas they may interfere with the seat-lock mechanism or unexpectedlypush up the seat position adjustinglever; the seat may suddenly move,causing the driver to lose control ofthe vehicle.

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

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SeatsFront seats——Seat adjustment precautions

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1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LE-VERPull the lever up. Then slide the seat tothe desired position with slight bodypressure and release the lever.2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTINGLEVERLean 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 when the driver andthe passenger are sitting up straightand well back in the seats. If you arereclined, the lap belt may slide pastyour hips and apply restraint forcesdirectly to the abdomen. Therefore,in the event of a frontal collision, therisk of personal injury may increasewith increasing recline of the seat-back.

For easy access to the rear seat, dothis.1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting leveror press the pedal behind the seatback.The seat will slide forward slightly.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, try

pushing the seat forward and rear-ward to make sure it is secured inplace.

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

—Adjusting front seats

—Moving passenger’s seat forrear seat entry(2-door models)

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For easy access to the rear seat, dothis.Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever orpress the pedal behind the seatback.The seatback will tilt forward.After passengers are in, lift up the seat-back until it locks.

CAUTION!� After putting back the seatback, try

pushing the seatback forward andrearward to m ake sure it is securedin place.

� Never allow anyone to rest theirfoot on the pedal while the vehicleis moving.

1. Pull up the seatback security locklever 1 to the unlock position.2. Pull out the lock release strap 2.3. Fold down the seatback.Each seatback may be folded separately.This will enlarge the trunk room as far asthe front seatbacks. See “Luggage stow-age precautions” in Part 2 for precautionsto observe in loading luggage.

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 andrearward on the top of the seat-back.

—Tilting passenger’sseatback for rear seat entry(2-door models) Fold-down rear seat

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Toyota recommends 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.Baby or small child. Use a child restraintsystem which fits your vehicle. See “Childrestraint” for details.Child. If a child is too large for a child re-straint system, the child should sit in therear seat and must be restrained using thevehicle’s seat belt. According to accidentstatistics, the child is safer when properlyrestrained in the rear seat than in the frontseat. Do not allow the child to stand up orkneel on either rear or front seats. If theshoulder belt falls across the child’s neckor face, move the child to the center posi-tion and use the center lap belt.Pregnant woman. Toyota recommendsthe use 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 injury,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 like-ly to suffer serious bodily injury inthe event of sudden braking or a col-lision.

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 chil-dren.

� Avoid reclining the seatbacks toomuch. The seat belts provide max-imum protection when the seat-backs are in the upright position.(See the seat adjustment instruc-tions.)

� Be careful not to damage the beltwebbing or hardware. Take carethat they do not get caught orpinched in the seat or side doors.

� Inspect the belt system periodical-ly. Check for cuts, fraying andloose parts. Damaged partsshould be replaced. Do not disas-semble or modify the system.

� Keep the belts clean and dry. Ifthey need cleaning, use a mildsoap solution or lukewarm water.Never use bleach, dye, or abrasivecleaners—they may severelyweaken the belts.

� Replace the belt assembly (includ-ing bolts) if it has been used in asevere impact. The entire assem-bly should be replaced even ifdamage is not obvious.

Seat belts——Seat belt precautions

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� Front passenger’s seat only—Re-place the belt if the warning labelunder the sleeve can be seen. Thewarning label, “REPLACE BELT”,will appear if the belt receives a se-vere impact or other force.

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 may lockif you lean forward too quickly. A slow,easy motion will allow the belt to extend,and you can move around freely.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of theretractor, firmly pull the belt and release it.You will then be able to smoothly pull thebelt out of the retractor.When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-pletely extended and is then retractedeven slightly, the belt is locked in that posi-tion and cannot be extended. This featureis used to hold the child restraint systemsecurely. (For details, see “Child restraint”in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fullyretract the belt and then pull the belt outonce 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 preventyou from properly latching the taband buckle.

� If the seat belt does not functionnormally, immediately contactyour Toyota dealer.

—Front seat belts and rearoutside seat belts

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Seat belts with an adjustable shoulderanchor—

Adjust the shoulder anchor positionto your size.To adjust the anchor position, pull theknob out and slide it up or down. Releasethe knob and make sure the anchor islocked in position.

CAUTION!

Always make sure the shoulderbelt is positioned across the centerof your shoulder. The belt shouldbe kept away from your neck, butnot falling off your shoulder. Fail-ure to do so could reduce theamount of protection in an acci-dent and increase the chance ofinjury.

Adjust the position of the lap andshoulder belts.Position the lap belt as low as possible onyour hips—not on your waist, then adjustit to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder por-tion upward through the latch plate.

CAUTION!� High-positioned lap belts and

loose-fitting belts both could in-crease the chance of injury due tosliding under the lap belt duringan accident. Keep the lap belt aslow on your hip bone as possible.

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

To release the belt, press the buckle-release 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.

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Sit up straight and well back in theseat. To fasten your belt, insert the tabinto the buckle.You will hear a click when the tab locksinto the buckle.If the belt is not long enough for you, holdthe tab at a right angle to the belt and pullon the tab.

CAUTION!� After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked andthat the belt is not twisted.

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


Remove excess length of the belt andadjust the belt position.To shorten the belt, pull the free end of thebelt.Position the lap belt as low as possible onyour hips—not on your waist, then adjustit to a snug fit.

CAUTION!High-positioned and loose-fittinglap belts could increase the chanceof injury due to sliding under the lapbelt during an accident.

—Rear center seat belt

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

If 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 dealerso that 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 avail-able at your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION!

When using the seat belt extender,observe the following. Failure to fol-low these instructions could resultin less effectiveness of the seat beltrestraint system in case of vehicleaccident, increasing the chance ofpersonal injury.

� Never use the seat belt extender ifyou can fasten the seat belt with-out it.

� Remember that the extender pro-vided for you may not be safewhen used on a different vehicle,or for another person or at a d iffer-ent seating position than the oneoriginally intended for.

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.You will hear a click when the tab locksinto the buckle.When releasing the seat belt, press on thebuckle-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.

—Seat belt extender

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CAUTION!

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

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


The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-tem) airbags are designed to providefurther protection to the driver andfront passenger when added to the pri-mary protection provided by the seatbelts.In response to a severe frontal impact, theSRS airbags work together with the seatbelts to prevent or reduce injury by inflat-ing, in order to decrease the likelihood ofthe driver’s or front passenger’s head orchest directly hitting the steering wheel ordashboard. The passenger airbag is acti-vated even with no passenger in the frontseat.

This indicator comes on when theignition key is turned to the “ACC” or“ON” position. It goes off after about 6seconds. 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.

SRS airbags (for U.S.A.)

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The SRS airbag system is designed toactivate in response to a severe frontalimpact within the shaded area be-tween the arrows in the illustration.The SRS airbags will deploy if the severityof the impact is above the designedthreshold level, comparable to an approxi-mate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when im-pacting 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 or signpole, which can move or deform on im-pact, or if it is involved in an underride col-lision (a collision in which the nose of thevehicle “underrides”, or goes under, thebed 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 your safety, be sure to always wearyour seat belts. The SRS airbags are not designed to

inflate if the vehicle is subjected to aside or rear impact, if it rolls over, or ifit is involved in a low-speed frontalcollision.

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The SRS airbag system mainly consistsof the following components and theirlocations are shown in the illustration.1. SRS airbag warning light2. Steering wheel pad (airbag and inflator)3. Passenger airbag module (airbag andinflator)4. Airbag sensor assemblyThe 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 reaction inthe inflators momentarily fills the airbagswith non- toxic nitrogen gas to help restrainthe forward motion of the occupants.When the airbags inflate, they produce afairly loud noise and release some smokealong with the nitrogen gas. This is notharmful and does not indicate a fire. Be sureto wash off any residue as soon as possibleto prevent minor skin irritation.Deployment of the airbags happen in a frac-tion of a second, so the airbags must inflatewith considerable force. While the systemis designed to reduce serious injuries, itmay also cause minor burns or abrasionsand swellings.Parts of the airbag module (steering wheelhub, dashboard) may be hot for severalminutes, but the airbags themselves will notbe hot. The airbags are designed to inflateonly once.

A crash severe enough to inflate the air-bags may break the windshield as the ve-hicle buckles. In vehicles with a passengerairbag the windshield may also be dam-aged by absorbing some of the force of theinflating airbag.

CAUTION!

� The SRS airbag system is de-signed only as a supplement to theprimary protection of the seat beltsystems of the driver and frontpassenger. The front seat occu-pants are particularly susceptibleto injury if they do not wear theirseat belts; when sudden brakingor a collision occurs, they may bethrown forward. To obtain furtherprotection in an accident, the driv-er and all passengers in the vehicleshould always wear their seat beltswhen driving. For instructions andprecautions concerning the seatbelt system, see “Seat belts” inthis chapter.

� A baby or small child who is toosmall to use a seat belt should beproperly secured in a rear seat us-ing a child restraint system.

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� Do not use a rear-facing child re-straint system in the front seat be-cause the force of the rapid infla-tion of the passenger airbag maycause severe injury to the child.Vehicles with a passenger airbagdisplay a caution label on the pas-senger side instrument panel asshown above to remind you not toinstall a rear-facing child restraintsystem on the front seat.

� When using a forward-facing childrestraint system in the front seat,the seat must be moved as far backas possible. For instructions con-cerning the installation of a childrestraint system, see “Child re-straint” in this chapter.

� Do not sit on the edge of the seat orlean over the dashboard when thevehicle is in use. The airbags in-flate with considerable speed andforce; you may be severely injured.Sit up straight and well back in theseat, and always use your seatbelt.

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� Do not allow a child to stand up, orto kneel on the front passengerseat. The airbag inflates with con-siderable speed and force; thechild may be severely injured.

� Do not hold a child on your lap orin your arms. Use a child restraintsystem in the rear seat. For in-structions concerning the installa-tion of a child restraint system, see“Child restraint” in this chapter.

� Do not put objects on or in front ofthe dashboard or steering wheelpad that houses the airbag sys-tem. They might restrict inflationor cause personal injury as theyare projected rearward.

� Do not modify, remove or openany component or wiring, such asthe steering wheel, column cover,front passenger airbag cover,front passenger airbag, airbagsensor assembly. Doing any ofthese may cause sudden SRS air-bag inflation or disable the sys-tem, which could result in person-al injury.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in severe injuries.

Do not perform any of the followingchanges without consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation ofthe SRS airbag system in somecases.�Installation of electronic items

such as a mobile two-way radio,cassette tape player or compactdisc player

�Modification of the suspensionsystem

�Modification of the front endstructure

�Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow-plow, winches or any other equip-ment to the front end

�Repairs made on or near the con-sole, steering column, steeringwheel or dashboard near the frontpassenger airbag

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This SRS airbag system has a service re-minder indicator to inform the driver of op-erating problems. If either of the followingconditions occurs, this indicates a mal-function of the airbags. Contact your To-yota dealer as soon as possible to servicethe vehicle.� The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or“ON” position, or remains on.

� The light comes on while driving.

In the following cases, contact your Toyo-ta dealer as soon as possible:� The SRS airbags have been inflated.� The front part of the vehicle (shaded in

the illustration) was involved in an ac-cident 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) isscratched, cracked, or otherwisedamaged.

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-tem) airbag is designed to provide fur-ther protection to the driver when add-ed to the primary protection providedby the seat belt.In response to a severe frontal impact, theSRS airbag works together with the seatbelt to prevent or reduce injury by inflat-ing, in order to decrease the likelihood ofthe driver’s head or chest directly hittingthe steering wheel.

SRS airbag (for Canada)

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This indicator comes on when theignition key is turned to the “ACC” or“ON” position. It goes off after about 6seconds. This means the SRS airbagis operating properly.The SRS airbag warning light systemmonitors the airbag sensor assembly,inflator, warning light, interconnecting wir-ing and power sources.

The SRS airbag system is designed toactivate in response to a severe frontalimpact within the shaded area be-tween the arrows in the illustration.The SRS airbag will deploy if the severityof the impact is above the designedthreshold level, comparable to an approxi-mate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when im-pacting straight into a fixed barrier thatdoes not move or deform.If the severity of the impact is below theabove threshold level, the SRS airbagmay not deploy.

However, this threshold velocity will beconsiderably higher if the vehicle strikesan object, such as a parked vehicle or signpole, which can move or deform on im-pact, or if it is involved in an underride col-lision (e.g. a collision in which the nose ofthe vehicle “underrides”, or goes under,the bed of a truck).For the safety of all occupants, be sure toalways wear seat belts.

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The SRS airbag is not designed to in-flate if the vehicle is subjected to a sideor rear impact, if it rolls over, or if it is in-volved in a low- speed frontal collision.

The SRS airbag system mainly consistsof the following components and theirlocations are shown in the illustration.1. SRS airbag warning light2. Steering wheel pad (airbag and inflator)3. Airbag sensor assemblyThe airbag sensor assembly consists of asafing sensor and airbag sensor.

In a severe frontal impact, the sensordetects deceleration and the system trig-gers the airbag inflator. Then a chemicalreaction in the inflator momentarily fills theairbag with non-toxic nitrogen gas to helprestrain the forward motion of the driver.When the airbag inflates, it produces afairly loud noise and releases somesmoke along with the nitrogen gas. This isnot harmful and does not indicate a fire.Be sure to wash off any residue as soonas possible to prevent minor skin irritation.Deployment of the airbag happens in afraction of a second, so the airbag must in-flate with considerable force. While thesystem is designed to reduce serious inju-ries, it may also cause minor burns orabrasions and swellings.The steering wheel hub may be hot forseveral minutes, but the airbag itself willnot be hot. The airbag is designed to in-flate only once.

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CAUTION!

The SRS airbag system is designedonly as a supplement to the primaryprotection of the seat belt system ofthe driver. The driver is particularlysusceptible to injury if he/she doesnot wear his/her seat belt; whensudden braking or a collision oc-curs, he/she may be thrown for-ward. To obtain further protectionin an accident, the driver and allpassengers in the vehicle shouldalways wear their seat belts whendriving. For instructions and pre-cautions concerning the seat beltsystem, see “Seat belts” in thischapter.

CAUTION!

� Do not put objects on the steeringwheel pad. They might restrictinflation or cause personal injuryas they are projected rearward.

� Do not modify, remove or openany component or wiring, such asthe steering wheel, column cover,airbag sensor assembly. Doingany of these may cause suddenSRS airbag inflation or disable thesystem, which could result in per-sonal injury.

Failure to follow these instructionscan result in severe injuries.

Do not perform any of the followingchanges without consulting yourToyota dealer. Such changes caninterfere with proper operation of theSRS airbag system in some cases.�Installation of electronic items

such as a mobile two-way radio,cassette tape player or compactdisc player

�Modification of the suspensionsystem

�Modification of the front endstructure

�Attachment of a grille guard (bullbar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow-plow, winches or any other equip-ment to the front end

�Repairs made on or near the frontconsole, steering column or steer-ing wheel

NOTICE

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This SRS airbag system has a service re-minder indicator to inform the driver of op-erating problems. If either of the followingconditions occurs, this indicates a mal-function of the airbag. Contact your Toyo-ta dealer as soon as possible to servicethe vehicle.� The light does not come on when the



In the following cases, contact your Toyo-ta dealer as soon as possible:� The SRS airbag has been inflated.� The front part of the vehicle (shaded in

the illustration) was involved in an ac-cident not of the extent to cause theSRS airbag to inflate.

� The pad section of the steering wheel(shaded in the illustration) isscratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-aged.

Toyota strongly urges the use of childrestraint systems for children smallenough to use it.The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.and Canada now require the use of a childrestraint system.

CAUTION!

For effective protection in automo-bile accidents and sudden stops,children must be properly restrained.Holding a child in your arms is not asubstitute for a child restraint sys-tem. In an accident, the child can becrushed against the windshield, orbetween you and the vehicle’s inte-rior if you are unrestrained.

Child restraint——Child restraint precautions

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This SRS airbag system has a service re-minder indicator to inform the driver of op-erating problems. If either of the followingconditions occurs, this indicates a mal-function of the airbag. Contact your Toyo-ta dealer as soon as possible to servicethe vehicle.� The light does not come on when the



In the following cases, contact your Toyo-ta dealer as soon as possible:� The SRS airbag has been inflated.� The front part of the vehicle (shaded in

the illustration) was involved in an ac-cident not of the extent to cause theSRS airbag to inflate.

� The pad section of the steering wheel(shaded in the illustration) isscratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-aged.

Toyota strongly urges the use of childrestraint systems for children smallenough to use it.The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A.and Canada now require the use of a childrestraint system.

CAUTION!For effective protection in automo-bile accidents and sudden stops,children m ust be properly restrained.Holding a child in your arms is not asubstitute for a child restraint sys-tem. In an accident, the child can becrushed against the windshield, orbetween you and the vehicle’s inte-rior if you are unrestrained.

Child restraint——Child restraint precautions

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A child restraint system for a smallchild or baby must itself be restrainedon the seat with either the lap belt orthe lap portion of the lap/shoulderbelt.The child restraint system should conformto the size of the child and properly fit thevehicle seat. For greater safety, the childrestraint system should be installed in therear seat. According to accident statistics,children are safer when properly re-strained in the rear seat than in the frontseat.When installing a child restraint system,follow the instructions provided by themanufacturer of the system. General di-rections are also provided under the fol-lowing illustrations.

CAUTION!

After installing the child restraintsystem, make sure it is secured inplace. If it is not restrained secure-ly, it may cause injury to the childin the event of a sudden stop or ac-cident.

When not using the child restraint system,keep it secured with the seat belt or placeit somewhere other than in passengercompartment. This will prevent it injuringpassengers in the event of a sudden stopor accident.

Your vehicle has anchors for securing thetop strap of a child restraint system. Theanchor nuts are welded beneath the sheetmetal to permit installation of an anchorbracket for a child restraint system.To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mmX 30 mm X 1.25 mm coarse thread metricbolt and a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer. Notethat the bolts accompanying many childrestraint systems are not metric. You candamage the anchor nuts on your vehicleif you force bolts with different thread intothe anchor nuts.For instructions about how to install theanchor bracket, see “(C) TOP STRAPANCHORS AND LOCATIONS”.If your child restraint system does not pro-vide any of the necessary parts, you canpurchase the following items from yourToyota dealer.* CRS installation kit

(Part No. 04731-22012)—contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacersand 1 locking clip.

* Bolt(Part No. 91511-60830)

(A) INSTALLATION ON REAR SEATCENTERWhen installing a rear-facing childrestraint system, follow the same proce-dure as when installing a forward-facingchild restraint system.

—Child restraint system

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CAUTION!

Do not use a rear-facing child re-straint system in the rear seat if itinterferes with the lock mechanismof the front seats. This may causesevere injury to the child and frontpassenger in case of sudden brak-ing or a collision.

1. Fasten the center lap belt over thechild restraint system following theinstructions provided by its manufacturer.

CAUTION!

� After inserting the tab, make surethe tab and buckle are locked.

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


2. Make sure the belt is tight by pulling itsfree end while you firmly push down thechild restraint system.

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3. If your child restraint system requiresthe use of a top strap, latch the hook ontothe anchor bracket and tighten the topstrap.

CAUTION!Push and pull the child restraintsystem in different directions to besure it is secure.

4. To remove the child restraint system,press the buckle-release button andunhook the top strap.

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(B) INSTALLATION ON REAR SEATOUTSIDEWhen installing a rear-facing childrestraint system, follow the same proce-dure as when installing a forward-facingchild restraint system.

CAUTION!Do not use a rear-facing child re-straint system in the rear seat if it in-terferes with the lock mechanism ofthe front seats. This may cause se-vere injury to the child and frontpassenger in case of sudden brak-ing or a collision.

1. Fasten the lap and shoulder belt overthe child restraint system following the in-structions provided by its manufacturer.Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.


the tab and buckle are locked.� Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put itin the lock mode.

3. Place the shoulder belt between thevehicle seatback and the child restraintsystem and allow it to retract. To hold thechild restraint system securely, let theshoulder belt retract as far as it will gowhile firmly pushing down the childrestraint system.

4. If your child restraint system requiresthe use of a top strap, latch the hook ontothe anchor bracket and tighten the topstrap.

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CAUTION!

Make sure the seat belt is securelylocked. Also make sure the childrestraint system is secure by push-ing and pulling it in different direc-tions.

5. To remove the child restraint system,press the buckle-release button andallow the belt to retract. Unhook the topstrap.

(C) TOP STRAP ANCHORS ANDLOCATIONS——On the filler panel behind the rearseata. Using the illustration as a guide, runyour fingers across the trim of the fillerpanel itself to locate the position of theholes underneath.b. Make a hole in the covering directlyabove the hole in the filler panel.c. Insert a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer andtighten down the anchor bracket for yourchild restraint system with a bolt. Torquethe bolt to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lb.).

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To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safe-ty Standards, vehicles sold in Canada areprovided with a bracket set in the glovebox,designed for use with any of the 3 anchorlocations shown in the illustration.

(D) INSTALLATION ON FRONT SEATDo not use a child restraint system whichrequires use of a top strap in the frontseat. A child restraint system whichrequires use of a top strap should only beinstalled in the rear seat.

CAUTION!� With front passenger airbag: Do

not use a rear-facing child restraintsystem in the front seat becausethe force of the rapid inflation of thepassenger airbag may causesevere injury to the child. Vehicleswith a passenger airbag display acaution label on the passengerside instrument panel as shownabove to remind you not to installa rear-facing child restraint systemon the front seat.

� When using a forward-facing childrestraint system, move the seat asfar back as possible.

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1. Fasten the lap and shoulder belt overthe child restraint system following the in-structions provided by its manufacturer.Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.


the tab and buckle are locked.� Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may preventyou from properly latching the taband buckle.


2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put inthe lock mode.

3. Place the shoulder belt between thevehicle seatback and the child restraintsystem and allow it to retract. To hold thechild restraint system securely, let theshoulder belt retract as far as it will gowhile firmly pushing down the childrestraint system.

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CAUTION!


4. To remove the child restraint system,press the buckle-release button andallow the belt to retract.

Adjust the mirror so you can see theside of your vehicle in the mirror.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 surface.Any object seen in a convex mirror willlook smaller and farther away than whenseen in a flat mirror.

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CAUTION!


4. To remove the child restraint system,press the buckle-release button andallow the belt to retract.

Adjust the mirror so you can see theside of your vehicle in the mirror.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 surface.Any object seen in a convex mirror willlook smaller and farther away than whenseen in a flat mirror.

Outside rear view mirrors—

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To adjust the rear view mirror, simplyoperate the control lever.

If ice should jam the mirror, do notoperate the control or scrape themirror face. Use a spray de-icer tofree the mirror.

NOTICE

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 1The reflection in the mirror has greaterclarity at this position.Night driving—Lever at position 2Remember that by reducing glare youalso lose some rear view clarity.

—Rear view mirror remotecontrol

Anti-glare inside rear viewmirror

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Chapter 1-4Lights, Wipers andDefogger

� Headlights and turn signals� Emergency flashers� Instrument panel light control� Interior light� Windshield wipers and washer� Rear window defogger

HEADLIGHTS

To turn on the following lights: Twistthe headlight/turn signal lever knob.Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,side marker and instrument panel lightsPosition 2—Headlights and all of theaboveIf you remove the key with the headlightsleft on, a buzzer reminds you to turn thelights off when you open the driver’s door.

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not leave the lightson for a long period when theengine is not running.

Daytime running light system (Canadaonly)The headlights turn on when the parkingbrake is released with the engine started,even with the light switch in the “OFF”position. They will not go off until the igni-tion switch is turned off.To turn on the other exterior lights and in-strument panel lights, twist the knob to theposition 1.Under the daytime running light system,the headlights turn on at reduced intensi-ty. 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,turn the headlights on and push the leveraway from you (position 1). Pull the levertoward you (position 2) for low beams.The headlight high beam indicator light(blue light) on the instrument panel will tellyou 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 posi-tion 1.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 signal bulbis burned out.

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

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NOTICE

To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not leave the switchon longer than necessary when theengine is not running.

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

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 any ofthe doors are opened. The light goes offwhen all of the doors are closed.

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Type A

Type B

To turn on the windshield wipers,move the lever to the desired setting.The key must be in the “ON” position.

Lever position Speed setting

Position 1 Intermittent

Position 2 Slow

Position 3 Fast

To squirt washer fluid, push the buttonat the end of the lever (type A) or, pullthe lever toward you and release it(type B).If the windshield wipers are off, they will op-erate 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 washer fluid fromfreezing on your windshield, which canblock your vision.

NOTICEDo not operate the wipers if thewindshield is dry. It may scratch theglass.

Type A

Type B

Windshield wipers andwasher (intermittent type)

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To turn on the windshield wipers,move the lever to the desired setting.The key must be in the “ON” position.

Lever position Speed setting

Position 1 Slow

Position 2 Fast

For a single sweep of the windshield, pushthe lever up and release it.To squirt washer fluid, push the buttonat the end of the lever (type A) or, pullthe lever toward you and release it(type B).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 wash-er. This will help prevent the washer fluidfrom freezing on your windshield, whichcan block your vision.

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if thewindshield is dry. It may scratch theglass.

To defog or defrost the rear window,push the switch.The key must be in the “ON” position.The thin heater wires on the inside of therear window will quickly clear the surface.An indicator light will illuminate to indicatethe defogger is operating.Push the switch once again to turn the de-fogger off.With timer: The system will automaticallyshut off after the defogger has operatedabout 15 minutes.

Make sure you turn the defogger off whenthe window is clear. Leaving the defoggeron for a long time could cause the batteryto discharge, especially during stop-and-go driving. The defogger is not designedfor drying rain water or for melting snow.

NOTICE

�Without timer: To prevent the bat-tery from being discharged, turnthe switch on when the engine isrunning.

�When cleaning the inside of therear window, be careful not toscratch or damage the heaterwires.

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Chapter 1-5Gauges, Metersand Service reminderindicators

� Fuel gauge� Engine coolant temperature

gauge� Tachometer� Odometer and trip meter� Service reminder indicators

and warning buzzers

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 over 1/4full.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”, fill the fueltank as soon as possible.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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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, yourengine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats,stop your vehicle and allow the engine tocool.Your vehicle may overheat during severeoperating conditions, such as:� Driving up a long hill on a hot day.� Reducing speed or stopping after high

speed driving.� Idling for a long period with the air con-

ditioning on in stop-and-go traffic.

NOTICE

�Do not remove the thermostat inthe engine cooling system as thismay cause the engine to overheat.The thermostat is designed tocontrol the flow of coolant to keepthe temperature of the enginewithin the specified operatingrange.

�Do not continue driving with anoverheated engine. See “If yourvehicle overheats” in Part 4.

The tachometer indicates enginespeed in thousands of rpm (revolu-tions per minute). Use it while drivingto select correct shift points and toprevent engine lugging and overrev-ving.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.

TachometerEngine coolant temperaturegauge

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These meters show the running dis-tance.1. Odometer—It shows the total distancethe vehicle has been driven.2. Trip meter—It shows the distance driv-en since the last time it was set to zero.The black digits on white indicate tenths ofkilometers or miles.3. Trip meter reset knob—It resets thetrip meter to zero.To reset the trip meter, push the knob.

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(a) Brake System Warning LightThis light has the following functions:Parking brake reminderIf this light is on, make sure the parkingbrake is fully released. The light should gooff.Low brake fluid level warningIf this light comes on and stays on whileyou are driving, slow down and pull off theroad. Then stop the vehicle carefully.There may be a problem somewhere inthe brake system. Check the fluid level ofthe see-through reservoir.To make sure the parking brake has notcaused the warning light to come on,check to see that the parking brake is fullyreleased.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 work

adequately, 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.)

It is dangerous to continue drivingnormally when the brake fluid levelis low.

CAUTION!

If the brake fluid level is correct...Have the warning system checked byyour Toyota dealer.(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and

BuzzerOnce the ignition key is turned to “ON” or“START”, the reminder light and buzzercome on if the driver’s seat belt is not fas-tened. Unless the driver fastens the belt,the light stays on and the buzzer soundsfor about 4 to 8 seconds.(c) Discharge Warning LightThis 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 operate,however, until the battery is discharged.Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio,etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyotadealer or repair shop.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving if theengine drive belt is broken or loose.

(d) Low Oil Pressure Warning LightThis light warns that the engine oil pres-sure is too low.If it flickers or stays on while you are driv-ing, pull off the road to a safe place andstop the engine immediately. Call a Toyotadealer or qualified repair shop for assis-tance.The light may occasionally flicker whenthe engine is idling or it may come on brief-ly after a hard stop. There is no cause forconcern if it then goes out when the en-gine is accelerated slightly.The light may come on when the oil levelis extremely low. It is not designed to indi-cate low oil level, and the oil level must bechecked using the level dipstick.

NOTICE

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

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(e) Malfunction Indicator LampThis lamp comes on in the followingcases.a. The fuel tank is completely empty.(See “Fuel gauge” in Chapter 1-5 for in-structions.)b. There is a problem somewhere in yourengine or automatic transmission electri-cal system.If it comes on while you are driving in caseb, have your vehicle checked/repaired byyour Toyota dealer as soon as possible.(f) “ABS” Warning LightThis light warns that there is a problemsomewhere in your anti-lock brake sys-tem.If the light comes on while you are driving,have your vehicle checked by your Toyotadealer as soon as possible.The light will come on when the ignitionkey is turned to the “ON” position. Afterabout 3 seconds, the light will go off.When the “ABS” warning light is on (andthe brake system warning light is off), thebrake system operates conventionally butwithout anti-lock function.(g) Open Door Warning LightThis light remains on until all the doors arecompletely closed.

(h) SRS Airbag Warning LightThis light will come on when the igni-tion key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON”position. After about 6 seconds, thelight will go off. This means the airbagsystem is operating properly.The warning light system monitors the air-bag sensor assembly, inflators, 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 the

ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or“ON” position or remains on.

� The light comes on while driving.(i) Light Reminder BuzzerThis buzzer will sound if the driver’s dooris opened with the key removed from theignition switch and the headlight switchleft on.(j) Key Reminder BuzzerThis 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 INDI-CATORS1. Apply the parking brake.2. Open one of the doors.The open door warning light should comeon.3. Close the door.The open door warning light should go off.4. Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.The SRS airbag warning light shouldcome on. It goes off after about 6 sec-onds.5. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do notstart the engine.All the service reminder indicators exceptthe open door warning light and SRS air-bag warning light should come on. The“ABS” warning light goes off after about 3seconds.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 it checkedby your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-sible.

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Chapter 1-6Ignition switch,Transmissionand Parking brake

� Ignition switch with steering lock� Automatic transmission� Manual transmission� Parking brake

“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 ra-dio operate, 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 steer-ing wheel 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.

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.

CAUTION!

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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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 driving1. Start the engine as instructed in “Howto start the engine” in Part 3. The trans-mission 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 gear forrunning conditions such as normal cruising,hill climbing, hard towing, etc.

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

CAUTION!

3. Release the parking brake and brakepedal. Depress accelerator pedal slowlyfor smooth starting.

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(b) Using engine brakingTo use engine braking, you can downshiftthe transmission as follows:� Shift into the “2” position when the ve-

hicle speed is lower than the maximumallowable speed for second gear. Thetransmission will downshift to the sec-ond gear.

� Shift into the “L” position when the ve-hicle speed is lower than the maximumallowable speed for “L” position. Thetransmission will downshift to the firstgear and more engine braking will beapplied.

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEEDS“2” 100 km/h (62 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . “L” 55 km/h (34 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

CAUTION!

NOTICE

�Be careful not to overrev the en-gine. Watch the tachometer tokeep engine rpm from going intothe red zone. The maximum allow-able speed (approximate) for eachposition is given above for yourreference.

�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 suchdamage, use “D” position for hillclimbing or hard towing.

(c) Backing up1. 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 thevehicle is moving.

(d) Parking1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully tosecurely apply the parking brake.3. With the brake pedal pressed down,shift the selector lever to the “P” position.

While the vehicle is moving, neverattempt to move the selector leverinto “P” position under any circum-stances. Serious mechanical dam-age and loss of vehicle control mayresult.

CAUTION!

(e) Good driving practice

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

CAUTION!

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on anupgrade with the accelerator pedal.It can cause the transmission tooverheat. Always use the brakepedal or parking brake.

(f) If you cannot shift the selector leverout 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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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 driving1. Start the engine as instructed in “Howto start the engine” in Part 3. The trans-mission 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 gear forrunning conditions such as normal cruising,hill climbing, hard towing, etc.Always turn the overdrive switch on for bet-ter fuel economy and quieter driving. If theengine coolant temperature is low, thetransmission will not shift into the overdrivegear even with the overdrive switch on.

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

CAUTION!

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

(b) Using engine brakingTo use engine braking, you can downshiftthe transmission as follows:� Turn off the overdrive switch. (This is

effective only when you are driving inthe “D” position.) The “O/D OFF” indi-cator light will come on and the trans-mission will downshift to the third gear.

� Shift into the “2” position when the ve-hicle speed is lower than the maximumallowable speed for second gear. Thetransmission will downshift to the sec-ond gear and more engine braking willbe obtained.

� Shift into the “L” position when the ve-hicle speed is lower than the maximumallowable speed for “L” position. Thetransmission will downshift to the firstgear and maximum engine braking willbe applied.

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEEDS

“2” 96 km/h (59 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . . “L” 53 km/h (32 mph). . . . . . . . . . . . .


CAUTION!

NOTICE

�Be careful not to overrev the en-gine. Watch the tachometer tokeep engine rpm from going intothe red zone. The maximum allow-able speed (approximate) for eachposition is given above for yourreference.

�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.

(c) Backing up1. 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 thevehicle is moving.

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(d) Parking1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully tosecurely apply the parking brake.3. With the brake pedal pressed down,shift the selector lever to the “P” position.

While the vehicle is moving, neverattempt to move the selector leverinto “P” position under any circum-stances. Serious mechanical da-mage and loss of vehicle controlmay result.

CAUTION!

(e) Good driving practiceIf the transmission is repeatedly upshiftedand downshifted between third gear andoverdrive when climbing a gentle slope,the overdrive switch should be turned off.Be sure to turn the switch on immediatelyafterward.

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

CAUTION!

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on anupgrade with the accelerator pedal.It can cause the transmission tooverheat. Always use the brakepedal or parking brake.

(f) If you cannot shift the selector leverout 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.

4-speed type

5-speed type

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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 speedsThe transmission is fully synchronizedand upshifting or downshifting is easy.For the best compromise between fueleconomy and vehicle performance, youshould upshift or downshift at the follow-ing speeds:4-speed

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)

5-speedgear 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.Upshift too soon or downshifting too latewill cause lugging, and, possibly, pinging.Regularly revving the engine to maximumspeed in each gear will cause excessiveengine wear and high fuel consumption.Maximum allowable speedsTo get on a highway or to pass slower traf-fic, maximum acceleration may be neces-sary. Make sure you observe the followingmaximum allowable speeds in each gear:4-speed

gear km/h (mph)1 48 (30)2 90 (56)3 139 (86)

5-speedgear km/h (mph)

1 46 (29)2 85 (53)3 132 (82)4 184 (114)

NOTICE

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

Good driving practiceIf it is difficult to shift into reverse, put thetransmission in neutral, release the clutchpedal momentarily, and then try again.


CAUTION!

NOTICE

Make sure the vehicle is completelystopped before shifting intoreverse.

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Type A

Type B

When parking, firmly apply the park-ing brake to avoid inadvertent creep-ing.To set: Pull up the lever.To release: Pull up the lever slightly, pressthe thumb button, and lower.To remind you that the parking brake isset, the parking brake reminder light in theinstrument panel remains on until you re-lease the parking brake.

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

CAUTION!

Parking brake

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Chapter 1-7Car audio systemand Air conditioningsystem

Car audio system� Reference� Using your audio system: some

basics� Using your audio system:

controls and features� Car audio system operating

hints

Air conditioning system� Controls� Air flow selector settings� Operating tips� Side vents

Type 1-1: AM·FM ETR radio

Type 1-2: AM·FM ETR radio

Type 2: AM·FM ETR radio/cassetteplayer

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This section describes some of the basicfeatures on Toyota audio systems. Someinformation may not pertain to your system.Your audio system works when the igni-tion key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFFPush “PWR⋅VOL” or “PWR/VOL” to turnthe audio system on and off.Push “AM⋅FM” or “TAPE” to turn on thatfunction without pushing “PWR⋅VOL” or“PWR/VOL”.You can turn on the cassette player by in-serting 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 radio waspreviously on, it will come on again.SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONSPush “AM⋅FM” or “TAPE” if the system isalready on but you want to switch fromone function to another.

TONE AND BALANCEFor details about your system’s tone andbalance controls, see the description ofyour own system.ToneHow good an audio program sounds toyou is largely determined by the mix of thetreble and bass levels. In fact, differentkinds of music and vocal programs usual-ly sound better with different mixes oftreble and bass.BalanceA 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 to astereo recording or broadcast, changingthe right/left balance will increase the vol-ume of one group of sounds while de-creasing the volume of another.

YOUR RADIO ANTENNATo lower a manual antenna, carefully pushit down.

To prevent damage to the antenna,make sure it is retracted beforedriving your Toyota through anautomatic car wash.

NOTICE

YOUR CASSETTE PLAYERWhen you insert a cassette, the exposedtape should be to the right.

Do not oil any part of the player anddo not insert anything other thancassette tapes into the slot, or thetape player may be damaged.

NOTICE

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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 1-1

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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 in thedesired station (see “TUNE”). Push andhold down the button until you hear abeep—this will set the station to the but-ton. The button number will appear on thedisplay.To tune in to a preset station: Push thebutton for the station you want. The buttonnumber and station frequency will appearon 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⋅FMPush “AM⋅FM” to switch between the AMand FM bands. “AM” or “FM” will appearon the display.If the audio system is off, you can turn onthe radio by pushing “AM⋅FM”.

BAL (Balance)This knob lets you adjust the balance be-tween the right and left speakers.Type 1-1—Move the “BAL” ring around“TONE” to adjust the right/left balance.Type 1-2—Push “BAL/FADE” so that itpops out of its retracted position. Turn theknob to adjust the balance. Push the knobback into its retracted position.BASSType 1-2 onlyThis knob lets you adjust the bass level.Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out ofits retracted position. Turn the knob to ad-just the bass. Push the knob back into itsretracted position.FADEType 1-2 onlyThis knob lets you adjust the balance be-tween the front and rear speakers.Push “BAL/FADE” so that it pops out of itsretracted position. Pull out the knob. Turnthe knob to adjust the front/rear balance.Push the knob back into its retracted posi-tion.

PWR⋅VOL (Power ⋅Volume)Push “PWR⋅VOL” to turn the audio sys-tem on and off. Turn the “PWR⋅VOL” knobto adjust the volume.SCANType 1-2 onlyWhen you push “SCAN”, the radio findsthe next station up the station band, playsit for 5 seconds, and then scans again. Toselect a station, push “SCAN” a secondtime.ST (Stereo reception) displayYour radio automatically changes to ste-reo reception when a stereo broadcast isreceived. “ST” appears on the display. Ifthe signal becomes weak, the radio re-duces the amount of channel separationto prevent the weak signal from creatingnoise. If the signal becomes extremelyweak, the radio switches from stereo tomono reception.TONEType 1-1 onlyTurn “TONE” to adjust the tone.

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TREB (Treble)Type 1-2 onlyThis knob lets you adjust the treble level.Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out ofits retracted position. Pull out the knob.Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Pushthe knob back into its retracted position.TUNE

TuningYour Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR).Push and release the “∧ ” (up) or “∨ ”(down) side of “TUNE” to step up or downthe station band. If you hear a beep, youheld the button too long and the radio willgo into the seek mode.SeekingIn the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down the sta-tion band.To seek a station, push and hold the “∧ ” or“∨ ” side of “TUNE” until you hear a beep.Do this again to find another station.

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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 in thedesired station (see “TUNE”). Push andhold down the button until you hear abeep—this will set the station to the but-ton. The button number will appear on thedisplay.To tune in to a preset station: Push thebutton for the station you want. The buttonnumber and station frequency will appearon 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).

(Eject button)Push this button to eject a cassette.After you turn the ignition to “LOCK”, youwill be able to eject a cassette but you willnot be able to reinsert it.

AM⋅FMPush “AM⋅FM” to switch between the AMand FM bands. “AM” or “FM” will appearon the display.If the audio system is off, you can turn onthe radio by pushing “AM⋅FM”. Also, pushthe “AM⋅FM” button to switch from cas-sette operation to radio operation.BAL (Balance)This knob lets you adjust the balance be-tween the right and left speakers.Pull out “PWR/VOL/BAL”. Turn the knobto adjust the balance. Push the knob backinto its normal position.BASSThis knob lets you adjust the bass level.Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out ofits retracted position. Turn the knob to ad-just the bass. Push the knob back into itsretracted position.Dolby NR*If you are listening to a tape that was re-corded with Dolby Noise Reduction,push the button marked with thedouble-D symbol. The double-D symbolwill appear on the display. Push the buttonagain to turn off Dolby NR.

The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noiseby about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc-tion, play your tapes with this button on oroff according to the mode used for record-ing the tape.*: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Lab-oratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol

are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

FADEMove the “FADE” ring around “PWR/VOL” to adjust the front/rear balance.PROG (Program)Push “PROG” to select the other side ofa cassette tape. The display indicateswhich side is currently selected ( “∧ ” indi-cates top side, “∨ ” indicates bottom 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.PWR/VOL (Power/Volume)Push “PWR/VOL” to turn the audio sys-tem on and off. Turn the “PWR/VOL” knobto adjust the volume.

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REW/FF (Rewind/Fast forward)Push the “FF” side of the button to fast for-ward a cassette tape. “FF” will appear onthe display. Push the “REW” side to re-wind a tape. “REW” will appear on the dis-play.To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding,push “FF” or “TAPE”; to stop the tapewhile it is rewinding, push “REW” or“TAPE”. The tape will immediately beginto play.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.SCANYou can either scan all the frequencies ona band or scan only the preset stations forthat band.To scan the preset stations: Quickly pushand release “SCAN”. If you hear a beep,you held the button too long, and the radiowill scan all the frequencies. The radio willtune in the next preset station up theband, stay there for a few seconds, andthen move to the next preset station. Toselect a station, push “SCAN” a secondtime.

To scan all the frequencies: Push “SCAN”until you hear a beep. The radio will findthe next station up the station band, staythere for a few seconds, and then scanagain. To select a station, push “SCAN” asecond time.ST (Stereo reception) displayYour radio automatically changes to ste-reo reception when a stereo broadcast isreceived. “ST” appears on the display. Ifthe signal becomes weak, the radio re-duces the amount of channel separationto prevent the weak signal from creatingnoise. If the signal becomes extremelyweak, the radio switches from stereo tomono reception.TAPEPush “TAPE” to switch from radio opera-tion to cassette operation. If the audiosystem is off, you can turn on the cassetteplayer by pushing “TAPE”. In both cases,a cassette must already be loaded in theplayer.TREB (Treble)This knob lets you adjust the treble level.Push “BASS/TREB” so that it pops out ofits retracted position. Pull out the knob.Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Pushthe knob back into its retracted position.

TUNE

TuningYour Toyota has an electronic tuning radio(ETR).Push and release the “∧ ” (up) or “∨ ”(down) side of “TUNE” to step up or downthe station band. If you hear a beep, youheld the button too long and the radio willgo into the seek mode.SeekingIn the seek mode, the radio finds andplays the next station up or down the sta-tion band.To seek a station, push and hold the “∧ ” or“∨ ” side of “TUNE” until you hear a beep.Do this again to find another station.

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ILLUMINATION CONTROL LOGICOn some audio-units, when the instru-ment panel lights are on, the letters on op-erable buttons of the mode in current uselight up together with the mode selectionand eject buttons.RADIO RECEPTIONUsually, 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:

FMFading and drifting stations—Generally,the effective range of FM is about 40 km(25 miles). Once outside this range, youmay notice fading and drifting, which in-crease with the distance from the radiotransmitter. They are often accompaniedby distortion.Multi-path—FM signals are reflective,making it possible for two signals to reachyour antenna at the same time. If this hap-pens, the signals will cancel each otherout, causing a momentary flutter or loss ofreception.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 originalsignal can be picked up again.

AMFading—AM broadcasts are reflected bythe upper atmosphere—especially atnight. These reflected signals can inter-fere with those received directly from theradio station, causing the radio station tosound alternately strong and weak.Station interference—when a reflectedsignal and a signal received directly froma radio 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 PLAY-ER AND TAPESFor high performance from your cassetteplayer and tapes:Clean the tape head and other parts regu-larly.� A dirty tape head or tape path can de-

crease sound quality and tangle yourcassette tapes. The easiest way toclean them is by using a cleaning tape.

—Car audio system operatinghints

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Use high-quality cassettes.� Low-quality cassette tapes can cause

many problems, including poor sound,inconsistent playing speed, andconstant auto-reversing. They canalso get stuck or tangled in the cas-sette player.

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

� Do not leave a cassette in the player ifyou are not listening to it, especially ifit 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.

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1. Air Intake Selector2. Air Flow Selector3. Temperature Selector4. Fan Speed Selector5. “A/C” Button (on some models)

Air conditioning system——Controls

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Fan speed selectorMove the lever to adjust the fan speed—tothe right to increase, to the left to de-crease.Temperature selectorMove the lever to adjust the tempera-ture—to the right to warm, to the left tocool.

Air flow selectorMove the lever to select the vents used forair flow.1. Panel—Air flows mainly from the in-strument 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 windshield vents.5. Windshield —Air flows mainly fromthe windshield vents.

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

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Air intake selectorMove the lever to select the air source.1. Recirculate —Recirculates the air in-side the vehicle.2. Fresh —Draws outside air into the sys-tem.

“A/C” buttonTo 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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� To cool off your Toyota after it has beenparked in the hot sun, drive with thewindows open for a few minutes. Thisvents the hot air, allowing the air condi-tioning to cool the interior more quickly.

� 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 air onthe 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.

—Air flow selector settings —Operating tips

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HeatingFor 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 the win-dows from fogging, select fresh afterthe vehicle interior has been warmed.

� Press the “A/C” button on for dehumid-ified heating.

� Choose floor/windshield air flow toheat the vehicle interior while defrost-ing or defogging the windshield.

Air conditioningFor best results, set controls to:

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 minutes.

VentilationFor best results, set controls to:

Fan speed —Any setting except “OFF”Temperature —Towards COLD

(blue zone)Air intake —FRESH (outside air)Air flow —PANELAir conditioning —OFF

DefoggingThe inside of the windshieldFor best results, set controls to:


(red zone) to heat;COLD (blue zone)to cool

Air intake —FRESH (outside air)Air flow —WINDSHIELDAir conditioning —ON

� On humid days, do not blow cold air onthe windshield—the difference be-tween the outside and inside tempera-tures could make the fogging worse.

DefrostingThe outside of the windshieldFor best results, set controls to:


(red zone)Air intake —FRESH (outside air)Air flow —WINDSHIELDAir conditioning —OFF

� To heat the vehicle interior while de-frosting the windshield, choose floor/windshield air flow.

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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� Glovebox� Cup holder� Floor mat

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.Once the electrical power source hasbeen disconnected from the clock, thetime is automatically set to 1:00 (oneo’clock).When the instrument panel lights areturned on, the brightness of the time indi-cation will be reduced.

CIGARETTE LIGHTER

To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.When it becomes heated, it automati-cally 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.

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or sudden stopwhile driving, always push the ash-tray back in completely after using.

CAUTION!

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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.

To open the glovebox door, compressthe lock release buttons.

To reduce the chance of injury incase of an accident or sudden stop,always keep the glovebox doorclosed while driving.

CAUTION!

The cup holder is designed for holdingcups or drink—cans fit snugly in itsholes.To use the cup holder, pull it out.

� Do not place anything else on thecup holder, as such items may bethrown about and possibly injurepeople in the vehicle during sud-den braking or an accident.

� Keep the cup holder shut when notin use.

CAUTION!

Cup holderGlovebox

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Use a floor mat of the correct size.If the floor mat has a hole, then it is de-signed for use with a locking clip. Fix thefloor mat and locking clip into the hole inthe floor carpet.

Make sure the floor mat is properlyplaced on the floor carpet. If thefloor mat slips and interferes withthe movement of the pedals duringdriving, it may cause an accident.

CAUTION!

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INFORMATIONBEFORE DRIVINGYOUR TOYOTA

� Break-in period� Fuel� Operation in foreign countries� Three-way catalytic converter� Engine exhaust cautions� Facts about engine oil

consumption� Twin ground electrode spark

plugs� Brake system� Brake pad wear limit indicators� Luggage stowage precautions� Your Toyota’s identification� Theft prevention labels� Suspension and chassis� Types of tires

Drive 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 of yourvehicle:� 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 first

300 km (200 miles).� Do not drive slowly with the manual

transmission in a high gear.� Do not drive for a long time at any

single speed, either fast or slow.

FUEL 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 with un-leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas willnot.

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use ofleaded gasoline will cause thethree-way catalytic converter tolose its effectiveness and theemission control system to functionimproperly. Also, this can increasemaintenance costs.

NOTICE

OCTANE NUMBER

Select Research Octane Number 91(Octane Rating 87) or higher.Use of unleaded fuel with an octane num-ber rating lower than stated above willcause persistent heavy knocking. If se-vere, this will lead to engine damage.

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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 causefor concern.GASOLINES CONTAINING DETER-GENT ADDITIVES

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.GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE

Gasolines that contain MTBE (MethylTertiary-Butyl Ether) are available inthe market. 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 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 andethanol.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.

�Do not use gasohol other thanstated above. It will cause fuelsystem damage or vehicle perfor-mance problems.

�If driveability problems are en-countered (poor hot starting, va-porizing, engine knock, etc.), dis-continue the use.

�Take care not to spill gasohol dur-ing refueling. Gasohol may causepaint damage.

NOTICE

FUEL TANK CAPACITY45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 Imp. gal.)

If you plan to drive your Toyota inanother country...First, comply with the vehicle registrationlaws.Second, confirm the availability of thecorrect fuel (unleaded and minimum oc-tane number).

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The three-way catalytic converter isan emission control device installed inthe exhaust system.The purpose is to reduce pollutants in theexhaust gas.

CAUTION!

� Keep people and combustible ma-terials away from the exhaust pipewhile the engine is running. The ex-haust gas is very hot.

� Do not drive, idle or park your ve-hicle over anything that might burneasily such as grass, leaves, paperor rags.

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 low

fuel level; running out of fuelcould cause the engine to misfire,creating an excessive load on thethree-way catalytic converter.

�Do not allow the engine to run atidle speed for more than 20 min-utes.

�Avoid racing the engine.�Do not push-start or pull-start

your vehicle.�Do not turn off the ignition while

the vehicle is moving.

NOTICE �Keep your engine in good runningorder. Malfunctions in the engineelectrical system, electronic igni-tion system/distributor ignitionsystem or fuel systems couldcause an extremely high three-way catalytic converter tempera-ture.

�If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, take yourvehicle in for a check-up as soonas possible. Remember, your To-yota dealer knows your vehicleand its three-way catalytic con-verter system best.

�To ensure that the three-way cata-lytic converter and the entireemission control system operateproperly, your vehicle must re-ceive the periodic inspections re-quired by the Toyota MaintenanceSchedule. For scheduled mainte-nance information, refer to theseparate “Owner’s Manual Sup-plement/Maintenance Schedule”.

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CAUTION!

� Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.It contains carbon monoxide,which is a colorless and odorlessgas. It can cause unconsciousnessor even death.

� 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 garage orenclosed area except for the timeneeded to drive the vehicle in orout. The exhaust gases cannot es-cape, 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.

� Keep the trunk lid closed whiledriving. An open or unsealed trunklid may cause exhaust gases to bedrawn into the vehicle. If you mustdrive with the trunk lid open to ac-commodate a large object, closethe windows, open all the instru-ment panel vents and have theheating or cooling system deliverfresh air into the vehicle by turningthe fan to high speed with the airintake control lever set at the out-side air position.

� To allow proper operation of yourvehicle’s ventilation system, keepthe inlet grilles in front of the wind-shield clear of snow, leaves, orother obstructions.

� If you smell exhaust fumes in thevehicle, drive with the windowsopen and the trunk lid closed.Have the cause immediately lo-cated and corrected.

FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OILEngine oil has the primary functions of lu-bricating and cooling the inside of the en-gine, and plays a major role in maintainingthe 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 areas follows.� Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston

rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil isleft on the cylinder wall when a pistonmoves downwards in the cylinder.High negative pressure generatedwhen the vehicle is decelerating suckssome of this oil into the combustionchamber. This oil as well as some partof the oil film left on the cylinder wall isburned by the high temperature com-bustion gases during the combustionprocess.

� Oil is also used to lubricate the stemsof the intake valves. Some of this oil issucked 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.

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The amount of engine oil consumeddepends on the viscosity of the oil, thequality of the oil and the conditionsthe vehicle 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 be-come diluted and make it difficult tojudge the true level accurately.As an example, if a vehicle is used for re-peated 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. This isbecause the oil is gradually becoming di-luted with fuel or moisture, making it ap-pear 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 LEVELCHECKOne of the most important points in propervehicle maintenance is to keep the engineoil at the optimum level so that oil functionwill not be impaired. Therefore, it is essen-tial that the oil level be checked regularly.Toyota recommends that the oil level bechecked every time you refuel the vehicle.

Failure to check the oil levelregularly could lead to seriousengine trouble due to insufficientoil.

NOTICE

For detailed information on the oil levelcheck, see “Checking the engine oil level”in Chapter 7-2.

Your engine is fitted with twin groundelectrode spark plugs.

Use only twin ground electrodespark plugs for your engineperformance.

NOTICE

Twin ground electrode sparkplugs

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TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKESYSTEMThe tandem master cylinder brake sys-tem is a hydraulic system with two sepa-rate sub-systems. If either sub-systemshould fail, the other will still work. Howev-er, the pedal will be harder to press, andyour stopping distance will be longer.Also, the brake system warning light maycome on.

CAUTION!

Do not drive your vehicle with onlya single brake system. Have yourbrakes fixed immediately.

BRAKE BOOSTERThe 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 nomore!

CAUTION!

� Do not pump the brake pedal if theengine stalls. Each push on thepedal uses up your vacuum re-serve.

� Even if the power assist is com-pletely lost, the brakes will stillwork. But you will have to push thepedal hard—much harder t han nor-mal. And your braking distance willbe longer.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM(with “ABS” warning light)The anti-lock brake system is designed toprevent lock-up of the wheels during sud-den braking or braking on slippery roadsurfaces. This assists the driver in con-trolling the vehicle under these circum-stances.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.When the anti-lock brake system functionis in action, you may feel the brake pedalpulsating and hear a noise. In this situa-tion, to let the anti-lock brake systemwork for you, just hold the brake pedaldown more firmly. Do not pump the brake.

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 important todrive with all due care, because the anti-lock brake system cannot overcome thelaws of physics that act on your vehicle:� Braking capability is dependent on tire

friction with the road surface.� Even though the anti-lock brake sys-

tem is operating, a driver cannot main-tain full control on certain slippery roadsurfaces, when cornering at highspeeds, or in violent maneuvers.

� Avoid high speeds on wet roads. Theanti-lock brake system cannot elimi-nate the risk of hydroplaning and lossof tire friction.

Always maintain a safe distance from thevehicle in front of you. Compared with ve-hicles 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.

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Type A

Type B

“ABS” warning lightThis light comes on when the ignition keyis turned to the “ON” position. After about3 seconds, the light will go off.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 as de-

scribed above, or remains on.� The light comes on while driving.Even if the anti-lock brake system shouldfail, the brake system will still operate con-ventionally. Have your vehicle checked byyour Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

The brake pad wear limit indicators onyour disc brakes give a warning noisewhen the brake pads are worn towhere replacement 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.

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When stowing luggage or cargo in the ve-hicle, observe the following:� Put luggage in the trunk when at all

possible. Be sure all items are securedin place.

� Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-anced. Locating the weight as farforward as possible helps maintainbalance.

� For better fuel economy, do not carryunneeded weight.

� To prevent luggage or packagesfrom sliding forward during brak-ing, do not stack anything in theenlarged trunk room. Keep lug-gage or packages low, as close tothe floor as possible.

� Never allow anyone to ride in the en-larged trunk room. It is not designedfor passengers. They s hould ride intheir seats with their seat belts prop-erly fastened. Otherwise, they aremuch more likely to suffer seriousbodily injury, in the event of suddenbraking or a collision.

CAUTION!

� Do not place anything on the fillerpanel behind the rear seatback.Such items may be thrown aboutand possibly injure people in thevehicle during sudden braking oran accident.

� 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.

Do not load the vehicle beyond thevehicle capacity weight specified inPart 8.

NOTICE

The vehicle identification number(VIN) is the legal identifier for your ve-hicle. This number is on the left top ofthe instrument panel, and can be seenthrough the windshield from outside.This is the primary identification numberfor your Toyota. It is used in registering theownership of your vehicle.

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The vehicle identification number (VIN) isalso on the Certification Label.

The engine number is stamped on theengine block as shown.

Your new vehicle carries theft preven-tion labels which are approximately 56mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.).The purpose of these labels is to reducethe incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat-ing the tracing and recovery of parts fromstolen vehicles. The label is designed sothat once it is applied to a surface, any at-tempt to remove it will result in destroyingthe integrity of the label. Transferringthese labels intact from one part to anoth-er, will be impossible.

You should not attempt to removethe theft prevention labels as it mayviolate certain state or federal laws.

NOTICE

Theft prevention labels(except for Canada)—Engine number

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CAUTION!Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits, spacers,springs, etc. It can cause dangeroushandling characteristics, resultingin loss of control.

Determine what kind of tires your ve-hicle is originally equipped with.1. Summer tiresSummer 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 recom-mend using snow tires. If installing snowtires, be sure to replace all four tires.2. All season tiresAll 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 have ad-equate traction performance comparedwith snow tires in heavy or loose snow.Also, all season tires fall short in accelera-tion and handling performance comparedwith summer tires in highway driving.

CAUTION!� Do not mix summer and all season

tires on your vehicle as this cancause dangerous handling char-acteristics, resulting in loss ofcontrol.

� Do not use tires other than themanufacturer’s designated tires,and do not mix tires or wheels ofdifferent sizes.

Suspension and chassis Types of tires

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STARTING ANDDRIVING

� Before starting the engine� How to start the engine� Tips for driving in various

conditions� Winter driving tips� Trailer towing� How to save fuel and make your

vehicle last longer, too

1. Check the area around the vehicle be-fore entering it.2. Adjust seat position and seatbackangle.3. Adjust inside and outside rear viewmirrors.4. Lock all doors.5. Fasten seat belts.

1. Apply the parking brake firmly.2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-sories.3. Manual transmission: Press theclutch pedal to the floor and shift the trans-mission into neutral. Hold the clutch pedalto the floor until the engine is started. Astarter safety device will prevent the start-er from operating if the clutch pedal is notfully depressed.Automatic transmission: Put the selec-tor lever in “P”. If you need to restart theengine while the vehicle is moving, put theselector lever in “N”. A starter safety de-vice will prevent the starter from operatingif the selector lever is in any drive position.4. Automatic transmission only: De-press the brake pedal and hold it to thefloor until driving off.

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Before starting the engine, be sure to followthe instructions in “(a) Before cranking”.Normal starting procedureThe multiport fuel injection system/se-quential multiport fuel injection system inyour engine automatically controls theproper air-fuel mixture for starting. Youcan start a cold or hot engine as follows:1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-al, crank the engine by turning the key to“START”. Release it when the enginestarts.2. After the engine runs for about 10 sec-onds, you are ready to drive.If the weather is below freezing, let the en-gine 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 Part 4.

�Do not crank for more than 15 sec-onds at a time. This may overheatthe starter and wiring systems.

�Do not race a cold engine.

NOTICE

�If the engine becomes difficult tostart or stalls frequently, have theengine checked immediately.

� Always slow down in gusty cross-winds. This will allow you much bettercontrol.

� Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-sible, at a right angle. Avoid drivingonto high, sharp-edged objects andother road hazards. Failure to do socan lead to severe tire damage result-ing in tire bursts.

� When parking on a hill, turn the frontwheels until they touch the curb so thatthe vehicle will not roll. Apply the park-ing brake, and place the transmissionin “P” (automatic) or in first or reverse(manual). If necessary, block thewheels.

� Washing your vehicle or drivingthrough deep water may get thebrakes wet. To see whether they arewet, check that there is no traffic nearyou, and then press the pedal lightly. Ifyou do not feel a normal braking force,the brakes are probably wet. To drythem, drive the vehicle cautiouslywhile lightly pressing the brake pedalwith the parking brake pulled. If theystill do not work safely, pull to the sideof the road and call a Toyota dealer forassistance.

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CAUTION

� Before driving off, make sure thatthe parking brake if fully releasedand the parking brake reminderlight is off.

� Do not leave your vehicle unat-tended while the engine is run-ning.

� Do not rest your foot on the brakepedal while driving. It can causedangerous overheating, needlesswear, and poor fuel economy.

� To drive down a long or steep hill,reduce your speed and downshift.Remember, if you ride the brakesexcessively, they may overheatand not work properly.

� Be careful when accelerating, up-shifting, downshifting or brakingon a slippery surface. Sudden ac-celeration or engine braking,could cause the vehicle to spin orskid.

!� Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit. 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)may result in tire failure, loss ofcontrol and possible injury. Besure to consult a tire dealer to de-termine whether the tires on yourvehicle are high-speed capabilitytires or not before driving at suchspeeds.

� Do not continue normal drivingwhen the brakes are wet. If they arewet, your vehicle will require a lon-ger stopping distance, and it maypull to one side when the brakesare applied. Also, the parkingbrake will not hold the vehicle se-curely.

Make sure you have ethylene-glycolantifreeze in the radiator.

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze.

NOTICE

Check the condition of the battery andcables.Cold temperatures reduce the capacity ofany battery, so it must be in top shape toprovide enough power for winter starting.Chapter 7-3 tells you how to visually in-spect the battery. Your Toyota dealer andmost service stations will be pleased tocheck the level of charge.Make sure the engine oil viscosity issuitable for the cold weather.See Chapter 7-2 for recommended vis-cosity. 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 before in-serting it.

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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.

Do not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it maydamage your vehicle’s paint.

NOTICE

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 rear wheels. Donot use the parking brake, or snow or wa-ter accumulated in and around the parkingbrake mechanism may freeze, making ithard 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.

Depending on where you are driving,we recommend you carry some emer-gency equipment.Some of the things you might put in the ve-hicle are tire chains, window scraper, bagof sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jump-er cables, etc.

Toyota does not recommend towing atrailer with your Tercel. It is not designedfor trailer towing.

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Getting more kilometers/mileage from a li-ter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take it easy.It will help make your vehicle last longer,too. Here are some specific tips on how tosave money on both fuel and repairs:� 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.Once the engine is running smoothly,begin driving—but gently. Remember,however, that on cold winter days thismay take 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, itis better to turn off the engine and startagain later.

� Avoid engine lug or overrevving.Use a gear position suitable for theroad on which 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 or takeadvantage of through streets to avoidtraffic lights. Keep a proper distancefrom other vehicles to avoid suddenbraking. This will also reduce wear onyour 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 econ-omy.

� Maintain a moderate speed onhighways. The faster you drive, thegreater the fuel consumption. By re-ducing your speed, you will cut downon fuel consumption.

� 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 on theengine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

� Keep the bottom of your vehiclefree from mud, etc. This not onlylessens weight but also helps preventcorrosion.

� Keep your vehicle tuned-up and intop shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp-er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oiland grease, brakes not adjusted, etc.all lower engine performance and con-tribute to poor fuel economy. For lon-ger life of all parts and lower operatingcosts, keep all maintenance work onschedule, and if you often drive undersevere conditions, see that your ve-hicle receives more frequent mainte-nance (For schedule maintenance in-formation, please refer to the separate“Owner’s Manual Supplement/Main-tenance Schedule”).

CAUTION

Never turn off the engine to coastdown hills. Your power steeringand brake booster will not functionwithout the engine running. Also,the emission control system oper-ates properly only when the engineis running.

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IN 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 automatic

transmission 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 out whenthe starter is cranked, the battery is dis-charged. You may try jump starting. See“(c) Jump starting” for further instructions.If the light is O.K., but the engine still willnot start, it needs adjustment or repair.Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repairshop.

NOTICEDo not pull- or push-start thevehicle. It may damage the vehicleor cause a collision when theengine starts. Also the three-waycatalytic converter may overheatand become a fire hazard.

If the engine turns over at its normalspeed but will not start—1. Check that all the push-on connectorsare tight. (For example, connectors at thedistributor and spark plugs)2. If the connectors are O.K., the enginemay be flooded because of repeatedcranking. See “(b) Starting a flooded en-gine” for further instructions.

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If 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 sec-onds of cranking, release the key, wait afew minutes and try again.If the engine still will not start, it needs ad-justment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer orqualified repair shop for assistance.

NOTICE

Do not crank for more than 15seconds at a time. This mayoverheat the starter and wiringsystems.

To avoid serious personal injury anddamage to your vehicle which mightresult from battery explosion, acidburns, electrical burns, or damagedelectronic components, these instruc-tions must be followed 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.

� Batteries contain sulfuric acidwhich is poisonous and corrosive.Wear protective safety glasseswhen jump starting, and avoidspilling acid on your skin, cloth-ing, or vehicle.

� If you should accidentally get acidon yourself or in your eyes, re-move any contaminated clothingand flush the affected area withwater for at least 15 minutes. Thenget immediate medical attention. Ifpossible, continue to apply waterwith a sponge or cloth while enroute to the medical office.

� The gas normally produced by abattery will explode if a flame orspark is brought near. Use onlystandardized jumper cables anddo not smoke or light a matchwhile jump starting.

CAUTION!

NOTICE

The battery used for boosting mustbe 12 V. Do not jump start unlessyou are sure that the booster batteryis correct.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE1. If the booster battery is installed inanother vehicle, make sure the vehiclesare not touching. Turn off all unnecessarylights and accessories.2. If required, remove all the vent plugsfrom the booster and discharged batter-ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents on thebatteries. (This helps reduce the explo-sion hazard, personal injuries and burns.)3. If the engine in the vehicle with thebooster battery is not running, start it andlet it run for a few minutes. During jumpstarting, run the engine at about 2000 rpmwith the accelerator pedal lightly de-pressed.

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4. Make the cable connections in the or-der a, b, c, d.a. Connect a positive (red) jumper cableclamp to the positive (+) terminal on thedischarged battery.b. Connect the clamp at the other end ofthe positive (red) cable to the positive (+)terminal on the booster battery.

c. Connect a negative (black) cableclamp to the negative (-) terminal on thebooster battery.d. Connect the clamp at the other end ofthe negative (black) cable to a solid, sta-tionary, unpainted, metallic point of thevehicle with the discharged battery.The recommended connecting points areshown in the following illustration:

Do not connect the cable to or near anypart that moves when the engine iscranked.

NOTICE

When making the connections, donot lean over the battery oraccidentally let the jumper cables orclamps touch anything except thecorrect battery terminals or theground.

5. Start your engine in the normal way.After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm forseveral minutes with the accelerator ped-al lightly depressed.

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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 your ve-hicle will not start”.

If the engine is not running, thepower assist for the brakes andsteering will not work so steeringand braking will be much harderthan usual.

CAUTION!

If your engine coolant temperaturegauge indicates overheating, if youexperience a loss of power, or if youhear a loud knocking or pinging noise,the engine has probably overheated.You should follow this procedure …1. Pull safely off the road, stop the vehicleand turn on your emergency flashers. Putthe transmission in “P” (automatic) or neu-tral (manual) and apply the parking brake.Turn off the air conditioning if it is beingused.2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of theradiator or reservoir, stop the engine. Waituntil the steam subsides before openingthe hood. If there is no coolant boiling overor steam, leave the engine running andmake sure the electric cooling fan is oper-ating. If it is not, turn the ignition off.

To help avoid personal injury, keepthe hood closed until there is nosteam. Escaping steam or coolant isa sign of very high pressure.

CAUTION!

If your vehicle overheatsIf your engine stalls whiledriving

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3. Visually check to see if the engine drivebelt (water pump 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 has beenused.

When the engine is running, keephands and clothing away from themoving fan and engine drive belts.

CAUTION!

4. If the engine drive belt is broken orcoolant is leaking, stop the engine imme-diately. Call a Toyota dealer for assis-tance.5. If the engine drive belt is O.K. andthere are no obvious leaks, check thecoolant reservoir. If it is dry, add coolant tothe reservoir while the engine is running.Fill it about half full.

Do not attempt to remove the radia-tor cap when the engine and radia-tor are hot. Serious injury could re-sult from scalding hot fluid andsteam blown out under pressure.

CAUTION!

6. After the engine coolant temperaturehas cooled to normal, again check thecoolant level in the reservoir. If necessary,bring it up to half full again. Seriouscoolant loss indicates a leak in thesystem. You should have it checked assoon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keepinga straight line. Move cautiously off theroad to a safe place well away from thetraffic. Avoid stopping on the center divid-er of a highway. Park on a level spot withfirm ground.2. Stop the engine and turn on your emer-gency flashers.3. Firmly set the parking brake and putthe transmission in “P” (automatic) or re-verse (manual).4. Have everyone get out of the vehicleon the side away from traffic.5. Read the following instructions thor-oughly.

When jacking, be sure to observethe following to reduce the possibil-ity of personal injury:

� Follow jacking instructions.� Use a jack only for lifting your ve-

hicle during wheel changing.� Never get beneath the vehicle

when supported by a jack.� Do not start or run the engine

while your vehicle is supported bya jack.

CAUTION!

If you have a flat tire—

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NOTICEDo not continue driving with adeflated tire. Driving even a shortdistance can damage a tire beyondrepair.

Compact spare tire

The compact spare tire is designed fortemporary emergency use only.The compact spare tire is identified by thedistinctive wheel design and color andspecial wording “TEMPORARY USEONLY” molded into the side wall of the tire.The standard tire should be repaired andreplaced as soon as possible.To keep the compact spare tire notice-able, do not hide the wheel by a wheelcover or such.

The compact spare tire saves space inyour trunk, and its lighter weight helps toimprove fuel economy and permits easierinstallation in case of a flat tire.The compact spare tire can be used manytimes, if necessary. It has tread life of upto 4800 km (3000 miles) depending onroad conditions and your driving habits.When tread wear indicators appear on thetire, replace the tire.See also the tire section in Chapter 7-2 fordetails on the tread wear indicators andother service information.

� The compact spare tire was de-signed especially for your Toyota.Do not use it on any other vehicle.

� Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)when driving with the compactspare tire.

CAUTION!

NOTICE

Your ground clearance is reducedwhen the compact spare tire isinstalled so avoid driving overobstacles and drive slowly onrough, unpaved roads and speedbumps. Also, do not attempt to gothrough an automatic car wash asthe vehicle may get caught,resulting in damage.

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1. Get the required tools and sparetire.

1 Wheel nut wrench2 Jack handle3 Jack4 Spare tire

To prepare yourself for an emergency,you should familiarize yourself with theuse of the jack, each of the tools and theirstorage locations.

Turn the jack joint by hand.To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 un-til the jack is free.To store: Turn the joint in direction 2 untilthe jack is firmly secured to prevent it fly-ing forward during a collision or suddenbraking.

To remove the spare tire:1. Remove the spare tire cover.2. Loosen the bolt and remove it.Then take the spare tire out of the vehicle.When storing the spare tire, put it in placewith the outer side of the wheel facing up.Then secure the tire by repeating theabove removal steps in reverse order toprevent it from flying forward during a col-lision or sudden braking.

—Required tools and spare tire

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2. Block the wheel diagonally oppo-site the 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 wheels orfrom the rear for the rear wheels.

Type A

Type B

3. Remove the wheel ornament.Pry off the wheel ornament, using the bev-eled end of the wheel nut wrench asshown.

Do not try to pull off the ornament byhand. Take due care in handling theornament to avoid unexpected per-sonal injury.

CAUTION!

—Blocking the wheel —Removing wheel ornament

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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 the rightside, as shown above. Grab the wrenchnear the end of the handle and pull up onthe handle. Be careful that the wrenchdoes not slip off the nut.Do not remove the nuts yet—just unscrewthem about one-half turn.

5. Position the jack at the correct jackpoint as shown.Make sure the jack is positioned on a leveland solid place.

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 in the spare tirethan when removing the flat tire.To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handleinto the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn itclockwise. As the jack touches the vehicleand begins to lift, double-check that it isproperly positioned.

Never get under the vehicle when itis supported by the jack alone.

CAUTION!

—Loosening wheel nuts —Raising your vehicle—Positioning the jack

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7. Remove the wheel nuts and changetires.Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside.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.

Before putting on wheels, remove anycorrosion on the mounting surfaces with awire brush or such. Installation of wheelswithout good metal-to-metal contact atthe mounting surface can cause wheelnuts to loosen and eventually cause awheel to come off while driving. Thereforeafter the first 1600 km (1000 miles), checkto see that the wheel nuts are tight.

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.

—Reinstalling wheel nuts—Changing wheels

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9. Lower the vehicle completely andtighten the wheel nuts.Turn the jack handle counterclockwise tolower the vehicle.Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn itclockwise to tighten the nuts. Do not useother tools or any additional leverage oth-er than your hands, such as a hammer,pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrench issecurely engaged over the nut.Tighten each nut a little at a time in the or-der shown. Repeat the process until allthe nuts are tight.

10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.Align the cutout of the wheel ornamentwith the valve stem as shown. Then tap itfirmly with the side or heel of your hand tosnap it into place.

Take due care in handling the orna-ment to avoid unexpected personalinjury.

CAUTION!

11. 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, have a technician repair the flattire and replace the spare tire with it.

Before driving, make sure all thetools, jack and flat tire are securelyin place in their storage location toreduce the possibility of personalinjury during a collision or suddenbraking.

CAUTION!

—Reinstalling wheel ornament—Lowering your vehicle —After changing wheels

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If towing is necessary, we recommendyou to have it done by your Toyotadealer or a commercial tow truck ser-vice.Proper equipment will help ensure thatyour vehicle is not damaged while beingtowed. Commercial operators are gener-ally aware of the state/provincial and locallaws pertaining to towing.Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towedincorrectly. 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.(a) Using flat bed truckToyota recommends this as the bestmethod for your vehicle.

(b) Towing with wheel lift type truckFrom front— Release the parking brake.

From rear—� Manual transmission:

We recommend using a towing dollyunder the front wheels. If you do notuse a towing dolly, place the ignitionkey in the “ACC” position and put thetransmission in neutral.

NOTICE

Do not tow with the key removed orin the “LOCK” position whentowing from the rear without atowing dolly. The steering lockmechanism is not strong enough tohold the front wheels straight.

� Automatic transmission:Use a towing dolly under the frontwheels.

NOTICENever tow a vehicle with anautomatic transmission from therear with the front wheels on theground, as this may cause seriousdamage to the transmission.

If your vehicle needs to betowed—

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(c) Towing with sling type truck

NOTICEDo not tow with sling type truck,either from the front or rear. Thismay cause body damage.

Front

Rear

If towing service is not available in anemergency, your vehicle may be tem-porarily towed by a cable secured toeither emergency towing eyelets un-der the front of the vehicle or the leftemergency towing eyelet under therear of the vehicle.A driver must be in the vehicle to steer itand 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.Before towing, release the parking brakeand put the transmission in neutral(manual) or “N” (automatic). The key mustbe in “ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (enginerunning).

CAUTION!

If the engine is not running, thepower assist for the brakes andsteering will not work so steeringand braking will be much harderthan usual.

—Emergency towing

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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 overridebutton as follows:1. Turn the ignition key to “LOCK”position. Make sure the parking brakeis set.2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladedscrewdriver or equivalent.

3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalentinto the hole to push down the shiftlock override button. You can shift outof “P” position only while pushing thebutton.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.

Many 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, us-ing their special tools. If you must break awindow to get in, we suggest breaking thesmallest side window because it is theleast expensive to replace. Be extremelycautious to avoid cuts from the glass.

If you cannot shift automatictransmission selector lever If you lose your keys

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Part 5Protecting your Toyota fromcorrosion

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CORROSIONPREVENTION ANDAPPEARANCECARE

� Protecting your Toyota fromcorrosion

� Washing and waxing yourToyota

� 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 corro-sion to your vehicle are:� The accumulation of road salt, dirt and

moisture in hard-to-reach areas un-der the 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 environmentalconditions:� Road salt or dust control chemicals will

accelerate corrosion, as will the pres-ence of salt in the air near the sea-coast or in areas of industrial pollution.

� High humidity accelerates corrosionespecially when temperatures rangejust above 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 corro-sion to those components of the ve-hicle which are prevented from quick-drying due to lack of proper ventilation.

The above signifies the necessity to keepyour vehicle, particularly the underside,as clean as possible and to repair anydamage to paint or protective coatings assoon as possible.To help prevent corrosion on yourToyota, 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 the win-

ter or if you live near the ocean, youshould hose off the undercarriage atleast once a month to minimize corro-sion.

� High pressure water or steam is effec-tive for cleaning the vehicle’s under-side and wheel housings. Pay particu-lar attention to these areas as it isdifficult to see all the mud and dirt. Itwill do more harm than good to simplywet the mud and debris without remov-ing them. The lower edge of doors,rocker panels and frame membershave drain holes which should not beallowed to clog with dirt as trapped wa-ter in these areas can cause corrosion.

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� Wash the underside of the vehiclethoroughly when winter is over.

See “Washing and waxing your Toyota”for more 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 the floormats and could cause corrosion. Occa-sionally check under the mats to makesure the area is dry. Be particularly carefulwhen transporting chemicals, cleansers,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-size shields, which come as near to theground as possible, are the best. We rec-ommend that the fittings and the areawhere the shields are installed be treatedto resist corrosion. Your Toyota dealer willbe happy to assist in supplying and instal-ling the shields if they are recommendedfor your area.

Do not park your vehicle in a damp,poorly ventilated garage. If you washyour vehicle in the garage, or if you driveit in covered with water or snow, your ga-rage may be so damp it will cause corro-sion. Even if your garage is heated, a wetvehicle can corrode if the ventilation ispoor.

Washing your Toyota by hand

Work in the shade and wait until the ve-hicle body is not hot to the touch.1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-move any mud or road salt from the un-derside of the vehicle or in the wheelwells.2. Wash with a mild car-wash soap,mixed according to the manufacturer’s in-structions. Use a soft cotton mitt and keepit wet by dipping it frequently into the washwater. Do not rub hard—let the soap andwater remove the dirt.Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do notscrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumperfaces are soft.Road tar: Remove with turpentine orcleaners that are marked safe for paintedsurfaces.

Do not use gasoline or strongsolvents, which may be toxic orcause damage.

NOTICE

3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap cancause streaking. In hot weather you mayneed to rinse each section right after youwash it.

Washing and waxing yourToyota

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4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicleusing a clean soft cotton towel. Do not rubor press hard—you might scratch thepaint.Automatic car washYour vehicle may be washed in an auto-matic car wash, but remember that thepaint can be scratched by some type ofbrushes, unfiltered washing water, or thewashing process itself. Scratching re-duces paint durability and gloss, especial-ly on darker colors. The manager of thecar wash should be able to advise youwhether the process is safe for the painton your vehicle.Waxing your Toyota

Polishing and waxing is recom-mended to maintain the originalbeauty of your Toyota’s finish.1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-fore you begin waxing, even if you are us-ing 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, followedby a separate wax. Carefully follow themanufacturer’s instructions and precau-tions. Be sure to polish and wax thechrome trim as well as the paint.

3. Wax the vehicle again when waterdoes not bead but remains on the surfacein large patches.

Always remove the plastic bumpersif your vehicle is re-painted andplaced in a high heat paint waxingbooth. High temperatures coulddamage the bumpers.

NOTICE

CAUTION

Do not wash the vehicle floor withwater, or allow water to get onto thefloor when cleaning the vehicle inte-rior or exterior. Water may get intoaudio components or other electri-cal components above or under thefloor carpet (or mat) and cause amalfunction; and it may cause bodycorrosion.

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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 the vi-nyl. 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 does not come off, re-peat the procedure. Commercial foam-ing-type vinyl cleaners are also availablewhich work well. Follow the manufactur-er’s instructions.

Do not use solvent, thinner,gasoline or window cleaner on theinterior.

NOTICE

Cleaning the interior

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Carpets

Use a good foam-type shampoo toclean the carpets.Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to re-move as much dirt as possible. Severaltypes of foam cleaners are available;some are in aerosol cans and others arepowders or liquids which you mix with wa-ter to produce a foam. To shampoo thecarpets, use a sponge or brush to applythe 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.

Do not use dye or bleach on thebelts—it may weaken them.

NOTICE

Windows

The windows may be cleaned with anyhousehold window cleaner.

When cleaning the inside of thewindows, be careful not to scratchor damage the heater wires on therear window.

NOTICE

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 any dirt.

�Do not use organic substances(solvents, kerosene, alcohol, gas-oline, etc.) or alkaline or acidicsolutions. These chemicals cancause discoloring, staining orpeeling of the surface.

�If you use cleaners or polishingagents, make sure their ingredi-ents do not include the sub-stances mentioned above.

�If you use a liquid car freshener,do not spill the liquid onto the ve-hicle’s interior surfaces. It maycontain the ingredients men-tioned above. Immediately cleanany spill using the method men-tioned above.

NOTICE

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.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.

�If a stain should fail to come outwith a neutral detergent, apply acleaner that does not contain anorganic solvent.

�Never use organic substancessuch as benzine, alcohol or gaso-line, or alkaline or acid solutionsfor cleaning the leather as thesecould cause discoloring.

�Use of a nylon brush or syntheticfiber cloth, etc. may scratch thefine grained surface of the leather.

�Mildew may develop on soiledleather upholstery. Be especiallycareful to avoid oil spots. Try tokeep your upholstery alwaysclean.

NOTICE

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�Long exposure to direct sunlightmay cause the leather surface toharden and shrink. Keep your ve-hicle in a shaded area, especiallyin the 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 leatherupholstery could result in discol-oration or staining.

If you have any questions about thecleaning of your Toyota, your local To-yota dealer will be pleased to answerthem.

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VEHICLEMAINTENANCE ANDCARE

� Maintenance requirements� General maintenance� Does your vehicle need

repairing?

For scheduled maintenanceinformation, please refer to theseparate “Owner’s ManualSupplement/MaintenanceSchedule”.

Your Toyota vehicle has been designedfor fewer maintenance requirements withlonger service intervals to save both yourtime and money. However, each regularmaintenance, as well as day-to-daycare, is more important than ever beforeto ensure smooth, and trouble-free, safe,and economical drivings.It is the owner’s responsibility to makesure the specified maintenance, includinggeneral maintenance service, is per-formed. Note that both the new vehicleand emission control system warrantiesspecify that proper maintenance and caremust be performed. See Owner’s Guide,Owner’s Manual Supplement or WarrantyBooklet for complete warranty informa-tion.General maintenanceGeneral maintenance items are thoseday-to-day care practices that are impor-tant to your vehicle for proper operation.It is the owner’s responsibility to ensurethat the general maintenance items areperformed regularly.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 maintenanceThe scheduled maintenance items listedin the “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule” are those re-quired to be serviced at regular intervals.For details of your maintenance Sched-ule, read the separate “Owner’s ManualSupplement/Maintenance Schedule”.It is recommended that any replace-ment parts used for maintenance orfor the repair of the emission controlsystem be Toyota supplied.

The owner may elect to use non-Toyo-ta supplied parts for replacement pur-poses without invalidating the emis-sion control system warranty.However, use of replacement partswhich are not of equivalent qualitymay impair the effectiveness of theemission control systems.

You may also elect to have mainte-nance, replacement, or repair of theemission control devices and systemperformed by any automotive repairestablishment or individual withoutinvalidating this warranty. See Own-er’s Guide, Owner’s Manual Supple-ment or Warranty Booklet for completewarranty information.

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Where to go for service?Toyota technicians are well-trained spe-cialists and are kept up to date with the lat-est 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, be sureto keep a copy of the repair order for anyservice performed on your Toyota.What about do-it-yourself mainte-nance?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 me-chanic, the Toyota service manuals arerecommended. Please be aware that do-it-yourself maintenance can affect yourwarranty coverage. See Owner’s Guide,Owner’s Manual Supplement or WarrantyBooklet for the details.

Listed 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 any un-usual noise, smell or vibration, you shouldinvestigate the cause or take your vehicleto your Toyota dealer or a qualified serviceshop immediately. It is recommended thatany problem you notice be brought to theattention of your dealer or the qualifiedservice shop for their advice.

Make these checks only whereadequate ventilation can be ob-tained if you run the engine.

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OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

Items listed below should be per-formed from time to time, unlessotherwise specified.

Tire pressureCheck 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 nutsCheck the tires carefully for cuts, damageor excessive wear. See Chapter 7-2 foradditional information. When checkingthe tires, make sure no nuts are missing,and check the nuts for looseness. Tightenthem if necessary.Tire rotationRotate the tires every 12000 km (7500miles). See Chapter 7-2 for additional in-formation.Fluid leaksCheck underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-ter or other fluid after the vehicle has beenparked for a while. If you smell fuel fumesor notice any leak, have the cause foundand corrected immediately.Doors and engine hoodCheck that all doors including trunk lid op-erate smoothly and all latches lock se-curely. Make sure the engine hood secon-dary latch secures the hood from openingwhen the primary latch is released.

INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Items listed below should be checkedregularly, e.g. while performing peri-odic services, cleaning the ve-hicle, etc.

LightsMake sure the headlights, stop lights, taillights, turn signal lights, and other lightsare all working. Check headlight aim.Service reminder indicators and warn-ing buzzersCheck that all service reminder indicatorsand warning buzzers function properly.Steering wheelCheck that it has the specified freeplay.Be alert for changes in steering condition,such as hard steering or strange noise.SeatsCheck that all front seat controls such asseat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-erate smoothly and that all latches locksecurely in any position. For folding-downrear seatbacks, check that the latcheslock securely.

Seat beltsCheck 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 pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation anduneven pedal effort or catching.Clutch pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation.Brake pedalCheck the pedal for smooth operation andthat the pedal has the proper clearance.Check the brake booster function.BrakesAt a safe place, check that the brakes donot pull to one side when applied.Parking brakeCheck that the lever has the proper traveland that, on a safe incline, your vehicle isheld securely with only the parking brakeapplied.Automatic transmission “Park” mech-anismCheck the lock release button of the se-lector lever for proper and smooth opera-tion. On a safe incline, check that your ve-hicle is held securely with the selectorlever in “P” position and all brakes re-leased.

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IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Items listed below should be checkedfrom time to time, e.g. each time whenrefueling.

Washer fluidMake sure there is sufficient fluid in thetank. See Chapter 7-3 for additional infor-mation.Engine coolant levelMake sure the coolant level is betweenthe “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the see-through reservoir. See Chapter 7-2 foradditional information.Battery electrolyte levelMake sure the electrolyte level of all bat-tery cells is between upper and lower levellines on the case. Add only distilled waterwhen replenishing. See Chapter 7-3 foradditional information.Brake fluid levelMake sure the brake fluid level is correct.See Chapter 7- 2 for additional information.Engine oil levelCheck the level on the dipstick with the en-gine turned off and the vehicle parked ona level spot. See Chapter 7-2 for addition-al information.

Power steering fluid levelCheck the level through the reservoir. Thelevel should be in the “HOT” or “COLD”range depending on the fluid temperature.See Chapter 7- 2 for additional information.Exhaust systemIf 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 that in-dicate service is needed. Some importantclues 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 monox-ide leak. Drive with the windows openand have the exhaust system checkedimmediately.)

� 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 continual-ly higher than normal

Does your vehicle needrepairing?

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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.

Do not continue driving with the ve-hicle unchecked. It could result inserious vehicle damage and possi-bly personal injury.

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DO-IT-YOURSELFMAINTENANCE—

Chapter 7-1Introduction

� Engine compartment overview� Fuse locations� Do-it-yourself service

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1. Power steering fluid reservoir2. Engine oil filler cap3. Engine oil level dipstick4. Brake fluid reservoir5. Fuse blocks6. Windshield washer fluid tank7. Battery8. Engine coolant reservoir9. Electric cooling fans

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Canada only

Fuse locations

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If you perform maintenance by your-self, be sure to follow the correct pro-cedure given in this part.You should be aware that improper or in-complete servicing may result in operat-ing problems.Performing do-it-yourself maintenanceduring the warranty period may affectyour warranty coverage. Read the sepa-rate Toyota Warranty statement for detailsand suggestions.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 that youshould be especially careful to observe:

� 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, radia-tor, exhaust manifold, powersteering fluid reservoir and sparkplug boots, etc.—will be hot. Sobe careful not to touch them. Oil,fluids and spark plugs may also behot.

� If the engine is hot, do not removethe radiator cap or loosen thedrain plugs to prevent burningyourself.

� Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-low open flames around fuel or thebattery. Their fumes are flam-mable.

� Be extremely cautious when work-ing on the battery. It contains poi-sonous and corrosive sulfuricacid.

� Do not get under your vehicle withjust the body jack supporting it.Always use automotive jackstands or other solid supports.

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Do-it-yourself serviceprecautions

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� Be sure that the ignition is off if youwork near the electric cooling fansor radiator grille. With the ignitionon, the electric cooling fans will au-tomatically start to run if the enginecoolant temperature is high and/orthe air conditioning is on.

� Use eye protection whenever youwork on or under your vehiclewhere you may be exposed to fly-ing or falling material, fluid spray,etc.

� Used engine oil contains potential-ly harmful contaminants whichmay cause skin disorders such asinflammation or skin cancer, socare should be taken to avoid pro-longed and repeated contact withit. To remove used engine oil fromyour skin, wash thoroughly withsoap and water.

� Do not leave used oil within thereach of children.

� Dispose of used oil and filter only ina safe and acceptable manner. Donot dispose of used oil and filter inhousehold trash, in sewers or ontothe ground. Call your dealer or aservice station for information con-cerning recycling or disposal.

�Remember that battery and igni-tion cables carry high currents orvoltages. Be careful of accidental-ly causing a short circuit.

�Add only demineralized or dis-tilled water to fill the radiator. Andif you spill some of the coolant, besure to wash it off with water toprevent it from damaging theparts or paint.

�Do not allow dirt or anything elseto fall through the spark plugholes.

�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 trans-mission fluid, or the transmissioncould be damaged.

�Do not drive with the air cleaner fil-ter removed, or excessive enginewear could result. Also backfiringcould cause a fire in the enginecompartment.

NOTICE �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.

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Here is a list of parts and tools you willneed on performing do-it-yourself main-tenance. Remember all Toyota parts aredesigned in metric sizes, so your toolsmust be metric.Checking the engine oil level

Parts (if level is low):� Engine oil API SH, “Energy-Conserv-

ing II” multigrade or ILSAC multigradehaving viscosity proper for your cli-mate

Tools:� Rag or paper towel� Funnel (only for adding oil)Checking the engine coolant level

Parts (if level is low):� Ethylene-glycol antifreeze� Demineralized or distilled waterTools:� Funnel (only for adding coolant)Checking brake fluid

Parts (if level is low):� SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

brake fluidTools:� Rag or paper towel� Funnel (only for adding fluid)

Checking power steering fluid

Parts (if level is low):� Automatic transmission fluid DEX-

RON -II or -IIITools:� Rag or paper towel� Funnel (only for adding fluid)Checking battery conditionNon-maintenance batteries—Tools:� Warm water� Baking soda� Grease� Conventional wrench (for terminal

clamp bolts)Maintenance type batteries—Parts (if level is low):� Distilled waterTools:� Warm water� Baking soda� Grease� Conventional wrench (for terminal

clamp bolts)� Coin (for vent plugs)� Funnel (only for adding distilled water)

Checking and replacing fuses

Parts (if replacement is necessary):� Fuse with same amperage rating as

originalTools:� Conventional wrench (for instrument

lower panel nut)Adding washer fluid

Parts:� Water� Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for

winter use)Tools:� FunnelReplacing light bulbs

Parts:� Bulb with same number and wattage

rating as original (See charts in “Re-placing light bulbs” in Chapter 7-3.)

Tools:� Screwdriver� Conventional wrench

Parts and tools

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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

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 turning offthe engine, wait a few minutes for the oilto drain back into the bottom of the en-gine.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 be cor-rect.4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oillevel on the end.

If the oil level is below or only slightlyabove the low level line, add engine oilof the same type as already in the en-gine.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 line and the fulllevel line on the dipstick is indicated belowfor reference.When the level reaches within the correctrange, install the filler cap hand-tight.Oil quantity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

1.3 (1.4, 1.1)

�Avoid overfilling, or the enginecould be damaged.

�Check the oil level on the dipstickonce again after adding the oil.

NOTICE

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ENGINE OIL SELECTIONUse API SH, “Energy-Conserving II” mul-tigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade en-gine oil.Recommended viscosity (SAE):

If you use SAE 10W-30 engine oil inextremely low temperatures, the en-gine may become difficult to start, soSAE 5W-30 engine oil is recom-mended.

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 SH. The centerportion of the label shows the SAE viscos-ity grade such as SAE 10W-30. “Energy-Conserving II” shown in the lower portion,indicates that the oil has fuel-savingcapabilities. Oils marked “Energy-Con-serving II” will have higher fuel-saving ca-pabilities than oils marked “Energy-Con-serving”.The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-dardization and Approval Committee)Certification Mark is displayed on the frontof the container.

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Look at the see-through coolant res-ervoir when the engine is cold. Thecoolant level is satisfactory if it is be-tween the “FULL” and “LOW” lines onthe reservoir. If the level is low, addethylene-glycol type coolant.The coolant level in the reservoir will varywith engine temperature. However, if thelevel is on or below the “LOW” line, addcoolant. Bring the level up to the “FULL”line.Use only ethylene-glycol type coolant.See information in the next column.If the coolant level drops within a shorttime after replenishing, there may be aleak in the system. Visually check the ra-diator, hoses, radiator cap and drain cockand water pump.If you can find no leak, have your Toyotadealer test the cap pressure and check forleaks in the cooling system.

To prevent burning yourself, do notremove the radiator cap when theengine is hot.

CAUTION!

Coolant type selectionYour coolant must contain ethylene-gly-col antifreeze. In addition to preventingfreezing and subsequent damage to theengine, this will also prevent corrosion.Further supplemental inhibitors or addi-tives are neither needed nor recom-mended.Read the antifreeze container for informa-tion on freeze protection. Follow themanufacturer’s directions for how muchto mix with water. The total capacity of thecooling system is given in Part 8. We rec-ommend 50% solution be used for yourToyota, or a sufficient quantity to provideprotection to about -35�C (-31�F).

Do not use alcohol type antifreezeor plain water alone.

NOTICE

Type A

Type B

Checking brake fluidChecking 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 to thebrake reservoir.Remove and replace the reservoir coverby hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dottedline. This brings the fluid to the correct lev-el when you put the cover back on.Use only newly opened brake fluid. Onceopened, brake fluid absorbs moisturefrom the air, and excess moisture cancause a dangerous loss of braking.

CAUTION

Take care when filling the reservoirbecause brake fluid can harm youreyes and damage painted surfaces.If fluid gets in your eyes, flush youreyes with clean water.

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If you spill the fluid, be sure to washit off with water to prevent it fromdamaging the parts or paint.

NOTICE

Check the fluid level through the reser-voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-mission fluid DEXRON -II or -III.If the vehicle has been driven around 80km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little morein frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot(60�C 80�C or 140�F 175�F). Youmay also check the level when the fluidis cold (about room temperature,10�C 30�C or 50�F 85�F) if the en-gine has not been run for about five hours.

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Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoirtank and look at the fluid level. If the fluidis cold, the level should be in the “COLD”range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid levelshould be in the “HOT” range. If the levelis at the low side of either range, add auto-matic transmission fluid DEXRON - II or-III to bring the level within the range.To remove the filler cap, turn it counter-clockwise and lift up. To reinstall it, turn itclockwise. After replacing the filler cap,visually check the steering box case, vanepump and hose connections for leaks ordamage.

CAUTION

The reservoir tank may be hot so becareful not to burn yourself.

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Avoid overfilling, or the powersteering could be damaged.

NOTICE

Keep your tire pressures at the properlevel.The recommended cold tire pressures,tire size and the vehicle capacity weightare given in Part 8. They are also on thetire pressure label as shown.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. Ifthe tire pressure is excessively low, thereis the possibility of wheel deformationand/or tire separation.High tire pressure produces a harsh ride,handling problems, excessive wear at thecenter of the tire tread, and a greater pos-sibility of tire damage from road hazards.If a tire frequently needs refilling, have itchecked by your Toyota dealer.The following instructions for check-ing tire pressure should be observed:� The pressure should be checked

only when the tires are cold. If yourvehicle has been parked 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 can de-grade handling and ride.

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� Take special care when adding airto the compact spare tire. The small-er tire size can gain pressure veryquickly. Add compressed air in smallquantities and check the pressureoften until it reaches the specifiedpressure.

� Do not bleed or reduce tire pres-sure after driving. It is normal for thetire pressure to be higher after driving.

� Never exceed the vehicle capacityweight. The passenger and luggageweight should be located so that thevehicle is balanced.

� 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.

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 (0.06 in.)or less, the indicators will appear. If youcan see the indicators in two or more adja-cent grooves, the tire should be replaced.The lower the tread, the higher the risk ofskidding.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 tech-nician and have the tire repaired or re-placed.Even if the damage does not appear seri-ous, a qualified technician should ex-amine the damage. Objects which havepenetrated the tire may have caused in-ternal damage.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 and tiresstored for future use.REPLACING YOUR TIRES

When replacing a tire, use only thesame size and construction as origi-nally installed and with the same orgreater load capacity.Using any other size or type of tire may se-riously affect handling, ride, speedome-ter/odometer calibration, ground clear-ance, and clearance between the bodyand tires or snow chains.

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CAUTION

� Do not mix radial, bias belted, orbias-ply tires on your vehicle. Itcan cause dangerous handlingcharacteristics, resulting in loss ofcontrol.

� Do not use tires or wheels otherthan the manufacturer’s recom-mended size.

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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 for tirechange 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.

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 rota-tion may vary according to your driv-ing habits and road surface condi-tions.See “If you have a flat tire” in Part 4 for tirechange 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.

CAUTION

Do not include a compact spare tirewhen rotating the tires. It isdesigned for temporary use only.

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WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES ORCHAINS

Snow tires or chains are recom-mended when 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 capacityas the 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 front 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.

CAUTION

� Do not drive with the snow tires in-correctly inflated.

� Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)with any type of snow tires.

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TIRE CHAIN SELECTION

Use tire chains of the correct size andtype.Use SAE Class “S” type radial tire chainsexcept radial cable chains or V-bar typechains.Regulations regarding the use of tirechains vary according to location ortype of r oad, so always check them be-fore installing chains.

CHAIN INSTALLATION

Install the chains on the front tires astightly as possible. Do not use tirechains on the rear 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.

� 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-wheel braking, as use of chainsmay adversely affect vehicle han-dling.

CAUTION!

Do not attempt to use a tire chain onthe compact spare tire, as it mayresult in damage to the vehicle aswell as the tire.

NOTICE

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WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS

If you have wheel damage such asbending, cracks or heavy corrosion,the wheel 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 shouldbe taken to ensure that the wheels arereplaced by ones with the same loadcapacity, diameter, rim width, and off-set.This must be observed on compact sparetires, too.Correct replacement wheels are availableat your Toyota dealer.A wheel of a different size or type may ad-versely affect handling, wheel and bear-ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, stopping ability,headlight aim, bumper height, vehicleground clearance, and tire or snow chainclearance to the body and chassis.

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 straightenedmay have structural damage and there-fore should not be used. Never use an in-ner tube in a leaking wheel which is de-signed for a tubeless tire.

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Chapter 7-3Electrical components

� Checking battery condition� Battery recharging precautions� Checking and replacing fuses� Adding washer fluid� Replacing light bulbs

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

The battery produces flammableand explosive 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

when working near the battery.� Keep children away from the bat-

tery.EMERGENCY MEASURES

� If electrolyte gets in your eyes,flush your eyes with clean waterfor at least 15 minutes and get im-mediate medical attention. If pos-sible, continue to apply water witha sponge or cloth while en route tothe medical office.

� If electrolyte gets on your skin,thoroughly wash the contact area.If you feel pain or burning, getmedical attention immediately.

CAUTION!� If electrolyte gets on your clothes,

there is a possibility of its soakingthrough to your skin, so immedi-ately take off the exposed clothingand follow the procedure above, ifnecessary.

� 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.

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Check the battery for corroded orloose terminal connections, cracks, orloose hold-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 acces-sories are off before performingmaintenance.

�When checking the battery, re-move the ground cable from thenegative terminal (“-” mark) firstand reinstall it last.

�Be careful not to cause a short cir-cuit with tools.

�Take care no solution gets into thebattery when washing it.

There are two types of batteries:Maintenance type and non-mainte-nance type.A non-maintenance battery has “MAIN-TENANCE FREE BATTERY” on its top. Amaintenance type battery does not havesuch indication.Maintenance type battery—Check the fluid condition by the fluid levellines on the side of the battery. Or if thebattery has a hydrometer on its top, youcan also check the hydrometer.Non-maintenance battery—Check the battery condition by thehydrometer on the top of the battery.

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CHECKING BY THE FLUID LEVELLINES (MAINTENANCE TYPE BAT-TERY ONLY)

The fluid (electrolyte) level must be be-tween the upper and lower lines.When checking the fluid level, look at allsix cells, not just one or two.If the level is lower than the lower line, adddistilled water. (See “ADDING DIS-TILLED WATER”.)

CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER

Check the battery condition by thehydrometer color.

Maintenance type battery

Hydrometer colorCondition

Type A Type BCondition

GREEN BLUE Good

DARK WHITECharging necessary.Have battery checkedby your Toyota dealer.

CLEAR orLIGHT

YELLOWRED Add distilled water*

*: See “ADDING DISTILLED WATER”.

Non-maintenance battery

Hydrometer colorCondition

Type A Type BCondition

GREEN BLUE Good

DARK WHITECharging necessary.Have battery checkedby your Toyota dealer.

CLEAR orLIGHT

YELLOWRED Have battery checked

by your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

Do not refill the battery with water.

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ADDING DISTILLED WATER (MAINTE-NANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY)1. Remove the vent plugs.2. Add distilled water to cells needingfluid.If the side of your battery is covered,check the water level by looking down di-rectly above the cell as illustrated above.3. Retighten the vent plugs securely.

NOTICE

Do not overfill the cells. Excesselectrolyte could squirt out of thebattery during heavy charging,causing corrosion or damage.

During recharging, the battery is pro-ducing hydrogen gas.Therefore, before recharging:1. Maintenance type batteries—Removethe vent plugs.2. If recharging with the battery installedon the vehicle, be sure to disconnect theground cable.3. Be sure the power switch on the re-charger is off when connecting the char-ger cables to the battery and when dis-connecting them.

� Always charge the battery in an un-confined area. Do not charge thebattery in a garage or closed roomwhere there is not sufficient ven-tilation.

� Non-maintenance batteries: Onlydo a slow charge (5A or less).Charging at a quicker rate is dan-gerous. The battery may explode,causing personal injuries.Maintenance type batteries: Besure to remove the vent plugs be-fore recharging.

CAUTION!

NOTICE

Never recharge the battery while theengine is running. Also, be sure allaccessories are turned off.

Battery recharging precautions

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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 inopera-tive component off. Pull a suspectedfuse straight out and check it.Determine which fuse may be causing theproblem. The lid of the fuse box shows thename of the circuit for each fuse. See Part8 of this manual for the functions con-trolled by each circuit.Type A fuses can be pulled out by usingthe pull-out tool. The location of the pull-out tool 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 close aspossible to the rating. If the amperage islower than that specified, the fuse mightblow out again but this does not indicateanything wrong. Be sure to get the correctfuse as soon as possible and return thesubstitute to its original clip.It is a good idea to purchase a set of sparefuses and keep them in your vehicle foremergencies.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.

Checking and replacing fuses

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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.

CAUTION!If 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 muchto mix with water.

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or anyother substitute because it maydamage 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.

Halogen bulbs have pressurizedgas inside and require special han-dling. They can burst or shatter ifscratched or dropped. Hold a bulbonly by its plastic or metal case. Donot touch the glass part of a bulbwith bare hands.

CAUTION!

NOTICE

Only use a bulb of the listed type.

Replacing light bulbs—Adding washer fluid

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Light Bulbs BulbNo. W Type

Headlights 9004 64/45 A

Parking, front sidemarker and front turnsignal lights

1157 27/8 B

Rear side marker lights 168 5 C

Rear turn signal lights 1156 27 B

Stop and tail lights 1157 27/8 B

Back-up lights 1156 27 B

License plate lights — 5 C

High mountedstop light 921 18 C

Interior light — 8 D

Trunk light 194 3.8 C

A: HB1 halogen bulbsB: Single end bulbsC: Wedge base bulbsD: Double end bulbs

1. Open the hood. Disconnect theconnector while depressing the lockrelease.

2. Turn the bulb retaining ring coun-terclockwise and take out the bulb.

—Headlights

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3. Install a new bulb in the reversesequence of removal.To install a bulb, align the cutouts of thebulb socket with the protrusions of themounting hole.Aiming is not necessary after replacingthe bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

—Parking, front side markerand front turn signal lights

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Use a wrench. a: Rear side marker lightb: Rear turn signal lightc: Stop and tail lightd: Back-up light

—Rear side marker, rearturn signal, stop and tail,and back-up lights —License plate lights

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—High mounted stoplight

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Part 8 Dimensions and weight Engine

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SPECIFICATIONS

� Dimensions and weight� Engine� Fuel� Service specifications� Tires� Fuses

Overall length mm (in.) 4120 (162.2)

Overall width mm (in.) 1660 ( 65.4)

Overall height mm (in.) 1350 ( 53.1)*1

mm (in.) 1375 ( 54.1)*2

Wheelbase mm (in.) 2380 ( 93.7)

Front tread mm (in.) 1400 ( 55.1)

Rear tread mm (in.) 1430 ( 56.3)

Vehicle capacity weight

(occupants + luggage)

kg (lb.) 352 (775)

*1: Unladen vehicle plus two occupants

*2: Unladen vehicle

Model:5E-FE

Type:4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke, mm (in.):74.0 x 87.0 (2.91 x 3.43)

Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):1497 (91.3)

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Fuel type:Unleaded gasoline, Research OctaneNumber 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher

Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):45 (11.9, 9.9)

ENGINEValve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):

Intake 0.15 0.25 (0.006 0.010)Exhaust 0.31 0.41 (0.012 0.016)

Spark plug type:NIPPONDENSO K16TR11NGK BKR5EKB- 11

Spark plug gap, mm (in.):1.1 (0.043)

Drive belt tension measured with Bor-roughs drive belt tension gauge No.BT-33-73F (used belt), Ibf:

100 ± 20ENGINE LUBRICATIONOil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.qt.):

With filter 2.8 (3.0, 2.5)Without filter 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)

Oil grade:API SH, “Energy-Conserving II” multi-grade engine oil or ILSAC multigradeengine oil is recommended.

Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):

COOLING SYSTEMTotal capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Automatic transmissionVehicles sold in Puerto Rico

4.8 (5.1, 4.2)Vehicles sold outside Puerto Rico

5.3 (5.6, 4.7)Manual transmission

4.9 (5.2, 4.3)Coolant type:

With ethylene-glycol antifreeze(Do not use alcohol type.)

Fuel Service specifications

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BATTERY—Maintenance type battery

Specific gravity reading at 20°C (68°F):1.260 Fully charged1.160 Half charged1.060 Discharged

—Non-maintenance batteryOpen voltage* at 20°C (68°F):

12.7 V Fully charged12.3 V Half charged11.9 V Discharged

*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes afterthe key is removed with all the lightsturned offCharging rates:

Non-maintenance battery 5 A max.Maintenance type battery

Quick charge 15 A max.Slow charge 5 A max.

CLUTCHPedal freeplay, mm (in.):

5 15 (0.2 0.6)Fluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

MANUAL TRANSAXLEOil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

1.9 (2.0, 1.7)Oil type:

Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5

Recommended oil viscosity:SAE 75W-90

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE3-speed type automatic transmission

Automatic transmissionFluid capacity (drain and refill),L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)Differential

Fluid capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):1.4 (1.5, 1.2)

4-speed type automatic transmissionFluid capacity (drain and refill),L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Up to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7)Fluid type:

Automatic transmission fluid DII orDEXRON III (DEXRON II)

BRAKESMinimum pedal clearance when de-pressed with the pressure of 490 N (50kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm(in.):

With anti-lock brake system55 (2.2)

Without anti-lock brake system60 (2.4)

Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):1—6 (0.04—0.24)

Pad wear limit, mm (in.):1.0 (0.04)

Lining wear limit, mm (in.):1.0 (0.04)

Parking brake adjustment when pulledwith the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):

5—8 clicksFluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3STEERINGWheel freeplay:

Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)Power steering fluid type:

Automatic transmission fluidDEXRON II or III

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Tire size:Spare tire

With anti-lock brake systemT105/70D16

Without anti-lock brake systemT105/70D14

Except spare tire115 SR 13

Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm 2 or bar,psi):

Spare tire420 (4.2, 60)

Except spare tireFront 240 (2.4, 34)Rear 225 (2.25, 32)

Wheel size:Spare tire

With anti-lock brake system16 x 4T

Without anti-lock brake system14 x 4T

Except spare tire13 x 4 1/2J

Wheel nut torque, N ⋅m (kgf ⋅m, ft ⋅lbf):103 (10.5, 76)

Engine compartment (U.S.A.)

Fuses (type A)1. HEAD (LH) 10 A: Left-hand headlight2. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand head-light3. AM2 15 A: Ignition system, chargingsystem, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system,SRS airbag system, starter system4. HAZ-HORN 15 A: Horns, turn signallights, emergency flashers, theft deterrentsystem5. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-tem/sequential multiport fuel injectionsystem, air conditioning system

Engine compartment (Canada)6. DOME 10 A: Interior lights, open doorwarning light, clock, car audio system,anti-lock brake system, theft deterrentsystem7. OBD-II 7.5 A: On-board diagnosissystem8. ALT-S 5 A: Charging system9. DRL 5 A: Daytime running light system10. HEAD (RH-LWR) 10 A: Right-handheadlight (low beam)11.HEAD (LH-LWR) 10 A: Left-handheadlight (low beam)12. HEAD (RH-UPR) 10 A: Right-handheadlight (high beam)13. HEAD (LH-UPR) 10 A: Left-handheadlight (high beam)

FusesTires

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Engine compartment (Canada only)14. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mountedstoplight, anti-lock brake system, shiftlock control system15. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system16. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, parking lights,license plate lights, instrument panellights, emergency flashers, air condition-ing system, rear window defogger, car au-dio system, cigarette lighter, clock17. GAUGE 10 A: Gauge and meters,service reminder indicator and warningbuzzers (except discharge and open doorwarning lights), back-up lights, rear win-dow defogger18. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights, emer-gency flashers

Instrument panel19. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers andwasher20. ECU-IG 5 A: Anti-lock brake system,air conditioning system21. CIG/RADIO 15 A: Cigarette lighter,car audio system, clock, anti-lock brakesystem, theft deterrent system, shift lockcontrol system22. IGN 5 A: Charging system, dischargewarning light, multiport fuel injection sys-tem/sequential multiport fuel injectionsystem, SRS airbag system23. SRS 5 A: SRS airbag warning light

Instrument panel

Fuses (type B)24. CDS FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans25. RAD FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans26. HEATER 40 A: Air conditioning sys-tem, “A/C” fuses27. DIMMER 30 A: “HEAD (RH-UPR)”,“HEAD (LH-UPR)”, “HEAD (RH-LWR)”and “HEAD (LH-LWR)” fuses28. MAIN 30 A: Starter system29. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger30. PWR 30 A: Power windows, powerdoor lock system

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Fuses (type C)31. ABS 60 A: Anti-lock brake system32. AM1 50 A: “DEF”, “WIPER”,“GAUGE”, “ECU-IG”, “TURN”, “IGN” and“PWR” fuses33. ALT 100 A: “ABS”, “STOP”, “TAIL”,“SRS”, “DEF”, “AM1”, “WIPER”,“GAUGE”, “ECU-IG”, “TURN”, “IGN” and“PWR” fuses

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REPORTING SAFETYDEFECTS FOR U.S.OWNERS ANDUNIFORM TIREQUALITY GRADING

� Reporting safety defects forU.S. owners

� Uniform tire quality grading

If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect which could cause a crashor could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform the Na-tional Highway Traffic Safety Ad-ministration (NHTSA) in addition tonotifying Toyota Motor Sales,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 safety de-fect exists in a group of vehicles, itmay order a recall and remedycampaign. However, NHTSAcannot become involved in individ-ual problems between you, yourdealer, or Toyota Motor Sales,U.S.A., Inc.

To contact NHTSA, you may eithercall the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or366-0123 in Washington D.C.area) or write to: NHTSA. U.S. De-partment of Transportation. Wash-ington D.C. 20590. You can alsoobtain other information about mo-tor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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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 passengervehicle 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 wearrate of the tire when tested under con-trolled conditions on a specified govern-ment test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and a half(1-1/2) times as well on the governmentcourse as a tire graded 100. The relativeperformance of tires depends upon theactual conditions of their use, however,and may depart significantly from thenorm due to variations in driving habits,service practices and differences in roadcharacteristics and climate.

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 undercontrolled conditions on specified govern-ment test surfaces of asphalt and con-crete. A tire marked C may have poor trac-tion performance.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, rep-resenting the tire’s resistance to the gen-eration of heat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled condi-tions on a specified indoor laboratory testwheel. Sustained high temperature cancause the material of the tire to degener-ate and reduce tire life, and excessivetemperature can lead to sudden tire fail-ure. The grade C corresponds to a level ofperformance which all passenger car tiresmust meet under the Federal Motor Ve-hicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band A represent higher levels of perfor-mance on the laboratory test wheel thanthe minimum required by law.

Warning: The temperature grade for thistire is established for a tire that is properlyinflated and not overloaded. Excessivespeed, underinflation, or excessive load-ing, either separately or in combination,can cause heat buildup and possible tirefailure.

Uniform tire quality grading

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Quick index

� If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 55. . . . .

� If your vehicle will not start 105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If your engine stalls while driving 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If your vehicle overheats 108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If you have a flat tire 109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� If your vehicle needs to be towed 116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� Tips for driving during break- in period 89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� How to start the engine 99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� General maintenance 126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

� Complete index 165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gas station information

Fuel type:

UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87)or higher

See page 89 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp. gal.)

Engine oil:

API SH, “Energy- Conserving ll” multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigradeengine oil is recommended.

Use SAE 10W- 30 if normal temperatures are above -18�C (0�F).

See page 138 for detailed information.

Tire information: See pages 141 through 145.

Tire pressure: See page 160.

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