1996 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual PDF

Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value- conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are
proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build.
This Owners Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and follow
the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle best
and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and
any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owners Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of Toyotas policy of continual product improve-
ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
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New vehicle warranty Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and acces-
limited warranties: sories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in
New vehicle warranty the market. You should know that Toyota does not
warrant these products and is not responsible either
Emission control systems warranty
for their performance, repair or replacement, or for
Others any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect
For further information, please refer to the separate they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
Owners Guide, Owners Manual Supplement or This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine
Warranty Booklet. Toyota products. Modification with non genuine Toyo-
ta products could affect its performance, safety or du-
rability, and may even violate governmental regula-
tions. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered
Your responsibility for maintenance under warranty.
It is the owners responsibility to make sure that the
specified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives de-
tails of these maintenance requirements. Also in- Spark ignition system of your Toyota
cluded in Part 6 is general maintenance. For sched-
uled maintenance information, please refer to the The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
separate Owners Manual Supplement/Mainte- quirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
nance Schedule. Equipment Standard.
Installation of a mobile
two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system
in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such
as multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock
brake system and SRS airbag system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary mea-
sures or special instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota contains ex-
plosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the
airbags left as they are, it may cause an accident such
as a fire. Be sure to have the SRS airbag system re-
moved and disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your ve-
hicle.
Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS
Chapter 1-1
Overview of instruments
and controls
Instrument panel overview

Instrument cluster overview
Indicator symbols on the
instrument panel
1
Instrument panel overview
2
3
Instrument cluster overview
Without tachometer
4
With tachometer
5
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Open door warning light*1

Brake system warning light *1
SRS airbag warning light*1
Seat belt reminder light*1 Turn signal indicator lights
Discharge warning light*1 Headlight high beam indicator light
Low oil pressure warning light*1 Overdrive-of f indicator light
Malfunction indicator lamp*1 Cruise control indicator light*2
Rear window defogger indicator light
Anti-lock brake system warning light *1 *1: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers in Chapter 1-5.
*2: If this light flashes, see Cruise control in Chapter 1-6.
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Part 1 Keys (sedan)
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS
Chapter 1-2
Keys and Doors
Keys
Side doors The master key works in every lock. Keep the key number plate in a safe
The subkey will not work in the trunk. place such as your wallet, not in the
Power windows vehicle.
To protect things locked in the trunk when
Trunk lid you have your vehicle parked, leave the If you should lose your keys or if you need
Back door subkey with the attendant. additional keys, duplicates can be made
Since the doors and trunk lid can be by a Toyota dealer using the key number.
Hood locked without a key, you should always You should also put a copy of the key
Theft deterrent system carry a spare master key in case you acci- number with your important papers.
dentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.
Fuel tank cap
Electric sun roof
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Keys (wagon) Side doors
The key works in every lock. Keep the key number plate in a safe LOCKING WITH KEY
Since the side doors and back door can be place such as your wallet, not in the Turn the key towards the front of the
locked without a key, you should always vehicle. vehicle to lock and towards the back to
carry a spare master key in case you acci- If you should lose your keys or if you need unlock.
dentally lock your key inside the vehicle. additional keys, duplicates can be made Vehicles with power door lock sys-
by a Toyota dealer using the key number.
temAll the side doors and back door
You should also put a copy of the key
number with your important papers. lock and unlock simultaneously with either
front door. In the drivers door lock, turning
the key once will unlock the drivers door
and twice in succession will unlock all the
side doors and back door simultaneously.
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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
Push in the lock button to lock and pull SWITCH
it out to unlock. To lock all the side doors simulta-
Closing the door with the lock button neously, push the switch on the LOCK
pushed in will also lock the door. Be care- side. Pushing on the UNLOCK side
ful not to lock your keys in the vehicle. will unlock them.
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Power windows
! CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the
doors are closed and locked, espe-
cially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of
seat belts, locking the doors helps
prevent the driver and passengers
from being thrown out from the ve-
hicle during an accident. It also
helps prevent the doors from being
opened unintentionally.
LOCKING WITH REAR DOOR CHILD- The windows can be operated with the
PROTECTOR switch on each door.
Turn the lock knob to the LOCK The ignition key must be in the ON posi-
position as shown on the label. tion.
This feature allows you to lock a rear door OPERATING THE DRIVERS WINDOW
so it can be opened from the outside only, Use the switch on the drivers door.
not from inside. We recommend using this Normal operation: The window moves
feature whenever small children are in the as long as you hold the switch.
vehicle.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
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OPERATING THE PASSENGERS WIN-
DOWS
Use the switch on each passengers
door or the switch on the drivers door
that control each passengers window.
The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.
For driver and front passengers use
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
For rear passengers use-
Automatic operation (to open only): To open: Push on the lower side of the
switch.
Push the switch completely down and
then release it. The window will fully open. To close: Push on the upper side of the
To stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch.
switch up and then release it. If you push in the window lock button on
the drivers door, the passengers win-
dows cannot be operated.
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Trunk lid (sedan) Lock release lever
! CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury,
you must do the following.
Always make sure the head, hands
and other parts of the body of all oc-
cupants are kept completely inside
the vehicle before you close the
power windows. If someones neck,
head or hands gets caught in a clos-
ing window, it could result in a seri-
ous injury. When anyone closes the
power windows, be sure that they To open the trunk lid from the outside, To open the trunk lid from the drivers
operate the windows safely.
insert the master key and turn it clock- seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
When small children are in the ve-
hicle, never let them use the power wise.
window switches without supervi- See Luggage stowage precautions in
sion. Use the window lock button Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
to prevent them from making unex- ing luggage.
pected use of the switches. To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
Never leave small children alone in down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
the vehicle, especially with the pulling it up to make sure it is securely
ignition key still inserted. They closed.
could use the power window
switches and get trapped in a win-
dow. Unattended children can be- ! CAUTION
come involved in serious acci-
dents. Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
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Luggage security system Luggage security system
(with fold-down rear seat) (without fold-down rear seat)
This system deactivates the lock re- 2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the This system deactivates the lock re-
lease lever so that things locked in the master key and turn it counterclockwise lease lever so that things locked in the
trunk can be protected. to deactivate the lock release lever. trunk can be protected.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
1. Push down the security lock levers After closing the trunk lid, insert the
to lock the rear seatbacks. to make sure it is securely locked.
master key and turn it counterclockwise
On vehicles with built-in child restraint, to deactviate the lock release lever.
only the left seatback has a lock lever and
can be lowered. The right seatback can- After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
not be folded down. to make sure it is securely closed.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold-
ing them down to make sure they are se-
curely locked, otherwise, someone could
get into the trunk by folding down a rear
seat.
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Locking with power back
Back door (wagon) door lock Hood
To open the back door from the out- To lock the back door, push the switch To open the hood, pull the hood lock
side, insert the key and turn it counter- on the LOCK side. To unlock the back release lever under the dash. The hood
clockwise to unlock. Then pull the door, push the switch on the UNLOCK will spring up slightly. In front of the
handle and raise the back door. side. vehicle, press up on the auxiliary
See Luggage stowage precautions in You can, of course, lock and unlock the catch lever and lift the hood. Then
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load- back door manually. hold the hood open by inserting the
ing luggage. support rod into the slot.
To close the back door, lower it and press Before closing the hood, check to see that
down on it. After closing the back door, try you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
pulling it up to make sure it is securley etc. and return the support rod to its
closed. clipthis prevents rattles. Then lower the
hood and make sure it locks into place. If
! CAUTION necessary, press down gently on the front
edge to lock it.
Keep the back door closed while
driving. This not only keeps the lug-
gage from being thrown out but also ! CAUTION
prevents exhaust gases from enter- After inserting the rod, make sure it
ing the vehicle. supports the hood securely.
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Theft deterrent system
To deter the vehicle theft, the system is SETTING THE SYSTEM

designed to give an alarm and keep the 1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK
engine from being started if any of the position.
side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood 2. Have all passengers get out of the ve-
is forcibly unlocked or the battery ter- hicle.
minal is disconnected and then recon- 3. Close and lock all the side doors, trunk
nected when the vehicle is locked. lid, back door and hood.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently The indicator light will come on when all
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and the side doors, trunk lid, back door and
other exterior lights. The engine cannot hood are closed and locked.
be started because the starter circuit will As the side doors are locked, the system
be cut. will give you a preparation time of 30 se-
conds before the setting, during which the
side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood
may be opened to prepare for the setting.
Be careful not to use the key when open-
ing either front door. This will cancel the
system.
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4. After making sure the indicator light If any of the side doors, trunk lid, back FLASHINGThe system is set. You
starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle. door or hood is opened need the key to open the side doors, trunk
The system will automatically be set after If the battery terminal is disconnected lid , back door and hood.
the preparation time passes. The indica- and then reconnected ONThe system will automatically be set
tor light will flash to show the system is Stopping the alarm when the time comes. The side doors,
set. If any of the side doors, trunk lid, back trunk lid, back door and hood may be
door or hood is open at that time, the set- Turn the igniion key from the LOCK to opened without a key.
ting is interrupted until it is closed and ACC position. The alarm will be stopped
OFFThe system is inactive. You may
locked. with the starter circuit cut kept on. Stop-
open any of the side doors, trunk lid, back
ping the alarm in this manner will keep the
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when door or hood.
alarm from being reactivated when any of
you set the system, because unlocking TESTING THE SYSTEM
the side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood
from the inside will activate the system.
is opened. 1. Open all the windows.
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Interrupting the setting 2. Set the system as described above.
Activating the system With the system set, the trunk and back The front doors should be locked with the
The system will give the alarm and cut the door can be opened with the key without key. Be sure to wait until the indicator light
starter circuit under the following condi- activating or cancelling the system. While starts flashing.
tions: it is open, the side doors and hood may be 3. Unlock one of the side doors from the
If any of the side doors, trunk lid, back opened in addition. However, when the inside. The system should activate the
door or hood is unlocked without using battery terminal is disconnected and then alarm.
the key reconnected, the system is activated. 4. Cancel the system by unlocking either
If the battery terminal is disconnected To resume the setting, close and lock the front door with the key.
and then reconnected side doors, trunk, back door and hood. 5. Repeat this operation for the other side
The trunk and back door must be closed doors, trunk lid, back door and hood.
After 1 minute, the alarm will automatical-
with the key removed. When testing on the hood, also check that
ly stop with the starter circuit cut kept on.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM the system is activated when the battery
Reactivating the alarm terminal is disconnected and then recon-
Unlock either front door with the key. This
Once set, the system automatically resets nected.
cancels the system completely and the
the alarm each time alll the side doors, If the system does not work properly, have
starter circuit cut will be cancelled at once.
trunk lid, back door and hood are closed it checked by your Toyota dealer.
after the alarm stops. INDICATOR LIGHT
The alarm will be activated again under The indicator light gives the following
the following conditions: three indications.
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Fuel tank cap Electric sun roof
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the 2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
lever up. the cap slowly counterclockwise, then
pause slightly before removing it. Af-
ter removing the cap, hang it on the
! CAUTION cap hanger.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
low open flames when refuelling. when the cap is opened. When installing,
The fumes are flammable. turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot
weather, fuel under pressure
! CAUTION
could cause injury by spraying Make sure the cap is tightened se-
out of the filler neck if the cap is curely to prevent fuel spillage in
suddenly removed. case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel
tank cap for replacement. It has a
built in check valve to reduce fuel
tank vacuum.
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To open the sun roof, push the switch
Always make sure nobody places
on the SLIDE side. Pushing on the his/her head, hands and other
opposite side will close it. To tilt up the parts of the body in the roof open-
rear end of the sun roof, push the ing before you close the roof. If
switch on the UP side. Pushing on someones neck, head or hands
the opposite side will lower it. gets caught in the closing roof, it
could result in a serious injury.
The ignition key must be in the ON When anyone closes the roof, first
position. make sure it is safe to do so.
The sun roof will move while the switch is Never leave small children alone in
being pushed and stop when released. the vehicle, especially with the igni-
However, as a precaution when closing, it tion key still inserted. They could
stops at the three-quarters closed posi- use the sun roof switches and get
tion before fully closing. Therefore, re- trapped in the roof opening. Unat-
lease the switch and then push it again to tended children can become in-
close it completely. volved in serious accidents.
You may open the sun roof to any desired Never sit on top of the vehicle
position. around the roof opening.
! CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.
While the vehicle is moving, always
keep the head, hands and other
parts of the body of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Other-
wise, you could be seriously injured
if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the
vehicle is involved in an accident.
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Front seats
Part 1 Seats Seat adjustment precautions
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Adjust the drivers seat so that the foot
OPERATION OF hicle occupants should have the seatback pedals, steering wheel and instrument
INSTRUMENTS upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
erly wear the seat belts provided.
panel controls are within easy reach of the
driver.
AND CONTROLS ! CAUTION
! CAUTION
Do not drive with the vehicle occu- Adjustments should not be made
Chapter 1-3 pants not properly seated, such as while the vehicle is moving, as the
sitting on top of a folded-down seat may unexpectedly move and
Seats, Seat belts, seatback, or in the luggage cause the driver to lose control of
compartment. Persons not proper- the vehicle.
Steering wheel ly seated and restrained by seat When adjusting the seat, be careful
belts can be severely injured in the not to hit the seat against a passen-
and Mirrors event of emergency braking or a ger or luggage.
collision. After adjusting the seat position,
During driving, do not let passen- try sliding it forward and backward
Seats gers stand up or move around be- to make sure it is locked in posi-
Front seats tween seats. Balance can be un- tion.
Fold-down rear seat
steady and severe injuries can oc- After adjusting the seatback, exert
cur in the event of emergency brak- body pressure to make sure it is
Head restraints ing or a collision. locked in position.
Seat belts Do not put objects under the seats
as they may interfere with the seat-
SRS airbags lock mechanism or unexpectedly
push up the seat position adjust-
Child restraint ing lever; the seat may suddenly
Tilt steering wheel move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
Outside rear view mirrors While adjusting the seat, do not
Anti-glare inside rear view put your hands under the seat or
mirror near the moving parts. You may
jam your hands or fingers.
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-Adjusting front seats Folddown rear seat (sedan)
ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION
Pull the lock release lever up. Then
slide the seat to the desired position
with slight body pressure and release
the lever.
ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE
Lean forward and pull the lock release
lever. Then lean back to the desired
angle and release the lever.
! CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under Unlock the seatback, and fold it down.
the lap belt during a collision, avoid This will enlarge the luggage compart-
reclining the seatback any more than ment as far as the front seatbacks. See
needed. The seat belts provide maxi- Luggage stowage precautions in Part 2
mum protection when the driver and for precautions to observe in loading lug-
the passenger are sitting up straight gage.
and well back in the seats. If you are If desired, each seatback may be folded
reclined, the lap belt may slide past separately. On vehicles with built-in child
your hips and apply restraint forces restraint, only the left seatback can be
folded down.
directly to the abdomen. Therefore,
in the event of a frontal collision, the
risk of personal injury may increase
with increasing recline of the seat-
back.
ADJUSTING DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION
ANGLE
Turn the knob either way.
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Fold-down rear seat (wagon)
! CAUTION
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:
Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.
Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat-
back.
BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT Make sure the shoulder belt passes
Stow the rear seat belts as shown in through the hanger when folding the
the illustration. seatback down.
This prevents the belts from falling out This prevents the shoulder belt from being
when you fold the seatback. damaged.
Also take due care to avoid catching the
NOTICE shoulder belt in the rear seatback when
The seat belts must be stowed returning it to the upright position.
before you fold the seatback.
! CAUTION
Seat belt must be removed from the
hanger when seat belt is in use.
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FOLDING REAR SEAT 2. Unlock the seatback, and fold it 3. After folding the seatback down,
1. Swing the bottom cushion up by down while pushing the bottom cush- hook the strap to the tab on the reverse
pulling the strap. ion forward. side of the seatback.
It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it This will enlarge the luggage compart-
ment as far as the raised seat cushion.
up.
See Luggage stowage precautions in
! CAUTION
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load- When returning the seatback to the
! CAUTION ing luggage. upright position:
When returning the bottom cushion If desired, each seatback may be folded Make sure the seat belts are not
to its original position: separately. twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
Make sure the seat belts are not
position for ready use.
twisted or caught under the bot-
tom cushion and are arranged in Make sure the seatback is securely
their proper position for ready use. locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat-
Make sure the bottom cushion is
back.
securely locked by trying to pull up
the edge of the cushion near the
strap.
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Seat belts
Head restraints Seat belt precautions
Toyota recommends that the driver and
passengers in the vehicle be properly re- ! CAUTION
strained at all times with the seat belts
provided. Failure to do so could increase Persons should ride in their seats
the chance of injury and/or the severity of properly wearing their seat belts
injury in accidents. whenever the vehicle is moving.
Baby or small child. Use a child restraint Otherwise, they are much more like-
system which fits your vehicle. See Child ly to suffer serious bodily injury in
restraint for details. the event of sudden braking or a col-
Child. If a child is too large for a child re- lision.
straint system, the child should sit in the
rear seat and must be restrained using the When using the seat belts, observe
vehicles seat belt. According to accident the following:
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. statistics, the child is safer when properly Use the belt for only one person at
To lower it, press the lock release but- restrained in the rear seat than in the front a time. Do not use a single belt for
ton and push the head restraint down. seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or two or more peopleeven chil-
kneel on either rear or front seats. If the dren.
The head restraint is most effective when
shoulder belt falls across the childs neck Avoid reclining the seatbacks too
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
or face, move the child to the center posi- much. The seat belts provide max-
a cushion on the seatback is not recom-
tion and use the center lap belt. imum protection when the seat-
mended.
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends backs are in the upright position.
the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for (See the seat adjustment instruc-
! CAUTION specific recommendations. The lap belt tions.)
Adjust the top of the head restraint should be worn securely and as low as Be careful not to damage the belt
so that it is closest to the top of possible over the hips and not on the webbing or hardware. Take care
your ears. waist. that they do not get caught or
After adjusting the head restraint, pinched in the seat or doors.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the
make sure it is locked in position. use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury,
Do not drive with the head re- first check with your doctor for specific
straints removed. recommendations.
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Seat belts
Head restraints Seat belt precautions
Toyota recommends that the driver and
passengers in the vehicle be properly re- ! CAUTION
strained at all times with the seat belts
provided. Failure to do so could increase Persons should ride in their seats
the chance of injury and/or the severity of properly wearing their seat belts
injury in accidents. whenever the vehicle is moving.
Baby or small child. Use a child restraint Otherwise, they are much more like-
system which fits your vehicle. See Child ly to suffer serious bodily injury in
restraint for details. the event of sudden braking or a col-
Child. If a child is too large for a child re- lision.
straint system, the child should sit in the
rear seat and must be restrained using the When using the seat belts, observe
vehicles seat belt. According to accident the following:
To raise the head restraint, pull it up. statistics, the child is safer when properly Use the belt for only one person at
To lower it, press the lock release but- restrained in the rear seat than in the front a time. Do not use a single belt for
ton and push the head restraint down. seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or two or more peopleeven chil-
kneel on either rear or front seats. If the dren.
The head restraint is most effective when
shoulder belt falls across the childs neck Avoid reclining the seatbacks too
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
or face, move the child to the center posi- much. The seat belts provide max-
a cushion on the seatback is not recom-
tion and use the center lap belt. imum protection when the seat-
mended.
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends backs are in the upright position.
the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for (See the seat adjustment instruc-
! CAUTION specific recommendations. The lap belt tions.)
Adjust the top of the head restraint should be worn securely and as low as Be careful not to damage the belt
so that it is closest to the top of possible over the hips and not on the webbing or hardware. Take care
your ears. waist. that they do not get caught or
After adjusting the head restraint, pinched in the seat or doors.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the
make sure it is locked in position. use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury,
Do not drive with the head re- first check with your doctor for specific
straints removed. recommendations.
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Front seat belts and rear
outside seat belts
Inspect the belt system periodical-
ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and
loose parts. Damaged parts should
be replaced. Do not disassemble or
modify the system.
Keep the belts clean and dry. If they
need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-
ersthey may severely weaken the
belts.
Replace the belt assembly (includ-
ing bolts) if it has been used in a se-
vere impact. The entire assembly
should be replaced even if damage Replace the front seat belt if the Adjust the seat as needed (front seats
is not obvious. warning label under the sleeve can only) and sit up straight and well back
be seen. The warning label, RE- in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it
PLACE BELT, will appear if the out of the retractor and insert the tab
belt receives a severe impact or into the buckle.
other force.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts
to your size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a
sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock
if you lean forward too quickly. A slow,
easy motion will allow the belt to extend,
and you can move around freely.
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If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the
retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it.
You will then be able to smoothly pull the
belt out of the retractor.
When a passengers shoulder belt is com-
pletely extended and is then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that posi-
tion and cannot be extended. This feature
is used to hold the child restraint system
securely. (For details, see Child restraint
in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fully
retract the belt and then pull the belt out
once more.
Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder Adjust the position of the lap and
! CAUTION anchor shoulder belts.
After inserting the tab, make sure Adjust the shoulder anchor position Position the lap belt as low as possible on
the tab and buckle are locked and to your size. your hipsnot on your waist, then adjust
that the belt is not twisted. it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder por-
To adjust the anchor position, pull the
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in knob out and slide it up or down. Release
tion upward through the latch plate.
the buckle as this may prevent you the knob and make sure the anchor is
from properly latching the tab and ! CAUTION
locked in position.
buckle.
If the seat belt does not function High-positioned lap belts and
normally, immediately contact your ! CAUTION loose-fitting belts both could in-
Toyota dealer. crease the chance of injury due to
Always make sure the shoulder belt sliding under the lap belt during an
is positioned across the center of accident. Keep the lap belt as low
your shoulder. The belt should be on your hip bone as possible.
kept away from the neck, but not For your safety, do not place the
falling off your shoulder. Failure to shoulder belt under your arm.
do so could reduce the amount of
protection in an accident and
increase the chance of injury.
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Rear center seat belt
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
To release the belt, press the buckle- Sit up straight and well back in the
release button and allow the belt to re- seat. To fasten your belt, insert the tab
tract. into the buckle.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull You will hear a click when the tab locks
it out and check for kinks or twists. Then into the buckle.
make sure it remains untwisted as it re- If the belt is not long enough for you, hold
tracts. the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull
on the tab.
! CAUTION
After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the belt is not twisted.
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Stowing the rear center seat
belts (wagon)
Remove excess length of the belt and To release the belt, press the buckle- The rear seat belts can be stowed
adjust the belt position. release button. when not in use.
To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the Seat belts must be stowed before you fold
belt. the seatback. (See Fold-down rear seat
Position the lap belt as low as possible on in this chapter.)
your hipsnot on your waist, then adjust
it to a snug fit.
! CAUTION
High-positioned and loose-fitting
lap belts could increase the chance
of injury due to sliding under the lap
belt during an accident. Keep the lap
belt as low on your hip bone as pos-
sible.
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Seat belt extender
If your seat belt cannot be fastened se-
curely because it is not long enough, a ! CAUTION
personalized seat belt extender is avail-
able from your Toyota dealer free of After inserting the tab, make sure
charge. the tabs and buckle are locked and
Please contact your local Toyota dealer that the belt is not twisted.
so that the dealer can order the proper re- Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the
quired length for the extender. Bring the buckle as this may prevent you
heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- from properly latching the tab and
buckle.
er measurement and selection of length.
Additional ordering information is avail- If the seat belt does not function
able at your Toyota dealer.
Toyota dealer.
! CAUTION To connect the extender to the seat

When using the seat belt extender, belt, insert the tab into the seat belt
observe the following. Failure to buckle so that the PRESS signs on
follow these instructions could re- the buckle-release buttons of the ex-
sult in less effectiveness of the seat tender and the seat belt are both facing
belt restraint system in case of ve- outward as shown.
hicle accident, increasing the You will hear a click when the tab locks
chance of personal injury. into the buckle.
When releasing the seat belt, press on the
Never use the seat belt extender if
you can fasten the seat belt with- buckle-release button on the extender,
out it. not on the seat belt. This helps prevent
Remember that the extender pro- damage to the vehicle interior and extend-
vided for you may not be safe er itself.
when used on a different vehicle, When not in use, remove the extender
or for another person or at a differ- and store in the vehicle for future use.
ent seating position than the one
originally intended for.
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SRS airbags
(for driver and front passenger)
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- This indicator comes on when the The SRS airbag system is designed to
tem) airbags are designed to provide ignition key is turned to the ACC or activate in response to a severe frontal
further protection to the driver and ON position. It goes off after about 6 impact within the shaded area be-
front passenger when added to the pri- seconds. This means the SRS airbags tween the arrows in the illustration.
mary protection provided by the seat are operating properly. The SRS airbags will deploy if the severity
belts. The SRS airbag warning light system of the impact is above the designed
In response to a severe frontal impact, the monitors the airbag sensor assembly, in- threshold level, comparable to an approxi-
SRS airbags work together with the seat flators, warning light, interconnecting wir- mate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when im-
belts to prevent or reduce injury by inflating and power sources. pacting straight into a fixed barrier that
ing, in order to decrease the likelihood of does not move or deform.
the drivers or front passengers head or If the severity of the impact is below the
chest directly hitting the steering wheel or above threshold level, the SRS airbags
dashboard. The passenger airbag is acti- may not deploy.
vated even with no passenger in the front
seat.
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However, this threshold velocity will be
considerably higher if the vehicle strikes
an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign
pole, 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 the
vehicle underrides, or goes under, the
bed of a truck).
It is possible with collision severity at the
marginal level of airbag sensor detection
and activation that only one of your ve-
hicles two airbags will deploy.
For your safety, be sure to always wear
your seat belts. The SRS airbags are not designed to The airbag sensor assembly consists of a
inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a safing sensor and airbag sensor.
side or rear impact, if it rolls over, or if In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect
it is involved in a low-speed frontal deceleration and the system triggers the
collision. airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction
in the inflators momentarily fills the air-
bags with non-toxic nitrogen gas to help
restrain the forward motion of the occu-
pants.
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When the airbags inflate, they produce a
fairly loud noise and release some smoke ! CAUTION
along with the nitrogen gas. This is not
harmful and does not indicate a fire. Be The SRS airbag system is de-
sure to wash off any residue as soon as signed only as a supplement to
possible to prevent minor skin irritation. the primary protection of the seat
belt systems of the driver and
Deployment of the airbags happen in a front passenger. The front seat oc-
fraction of a second, so the airbags must cupants are particularly suscepti-
inflate with considerable force. While the ble to injury if they do not wear
system is designed to reduce serious inju- their seat belts; when sudden
ries, it may also cause minor burns or braking or a collision occurs, they
abrasions and swellings. may be thrown forward. To obtain
Parts of the airbag module (steering further protection in an accident,
wheel hub, dashboard) may be hot for the driver and all passengers in
several minutes, but the airbags them- the vehicle should always wear Do not use a rear-facing child re-
selves will not be hot. The airbags are de- their seat belts when driving. For straint system in the front seat be-
signed to inflate only once. instructions and precautions con- cause the force of the rapid inflation
cerning the seat belt system, see of the passenger airbag may cause
A crash severe enough to inflate the air- Seat belts in this chapter. severe injury to the child. Vehicles
bags may break the windshield as the ve- A baby or small child who is too with a passenger airbag display a
hicle buckles. In vehicles with a passen- small to use a seat belt should be caution label on the passenger side
ger airbag the windshield may also be properly secured in a rear seat us- instrument panel as shown above
damaged by absorbing some of the force ing a child restraint system. to remind you not to install a rear-
of the inflating airbag. facing child restraint system on the
front seat.
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When using a forward-facing child Do not sit on the edge of the seat or Do not allow a child to stand up, or
restraint system in the front seat, lean over the dashboard when the to kneel on the front passenger
the seat must be moved as far back vehicle is in use. The airbags inflate seat. The airbag inflates with con-
as possible. For instructions con- with considerable speed and force; siderable speed and force; the
cerning the installation of a child you may be severely injured. Sit up child may be severely injured.
restraint system, see Child re- straight and well back in the seat, Do not hold a child on your lap or in
straint in this chapter. and always use your seat belt. your arms. Use a child restraint
system in the rear seat. For instruc-
tions concerning the installation of
a child restraint system, see Child
restraint in this chapter.
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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system in some cases.
Installation of electronic items
such as a mobile two-way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
Modification of the suspension
system
Modification of the front end struc- This SRS airbag system has a service re-
Do not put objects on or in front of ture minder indicator to inform the driver of op-
the dashboard or steering wheel erating problems. If either of the following
pad that houses the airbag system. Attachment of a grille guard (bull
bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, conditions occurs, this indicates a mal-
They might restrict inflation or function of the airbags. Contact your To-
cause personal injury as they are winches or any other equipment to
the front end yota dealer as soon as possible to service
projected rearward.
Repairs made on or near the con- the vehicle.
Do not modify, remove or open any
component or wiring, such as the sole, steering column, steering The light does not come on when the
steering wheel, column cover, front wheel or dashboard near the front ignition key is turned to the ACC or
passenger airbag cover, front pas- passenger airbag ON position, or remains on.
senger airbag or airbag sensor as- The light comes on while driving.
sembly. Doing any of these may
cause sudden SRS airbag inflation
or disable the system, which could
result in personal injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in severe injuries.
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SRS airbag (for driver)
In the following cases, contact your The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- This indicator comes on when the
Toyota dealer as soon as possible: tem) airbag is designed to provide fur- ignition key is turned to the ACC or
The SRS airbags have been inflated. ther protection to the driver when add- ON position. It goes off after about 6
The front part of the vehicle (shaded in ed to the primary protection provided seconds. This means the SRS airbag
the illustration) was involved in an ac- by the seat belt. is operating properly.
cident not of the extent to cause the In response to a severe frontal impact, the The SRS airbag warning light system
SRS airbags to inflate SRS airbag works together with the seat monitors the airbag sensor assembly, in-
The pad section of the steering wheel belt to prevent or reduce injury by inflat- flator, warning light, interconnecting wir-
or front passenger airbag cover ing, in order to decrease the likelihood of ing and power sources.
(shaded in the illustration) is scratched, the drivers head or chest directly hitting
the steering wheel.
cracked, or otherwise damaged.
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However, this threshold velocity will be
considerably higher if the vehicle strikes
an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign
pole, 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 of
the vehicle underrides, or goes under,
the bed of a truck).
For the safety of all occupants, be sure to
always wear seat belts.
The SRS airbag system is designed to The SRS airbag is not designed to in-
activate in response to a severe frontal flate if the vehicle is subjected to a side
impact within the shaded area be- or rear impact, if it rolls over, or if it is
tween the arrows in the illustration. involved in a low-speed frontal colli-
The SRS airbag will deploy if the severity sion.
of the impact is above the designed
threshold level, comparable to an approxi-
mate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when im-
pacting straight into a fixed barrier that
does not move or deform.
If the severity of the impact is below the
above threshold level, the SRS airbag
may not deploy.
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When the airbag inflates, it produces a
fairly loud noise and releases some ! CAUTION
smoke along with the nitrogen gas. This is
not harmful and does not indicate a fire. The SRS airbag system is designed
Be sure to wash off any residue as soon only as a supplement to the primary
as possible to prevent minor skin irritation. protection of the seat belt system of
Deployment of the airbag happens in a the driver. The driver is particularly
fraction of a second, so the airbag must in- susceptible to injury if he/she does
flate with considerable force. While the not wear his/her seat belt; when
system is designed to reduce serious inju- sudden braking or a collision oc-
ries, it may also cause minor burns or curs, he/she may be thrown for-
abrasions and swellings. ward. To obtain further protection in
The steering wheel hub may be hot for an accident, the driver and all pas-
The airbag sensor assembly consists of a several minutes, but the airbag itself will sengers in the vehicle should al-
safing sensor and airbag sensor. not be hot. The airbag is designed to in- ways wear their seat belts when
flate only once.
In a severe frontal impact, the sensor de- driving. For instructions and pre-
tects deceleration and the system triggers cautions concerning the seat belt
the airbag inflator. Then a chemical reac- system, see Seat belts in this
tion in the inflator momentarily fills the air- chapter.
bag with non-toxic nitrogen gas to help re-
strain the forward motion of the driver.
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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of
the SRS airbag system in some
cases.
Installation of electronic items
such as a mobile two-way radio,
cassette tape player or compact
disc player
Modification of the suspension
system This SRS airbag system has a service re-
! CAUTION Modification of the front end minder indicator to inform the driver of op-
structure erating problems. If either of the following
Do not put objects on the steering Attachment of a grille guard (bull conditions occurs, this indicates a mal-
wheel pad. They might restrict bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snow- function of the airbag. Contact your Toyota
inflation or cause serious injury as plow, winches or any other equip- dealer as soon as possible to service the
they are projected rearward. vehicle.
ment to the front end
Do not modify, remove or open any The light does not come on when the
component or wiring, such as the Repairs made on or near the con-
sole, steering column or steering ignition key is turned to the ACC or
steering wheel, column cover or
wheel ON position, or remains on.
airbag sensor assembly. Doing any
of these may cause sudden SRS The light comes on while driving.
airbag inflation or disable the sys-
tem, which could result in personal
injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in severe injuries.
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Child restraint
Child restraint precautions Built-in child restraint
Toyota strongly urges the use of child This child restraint is designed for use
restraint systems for children small only by children who weigh between 9
enough to use them. kg (20 lb.) and 30 kg (66 lb.), whose
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. height is 127 cm (50 in.) or less, who
and Canada now require the use of a child are capable of sitting upright alone,
restraint system. and whose shoulder height is less
than the shoulder belt slots in use.
! CAUTION The child should be one year old or
For effective protection in automo- more and at least 71 cm (28 in.) in
bile accidents and sudden stops, height. It is important to use a rear-
children must be properly restrained. facing child restraint until the child is
Holding a child in your arms is not a about a year old. A rear-facing re-
In the following cases, contact your Toyo- substitute for a child restraint sys- straint gives the childs head, neck
ta dealer as soon as possible: tem. In an accident, the child can be and body the support they would need
The SRS airbag has been inflated. crushed against the windshield, or in a crash. See Child restraint sys-
The front part of the vehicle (shaded in between you and the vehicles interi- tem in this chapter for more informa-
the illustration) was involved in an ac- or if you are unrestrained. tion.
cident not of the extent to cause the If your childs shoulders are above the
SRS airbag to inflate upper shoulder belt position, do not
The pad section of the steering wheel use the built-in child restraint. Your
(shaded in the illustration) is scratched, child should use the vehicles seat
cracked, or otherwise damaged. belts.
This child restraint system conforms to
U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
213 and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 213.4.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
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Child restraint
Child restraint precautions Built-in child restraint
Toyota strongly urges the use of child This child restraint is designed for use
restraint systems for children small only by children who weigh between 9
enough to use them. kg (20 lb.) and 30 kg (66 lb.), whose
The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. height is 127 cm (50 in.) or less, who
and Canada now require the use of a child are capable of sitting upright alone,
restraint system. and whose shoulder height is less
than the shoulder belt slots in use.
! CAUTION The child should be one year old or
For effective protection in automo- more and at least 71 cm (28 in.) in
bile accidents and sudden stops, height. It is important to use a rear-
children must be properly restrained. facing child restraint until the child is
Holding a child in your arms is not a about a year old. A rear-facing re-
In the following cases, contact your Toyo- substitute for a child restraint sys- straint gives the childs head, neck
ta dealer as soon as possible: tem. In an accident, the child can be and body the support they would need
The SRS airbag has been inflated. crushed against the windshield, or in a crash. See Child restraint sys-
The front part of the vehicle (shaded in between you and the vehicles interi- tem in this chapter for more informa-
the illustration) was involved in an ac- or if you are unrestrained. tion.
cident not of the extent to cause the If your childs shoulders are above the
SRS airbag to inflate upper shoulder belt position, do not
The pad section of the steering wheel use the built-in child restraint. Your
(shaded in the illustration) is scratched, child should use the vehicles seat
cracked, or otherwise damaged. belts.
This child restraint system conforms to
U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
213 and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 213.4.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seat than in the front seat.
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Replace the built-in child restraint
! CAUTION assembly if it has been used in a
Make sure the child is securely re- severe impact. The entire assem-
bly should be replaced even if
strained with the built-in child re-
damage is not obvious.
straint. Failure to follow the manufac-
Do not use another child restraint
turers instructions on the use of this system over the opened built-in
child restraint system can result in child restraint.
your child striking the vehicles inte- Do not use the adult lap and shoul-
rior during a sudden stop or crash. der belt with the built-in child re-
Snugly adjust the belts provided with straint.
the child restraint around your child.
When using the built-in child re-
1. Separate the fastener tapes behind
straint, observe the following:
the head restraint to separate the head
Use the belts for only one child at pad from the seatback. Lower the child
a time. Do not use the belts for two restraint cushion and fold back the
or more children. head pad under the child restraint
Be careful not to damage the belt cushion.
webbing or hardware. Take care
that they do not get caught or ! CAUTION
pinched in the seatback.
Inspect the belt system periodical- Do not use the built-in child restraint
ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and with the head pad unfolded.
loose parts. Damaged parts should
be replaced. Do not disassemble or
modify the child restraint belt sys-
tem.
Keep the belts clean and dry. If they
need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-
ersthey may severely weaken the
belts.
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2. While pulling the seat belt release 3. Compress the shoulder belt clip to 4. Add slack to the shoulder belts by
strap in the child seat cushion, pull separate the right and left shoulder pulling both of them together while
both shoulder belts together. belts. pulling the black seat belt release
Pull the seat belt release strap from above strap (see step 4 for illustrated instruc-
at about 45 angle to the child seat cush- tion). Then pull down the seatback
ion. part of the removable pad. Determine
the proper shoulder belt slot height for
If the shoulder belts cannot be pulled out, your child. Select the slots at or just
return the child seat cushion to an almost above the top of the childs shoulders.
closed position, firmly pull the seat belt re- The child seat pad is attached by fastener
lease strap and at the same time pull both tapes.
shoulder belts, then lower the child seat
cushion again.
! CAUTION
If you remove the child seat pad for
cleaning etc., do not use the built-in
child restraint without the pad.
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Using the vehicles safety belts on
a child seated on the child restraint
cushion can cause serious injury
to the child in a sudden stop or
crash.
After moving the shoulder belts,
make sure the belts are properly
routed and that they are not twisted
or flipped over.
To move the shoulder belts from the lower Make sure both belts are adjusted to the
slot to the upper slot: same height.
1. Slide the belt up to the top of the seat- After moving the shoulder belts, press the
back. removable pad against the fastener tape
2. Slide the belt down to the outer side of and install the pad to the seatback. Make
the upper slot. sure the belts go through the slots in the
3. Squeeze the remaining edge of the pad that match the shoulder belt slots be-
seat belt down into the inner side of the ing used.
upper slot.
You may have to push some belt material ! CAUTION
through the slot in order to move the belt. If your childs shoulders are above
To move the belt to the lower position, re- the upper shoulder belt position,
verse this procedure. do not use the built-in child re-
straint. Your child should use the
vehicles seat belts.
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5. Sit the child on the child seat. Place 6. Fasten the shoulder belt clip. 7. Pull the seat belt adjustment strap
a shoulder belt over each shoulder. In- The purpose of the clip is to keep the firmly until the shoulder belts are
sert the tabs into the buckle. shoulder belts positioned correctly on the snugly adjusted around the childs
shoulders. shoulders.
You should not be able to put more than
! CAUTION two fingers between the shoulder belts
! CAUTION and the childs chest.
After inserting the tabs, make sure
the tabs and buckle are locked and An unfastened shoulder belt clip will After adjusting the shoulder belt tight-
that the shoulder belts and buckle not keep the belts on the childs ness, move the shoulder belt clip 5 to 8 cm
strap are not twisted. (2 to 3 in.) below the childs chin. On each
shoulders. In a sudden stop or
Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in belt, the shoulder part should be centered
crash, the child may go too far for- on the childs shoulder. The belts should
from properly latching the tabs and ward and be seriously injured. Make be away from the childs face and neck,
buckle. sure the belt clip is fastened at all but not falling off the childs shoulders.
If the seat belt does not function times.
Toyota dealer.
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-Child restraint system
A child restraint system for a small
child or baby must itself be restrained
on the seat with either the lap belt or
the lap portion of the lap/shoulder
belt.
The child restraint system should conform
to the size of the child and properly fit the
vehicle seat. For greater safety, the child
restraint system should be installed in the
rear seat. According to accident statistics,
children are safer when properly re-
strained in the rear seat than in the front
seat.
8. To release the child from the seat 9. To store the built-in child restraint, When installing a child restraint system,
belts, compress the shoulder belt clip, fasten the shoulder belt clip and return follow the instructions provided by the
then press the buckle release button. the seat belt buckle using the fastener manufacturer of the system. General di-
Move both belts off the childs shoulders. tapes. Fold up the seat belt adjustment rections are also provided under the fol-
strap in the seat. Then raise the seat
lowing illustrations.
cushion and return the head pad by
engaging the fastener tapes while
pressing the child restraint cushion ! CAUTION
and head pad firmly.
After installing the child restraint
system, make sure it is secured in
place. If it is not restrained securely,
it may cause injury to the child in the
event of a sudden stop or accident.
When not using the child restraint system,

keep it secured with the seat belt or place
it somewhere other than in passenger
compartment. This will prevent it injuring
passengers in the event of a sudden stop
or accident.
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Your vehicle has anchors for securing the
top strap of a child restraint system. The
anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet
metal to permit installation of an anchor
bracket for a child restraint system.
To install an anchor bracket, use an 8 mm
x 30 mm x 1.25 mm coarse thread metric
bolt and 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer. Note that
the bolts accompanying many child re-
straint systems are not metric. You can
damage the anchor nuts on your vehicle
if you force bolts with different thread into
the anchor nuts.
For instructions about how to install the (A)INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT
anchor bracket, see (C) TOP STRAP CENTER
ANCHORS AND LOCATIONS. ! CAUTION
When installing a rear-facing child re-
If your child restraint system does not pro- straint system, follow the same procedure Do not use a rear-facing child re-
vide any of the necessary parts, you can as when installing a forward-facing child straint system in the rear seat if it in-
purchase the following items from your restraint system. terferes with the lock mechanism of
Toyota dealer.
the front seats. This may cause se-
* CRS installation kit vere injury to the child and front
(Part No. 04731-22012) passenger in case of sudden brak-
contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacers ing or a collision.
and 1 locking clip.
* Bolt (Part No. 91511-60830)
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1. Fasten the center lap belt over the 2. Make sure the belt is tight by pulling its 3. If your child restraint system requires
child restraint system following the in- free end while you firmly push down the the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto
structions provided by its manufacturer. child restraint system. the anchor bracket and tighten the top
strap.
! CAUTION
the tab and buckle are locked.
buckle.
Toyota dealer.
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4. To remove the child restraint system,
! CAUTION press the buckle-release button and un-
hook the top strap.
Push and pull the child restraint
system in different directions to be
sure it is secure.
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(B)INSTALLATION ON REAR SEAT 1. Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over
OUTSIDE ! CAUTION the child restraint system following the in-
When installing a rear-facing child re- structions provided by its manufacturer.
straint system, follow the same procedure Do not use a rear-facing child re- Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.
as when installing a forward-facing child straint system in the rear seat if it in-
terferes with the lock mechanism of
restraint system. ! CAUTION
the front seats. This can cause se-
vere injury to the child and front After inserting the tab, make sure
passenger in case of sudden brak- the tab and buckle are locked.
ing or a collision. Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
buckle.
Toyota dealer.
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. Place the shoulder belt between the 4. If your child restraint system requires
in the lock mode. vehicle seatback and the child restraint the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto
system and allow it to retract. To hold the the anchor bracket and tighten the top
child restraint system securely, let the strap.
shoulder belt retract as far as it will go
while firmly pushing down the child re-
straint system.
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5. To remove the child restraint system,
! CAUTION press the buckle-release button and allow
the belt to retract. Unhook the top strap.
Make sure the seat belt is securely
locked. Also make sure the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different directions.
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Without filler panel trim
a. Remove the cap on the filler panel you
wish to use.
b. Insert a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer and
tighten down the anchor bracket for your
child restraint system with a bolt. Torque
the bolt to 16.524.7 Nm (1.682.52
kgfm, 12.218.2 ftlbf).
To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana-
da are provided with a bracket set in the
glovebox, designed for use with any of the
3 anchor locations shown in the illustra-
(C)TOP STRAP ANCHORS AND LOCA- tion. WagonOn the rear cargo floor
TIONS Center anchor
SedanOn the filler panel behind the a. Roll up the covering on the rear cargo
rear seat floor. The center anchor hole is plugged.
With filler panel trim Cut out the rear deck trim along the dotted
a. Using the illustration as a guide, run line.
your fingers across the trim of the filler b. Insert a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer and
panel itself to locate the position of the tighten down the anchor bracket for your
holes underneath. child restraint system with a bolt. Torque
b. Make a hole in the covering directly the bolt to 16.524.7 Nm (1.682.52
above the hole in the filler panel. kgfm, 12.218.2 ftlbf).
c. Insert a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer and c. Cut a small hole in the floor covering to
tighten down the anchor bracket for your allow the anchor bracket to come through
child restraint system with a bolt. Torque and then reinstall the floor covering.
the bolt to 16.524.7 Nm (1.682.52
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To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Outside anchors
Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana- a. Roll up the covering on the rear cargo
da are provided with a bracket set in the floor.
glovebox, designed for use with the an- b. Cut a hole in the rear deck side trim at
chor locations shown in the illustration. the locations shown in the illustration.
If you remove the anchor bracket when c. Remove the sealant from the anchor
the child restraint system is necessary no hole to install the anchor bracket.
longer, replace the bolt in the hole to pre-
vent entry of exhaust emissions, water or d. Insert a 10 mm (0.4 in.) spacer and
dirt. tighten down the anchor bracket for your
child restraint system with a bolt. Torque
the bolt to 16.524.7 Nm (1.682.52
To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards, vehicles sold in Cana-
da are provided with a bracket set in the
glovebox, designed for use with either of
the anchor locations shown in the illustra-
tion.
If you remove the anchor brackets when
the child restraint system is necessary no
longer, replace the bolts in the holes to
prevent entry of exhaust emissions, water
or dirt.
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(D)INSTALLATION ON FRONT SEAT When using a forward-facing child 1. Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over
Vehicles with front passenger airbag restraint system, move the seat as the child restraint system following the in-
far back as possible. structions provided by its manufacturer.
Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.
! CAUTION
Do not use a rear-facing child re- ! CAUTION
straint system in the front seat be-
cause the force of the rapid infla- After inserting the tab, make sure
tion of the passenger airbag may the tab and buckle are locked.
cause severe injury to the child. Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
Vehicles with a passenger airbag the buckle as this may prevent you
display a caution label on the pas- from properly latching the tab and
senger side instrument panel as buckle.
shown above to remind you not to If the seat belt does not function
install a rear-facing child restraint normally, immediately contact your
system on the front seat. Toyota dealer.
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put in 3. Place the shoulder belt between the 4. If your child restraint system requires
the lock mode. vehicle seatback and the child restraint the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto
system and allow it to retract. To hold the the tab of the rear center belt and tighten
child restraint system securely, let the the top strap.
straint system.
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5. To remove the child restraint system, Vehicles without front passenger air-
! CAUTION press the buckle-release button and al- bag
low the belt to retract. Unhook the top When installing a rear-facing child re-
Make sure the seat belt is securely strap. straint system, follow the same procedure
locked. Also make sure the child re- as when installing a forward-facing child
straint system is secure by pushing restraint system.
and pulling it in different directions.
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1. Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. Place the shoulder belt between the
the child restraint system following the in- in the lock mode. vehicle seatback and the child restraint
structions provided by its manufacturer. system and allow it to retract. To hold the
Keep the lap portion of the belt tight. child restraint system securely, let the
! CAUTION straint system.
the tab and buckle are locked.
buckle.
Toyota dealer.
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4. If your child restraint system requires 5. To remove the child restraint system,
the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto ! CAUTION press the buckle-release button and al-
the tab of the rear center belt and tighten low the belt to retract. Unhook the top
the top strap. Make sure the seat belt is securely strap.
locked. Also make sure the child re-
straint system is secure by pushing
and pulling it in different direc-
tions.
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Rear view mirror remote
Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors control
To change the steering wheel angle, Adjust the mirror so you can see the To adjust the rear view mirror, simply
pull up the lock release lever, tilt the side of your vehicle in the mirror. operate the control lever.
steering wheel to the desired angle Be careful when judging the size or dis- NOTICE
and release the lever. tance of any object seen in the outside
rear view mirror on the passengers side. If ice should jam the mirror, do not
CAUTION It is a convex mirror with a curved surface. operate the control or scrape the
!
Any object seen in a convex mirror will mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to
Do not adjust the steering wheel look smaller and farther away than when free the mirror.
while the vehicle is moving. seen in a flat mirror.
After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down to make
sure it is locked in position.
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Power rear view mirror Anti-glare inside rear view
control Folding rear view mirrors mirror
To adjust a power rear view mirror, first To fold the rear view mirror, push back- Pull the lever toward you to reduce
push the master switch in L (left) or ward. glare from the headlights of the ve-
R (right) depending on which mirror The rear view mirrors can be folded back- hicle behind you during night driving.
needs adjusting, then push the con- ward for parking in restricted areas. Before adjusting the mirror to the position
trol switch in desired direction. with most clarity, push the day-night
If the engine is not running, the key must change lever away from you (daylight
be in the ACC position. driving position).
NOTICE Remember that by reducing glare you
also lose some rear view clarity.
If ice should jam the mirror, do not
operate the control or scrape the
mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to
free the mirror.
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Part 1 Headlights and turn signals
FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking,
OPERATION OF tail, license plate, side marker and instru-
INSTRUMENTS ment panel lights turn on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: The headlights
AND CONTROLS also turn on.
If you remove the key with the headlights
left on, a buzzer reminds you to turn the
Chapter 1-4 lights off when you open the drivers door.
Lights, Wipers and NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being
Defogger discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a long period when the
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on engine is not running.
Headlights and turn signals the end of the lever.
Emergency flashers Daytime running light system (Canada
Instrument panel light control only)The headlights turn on when the
parking brake is released with the engine
Interior light started, even with the light switch in the
Personal light OFF position. They will not go off until
the ignition switch is turned off.
Luggage compartment light
To turn on the other exterior lights and in-
Windshield wipers and washer strument panel lights, twist the knob to the
Rear window wiper and washer first clickstop.
Under the daytime running light system,
Rear window defogger the headlights turn on at reduced intensi-
ty. Twist the knob to the second clickstop
to turn to full intensity for driving at night.
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Emergency flashers
For high beam, push the lever away For signaling turns, move the lever up To turn on the emergency flashers,
from you. Pull it toward you for low or down in the conventional manner. push the switch.
beam. For the headlight flasher, pull it The key must be in the ON position. All the turn signal lights will flash.
further back. The turn signal is self-cancelling after a Turn on the emergency flashers to warn
A blue light in the instrument panel indi- turn, but after a lane change, you may other drivers if your vehicle must be
cates high beam is on. have to cancel it by hand. You can also stopped where it might be a traffic hazard.
The headlight flasher works even when signal a lane change by moving the turn Always pull as far off the road as possible.
the headlight switch is off. signal lever partway and holding it there. The turn signal light switch will not work
If the green light in the instrument panel when the emergency flashers are operat-
flashes faster than normal, it indicates ing.
that the front or rear turn signal bulb has
burned out. NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the switch
on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
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Instrument panel light control Interior light Personal light
To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the interior light, slide the To turn on the personal light, push the
ment panel lights, turn the dial. switch. switch. To turn it off, push the switch
With the switch in the DOOR position, once again.
the light comes on when any of the side
doors and back door are opened.
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Windshield wipers and washer
Luggage compartment light (intermittent type without
(wagon) interval adjuster)
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the
windshield is dry. It may scratch the
glass.
To turn the luggage compartment light To turn the wipers on, move the lever.
on, open the back door and push the To make the washer squirt, push the
switch. Closing the back door will turn button on the end of the lever.
the light off. The key must be in the ON position.
The wipers will operate at intervals when
the lever is in the INT position.
If the washer does not work, check to see
whether the washer tank is empty. For in-
formation on adding washer fluid, see
Adding washer fluid in Chapter 7-3.
In cold weather, warm the windshield with
the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
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Windshield wipers and washer
(intermittent type with interval Windshield wipers and washer
adjuster) (mist type)
If the washer does not work, check to see
whether the washer tank is empty. For in-
formation on adding washer fluid, see
In cold weather, warm the windshield with
the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
NOTICE
glass.
To turn the wipers on, move the lever. To turn the wipers on, move the lever.
To make the washer squirt, push the To make the washer squirt, push the
button on the end of the lever. button on the end of the lever.
The key must be in the ON position. The key must be in the ON position.
The wipers will operate at intervals when If a single wipe is desired in mist, push the
the lever is in the INT position. With the lever to the MIST position and release it.
lever in this position, the wipers can be ad- If the washer does not work, check to see
justed to operate at intervals of 3 to 10 se- whether the washer tank is empty. For in-
conds depending on the interval adjuster formation on adding washer fluid, see
setting between S and F. Adding washer fluid in Chapter 7-3.
Also, the wipers will automatically operate In cold weather, warm the windshield with
a couple of times after the washer squirts the defroster before using the washer.
even with the lever in the OFF position. This will help prevent icing, which could
block your vision.
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Rear window wiper and washer Rear window defogger
NOTICE
glass.
To turn the rear wiper and washer on, To defog or defrost the rear window,
twist the knob at the end of the lever. push the switch.
The key must be in the ON position. The key must be in the ON position.
The wipers will operate at intervals when The thin heater wires on the inside of the
the lever is in the INT position. rear window will quickly clear the sur-
The washer squirts at the two marked knob faces. An indicator light will illuminate to
positions. The knob will automatically re- indicate the defogger is operating.
turn from these positions when it is re- Push the switch once again to turn the de-
leased. fogger off.
If the washer does not work, check to see With timer: The system will automatically
whether the washer tank is empty. For in- shut off after the defogger has operated
formation on adding washer fluid, see about 15 minutes.
NOTICE
Do not operate the rear wiper if the
rear window is dry. It may scratch
the glass.
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Make sure you turn the defogger off when
the window is clear. Leaving the defogger
on for a long time could cause the battery
to discharge, especially during stop-and-
go driving. The defogger is not designed
for drying rain water or for melting snow.
NOTICE
Without timer: To prevent the bat-
tery from being discharged, turn
the switch on when the engine is
running.
When cleaning the inside of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the heater
wires.
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Part 1 Fuel gauge
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS
Chapter 1-5
Gauges, Meters
and Service reminder
indicators
The gauge works when the ignition The indicator lamp goes off after driving
switch is on and indicates the approxi- several times. If the indicator lamp does
Fuel gauge mate quantity of fuel remaining in the not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
tank. soon as possible.
Engine coolant temperature
It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4
gauge full.
Tachometer This fuel gauge has a non-return type
Odometer and trip meter needle which remains at the last indicated
position when the ignition switch is turned
Service reminder indicators off.
and warning buzzers If the fuel level approaches E or the low
fuel level warning light comes on, fill the
fuel tank as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill
the fuel tank immediately.
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Engine coolant temperature
gauge Tachometer
The gauge indicates the engine cool- The tachometer indicates engine
NOTICE
ant temperature when the ignition speed in thousands of rpm (revolutions
switch is on. The engine operating Do not remove the thermostat in per minute). Use it while driving to se-
temperature will vary with changes in the engine cooling system as this lect correct shift points and to prevent
may cause the engine to overheat.
weather and engine load. engine lugging and overrevving.
The thermostat is designed to
If the needle points to the red zone or high- control the flow of coolant to keep Driving with the engine running too fast
er, stop your vehicle and allow the engine the temperature of the engine causes excessive engine wear and poor
to cool. within the specified operating fuel economy. Remember, in most cases
Your vehicle may overheat during severe range. the slower the engine speed, the greater
operating conditions, such as: Do not continue driving with an the fuel economy.
Driving up a long hill on a hot day. overheated engine. See If your NOTICE
Reducing speed or stopping after high vehicle overheats in Part 4.
Do not let the indicator needle get
speed driving. into the red zone. This may cause
Idling for a long period with the air con- severe engine damage.
ditioning on in stop-and-go traffic.
Towing a trailer.
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Service reminder indicators
Odometer and trip meter and warning buzzers
The odometer records the total dis-

tance the vehicle has been driven. The
trip meter may be set to zero to record
the distance on each trip. To reset the
trip meter, press the trip meter reset
knob.
The black digits on white indicate tenths of
kilometers or miles.
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(a) Brake System Warning Light If the brake fluid level is correct... (d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light has the following functions: Have the warning system checked by This light warns that the engine oil pres-
Parking brake reminder your Toyota dealer. sure is too low.
If this light is on, make sure the parking (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer If it flickers or stays on while you are driv-
brake is fully released. The light should go Once the ignition key is turned to ON or ing, pull off the road to a safe place and
off. START, the reminder light and buzzer stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota
come on if the drivers seat belt is not fas- dealer or qualified repair shop for assis-
Low brake fluid level warning
tened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, tance.
If this light comes on and stays on while The light may occasionally flicker when
the light stays on and the buzzer stops af-
you are driving, slow down and pull off the the engine is idling or it may come on brief-
ter about 4 to 8 seconds.
road. Then stop the vehicle carefully. ly after a hard stop. There is no cause for
There may be a problem somewhere in (c) Discharge Warning Light
concern if it then goes out when the en-
the brake system. Check the fluid level of This light warns that the battery is being
gine is accelerated slightly.
the see-through reservoir. discharged.
The light may come on when the oil level
To make sure the parking brake has not If it comes on while you are driving, there
is extremely low. It is not designed to indi-
caused the warning light to come on, is a problem somewhere in the charging
cate low oil level, and the oil level must be
check to see that the parking brake is fully system.
checked using the level dipstick.
released. The engine ignition will continue to operate,
If the brake fluid level is low... however, until the battery is discharged. NOTICE
At a safe place, test your brakes by start- Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, Do not drive the vehicle with the
ing and stopping. etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota warning light oneven for one
dealer or repair shop.
If you judge that the brakes still work block. It may ruin the engine.
adequately, drive cautiously to your NOTICE
nearest dealer or shop for repairs. (e) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Do not continue driving if the engine
If the brakes are not working, have the This light comes on when the fuel level in
drive belt is broken or loose.
vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow- the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the
ing information, see Part 4.) tank as soon as possible.
! CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level
is low.
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(f) ABS Warning Light If either of the following conditions occurs, (k) Light Reminder Buzzer
This light warns that there is a problem this indicates a malfunction somewhere in This buzzer will sound if the drivers door
somewhere in your anti-lock brake sys- the parts monitored by the warning light is opened with the key removed from the
tem. system. Contact your Toyota dealer as ignition switch and the headlight switch
If the light comes on while you are driving, soon as possible to service the vehicle. left on.
have your vehicle checked by your Toyota The light does not come on when the CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDI-
dealer as soon as possible. ignition key is turned to the ACC or CATORS (except the low fuel level
The light will come on when the ignition ON position or remains on. warning light)
key is turned to the ON position. After The light comes on while driving. 1. Apply the parking brake.
about 3 seconds, the light will go off. (i) Malfunction Indicator Lamp 2. Open one of the side doors or back door.
When the ABS warning light is on (and This lamp comes on in the following The open door warning light should come
the brake system warning light is off), the cases. on.
brake system operates conventionally but a. The fuel tank is completely empty.
without anti-lock function. 3. Close the door.
(See Fuel gauge in Chapter 1-5 for in-
(g) Open Door Warning Light The open door warning light should go off.
structions.)
This light remains on until all the side 4. Turn the ignition key to ACC.
b. There is a problem somewhere in your
doors and back door are completely engine or automatic transmission electri- The SRS airbag warning light should
closed. cal system. come on. It goes off after about 6 sec-
(h) SRS Airbag Warning Light onds.
If it comes on while you are driving in case
This light will come on when the igni- b, have your vehicle checked/repaired by 5. Turn the ignition key to ON, but do not
tion key is turned to the ACC or ON your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. start the engine.
position. After about 6 seconds, the (j) Key Reminder Buzzer All the service reminder indicators except
light will go off. This means the airbag the open door warning light and SRS air-
This buzzer reminds you to remove the
bag warning light should come on. The
system is operating properly. key when you open the drivers door with
ABS warning light goes off after about 3
The warning light system monitors the air- the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK
seconds.
bag sensor assembly, inflators, warning position.
If any service reminder indicators or warn-
light, interconnecting wiring and power ing buzzer do not function as described
sources. above, either the bulb is burned out or the
circuit is in need of repair. Have it checked
by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
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Part 1 Ignition switch with steering lock
LOCKEngine is off and the steer-
OPERATION OF ing wheel is locked. The key can be re-
INSTRUMENTS moved only at this position.
You must push in the key to turn the key
AND CONTROLS from ACC to the LOCK position. On
vehicles with an automatic transmission,
the selector lever must be in the P posi-
Chapter 1-6 tion before pushing the key.
When starting the engine, the key may
Ignition switch, seem stuck at the LOCK position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
Transmission the way in, and then rock the steering
and Parking brake wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
StartStarter motor on. The key will
return to the ON position when re- ! CAUTION
Ignition switch with steering lock leased.
For manual transmission:
Automatic transmission For starting tips, see Part 3.
ONEngine on and all accessories Never remove the key when the ve-
Manual transmission on. hicle is moving, as this will lock the
Parking brake This is the normal driving position. steering wheel and result in loss of
Cruise control ACCAccessories such as the radio steering control.
operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the ACC or NOTICE
LOCK position and open the drivers
Do not leave the key in the ON
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
position if the engine is not running.
the key.
The battery will discharge and the
ignition could be damaged.
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Automatic transmission
(3-speed type)
Your automatic transmission has a shift (b) Using engine braking
lock system to minimize the possibility of To use engine braking, you can downshift
incorrect operation. This means you can the transmission as follows:
only shift out of P position when the Shift into the 2 position when the ve-
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition hicle speed is lower than the maximum
switch in ON position and the lock re-
allowable speed for second gear. The
lease button depressed).
transmission will downshift to the sec-
(a) Normal Driving
ond gear and more engine braking will
1. Start the engine as instructed in How be obtained.
to start the engine in Part 3. The trans-
mission must be in P or N. Shift into the L position when the ve-
hicle speed is lower than the maximum
2. With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, shift the selector lever to D. allowable speed for L position. The
transmission will downshift to the first
In D position, the automatic transmis-
sion system will select the most suitable gear and maximum engine braking will
gear for running conditions such as nor- be applied.
mal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEEDS
etc. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 km/h (70 mph)
L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 km/h (38 mph)
! CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera- ! CAUTION
tor pedal while shifting. Be careful when downshifting on a
3. Release the parking brake and brake slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal could cause the vehicle to spin or
slowly for smooth starting. skid.
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Automatic transmission
(4-speed type)
NOTICE
! CAUTION
Be careful not to overrev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to While the vehicle is moving, never
keep engine rpm from going into attempt to move the selector lever
the red zone. The maximum allow- into P position under any circum-
able speed (approximate) for each stances. Serious mechanical dam-
position is given above for your age and loss of vehicle control may
reference. result.
Do not continue hill climbing for a
long time in the 2 or L position. (e) Good driving practice
This may cause severe automatic
transmission damage from over- ! CAUTION
heating. To prevent such damage,
use D position for hill climbing Always keep your foot on the brake
or hard towing. pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
(c) Backing up from creeping.
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with NOTICE
your foot, shift the selector lever to the R
position. Do not hold the vehicle on an
upgrade with the accelerator pedal.
NOTICE It can cause the transmission to
overheat. Always use the brake
Never shift into reverse while the pedal or parking brake.
vehicle is moving.
(f) If you cannot shift the selector lever
(d) Parking out of P position
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. If you cannot shift the selector lever from
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to P position even though the brake pedal
securely apply the parking brake. is depressed, use the shift lock override
3. With the brake pedal pressed down, button. For instructions, see If you can-
shift the selector lever to the P position. not shift automatic transmission selector
lever in Part 4.
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Your automatic transmission has a shift (b) Using engine braking
lock system to minimize the possibility of To use engine braking, you can downshift
incorrect operation. This means you can the transmission as follows:
only shift out of P position when the Turn off the overdrive switch. The O/D
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition OFF indicator light will come on and
switch in ON position and the lock re-
the transmission will downshift to the
lease button depressed).
third gear.
(a) Normal Driving
Shift into the 2 position. The trans-
1. Start the engine as instructed in How
mission will downshift to the second
to start the engine in Part 3. The trans-
mission must be in P or N. gear when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than the maximum al-
2. With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, shift the selector lever to D. lowable speed for second gear, and
more powerful engine braking will be
In D position, the automatic transmis-
sion system will select the most suitable obtained.
gear for running conditions such as nor- Shift into the L position. The trans-
mal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, mission will downshift to the first gear
etc. when the vehicle speed drops down to
Always turn the overdrive switch on for or lower than the maximum allowable
better fuel economy and quieter driving. If speed for L position and maximum
the engine coolant temperature is low, the engine braking will be applied.
transmission will not shift into the over- MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SPEEDS
drive gear even with the overdrive switch
on. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 km/h (68 mph)
L . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 km/h (38 mph)
! CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake

pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
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(d) Parking
! CAUTION 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. ! CAUTION
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to
Be careful when downshifting on a Always keep your foot on the brake
securely apply the parking brake.
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting pedal while stopped with the engine
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
could cause the vehicle to spin or running. This prevents the vehicle
shift the selector lever to the P position.
skid. from creeping.
! CAUTION
NOTICE NOTICE
Be careful not to overrev the en- While the vehicle is moving never
Do not hold the vehicle on an
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep attempt to move the selector lever
upgrade with the accelerator pedal.
engine rpm from going into the red into P position under any circum-
It can cause the transmission to
zone. The maximum allowable stances. Serious mechanical da-
speed (approximate) for each posi- overheat. Always use the brake
mage and loss of vehicle control
tion is given above for your refer- pedal or parking brake.
may result.
ence. (f) If you cannot shift the selector lever
Do not continue hill climbing for a (e) Good driving practice
out of P position
long time in the 2 or L position. If the transmission is repeatedly up-
shifted and downshifted between third If you cannot shift the selector lever from
This may cause severe automatic
P position even though the brake pedal
trasmission damage from over- gear and overdrive when climbing a
is depressed, use the shift lock override
heating. To prevent such damage, gentle slope, the overdrive switch button. For instructions, see If you can-
use D position for hill climbing should be turned off. Be sure to turn not shift automatic transmission slelector
or hard towing. the switch on immediately afterward. lever in Part 4.
(c) Backing up When towing a trailer, in order to main-
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use overdrive.
2. With the brake pedal held down with
your foot, shift the selector lever to the R
position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the
vehicle is moving.
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Manual transmission
For the best compromise between fuel Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late
economy and vehicle performance, you will cause lugging, and possibly pinging.
should upshift or downshift at the follow- Regularly revving the engine to maximum
ing speeds: speed in each gear will cause excessive
Low altitude engine wear and high fuel comsumption.
1219 m (4000 ft) or lower Maximum allowable speeds
gear km/h (mph) To get on a highway or to pass slower traf-
1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15) fic, maximum acceleration may be neces-
sary. Make sure you observe the following
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 37 (23)
maximum allowable speeds in each gear:
3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64/45*1 (40/28*1)
4A-FE engine
4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72/64*1 (45/40*1)
gear km/h (mph)
*1: For constant-speed cruise or
1 46 (29)
The shift pattern is conventional as constant-speed cruise after decel-
eration. 2 86 (54)
shown above.
High altitude 3 126 (78)
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not Higher than 1219 m (4000 ft) 4 170 (106)
rest your foot on the pedal while driving, Upshifting
because it will cause clutch trouble. And gear km/h (mph) 7A-FE engine
do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle gear km/h (mph)
1 to 2 24 (15)
when stopped on an uphill gradeuse the 1 53 (33)
parking brake. 2 to 3 40/57* (25/36*2)
2
3 to 4 64/72*2 (40/45*2) 2 88 (55)

Recommended shifting speeds
4 to 5 72/88*2 (45/55*2) 3 128 (80)
The transmission is fully synchronized 4 173 (108)
and upshifting or downshifting is easy. Downshifting
gear km/h (mph)
2 to 1 24 (15) NOTICE
3 to 2 40 (25) Do not downshift if you are going
4 to 3 64 (40) faster than the maximum allowable
5 to 4 72 (45) speed for the next lower gear.
*2: 4A-FE onlyApplicable under heavy
acceleration conditions.
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Parking brake Cruise control
Good driving practice
If it difficult to shift into reverse, put the
transmission in neutral, release the
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
again.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use the fifth gear.
! CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or To set: Pull up the lever. The cruise control allows you to cruise
skid. To release: Pull up slightly, press the the vehicle at a desired speed over 40
thumb button, and lower. km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
NOTICE Before leaving your vehicle, firmly apply
the parking brake. For better holding pow- Your cruising speed can be maintained up
Make sure the vehicle is completely er, first depress the brake pedal and hold or down grades within the limits of engine
stopped before shifting into reverse. it while setting the parking brake. performance, although a slight speed
change may occur when driving up or down
the grades. On steeper hills, a greater
! CAUTION speed change will occur so it is better to
drive without the cruise control.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the park-
ing brake reminder light is off.
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SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED If the vehicle speed falls below about 40
! CAUTION On vehicles with automatic transmission, km/h (25 mph), the preset speed will auto-
the transmission must be in D before matically cancel out.
To help maintain maximum control you set the cruise control speed. If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10
of your vehicle, do not use the mph) below the preset speed, the preset
cruise control when driving in Bring your vehicle to the desired speed,
press the SET/COAST direction and re- speed will also automatically cancel out.
heavy or varying traffic, or on slip-
pery (rainy, icy or snow-covered) lease it. This sets the vehicle at that If the preset speed automatically cancels
or winding roads. speed. Now you may take your foot off the out other than for the above cases, have
Avoid vehicle speed increases accelerator pedal. If you need accelera- your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal-
when driving downhill. If the ve- tionfor example, when passingde- er at the earliest opportunity.
hicle speed is too fast in relation to press the accelerator pedal enough for RESETTING AT A FASTER SPEED
the cruise control set speed, can- the vehicle to exceed the set speed. Press the control lever upward in the
cel the cruise control then down- When you release it, the vehicle will return RES/ACC direction and hold it. Release
shift the transmission to use en- to the speed set prior to the acceleration. the lever when the desired speed is at-
gine braking to slow down. tained. While the lever is held upward, the
TURNING ON THE SYSTEM ! CAUTION vehicle will gradually gain speed.
However, a faster way to reset is to accel-
To operate the cruise control, push the erate the vehicle and then press the lever
For manual transmission:
CRUISE ON-OFF switch. This turns the downward in the SET/COAST direction.
system on. The indicator light in the instru- While driving with the cruise control
ment panel shows that you can now set RESETTING AT A SLOWER SPEED
on, do not shift to neutral without
the vehicle at a desired cruising speed. Push the control lever downward in the
depressing the clutch pedal, as this
Another push will turn the system com- SET/COAST direction and hold it. Re-
may cause engine racing or overrev- lease the lever when the desired speed is
pletely off.
ing. attained. While the lever is held down-
ward, the vehicle speed will gradually de-
! CAUTION CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED
crease.
You can cancel the preset speed by:
To avoid accidental cruise control
a. Pulling the control lever in the CAN-
engagement, keep the CRUISE ON- CEL direction and releasing it.
OFF switch off when not using the
b. Depressing the brake pedal.
cruise control.
c. Depressing the clutch pedal (manual
transmission).
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However, a faster way to reset is to de-
press the brake pedal and then press the
control lever downward in the SET/
COAST direction.
RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED
If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling
the control lever or by depressing the
brake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing the
lever up in the RES/ACC direction will
restore the speed set prior to cancellation.
However, once the vehicle speed falls be-
low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset
speed will not be resumed.
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING
If the CRUISE indicator light in the in-
strument cluster flashes when using the
cruise control, there is some trouble in the
cruise control system. Contact your Toyo-
ta dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
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Part 1 Car audio system operating tips
You can listen to the car audio system If a vehicle is moving away from the
OPERATION OF when the ignition key is at ON or desired stations transmitter, the signal
INSTRUMENTS ACC. However, if the engine is not
running, the key must be in the ACC
will tend to fade and/or drift. This phe-
nomenon is more noticeable with FM
AND CONTROLS position. than with AM, and is accompanied by
ILLUMINATION CONTROL LOGIC distortion.
On some audio-units, when the instru- Fading and drifting can be minimized
Chapter 1-7 ment panel lights are on, the letters on op- to a certain degree by fine tuning, or
erable buttons of the mode in current use you should tune in to a stronger signal.
Car audio system light up together with the mode selection Static and Fluttering: When the line-
and Air conditioning and eject buttons. of-sight path between a transmitter
RADIO and vehicle is blocked by large build-
system ings or the like, static or fluttering may
FM reception tips
occur because of the characteristic of
Most of us are not aware that a vehicle is
FM. In a similar effect, a fluttering
Car audio system operating tips not an ideal place to listen to a radio. Be-
cause it moves, reception conditions noise is sometimes heard when driv-
AM-FM radio with electronic change continuously. Buildings, terrain, ing along a tree-lined road.
tuner signal distance and noise from other ve- This static and fluttering can be re-
AM-FM radio with electronic hicles are all working against good recep- duced by adjusting the tone control for
tion. Some FM reception conditions may greater bass response until the distur-
tuner and cassette tape player appear to be problems even though they bance has passed.
Air conditioning controls are normal.
Multipath: Because of the reflection
Heater controls The following characteristics are normal characteristics of FM, direct and re-
for a given reception area, and they do not flected signals may reach the antenna
Side vents indicate any problem with the radio itself.
at the same time (a phenomenon
Fading and Drifting: On the average,
called multipath reception) and cancel
the broadcast range of FM stations is
each other out. As a vehicle moves
limited to about 40 km (25 miles), ex-
through these electronic dead spots,
cept for some high power stations.
the listener may hear a momentary
flutter or lose reception.
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Station swapping: When two FM sta- CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER NOTICE
tions are close to each other, and an Use only undamaged cassette tapes of
electronic dead spot, such as is
Do not oil any part of the player and
good quality. Avoid using tapes with a do not insert anything other than
caused by static or multipath recep- total playing time longer than 90 min- cassette tapes into the slot, or the
tion, interrupts the original signal, utes. tape player may be damaged.
sometimes the stronger second signal
Using damaged tapes will cause trouble
is picked up automatically until the with the tape player. Longer tapes are not
original one returns. This swapping recommended because of their thinness.
can also occur as you drive away from
Before inserting a cassette, make sure
the selected station and approach the tape is not slack and that the label
another station with a stronger signal. is firmly stuck on the shell.
On models with a power antenna, the an-
Wind the tape firmly by turning the hub
tenna automatically extends to its full
with a pencil or the like.
height when the radio and ignition are
turned on. Be careful not to touch the exposed tape
surface.
To lower the power antenna, turn off the
audio system by pushing PWR.VOL, or When not in use, take the cassette out
turn the ignition key to LOCK. of the player, put it back into its case
On some models, the power antenna au- and store it away from dust, magnets
tomatically retracts when the radio mode and direct sunlight.
is switched off to turn on the cassette tape Leaving cassettes on the dashboard in
player. the sun could damage your tapes.
Before extending the power antenna, Keep the playback head, capstan and
confirm that no one is close enough to get pinch roller clean.
injured by it.
Remove tape coating residue accumu-
NOTICE lated on the head, capstan and pinch roll-
To prevent damage to the antenna, er once or twice a month. A cleaning tape
make sure it is retracted before is available on the market.
driving your vehicle through an
automatic car wash.
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AMFM radio with electronic tuner (type A)
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(a) Listening to the radio Preset tuning: Use for tuning-in to a de- Each button can store one AM station and
1. Push the PWRVOL knob to turn the sired preset station. one FM station. To change the preset sta-
radio on. Push the station selector button which tion to a different one, follow the same pro-
2. Turn the PWRVOL knob to adjust has been preset to the desired station. cedure.
the volume. The radio will tune in to the station and the The preset station will be cancelled when
3. Tune in the desired station. (See (b) button number will appear on the display. the power source is severed (battery dis-
Selecting a station and (c) Presetting a (See (c) Presetting a station.) connected, burnt fuse, etc.).
station.) Seek tuning: Use for automatic station (d) Adjusting the tone
The radio will change automatically to ste- search and stop. Turn the TONE knob.
reo reception when an FM stereo broad- Push either side of the TUNE button and (e) Adjusting the sound balance
cast is being received. At the same time, hold it until a beep is heard. The radio will Turn the BAL knob.
ST will appear on the display. When the begin seeking up or down for a station of
receiving signal gets weak, the channel the nearest frequency and will stop on re-
separation will automatically be reduced ception. Each time you push the button,
for the lowest noise. If the signal becomes stations will be sought out one after anoth-
extremely weak, the radio will switch over er.
to monaural reception. Manual tuning
4. Adjust the tone and sound balance. Push either side of the TUNE button for
(See (d) Adjusting the tone and (e) Ad- less than 0.5 second. Each time you push
justing the sound balance.) the button, the radio will step up or down
5. To turn the radio off, push the to another frequency where stations could
PWRVOL knob once again. exist.
(b) Selecting a station (c) Presetting a station
1. Push the AMFM button to select ei- 1. Tune in the desired station. (See (b)
ther an AM or FM broadcast. AM or FM Selecting a station.)
will appear on the display. 2. Push one of the station selector but-
2. Tune in the desired station using one tons and hold it until a beep is heard. This
of the following methods. The frequency sets the station to the button and the but-
will appear on the display. ton number will appear on the display.
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AMFM radio with electronic tuner (type B)
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(a) Listening to the radio Preset tuning: Use for tuning-in to a de- (c) Presetting a station
1. Push the PWRVOL knob to turn the sired preset station. 1. Tune in the desired station. (See (b)
radio on. Push the station selector button which Selecting a station.)
2. Turn the PWRVOL knob to adjust has been preset to the desired station. 2. Push one of the station selector but-
the volume. The radio will tune in to the station and the tons and hold it until a beep is heard. This
3. Tune in the desired station. (See (b) button number will appear on the display. sets the station to the button and the
Selecting a station and (c) Presetting a (See (c) Presetting a station.) button number will appear on the display.
station.) Seek tuning: Use for automatic station Each button can store one AM station and
The radio will change automatically to ste- search and stop. one FM station. To change the preset sta-
reo reception when an FM stereo broad- Push either side of the TUNE button and tion to a different one, follow the same pro-
cast is being received. At the same time, hold it until a beep is heard. The radio will cedure.
ST will appear on the display. When the begin seeking up or down for a station of The preset station will be cancelled when
receiving signal gets weak, the channel the nearest frequency and will stop on re- the power source is severed (battery dis-
separation will automatically be reduced ception. Each time you push the button, sta- connected, burnt fuse, etc.).
for the lowest noise. If the signal becomes tions will be sought out one after another. (d) Adjusting the tone
extremely weak, the radio will switch over Scan tuning: Use for station-to-station To adjust a low-pitched tone, push the
to monaural reception. scanning. BASS TREB knob (if pushed in) and
4. Adjust the tone and sound balance. Push the SCAN button. With SCAN on turn it.
(See (d) Adjusting the tone and the display, the radio will automatically To adjust a high-pitched tone, push the
(e) Adjusting the sound balance.) seek out a station of a higher frequency, BASS TREB knob (if pushed in), pull it
5. To turn the radio off, push the hold it for 5 seconds and scan to the next. fully out and turn it.
PWRVOL knob once again. To continue listening to the broadcast of
your choice, simply push the SCAN but- (e) Adjusting the sound balance
(b) Selecting a station To balance the sound between the right
ton once again.
1. Push the AMFM button to select ei- and left speakers, push the BAL FADE
ther an AM or FM broadcast. AM or FM Manual tuning
knob (if pushed in) and turn it.
will appear on the display. Push either side of the TUNE button for
less than 0.5 second. Each time you push To balance the sound between the front and
2. Tune in the desired station using one rear speakers, push the BAL FADE knob
of the following methods. The frequency the button, the radio will step up or down
to another frequency where stations could (if pushed in), pull it fully out and turn it.
will appear on the display.
exist.
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AMFM radio with electronic tuner and cassette tape player
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(a) Listening to the radio (b) Selecting a station If the radio scans over all frequencies
1. Push the AMFM button to turn the Tune in the desired station using one of without stop because the signals are too
radio on and select either an AM or FM the following methods. The frequency will weak or just because you leave it going,
broadcast. appear on the display. the radio will begin scanning again with
AM or FM will appear on the display. Preset tuning: Use for tuning-in to a de- sensitivity boosted for searching out weak
sired preset station. (See (c) Presetting stations.
The radio can also be turned on by push-
ing the PWR VOL knob if the radio was a station.) Scanning for preset stationsPush the
on when the system was turned off. Push the station selector button which SCAN button within 2 seconds. With
has been preset to the desired station. SCAN on the display, the radio will auto-
2. Turn the PWR VOL knob to adjust the matically seek out a preset station, hold it
volume. The radio will tune in to the station and the
button number will appear on the display. for 5 seconds and scan to the next. To
3. Tune in the desired station. (See (b) continue listening to the station of your
Selecting a station and (c) Presetting a Seek tuning: Use for automatic station choice, simply push the SCAN button
station.) search and stop. once again.
The radio will change automatically to ste- Push the TUNE (REW FF) button on ei- Manual tuning
reo reception when an FM stereo broad- ther side and hold it until a beep is heard.
The radio will begin seeking up or down for Push the TUNE (REW FF) button on ei-
cast is being received. At the same time, ther side for less than 0.5 second. Each
ST will appear on the display. When the a station of the nearest frequency and will
stop on reception. Each time you push the time you push the button, the radio will
receiving signal gets weak, the channel step up or down to another frequency
separation will automatically be reduced button, stations will be sought out one af-
ter another. where stations could exist.
for the lowest noise. If the signal becomes
extremely weak, the radio will switch over Scan tuning: Use for station-to-station (c) Presetting a station
to monaural reception. scanning. 1. Tune in the desired station. (See (b)
4. Adjust the tone and sound balance. Scanning for all frequenciesPush the Selecting a station.)
(See (d) Adjusting the tone and (e) Ad- SCAN button and hold it until a beep is 2. Push one of the station selector but-
justing the sound balance.) heard. With SCAN on the display, the ra- tons and hold it until a beep is heard. This
5. To turn the radio off, push the PWR dio will automatically seek out a station of sets the station to the button and the but-
VOL knob. a higher frequency, hold it for 5 seconds ton number will appear on the display.
and scan to the next. To continue listening Each button can store one AM station and
to the broadcast of your choice, simply one FM station. To change the preset sta-
push the SCAN button once again. tion to a different one, follow the same pro-
cedure.
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The preset station will be cancelled when The tape player can also be turned on by 6. To turn the player off, push the PWR
the power source is severed (battery dis- pushing the PWR VOL knob if the tape VOL knob.
connected, burnt fuse, etc.). player was playing when the system was 7. To eject the cassette, push the EJECT
(d) Adjusting the tone turned off by pushing the knob. button. As this is done, the player will turn
To adjust a low-pitched tone, push the 2. If using a tape recorded with Dolby off. If the radio was on when the cassette
BASS TREB knob (if pushed in) and turn NR*, push the button marked with the tape was inserted, it will automatically turn
it. double-D symbol. The display will indi- on again.
To adjust a high-pitched tone, push the cate that the Dolby noise reduction sys- You can eject the cassette only once after
BASS TREB knob (if pushed in), pull it tem is on. the system is turned off.
fully out and turn it. The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise (g) Selecting a program
(e) Adjusting the sound balance by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc- 1. Push the PROG button to select a
tion, play your tapes with the Dolby NR* side to play. The tape operation indicator
To balance the sound between the right on or off according to the mode used for
and left speakers, pull the BAL knob and display shows you which side is being
recording the tape. played.
turn it.
To play a tape recorded without Dolby The player will automatically reverse di-
To balance the sound between the front NR*, push the button again to turn off the
and rear speakers, turn the FADE knob. rections at the end of the tape to play the
Dolby NR*. other side.
(f) Listening to the cassette tape *: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby
1. Put the cassette into the slot, with the
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D 2. Push the REW FF (TUNE) button on
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-
tape side to the right and lightly push it in. ration. either side to fast forward or rewind the
The tape player will grab the cassette and 3. Turn the PWR VOL knob to adjust the tape. At this time, FF or REW will ap-
slide it into place to play it. If the radio is volume. pear on the display. To stop the tape while
on when inserting the cassette, the radio 4. Select your program. (See (g) Select- it is fast forwarding, push FF or TAPE;
will automatically turn off. to stop the tape while it is rewinding, push
ing a program.)
REW or TAPE. The tape will immedi-
If the cassette is already in the slot, push 5. Adjust the tone and sound balance. ately begin to play.
the TAPE button. (See (d) Adjusting the tone and (e) Ad-
At this time, PLAY will appear on the dis- justing the sound balance.)
play.
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Air conditioning controls
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(a) Controls and functions
The temperature control lever is used to
adjust the temperature of the delivered
air.
Move the lever toward the HIGH position
for higher temperature and toward the
LOW position for lower temperature.
The air intake control lever is used to se-
lect intake air, either outside air or recircu-
lated air.
With the lever in the OUTSIDE AIR posi-
tion, the system will take fresh outside air-
into the unit. For recirculated air, move the
lever to the RECIRCULATED AIR posi-
tion.
The air flow control lever is used to select
the air flow outlets air is delivered from.
See (f) Air flow selection for detailed in-
formation.
The fan speed control lever is used to turn
on and off the fan and select the fan
speed.
The higher the fan speed setting is, the
more air is delivered. Moving the lever to
the OFF position turns off the fan.
The air conditioning on-off button is used
to turn on and off the air conditioning.
With the button pressed in, the air condi-
tioning turns on. Pressing the button once
again will turn the air conditioning off.
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If the indicator light flashes, contact your If the windshield fogs up easily, move the 3. Move the air flow control lever to the
Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There lever to the FLOOR/WINDSHIELD posi- FACE position.
may be a slippage of the drive belt or tion. If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-
trouble in the compressor. If this happens, For detailed information on air flow control level operation, place the lever to the BI-
the air conditioning is automatically turned including other settings, see (f) Air flow LEVEL position.
off to avoid damage to the drive belt. selection. For detailed information on air flow control
(b) Heating 4. Move fan speed control lever any- including other settings, see (f) Air flow
1. Place the temperature control lever where except the OFF position. selection.
anywhere except the LOW position. 5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but- 4. Move the fan speed control lever any-
When dehumidified heating is desired, ton in the OFF position. where except the OFF position.
place the lever between the HIGH and If dehumidifed heating is desired, press in 5. Press in the air conditioning on-off but-
middle positions. the air conditioning on-off button. ton.
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi- (c) Cooling (d) Ventilation
level operation, place the lever around the 1. Place the temperature control lever 1. Place the temperature control lever at
middle. anywhere between the middle and LOW the LOW position.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the positions. 2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position. If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi- OUTSIDE AIR position.
If quick circulation of heated air is desired, level operation, place the lever around the 3. Move the air flow control lever to the
move the lever to the RECIRCULATED middle. FACE position.
AIR position. 2. Move the air intake control lever to the For detailed information on air flow control
For normal use, it is best to keep the lever OUTSIDE AIR position. including other settings, see (f) Air flow
in the OUTSIDE AIR position. Otherwise If quick circulation of cooled air is desired, selection.
the windows will fog up more easily. move the lever to the RECIRCULATED 4. Move the fan speed control lever any-
3. Move the air flow control lever to the AIR position. where except the OFF position.
FLOOR position. For normal use, it is best to keep the lever 5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi- in the OUTSIDE AIR position. ton in the OFF position.
level operation, place the lever to the BI-
LEVEL position.
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(e) Windshield defogging and defrost- (f) Air flow selection If air flow control is not satisfactory,
ing FACE positionThis position directs the check the side vents. (See Side
To remove interior fog on the windshield: air flow to face level. vents after Heater controls.)
1. Place the temperature control lever at BI-LEVELThis position directs the air To help cool down the interior after
any position. flow to face level and floor. Except in ven- parking in the hot sun, drive for the first
2. Move the air intake control lever to the tilation, the air to the floor is slightly warm- few minutes with the windows open.
OUTSIDE AIR position. er than that to the face level. After the excess heat has blown away,
3. Move the air flow control lever to the FLOOR positionThis position directs close the windows.
WINDSHIELD position. the air flow mostly to the floor. When driving on dusty roads, close all
For detailed information on air flow con- FLOOR / WINDSHIELD position This windows. If dust thrown up by the ve-
trol, see (f) Air flow selection. position directs the air flow to the wind- hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
4. Move fan speed control lever any- shield and front side windows as well as
closing the windows, it is recom-
where except the OFF position. the floor.
mended that the air intake control le-
5. Press in the air conditioning on-off but- WINDSHIELD positionThis position di-
ver be set to the OUTSIDE AIR posi-
ton. rects the air flow mostly to the windshield,
tion and the fan speed control lever
front side windows.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the anywhere except the OFF position.
windshield: Do not use the WINDSHIELD position
during cooling operation in extremely hu- If following another vehicle on a dusty
1. Place the temperature control lever at mid weather. The difference between the road, or driving in windy and dusty con-
the HIGH position. temperature of the outside air and that of ditions, it is recommened that the air
2. Move the air intake control lever to the the windshield could cause the outer sur- intake control lever be temporarily set
OUTSIDE AIR position. face of the windshield to fog up blocking to the RECIRCULATED AIR position,
3. Move the air flow control lever to the your vision. which will close off the outside pas-
WINDSHIELD position. (g) Operating tips sage and prevent outside air and dust
For detailed information on air flow con- Be sure the air inlet grilles in front of the from entering the vehicle interior.
trol, see (f) Air flow selection. windshield are not blocked by leaves
4. Move fan speed control lever to the or other obstructions.
HI position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
ton in the OFF position.
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Heater controls
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(a) Controls and functions
The temperature control lever is used to
turn on and off the heater and adjust the
temperature of the heated air.
Move the lever toward the FULL HEAT-
ING position for higher temperature. Mov-
ing the lever to the NO HEAT position
turns off the heater.
The air intake control lever is used to se-
lect intake air, either outside air or recircu-
lated air.
With the lever in the OUTSIDE AIR posi-
tion, the system will take fresh outside air-
into the unit. For recirculated air, move the
lever to the RECIRCULATED AIR posi-
tion.
The air flow control lever is used to select
the air flow outlets air is delivered from.
See (e) Air flow selection for detailed in-
formation.
The fan speed control lever is used to turn
on and off the fan and select the fan
speed.
The higher the fan speed setting is, the
more air is delivered. Moving the lever to
the OFF position turns off the fan.
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(b) Heating (c) Ventilation BI-LEVEL positionThis position directs
1. Place the temperature control lever 1. Place the temperature control lever at the air flow to face level and floor. Except
anywhere except the NO HEAT position. the NO HEAT position. in ventilation, the air to the floor is slightly
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi- 2. Move the air intake control lever to the warmer than that to face level.
level operation, place the lever around the OUTSIDE AIR position. FLOOR positionThis position directs
middle. 3. Move the air flow control lever to the the air flow mostly to the floor.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the FACE position. FLOOR / WINDSHIELD position This
OUTSIDE AIR position. For detailed information on air flow control position directs the air flow to the wind-
If quick circulation of heated air is desired, including other settings, see (e) Air flow shield and front side windows as well as
move the lever to the RECIRCULATED selection. the floor.
AIR position. 4. Move fan speed control lever any- WINDSHIELD positionThis position di-
For normal use, it is best to keep the lever where except the OFF position. rects the air flow mostly to the windshield,
in the OUTSIDE AIR position. Otherwise front side windows.
(d) Windshield defogging and defrost-
the windows will fog up more easily. ing (f) Operating tips
3. Move the air flow control lever to the Be sure the air inlet grilles in front of the
1. Place the temperature control lever at
FLOOR position. FULL HEATING position. windshield are not blocked by leaves
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi- or other obstructions.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
level operation, move the lever to the BI- OUTSIDE AIR position. If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
LEVEL position. 3. Move the air flow control lever to the the side vents. (See Side vents.)
If the windshield fogs up easily, move the WINDSHIELD position. When driving on dusty roads, close all
lever to the FLOOR/WINDSHIELD posi- For detailed information on air flow con- windows. If dust thrown up by the ve-
tion. trol, see (e) Air flow selection. hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
For detailed information on air flow control 4. Move fan speed control lever to the closing the windows, it is recom-
including other settings, see (e) Air flow HI position. mended that the air intake control le-
selection. ver be set to the OUTSIDE AIR posi-
(e) Air flow selection
4. Move fan speed control lever any- tion and the fan speed control lever
where except the OFF position. FACE positionThis position directs the
air flow to face level. anywhere except the OFF position.
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Side Vents
If following another vehicle on a dusty
road, or driving in windy and dusty con-
ditions, it is recommended that the air
intake control lever be temporarily set
to the RECIRCULATED AIR position,
which will close off the outside pas-
sage and prevent outside air and dust
from entering the vehicle interior.
The side vents may be opened or

closed as shown.
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Part 1 Clock Cigarette lighter and ashtray
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS
Chapter 1-8
Other equipment
Clock
Cigarette lighter and ashtray The digital clock indicates the time To operate the cigarette lighter, press
with the ignition key at the ACC or it in. When it becomes heated, it auto-
Glovebox ON position. To reset the hour, de- matically pops out ready for use.
Cup holder press the H button. To reset the min- If the engine is not running, the key must
Luggage cover utes, depress the M button. To ad- be in the ACC position.
just the time to full hour, depress the Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
Floor mat :00 button. in.
For example, if the :00 button is de- When finished with your cigarette, thor-
pressed when the time is between oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
1:011:29, the time will change to 1:00. vent other cigarette butts from catching
If the time is between 1:301:59, the time fire. After using the ashtray, press it back
will change to 2:00. in completely.
When the instrument panel lights are To remove the ashtray, press down on the
turned on, the brightness of the time indi- lock spring plate and pull it out.
cation will be reduced. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
Once the electrical power source has equivalent for replacement.
been disconnected from the clock, the
time is automatically set to 1:00 (one
oclock).
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Glovebox Cup holder
! CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always push the ash-
tray back in completely after using.
To open the glovebox door, compress To use the cup holder, push it and pull
the lock release buttons. it out completely.
The cup holder is designed for holding
! CAUTION cups or drinkcans fit snugly in its holes.
To reduce the chance of injury in ! CAUTION

case of an accident or a sudden
stop, always keep the glovebox Do not place anything else on the
door closed while driving. cup holder, as such items may be
thrown about and possibly injure
people in the vehicle during sud-
den braking or an accident.
Keep the cup holder shut when not
in use.
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Luggage cover (wagon)
To use the luggage cover, pull it out of To remove the luggage cover, lift up Vehicles with rear speakers
the retractor and hook it to the anchors. the luggage cover. For more luggage space, remove the lug-
gage cover board.
Unlock the rear seatback and fold it down
slightly. Pull up the front of the luggage
cover board first, then pull the luggage
cover board toward you.
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Floor mat
Use a floor mat of the correct size.

If the floor mat has a hole, then it is de- ! CAUTION
signed for use with a locking clip. Fix the
floor mat and locking clip into the hole in Make sure the floor mat is properly
the floor carpet. placed on the floor carpet. If the
floor mat slips and interferes with
the movement of the pedals during
driving, it may cause an accident.
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Part 2 Break-in period Fuel
Drive gently and avoid high speeds. FUEL TYPE
INFORMATION Your vehicle does not need an elaborate Your new vehicle must use only un-
BEFORE DRIVING break-in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
leaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mixups, your
YOUR TOYOTA to the future economy and long life of your
vehicle:
Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open-
ing. The special nozzle on pumps with un-
Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph). leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger standard
Break-in period Avoid overrevving. Maintain engine nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not.
Fuel speed between 2000 and 4000 rpm. NOTICE
Avoid full-throttle starts.
Operation in foreign countries Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
Try to avoid hard stops during the first
Three-way catalytic converter 300 km (200 miles).
leaded gasoline will cause the three-
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
Engine exhaust cautions Do not drive slowly with the manual fectiveness and the emission con-
Facts about engine oil transmission in a high gear. trol system to function improperly.
consumption Do not drive for a long time at any Also, this can increase maintenance
single speed, either fast or slow. costs.
Brake system Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
Brake pad wear limit indicators km (500 miles). OCTANE NUMBER
Luggage stowage precautions Select Research Octane Number 91
(Octane Rating 87) or higher.
Your Toyotas idenitification
Use of unleaded fuel with an octane num-
Theft prevention labels ber or rating lower than stated above will
Suspension and chassis cause persistent heavy knocking. If se-
vere, this will lead to engine damage.
Types of tires
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Operation in foreign countries
If your engine knocks... GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you plan to drive your Toyota in anoth-
If you detect heavy knocking even when If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be er country...
using the recommended fuel, or if you sure that it is unleaded, has an octane First, comply with the vehicle registration
hear steady knocking while holding a rating no lower than 87 and does not laws.
steady speed on level roads, consult your contain more than 10% ethanol. Second, confirm the availability of the
Toyota dealer. correct fuel (unleaded and minimum oc-
Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha-
However, now and then, you may notice tane number).
nol.
light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is no cause Toyota does not recommend the use of
for concern. gasolines containing methanol. If you use
gasoline containing methanol, use only
GASOLINES CONTAINING DETER-
gasoline meeting the requirements above
GENT ADDITIVES and also containing less than 5% metha-
Toyota recommends use of gasolines nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-
that contain detergent additives to tors for methanol.
avoid build-up of engine deposits. NOTICE
For further details, ask your Toyota dealer Do not use gasohol other than
or a local gasoline retailer. stated above. It will cause fuel
GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE system damage or vehicle perfor-
Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl mance problems.
Tertiary-Butyl Ether) are available in If driveability problems are en-
the market. If you use a gasoline mixed countered (poor hot starting, va-
with MTBE, make certain that it does porizing, engine knock, etc), dis-
continue the use.
not contain more than 15% of MTBE.
Take care not to spill gasohol dur-
If the use of gasolines containing MTBE ing refueling. Gasohol may cause
causes poor driveability and/or poor fuel paint damage.
economy, you should discontinue the use
of fuels containing MTBE. FUEL TANK CAPACITY
50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 imp. gal.)
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Three-way catalytic converter
NOTICE If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, take your
A large amount of unburned gases vehicle in for a check-up as soon
flowing into the three-way catalytic as possible. Remember, your Toyo-
converter may cause it to overheat ta dealer knows your vehicle and its
and create a fire hazard. To prevent three-way catalytic converter sys-
this and other damage, observe the tem best.
following precautions: To ensure that the three-way cata-
Use only unleaded gasoline. lytic converter and the engine
emission control system operate
Do not drive with an extremely low properly, your vehicle must re-
fuel level; running out of fuel ceive the periodic inspections re-
could cause the engine to misfire, quired by the Toyota Maintenance
creating an excessive load on the Schedule. For scheduled mainte-
The three-way catalytic converter is three-way catalytic converter.
an emission control device installed in nance information, refer to the
Do not allow the engine to run at separate Owners Manual Sup-
the exhaust system. idle speed for more than 20 min- plement/Maintenance Schedule.
The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the utes.
exhaust gas. Avoid racing the engine.
Do not push-start or pull-start
! CAUTION your vehicle.
Do not turn off the ignition while
Keep people and combustible ma-
terials away from the exhaust pipe
the vehicle is moving.
while the engine is running. The Keep your engine in good running
exhaust gas is very hot. order. Malfunctions in the engine
Do not drive, idle or park your ve- electrical system, electronic igni-
hicle over anything that might burn tion system/distributor ignition
easily such as grass, leaves, paper system or fuel system could cause
or rags. an extremely high three-way cata-
lytic converter temperature.
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Facts about engine oil
Engine exhaust cautions consumption
FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL
Keep the trunk lid or back door
! CAUTION closed while driving. An open or Engine oil has the primary functions of lu-
unsealed trunk lid or back door bricating and cooling the inside of the en-
Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust. may cause exhaust gases to be gine, and plays a major role in maintaining
It contains carbon monoxide, drawn into the vehicle. If you must the engine in proper working order.
which is a colorless and odorless drive with the trunk lid or back door ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION
gas. It can cause unconsciousness open to accommodate a large ob-
or even death. ject, close the windows, open all It is normal that an engine should con-
Make sure the exhaust system has the instrument panel vents and sume some engine oil during normal
no holes or loose connections. have the heating or cooling system engine operation. The causes of oil
The system should be checked deliver fresh air into the vehicle by consumption in a normal engine are
from time to time. If you hit some- turning the fan to high speed with as follows.
thing, or notice a change in the the air intake control lever set at the
sound of the exhaust, have the sys- Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston
OUTSIDE AIR position.
tem checked immediately. rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is
To allow proper operation of your
Do not run the engine in a garage vehicles ventilation system, keep left on the cylinder wall when a piston
or enclosed area except for the the inlet grilles in front of the wind- moves downwards in the cylinder.
time needed to drive the vehicle in shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth- High negative pressure generated
or out. The exhaust gases cannot er obstructions. when the vehicle is decelerating sucks
escape, making this a particularly If you smell exhaust fumes in the ve- some of this oil into the combustion
dangerous situation. hicle, drive with the windows open chamber. This oil as well as some part
Do not remain for a long time in a and the trunk lid or back door
parked vehicle with the engine run- of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is
closed. Have the cause immediately
ning. If it is unavoidable, however, burned by the high temperature com-
located and corrected.
do so only in an unconfined area bustion gases during the combustion
and adjust the heating or cooling process.
system to force outside air into the Oil is also used to lubricate the stems
vehicle.
of the intake valves. Some of this oil is
sucked into the combustion chamber
together with the intake air and is
burned along with the fuel. High tem-
perature exhaust gases also burn the
oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve
stems.
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Brake system
The amount of engine oil consumed IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE
depends on the viscosity of the oil, the CHECK SYSTEM
quality of the oil and the conditions One of the most important points in proper The tandem master cylinder brake system
the vehicle is driven under. vehicle maintenance is to keep the engine is a hydraulic system with two separate
More oil is consumed by high-speed driv- oil at the optimum level so that oil function sub-systems. If either sub-system should
ing and frequent acceleration and decel- will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essen- fail, the other will still work. However, the
eration. tial that the oil level be checked regularly. pedal will be harder to press, and your stop-
A new engine consumes more oil, since Toyota recommends that the oil level be ping distance will be longer. Also, the brake
its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls checked every time you refuel the vehicle. system warning light may come on.
have not become conditioned. NOTICE
When judging the amount of oil con- ! CAUTION
Failure to check the oil level
sumption, note that the oil may be- Do not drive your vehicle with only
regularly could lead to serious
come diluted and make it difficult to a single brake system. Have your
engine trouble due to insufficient
judge the true level accurately. brakes fixed immediately.
oil.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for re-
peated short trips, and consumes a nor- For detailed information on oil level check, BRAKE BOOSTER
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not see Checking the engine oil level in The brake booster uses engine vacuum to
show any drop in the oil level at all, even Chapter 7-2. power-assist the brakes. If the engine
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This should quit while you are driving, you can
is because the oil is gradually becoming bring the vehicle to a stop with normal
diluted with fuel or moisture, making it ap- pedal pressure. There is enough reserve
pear that the oil level has not changed. vacuum for one or two stopsbut no
The diluting ingredients evaporate out more!
when the vehicle is then driven at high
speeds, as on an expressway, making it ! CAUTION
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after driving at high speeds. Do not pump the brake pedal if the
engine stalls. Each push on the
pedal uses up your vacuum re-
serve.
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When the anti-lock brake system function Always maintain a safe distance from the
Even if the power assist is com-
is in action, you may feel the brake pedal vehicle in front of you. Compared with ve-
pletely lost, the brakes will still
work. But you will have to push the pulsating and hear a noise. In this situa- hicles not fitted with an anti-lock brake
pedal hardmuch harder than nor- tion, to let the anti-lock brake system system, your vehicle may require a longer
mal. And your braking distance will work for you, just hold the brake pedal stopping distance in the following cases:
be longer. down more firmly. Do not pump the brake. Driving on rough, gravel or snow-cov-
The brake pedal pulsation caused by the ered roads.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (vehicles anti-lock brake system may indicate haz- Driving with tire chains installed.
with ABS warning light) ardous road surface conditions. Although
Driving on roads where the road sur-
The anti-lock brake system is designed to the anti-lock brake system assists in pro-
viding vehicle control, it is still important to face is pitted or has other differences
prevent lock-up of the wheels during sud- in surface height.
den braking or braking on slippery road drive with all due care, because the anti-
surfaces. This assists the driver in con- lock brake system cannot overcome the
trolling the vehicle under these circum- laws of physics that act on your vehicle:
stances. Braking capability is dependent on tire
The anti-lock brake system becomes op- friction with the road surface.
erative after the vehicle has accelerated Even though the anti-lock brake sys-
to a speed in excess of approximately 10 tem is operating, a driver cannot main-
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the tain full control on certain slippery road
vehicle decelerates to a speed below surfaces, when cornering at high
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). speeds, or in violent maneuvers.
You may hear a sound in the engine Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The
compartment for a few seconds when the anti-lock brake system cannot elimi-
engine is started or just after the vehicle
nate the risk of hydroplaning and loss
is started. This means that the anti-lock
brake system is in the self check mode, of tire friction.
and does not indicate a malfunction.
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Brake pad wear limit indicators
Even if the anti-lock brake system should
fail, the brake system will still operate con-
ventionally. Have your vehicle checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
ABS warning light The brake pad wear limit indicators on

This light comes on when the ignition key your disc brakes give a warning noise
is turned to the ON position. After about when the brake pads are worn to
3 seconds, the light will go off. where replacement is required.
If either of the following conditions occurs, If you hear a squealing or scraping noise
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in while driving, have the brake pads
the parts monitored by the warning light checked and replaced by your Toyota
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-
soon as possible to service the vehicle. tor damage can result if the pads are not
The light does not come on as de- replaced when necessary.
scribed above, or remains on.
The light comes on while driving.
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Luggage stowage precautions Your Toyotas identification
When stowing luggage or cargo in the ve- Do not place anything on the filler
hicle, observe the following: panel behind the rear seatback or
Put luggage or cargo in the trunk or luggage cover. Such items may be
luggage compartment when at all pos- thrown about and possibly injure
sible. Be sure all items are secured in people in the vehicle during sud-
place. den braking or an accident.
Be careful to keep the vehicle bal- Do not drive with objects left on
top of the instrument panel. They
anced. Locating the weight as far for- may interfere with the drivers field
ward as possible helps maintain bal- of view. Or they may move during
ance. sharp vehicle acceleration or turn-
For better fuel economy, do not carry ing, and impair the drivers control
unneeded weight. of the vehicle. In an accident they
may injure the vehicle occupants.
The vehicle identification number (VIN)
! CAUTION is the legal identifier for your vehicle.
NOTICE
To prevent luggage or packages Its location is shown in the illustration.
Do not load the vehicle beyond the
from sliding forward during brak- The vehicle indentification number (VIN)
ing, do not stack anything in the
vehicle capacity weight specified in
is also on the Certification Label or on the
enlarged trunk room or the lug- Part 8. manufacturers plate.
gage compartment higher than the This is the primary identification number
seatbacks. Keep luggage or pack- for your Toyota. It is used in registering the
ages low, as close to the floor as ownership of your vehicle.
possible.
Never allow anyone to ride in the
enlarged trunk room or the luggage
compartment. It is not designed for
passengers. They should ride in
their seats with their seat belts
properly fastened. Otherwise, they
are much more likely to suffer seri-
ous bodily injury, in the event of
sudden braking or a collision.
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Theft prevention labels
(except for Canada)
Your new vehicle carries theft preven-
tion labels which are approximately 56
mm (2.20 inches) by 16 mm (0.63 inch).
The purpose of these labels is to reduce
the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat-
ing the tracing and recovery of parts from
stolen vehicles. The label is designed so
that once it is applied to a surface, any at-
tempt to remove it will result in destroying
the integrity of the label. Transferring
these labels intact from one part to anoth-
er, will be impossible.
NOTICE
The engine number is stamped on the You should not attempt to remove
engine block as shown. the theft prevention labels as it may
violate certain state or federal laws.
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Suspension and chassis Types of tires
Determine what kind of tires your ve-
! CAUTION hicle is originally equipped with. ! CAUTION
1. Summer tires
Do not modify the suspension/chas- Summer tires are high-speed capability Do not mix summer and all season
sis with lift kits, spacers, etc. It can tires on your vehicle as this can
tires best suited to highway driving under
cause dangerous handling charac- cause dangerous handling char-
dry conditions. acteristics, resulting in loss of
teristics, resulting in the loss of con- Since summer tires do not have the same control.
trol. traction performance as snow tires, sum- Do not use tire other than the
mer tires are inadequate for driving on manufacturers designated tires,
snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on and do not mix tires or wheels of
snow-covered or icy roads, we recom- the sizes different from the origi-
mend using snow tires. If installing snow nals.
tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2. All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide
better traction in snow and to be adequate
for driving in most winter conditions, as
well as for use all year round.
All season tires, however, do not have ad-
equate traction performance compared
with snow tires in heavy or loose snow.
Also, all season tires fall short in accelera-
tion and handling performance compared
with summer tires in highway driving.
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How to start the engine
Part 3 Before starting the engine (a) Before cranking
1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
STARTING AND fore entering it. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
DRIVING 2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
head restraint height and steering wheel
sories.
3. Manual transmission: Press the
angle. clutch pedal to the floor and shift the
Before starting the engine 3. Adjust inside and outside rear view transmission into neutral. Hold the clutch
mirrors. pedal to the floor until the engine is
How to start the engine started. A starter safety device will pre-
4. Lock all doors.
Tips for driving in various 5. Fasten seat belts. vent the starter from operating if the
conditions clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic transmission: Put the selec-
Winter driving tips tor lever in P. If you need to restart the
Trailer towing engine while the vehicle is moving, put the
selector lever in N. A starter safety de-
How to save fuel and make your vice will prevent the starter from operating
vehicle last longer, too if the selector lever is in any drive position.
4. Automatic transmission only: De-
press the brake pedal and hold it to the
floor until driving off.
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Tips for driving
(b) Starting the engine in various conditions
Before starting the engine, be sure to fol- Always slow down in gusty cross-
low the instructions in (a) Before crank- winds. This will allow you much better ! CAUTION
ing. control
Normal starting procedure Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos- Before driving off, make sure the
parking brake is fully released and
The multiport fuel injection system/se- sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving the parking brake reminder light is
quential multiport fuel injection system in onto high, sharp-edged objects and off.
your engine automatically controls the other road hazards. Failure to do so Do not leave your vehicle unat-
proper air-fuel mixture for starting. You can lead to severe tire damage result- tended while the engine is run-
can start a cold or hot engine as follows: ing in tire bursts. ning.
1. With your foot off the accelerator ped- When parking on a hill, turn the front Do not rest your foot on the brake
al, crank the engine by turning the key to pedal while driving. It can cause
wheels until they touch the curb so that
START. Release it when the engine dangerous overheating, needless
starts. the vehicle will not roll. Apply the park- wear, and poor fuel economy.
ing brake, and place the transmission To drive down a long or steep hill,
2. After the engine runs for about 10 sec-
onds, you are ready to drive. in P (automatic) or in first or reverse reduce your speed and downshift.
(manual). If necessary, block the Remember, if you ride the brakes
If the weather is below freezing, let the en-
gine warm up for a few minutes before wheels. excessively, they may overheat
Washing your vehicle or driving and not work properly.
driving.
through deep water may get the Be careful when accelerating, up-
If the engine stalls... shifting, downshifting or braking
brakes wet. To see whether they are
Simply restart it, using the correct proce- on a slippery surface. Sudden ac-
dure given in normal starting. wet, check that there is no traffic near celeration or engine braking could
you, and then press the pedal lightly. If cause the vehicle to spin or skid.
If the engine will not start
you do not feel a normal braking force,
See If your vehicle will not start in Part 4. the brakes are probably wet. To dry
NOTICE them, drive the vehicle cautiously
Do not crank for more than 15 sec- while lightly pressing the brake pedal
onds at a time. This may overheat with the parking brake pulled. If they
the starter and wiring systems. still do not work safely, pull to the side
Do not race a cold engine. of the road and call a Toyota dealer for
If the engine becomes difficult to assistance.
start or stalls frequently, have the
engine checked immediately.
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Winter driving tips
Make sure you have ethylene-glycol Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
Do not drive in excess of the speed freeze solution.
antifreeze in the radiator.
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140 This product is available at your Toyota
NOTICE dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has high-speed capability tires. Do not use alcohol type antifreeze. the manufacturers directions for how
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) much to mix with water.
Check the condition of the battery and
may result in tire failure, loss of
cables. NOTICE
control and possible injury. Be
sure to consult a tire dealer to de- Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of Do not use engine antifreeze or any
termine whether the tires on your any battery, so it must be in top shape to other substitute as washer fluid be-
vehicle are high-speed capability provide enough power for winter starting.
cause it may damage your vehicles
tires or not before driving at such Chapter 7-3 tells you how to visually in-
speeds. spect the battery. Your Toyota dealer and paint.
Do not continue normal driving most service stations will be pleased to
Do not use your parking brake when
when the brakes are wet. If they check the level of charge.
are wet, your vehicle will require a there is a possibility it could freeze.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
longer stopping distance, and it When parking, put the transmission into
suitable for the cold weather.
may pull to one side when the P (automatic) or into first or reverse
brakes are applied. Also, the park- See Chapter 7-2 for recommended vis- (manual) and block the rear wheels. Do
ing brake will not hold the vehicle cosity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your not use the parking brake, or snow or wa-
securely. vehicle during winter months may cause ter accumulated in and around the parking
harder starting. If you are not sure about brake mechanism may freeze, making it
which oil to use, call your Toyota deal- hard to release.
erhe will be pleased to help. Keep ice and snow from accumulating
Keep the door locks from freezing. under the fenders.
Squirt lock de-icer or glycerine into the Ice and snow built up under your fenders
locks to keep them from freezing. To open can make steering difficult. During bad
a frozen lock, try heating the key before in- winter driving, stop and check under the
serting it. fenders occasionally.
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Trailer towing
Depending on where you are driving, Your vehicle is designed primarily as a pas-
we recommend you carry some emer- senger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer
gency equipment. will have an adverse effect on handling,
performance, braking, durability and driv-
Some of the things you might put in the ve-
ing economy (fuel consumption, etc.). Your
hicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag
safety and satisfaction depend on the
of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jump-
proper use of correct equipment and cau-
er cables, etc.
tious driving habits. For your safety and the
safety of others, you must not overload
your vehicle or trailer. Toyota warranties do
not apply to damage or malfunction caused
by towing a trailer for commercial pur-
poses. Ask your local Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details before towing.
WEIGHT LIMITS
Before towing, make sure the total trailer ! CAUTION
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle The gross vehicle weight must not
weight and trailer tongue load are all with- exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
in the limits. Rating (GVWR) indicated on the
The total trailer weight and tongue load Certification Label. The gross ve-
can be measured with platform scales hicle weight is the sum of weights
found at a highway weighing station, of the unloaded vehicle, driver,
building supply company, trucking com- passengers, luggage, hitch and
pany, junk yard, etc. trailer tongue load. It also includes
the weight of any special equip-
ment installed on your vehicle.
! CAUTION The load on either the front or rear
The total trailer weight (trailer axle resulting from distribution of
weight plus its cargo load) must the gross vehicle weight on both
not exceed 680 kg (1500 lb.). Ex- axles must not exceed the Gross
ceeding this weight is dangerous. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed
on the Certification Label.
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HITCHES BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS
Use only a hitch which is recom- Toyota recommends trailers with
mended by the hitch manufacturer and brakes that conform to any applica-
conforms to the total trailer weight re- ble federal and state/provincial reg-
quirement. ulations.
Follow the directions supplied by the A safety chain must always be used
hitch manufacturer, and bolt the hitch between the towing vehicle and the
securely to the rear bumper. Lubricate trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the
the hitch ball with a light coat of grease. chain for turns. The chain should
Toyota recommends removing the cross under the trailer tongue to
trailer hitch whenever you are not tow- prevent the tongue from dropping
ing a trailer to reduce the possibility of to the ground in case it becomes
additional damage caused by the hitch damaged or separated. For correct
The trailer cargo load should be if your vehicle is struck from behind. safety chain procedures, follow the
distributed so that the tongue load After removing the hitch, seal any hitch or trailer manufacturers rec-
is 9 to 11% of the total trailer weight, mounting holes in the vehicle body to ommendations.
not exceeding 68 kg (150 lb.). Never prevent entry of pollutants such as ex-
load the trailer with more weight in
the back than in the front. About
haust fumes, dirt, water, etc. ! CAUTION
60% of the trailer load should be in NOTICE If the total trailer weight exceeds
the front half of the trailer and the Do not use axle-mounted hitches as 453 kg (1000 lb.), trailer brakes are
remaining 40% in the rear. required.
they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or Never tap into your vehicles hy-
draulic system as it would lower its
tires. Also, never install a hitch braking effectiveness.
which may interfere with the normal Never tow a trailer without using a
function of an Energy Absorbing safety chain securely attached to
Bumper, if so equipped. both the trailer and the vehicle. If
damage occurs to the coupling unit
or hitch ball, there is danger of the
trailer wandering over into another
lane.
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TIRES MAINTENANCE TRAILER TOWING TIPS
Ensure that your vehicles tires are If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will re- When towing a trailer, your vehicle will
properly inflated. See Chapter 7-2 for quire more frequent maintenance due handle differently than when not tow-
instructions. to the additional load. For this informa- ing. The three main causes of vehicle-
The trailer tires should be inflated to tion, please refer to the scheduled trailer accidents are driver error, ex-
the pressure recommended by the maintenance information in the Own- cessive speed and improper trailer
trailer manufacturer in respect to the ers Manual Supplement/Maintenance loading. Keep these in mind when tow-
total trailer weight. Schedule. ing:
TRAILER LIGHTS Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing Before starting out, check operation of
Trailer lights must comply with federal, ball and bracket after approximately the lights and all vehicle-trailer con-
state/provincial and local regulations. 1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving. nections. After driving a short dis-
See your local recreational vehicle PRE-T OWING SAFETY CHECK tance, stop and recheck the lights and
dealer or rental agency for the correct Check that your vehicle remains level connections. Before actually towing a
type of wiring and relays for your trail- when a loaded or unloaded trailer is trailer, practice turning, stopping and
er. Check for correct operation of the hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has backing with a trailer in an area away
turn signals and stop lights each time an abnormal nose-up or nose-down from traffic until you learn the feel.
you hitch up. Direct splicing may dam- condition, and check for improper Backing with a trailer is difficult and re-
age your vehicles electrical system tongue load, overload, worn suspen- quires practice. Grip the bottom of the
and cause a malfunction of your lights. sion or other possible causes. steering wheel and move your hand to
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE Make sure the trailer cargo is securely the left to move the trailer to the left.
Toyota recommends that you do not loaded so that it cannot shift. Move your hand to the right to move
tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a ve- Check that your rear view mirrors con- the trailer to the right. (This procedure
hicle with any new power train compo- form to any applicable federal, state/ is generally opposite to that when
nent (engine, transmission, differen- provincial or local regulation. If not, backing without a trailer). Also, just
tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first install the rear view mirrors required turn the steering wheel a little at a time,
800 km (500 miles) of driving. for towing purpose. avoiding sharp or prolonged turning.
Have someone guide you when back-
ing to reduce the risk of an accident.
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Because stopping distance may be in- Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- Because of the added load of the trail-
creased, vehicle-to-vehicle distance versely affect handling of your vehicle er, your vehicles engine may overheat
should be increased when towing a and trailer, causing sway. Pay atten- on hot days (at temperatures over
trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of tion to the rear from time to time to pre- 30C [85F]) when going up a long or
speed, allow at least one vehicle and pare yourself for being passed by large steep grade with a trailer. If the engine
trailer length between you and the ve- trucks or buses, which may cause your coolant temperatue gauge indicates
hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying overheating, immediately turn off the
you may skid, resulting in jackknifing happens, firmly grip the steering wheel air conditioning (if in use), pull off the
and loss of control. This is especially and reduce speed immediately but road and stop in a safe spot. Refer to
true on wet or slippery surfaces. gradually. Never increase speed. If your vehicle overheats in Part 4 of
Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera- Steer straight ahead. If you make no this manual.
tion. If your vehicle has manual trans- extreme correction with the steering or Always place wheel blocks under both
mission, prevent excessive clutch slip- brakes, the vehicle and trailer will sta- the vehicle and trailer wheels when
page by keeping engine rpm low and bilize. parking. Apply the parking brake firm-
not racing the engine. Always start out Be careful when passing other ve- ly. Put the transmission in P (auto-
in first gear. hicles. Passing requires considerable matic) or in first or reverse (manual).
Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. distance. After passing a vehicle, do Avoid parking on a slope with a trailer,
The trailer could hit your vehicle in a not forget the length of your trailer and but if it cannot be avoided, do so only
tight turn. Slow down before making a be sure you have plenty of room be- after performing the following:
turn to avoid the necessity of sudden fore changing lanes. 1. Apply the brakes and hold.
braking. In order to maintain engine braking effi- 2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-
Remember that when making a turn, ciency, do not use fifth gear (manual der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
the trailer wheels will be closer than transmission or overdrive (automatic 3. When the wheel blocks are in place,
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the transmission). release your brakes slowly until the blocks
turn. Therefore, compensate for this absorb the load.
by making a larger than normal turning 4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
radius with your vehicle. 5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or
P (automatic) and turn off the engine.
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How to save fuel and make your
vehicle last longer, too
When restarting out after parking on a Getting more kilometers/mileage from a li- Avoid continuous speeding up and
slope: ter/gallon of fuel is easyjust take it easy. slowing down. Stop-and-go driving
1. With the transmission in P position It will help make your vehicle last longer, wastes fuel.
(automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed too. Here are some specific tips on how to Avoid unnecessary stopping and
(manual), start the engine. (With an auto- save money on both fuel and repairs:
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
matic transmission, be sure to keep the Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
to time the traffic signals so you only
brake pedal depressed.) rect pressure. Underinflation causes
need to stop as little as possible or take
2. Shift into gear. tire wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter advantage of through streets to avoid
3. Release the parking brake (also foot 7-2 for instructions.
traffic lights. Keep a proper distance
brake on automatic transmission ve- Do not carry unneeded weight in from other vehicles to avoid sudden
hicles) and slowly pull or back away from your vehicle. Excess weight puts a braking. This will also reduce wear on
the wheels blocks. Stop and apply your heavier load on the engine, causing your brakes.
brakes. greater fuel consumption.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks. Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
Avoid lengthy warm-up idling. whenever possible.
Once the engine is running smoothly,
Do not rest your foot on the clutch
! CAUTION begin drivingbut gently. Remember,
or brake pedal. This causes needless
Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or however, that on cold winter days this
wear, overheating and poor fuel econ-
the posted towing speed limit, may take a little longer. omy.
whichever is lower. Because insta- Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain a moderate speed on
bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle- Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
trailer combination usually in- highways. The faster you drive, the
gear as quickly as possible.
creases as the speed increases, ex- greater the fuel consumption. By re-
ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may Avoid long engine idling. If you have ducing your speed, you will cut down
cause loss of control. a long wait and you are not in traffic, it on fuel consumption.
Slow down and downshift before is better to turn off the engine and start Keep the front wheels in proper
descending steep or long downhill again later.
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
grades. Do not make sudden down- Avoid engine lug or overrevving.
shifts. slow down on rough roads. Improper
Use a gear position suitable for the alignment not only causes faster tire
Avoid holding the brake pedal road on which you are travelling.
down too long or too frequently. wear but also puts an extra load on the
This could cause the brakes to engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
overheat and result in reduced
braking efficiency.
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Keep the bottom of your vehicle
free from mud, etc. This not only
lessens weight but also helps prevent
corrosion.
Keep your vehicle tuned-up and in
top shape. A dirty air cleaner, carbu-
retor out of adjustment, improper valve
clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and
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 operating
costs, keep all maintenance work on
schedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your ve-
hicle receives more frequent mainte-
nance. (For scheduled maintenance
information, please refer to the sepa-
rate Owners Manual Supplement/
Maintenance Schedule).
! CAUTION
Never turn off the engine to coast
down hills. Your power steering and
brake booster will not function with-
out the engine running. Also, the
emission control system operates
properly only when the engine is
running.
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If your vehicle will not start
Part 4 (a) Simple checks
Before making these checks, make sure If the engine turns over at its normal
IN CASE OF you have followed the correct starting pro- speed but will not start
AN EMERGENCY cedure given in How to start the engine
in Part 3 and that you have sufficient fuel.
1. Check that all the push-on connectors
are tight. (For example, connections at
If the engine is not turning over or is the spark plugs, ignition coil and/or distrib-
If your vehicle will not start turning over too slowly utor)
If your engine stalls while 1. Check that the battery terminals are 2. If the connectors are O.K., the engine
tight and clean. may be flooded because of repeated
driving 2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch cranking. See (b) Starting a flooded en-
If your vehicle overheats on the interior light. gine for further instructions.
If you have a flat tire 3. If the light is out, dim or goes out when
the starter is cranked, the battery is dis-
If your vehicle needs to be charged. You may try jump starting. See
towed (c) Jump starting for further instructions.
If you cannot shift automatic If the light is O.K., but the engine still will
not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
transmission selector lever Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair
If you lose your keys shop.
NOTICE
Do not pull- or push-start the
vehicle. It may damage the vehicle
or cause a collision when the engine
starts. Also the three-way catalytic
converter may overheat and
become a fire hazard.
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(b) Starting a flooded engine (c) Jump starting
If the engine will not start, your engine
may be flooded because of repeated
cranking.
If this happens, turn the key to START
with the accelerator pedal held down.
Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for
15 seconds and release them. Then try
starting the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
If the engine does not start after 15 sec-
onds of cranking, release the key, wait a
few minutes and try again.
If the engine still will not start, it needs ad-
justment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or To avoid serious personal injury and
qualified repair shop for assistance. damage to your vehicle which might ! CAUTION
result from battery explosion, acid
NOTICE burns, electrical burns, or damaged Batteries contain sulfuric acid
Do not crank for more than 15 electronic components, these instruc- which is poisonous and corrosive.
seconds at a time. This may overheat Wear protective safety glasses
tions must be followed precisely. when jump starting, and avoid
the starter and wiring systems. If you are unsure about how to follow this spilling acid on your skin, cloth-
procedure, we strongly recommend that ing, or vehicle.
you seek the help of a competent me- If you should accidentally get acid
chanic or towing service. on yourself or in your eyes, re-
move any contaminated clothing
and flush the affected area with
water for at least 15 minutes. Then
get immediate medical attention. If
possible, continue to apply water
with a sponge or cloth while en
route to the medical office.
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The gas normally produced by a 4. Connect the jumper cables in the exact 7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover
battery will explode if a flame or order shown in the illustration: positive clothsthey may now contain sulfuric
spark is brought near. Use only terminal (+ mark)-to-positive terminal acid.
standardized jumper cables and (+mark), and negative terminal (- 8. If removed, replace all the battery vent
do not smoke or light a match mark)-to-engine or body ground. Note plugs.
while jump starting. that you first connect the positive cable to If the cause of your battery discharging is
the discharged battery and then to the not apparent (for example, lights left on),
booster battery. Next, connect the nega- you should have it checked.
NOTICE tive cable to the booster battery and then
to a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic
The battery used for boosting must
point (e.g. engine hanging hook) away
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless from the battery. Do not connect it to or
you are sure that the booster battery near any part that moves when the engine
is correct. is cranked.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE NOTICE
1. If the booster battery is installed in
another vehicle, make sure the vehicles When making the connections, do
are not touching. Turn off all unnecessary not lean over the battery or
lights and accessories. accidentally let the jumper cables or
2. If required, remove all the vent plugs clamps touch anything except the
from the booster and discharged batter- correct battery terminals or the
ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents on the ground.
batteries. (This helps reduce the explo-
sion hazard, personal injuries and burns.) 5. Start your engine in the normal way.
After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm for
3. If the engine in the vehicle with the
several minutes with the accelerator ped-
booster battery is not running, start it and
al lightly depressed.
let it run for a few minutes. During jump
starting, run the engine at about 2000 rpm 6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the
with the accelerator pedal lightly de- exact reverse order: the negative cable
pressed. and then the positive cable.
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If your engine stalls while
driving If your vehicle overheats
If your engine stalls while driving If your engine coolant temperature
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping gauge indicates overheating, if you ! CAUTION
a straight line. Move cautiously off the experience a loss of power, or if you
road to a safe place. hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, When the engine is running, keep
2. Turn on your emergency flashers. the engine has probably overheated. hands and clothing away from the
3. Try starting the engine again. You should follow this procedure moving fan and engine drive belts.
If the engine will not start, see If your ve- 1. Pull safely off the road, stop the vehicle 4. If the engine drive belt is broken or the
hicle will not start. and turn on your emergency flashers. Put coolant is leaking, stop the engine imme-
the transmission in P (automatic) or neu- diately. Call a Toyota dealer for assis-
! CAUTION tral (manual) and apply the parking brake. tance.
Turn off the air conditioning if it is being
used. 5. If the engine drive belt is O.K. and
If the engine is not running, the there are no obvious leaks, check the
power assist for the brakes and 2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add coolant to
steering will not work so steering radiator or reservoir, stop the engine. Wait the reservoir while the engine is running.
and braking will be much harder until the steam subsides before opening Fill it about half full.
the hood. If there is no coolant boiling over
than usual.
or steam, leave the engine running and
make sure the electric cooling fan is oper- ! CAUTION
ating. If it is not, turn the ignition off.
Do not attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine and radiator
! CAUTION are hot. Serious injury could result
from scalding hot fluid and steam
To help avoid personal injury, keep
blown out under pressure.
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is 6. After the engine coolant temperature
a sign of very high pressure. has cooled to normal, again check the
coolant level in the reservoir. If necessary,
3. Visually check to see if the engine drive bring it up to half full again. Serious cool-
belt (water pump belt) is broken or loose. ant loss indicates a leak in the system.
Look for obvious coolant leaks from the You should have it checked as soon as
radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle. possible at your Toyota dealer.
However, note that water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has been
used.
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If you have a flat tire
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the road NOTICE
to a safe place well away from the traffic. Do not continue driving with a
Avoid stopping on the center divider of a deflated tire. Driving even a short
highway. Park on a level spot with firm distance can damage a tire beyond
ground. repair.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your emer-
gency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put
the transmission in P (automatic) or re-
verse (manual).
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
on the side away from traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thor- Compact spare tire
oughly. The compact spare tire is designed for
temporary emergency use only.
! CAUTION The standard tire should be repaired and
replaced as soon as possible.
When jacking, be sure to observe the
following to reduce the possibility The compact spare tire is identified by the
distinctive wording TEMPORARY USE
of personal injury:
ONLY molded into the side wall of the tire.
Follow jacking instructions. The compact spare tire saves space in
Use the jack only for lifting your your luggage compartment, and its lighter
vehicle during wheel changing. weight helps to improve fuel economy and
Never get beneath the vehicle permits easier installation in case of a flat
when supported by a jack. tire.
Do not start or run the engine
while your vehicle is supported by
a jack.
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Required tools and spare tire
The compact spare tire can be used many
times, if necessary. It has tread life of up
to 4800 km (3000 miles) depending on
road conditions and your driving habits.
When tread wear indicators appear on the
tire, replace the tire.
See also the tire section in Chapter 7-2 for
details on the tread wear indicators and
other service information.
! CAUTION
The compact spare tire was de-
signed especially for your Toyota. 1. Get the tool bag, jack, jack handle
Do not use it on any other vehicle. and spare tire.
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) To prepare yourself for an emergency,
when driving with the compact you should familiarize yourself with the
spare tire. use of the jack, each of the tools and their
storage locations.
NOTICE
Your ground clearance is reduced
when the compact spare tire is
installed so avoid driving over
obstacles and drive slowly on
rough, unpaved roads and speed
bumps. Also, do not attempt to go
through an automatic car wash as
the vehicle may get caught,
resulting in damage.
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When removing the jack, turn the joint by To remove the spare tire: To remove the spare tire, loosen the bolt
hand towards the CONTRACT direction 1. Loosen the nut and remove it. and remove it.
until the jack is free. When storing, turn 2. Remove the spare tire cover. When storing the spare tire, put it in place
the joint by hand towards the EXPAND di- with the outer side of the wheel facing up
rection until the jack is firmly secured to 3. Loosen and remove the bolt and spacer.
and secure it to prevent it from flying for-
prevent it from flying forward during a col- 4. Take the spare tire out of the vehicle. ward during a collision or sudden braking.
lision or sudden braking. When storing the spare tire, put it in place
with the outer side of the wheel facing up.
Then secure the tire by repeating the
above removal steps in reverse order to
prevent it from flying forward during a col-
lision or sudden braking.
To install the nut, just push it down.
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Blocking the wheel Removing wheel ornament
2. Block the wheel diagonally oppo- 3. Remove the wheel ornament.

site the flat tire to keep the vehicle from Skip this step if your vehicle is equipped
rolling when it is jacked up. with aluminum wheels.
When blocking the wheel, place a wheel Pry off the wheel ornament, using the bev-
block from the front for the front wheels or eled end of the wheel nut wrench as
from the rear for the rear wheels. shown.
! CAUTION
Do not try to pull off the ornament by
hand. Take due care in handling the
ornament to avoid unexpected per-
sonal injury.
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Loosening wheel nuts Positioning the jack Raising your vehicle
4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. 5. Position the jack at the correct jack 6. After making sure that no one is in
Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- point as shown. the vehicle, raise it high enough so
ing the vehicle. Make sure the jack is positioned on a level that the spare tire can be installed.
The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen. and solid place. Remember you will need more ground
To get maximum leverage, fit the wrench clearance when putting on the spare tire
to the nut so that the handle is on the right than when removing the flat tire.
side, as shown above. Grab the wrench To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle
near the end of the handle and pull up on into the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn it
the handle. Be careful that the wrench clockwise. As the jack touches the vehicle
does not slip off the nut. and begins to lift, double-check that it is
Do not remove the nuts yetjust unscrew properly positioned.
them about one-half turn.
! CAUTION
Never get under the vehicle when it
is supported by the jack alone.
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Changing wheels Reinstalling wheel nuts
7. Remove the wheel nuts and change Before putting on wheels, remove any 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger
tires. corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a tight.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside. wire brush or such. Installation of wheels Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in-
Roll the spare wheel into position and without good metal-to-metal contact at ward) and tighten them as much as you
align the holes in the wheel with the bolts. the mounting surface can cause wheel can by hand. Press back on the tire and
Then lift up the wheel and get at least the nuts to loosen and eventually cause a see if you can tighten them more.
top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle wheel to come off while driving. Therefore
the tire and press it back over the other after the first 1600 km (1000 miles), check
bolts. to see that the wheel nuts are tight.
On aluminum wheels, put the wheel orna-
ment off from the dismounted wheel by
tapping on the reverse side with the wheel
nut wrench. This prevents the ornament
from being damaged.
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Lowering your vehicle Reinstalling wheel ornament After changing wheels
11.Check the air pressure of the re-
placed tire.
Adjust the air pressure to the specification
designated in Part 8. If the pressure is
lower, drive slowly to the nearest service
station and fill to the correct pressure.
Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation
valve cap as dirt and moisture could get
into the valve core and possibly cause air
leakage. If the cap is missing, have a new
one put on as soon as possible.
12.Restow all the tools, jack and flat
tire securely.
As soon as possible after changing
9. Lower the vehicle completely and 10.Reinstall the wheel ornament.
tighten the wheel nuts. wheels, tighten the wheel nuts to the
The wheel ornament cannot be installed
To lower the vehicle, turn the jack handle torque specified in Part 8 with a torque
on the compact spare tire.
counterclockwise. wrench and have a technician repair the
Put the wheel ornament into position and flat tire and replace the spare tire with it.
Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten then tap it firmly with the side or heel of
the nuts. Do not use other tools or any your hand to snap it into place.
additional leverage other than your hands, ! CAUTION
such as a hammer, pipe or your foot. Make ! CAUTION
sure the wrench is securely engaged over Before driving, make sure all the
the nut. tools, jack and flat tire are securely
Take due care in handling the orna-
Tighten each nut a little at a time in the or- in place in their storage location to
ment to avoid unexpected personal
der shown. Repeat the process until all reduce the possibility of personal
injury.
the nuts are tight. injury during a collision or sudden
braking.
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If your vehicle needs
to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend From rear
you have it done by your Toyota dealer Manual transmission:
or a commercial tow truck service. We recommend using a towing dolly
Proper equipment will help ensure that under the front wheels. If you do not
your vehicle is not damaged while being use a towing dolly, place the ignition
towed. Commercial operators are gener- key in the ACC position and put the
ally aware of the state/provincial and local transmission in neutral.
laws pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed NOTICE
incorrectly. Although most operators know Do not tow with the key removed or
the correct procedure, it is possible to in the LOCK position when
make a mistake. To avoid damage to your towing from the rear without a
vehicle, make sure the following few pre-
towing dolly. The steering lock
cautions are observed. If necessary, show
this page to the tow truck driver. mechanism is not strong enough to
hold the front wheels straight.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing, Automatic transmission:
and abide by the state/provincial and local Use a towing dolly under the front
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground wheels.
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly. NOTICE
(a) Using flat bed truck Never tow a vehicle with an
Toyota recommends this as the best meth- automatic transmission from the
od for your vehicle. rear with the front wheels on the
(b) Towing with wheel lift type truck ground, as this may cause serious
From frontRelease the parking brake. damage to the transmission.
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Emergency towing
! CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the
power assist for the brakes and
steering will not work so steering
and braking will be much harder
than usual.
(c) Towing with sling type truck If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
NOTICE porarily towed by a cable secured to
Do not tow with sling type truck, emergency towing eyelets under the
either from the front or rear. This front of the vehicle.
may cause body damage. A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it
and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in neutral
(manual) or N (automatic). The key must
be in ACC (engine off) or ON (engine
running).
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If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever If you lose your keys
Many Toyota dealers can make a new
key if you can give them the key num-
ber.
See the suggestion given in Keys in
Chapter 1-2.
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and
you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota
dealers can still open the door for you, us-
ing their special tools. If you must break a
window to get in, we suggest breaking the
smallest side window because it is the
least expensive to replace. Be extremely
cautious to avoid cuts from the glass.
If you cannot shift the selector lever 3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalent
out of P position to other positions into the hole to push down the shift
even though the brake pedal is de- lock override button. You can shift out
of P position only while pushing the
pressed, use the shift lock override button.
button as follows: 4. Shift into N position.
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCK 5. Insert the cover.
position. Make sure the parking brake 6. Start the engine. For your safety,
is on. keep the brake pedal depressed.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed Be sure to have the system checked by
screwdriver or equivalent. your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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Protecting your Toyota
Part 5 from corrosion
Toyota, through its diligent research, de- High temperatures will cause corro-
CORROSION sign and use of the most advanced sion to those components of the ve-
PREVENTION AND technology available, has done its part to
help prevent corrosion and has provided
hicle which are prevented from quick-
drying due to lack of proper ventilation.
APPEARANCE you with the finest quality vehicle
construction. Now, it is up to you. Proper
The above signifies the necessity to keep
your vehicle, particularly the underside,
CARE care of your Toyota can help ensure long-
term corrosion prevention.
as clean as possible and to repair any
damage to paint or protective coatings as
The most common causes of corro- soon as possible.
Protecting your Toyota from sion to your vehicle are: To help prevent corrosion on your To-
corrosion The accumulation of road salt, dirt and yota, follow these guidelines:
moisture in hard-to-reach areas un-
Washing and waxing your der the vehicle.
Wash your vehicle frequently. It is, of
course, necessary to keep your vehicle
Toyota Chipping of paint, or undercoating clean by regular washing, but to prevent
Cleaning the interior caused by minor accidents or by corrosion, the following points should be
stones and gravel. observed:
Care is especially important if you live If you drive on salted roads in the win-
in particular areas or operate your ve- ter or if you live near the ocean, you
hicle under certain environmental should hose off the undercarriage at
conditions: least once a month to minimize corro-
Road salt or dust control chemicals will sion.
accelerate corrosion, as will the pres- High pressure water or steam is effec-
ence of salt in the air near the sea- tive for cleaning the vehicles under-
coast or in areas of industrial pollution. side and wheel housings. Pay particu-
High humidity accelerates corrosion lar attention to these areas as it is
especially when temperatures range difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It
just above the freezing point. will do more harm than good to simply
Wetness or dampness to certain parts wet the mud and debris without remov-
of your vehicle for an extended period ing them. The lower edge of doors,
of time, may cause corrosion even rocker panels and frame members
though other parts of the vehicle may have drain holes which should not be
be dry. allowed to clog with dirt as trapped wa-
ter in these areas can cause corrosion.
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Washing and waxing your
Toyota
Wash the underside of the vehicle Do not park your vehicle in a damp, Washing your Toyota by hand
thoroughly when winter is over. poorly ventilated garage. If you wash Work in the shade and wait until the ve-
See Washing and waxing your Toyota your vehicle in the garage, or if you drive
hicle body is not hot to the touch.
for more tips. it in covered with water or snow, your ga-
rage may be so damp it will cause corro- 1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-
Check the condition of your vehicles move any mud or road salt from the un-
sion. Even if your garage is heated, a wet
paint and trim. If you find any chips or derside of the vehicle or in the wheel
vehicle can corrode if the ventilation is
scratches in the paint, touch them up im- wells.
poor.
mediately to prevent corrosion from start-
2. Wash with a mild car-wash soap,
ing. If the chips or scratches have gone
mixed according to the manufacturers in-
through the bare metal, have a qualified
structions. Use a soft cotton mitt and keep
body shop make the repair.
it wet by dipping it frequently into the wash
Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- water. Do not rub hardlet the soap and
ter and dirt can accumulate under the floor water remove the dirt.
mats and could cause corrosion. Occa-
Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap or
sionally check under the mats to make sure
neutral detergent.
the area is dry. Be particularly careful when
transporting chemicals, cleansers, fertiliz- Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not
ers, salt, etc; these should be transported scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
in proper containers. If a spill or leak should faces are soft.
occur, immediately clean and dry the area. Road tar: Remove with turpentine or
Use mud shields on your wheels. If you cleaners that are marked safe for painted
drive on salted or gravel roads, mud surfaces.
shields help protect your vehicle. Full- NOTICE
size shields, which come as near to the
ground as possible, are the best. We rec- Do not use gasoline or strong
ommend that the fittings and the area solvents, which may be toxic or
where the shields are installed be treated cause damage.
to resist corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will
be happy to assist in supplying and instal- 3.Rinse thoroughlydried soap can cause
ling the shields if they are recommended streaking. In hot weather you may need to
for your area. rinse each section right after you wash it.
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Cleaning the interior
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle 3. Wax the vehicle again when water
using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not rub does not bead but remains on the surface ! CAUTION
or press hardyou might scratch the in large patches.
paint. Do not wash the vehicle floor with wa-
NOTICE ter, or allow water to get onto the floor
Automatic car wash
Always remove the plastic bumpers when cleaning the vehicle interior or
Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-
matic car wash, but remember that the if your vehicle is re-painted and exterior. Water may get into audio
paint can be scratched by some type of placed in a high heat paint waxing components or other electrical com-
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the booth. High temperatures could ponents above or under the floor car-
washing process itself. Scratching re- damage the bumpers. pet (or mat) and cause a malfunction;
duces paint durability and gloss, especial- and it may cause body corrosion.
ly on darker colors. The manager of the
car wash should be able to advise you Vinyl interior
whether the process is safe for the paint The vinyl upholstery may be easily
on your vehicle. cleaned with a mild soap or detergent
Waxing your Toyota and water.
Polishing and waxing is recommend- First vacuum over the upholstery to remove
ed to maintain the original beauty of loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or soft
your Toyotas finish. cloth, apply the soap solution to the vinyl.
After allowing it to soak in for a few minutes
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be- to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt and wipe
fore you begin waxing, even if you are us- off the soap with a clean damp cloth. If all
ing a combined cleaner and wax. the dirt does not come off, repeat the
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If procedure. Commercial foaming- type vinyl
the finish has become extremely weath- cleaners are also available which work well.
ered, use a car-cleaning polish, followed Follow the manufacturers instructions.
by a separate wax. Carefully follow the
manufacturers instructions and precau- NOTICE
tions. Be sure to polish and wax the Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline
chrome trim as well as the paint. or window cleaner on the interior.
Carpets
Use a good foam-type shampoo to
clean the carpets.
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Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to re- The built-in child restraint pad is at- If you use cleaners or polishing
move as much dirt as possible. Several tached to the child restraint cushion agents, make sure their ingredi-
types of foam cleaners are available; and seatback with fastener tapes. You ents do not include the sub-
some are in aerosol cans and others are can remove the pad, machine wash it stances mentioned above.
powders or liquids which you mix with wa- in cold water and tumble dry it on a low If you use a liquid car freshener, do
ter to produce a foam. To shampoo the
heat setting. not spill the liquid onto the ve-
carpets, use a sponge or brush to apply
hicles interior surfaces. It may
the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. NOTICE contain the ingredients mentioned
Do not apply waterthe best results are Never bleach or iron the pad, and do above. Immediately clean any spill
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as not dry clean it. using the method mentioned
possible. Read the shampoo instructions above.
and follow them closely. Windows
Seat belts The windows may be cleaned with any If you have any questions about the
household window cleaner. cleaning of your Toyota, your local
The seat belts may be cleaned with
mild soap and water or with lukewarm NOTICE Toyota dealer will be pleased to
water. When cleaning the inside of the answer them.
windows, be careful not to scratch or
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-
ing, check the belts for excessive wear, damage the heater wires on the rear
fraying, or cuts. window.
NOTICE Air conditioning control panel, car au-
dio, instrument panel, console panel,
Do not use dye or bleach on the and switches
beltsit may weaken them.
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
Built-in child restraint Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-
The built-in child restraint may be warm water then lightly wipe off any dirt.
cleaned with mild soap and lukewarm
NOTICE
water.
Do not use organic substances
NOTICE (solvents, kerosene, alcohol, gas-
Do not use dye or bleach on the oline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic
beltsit may weaken them. solutions. These chemicals can
cause discoloring, staining or
peeling of the surface.
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Part 6 Maintenance requirements
Your Toyota vehicle has been designed For details of your maintenance schedule,
VEHICLE for fewer maintenance requirements with read the separate Owners Manual Sup-
MAINTENANCE longer service intervals to save both your
time and money. However, each regular
plement/Maintenance Schedule.
It is recommended that any replace-
AND CARE maintenance, as well as day-to-day
care, is more important than ever before
ment parts used for maintenance or
for the repair of the emission control
to ensure smooth, trouble-free, safe, and
system be Toyota supplied.
economical drivings.
Maintenance requirements The owner may elect to use non-Toyo-
It is the owners responsibility to make
General maintenance sure the specified maintenance, including ta supplied parts for replacement pur-
Does your vehicle need general maintenance service, is per- poses without invalidating the emis-
formed. Note that both the new vehicle sion control system warranty.
repairing? and emission control system warranties However, use of replacement parts
specify that proper maintenance and care which are not of equivalent quality may
must be performed. See Owners Guide, impair the effectiveness of the emis-
Owners Manual Supplement or Warranty sion control systems.
Booklet for complete warranty informa-
tion. You may also elect to have mainte-
For scheduled maintenance General maintenance nance, replacement, or repair of the
emission control devices and system
information, please refer to the General maintenance items are those
performed by any automotive repair
separate Owners Manual day-to-day care practices that are impor-
tant to your vehicle for proper operation. establishment or individual without
Supplement/Maintenance It is the owners responsibility to ensure invalidating this warranty. See Own-
Schedule. that the general maintenance items are ers Guide, Owners Manual Supple-
performed regularly. ment or Warranty Booklet for complete
These checks or inspections can be done warranty information.
either by yourself or a qualified technician, Where to go for service?
or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be
Toyota technicians are well-trained spe-
pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
cialists and are kept up to date with the lat-
Scheduled maintenance est service information through technical
The scheduled maintenance items listed bulletins, service tips, and in-dealership
in the Owners Manual Supplement/ training programs. They learn to work on
Maintenance Schedule are those re- Toyotas before they work on your vehicle,
quired to be serviced at regular intervals. rather than while they are working on it.
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General maintenance
You can be confident that your Toyota Listed below are the general maintenance Tire rotation
dealers service department performs the items that should be performed as fre- Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
best job to meet the maintenance require- quently as specified. In addition to check- miles). See Chapter 7-2 for additional in-
ments on your vehiclereliably and eco- ing the items listed, if you notice any un- formation.
nomically. usual noise, smell or vibration, you should
Fluid leaks
Your copy of the repair order is proof that investigate the cause or take your vehicle
all required maintenance has been per- to your Toyota dealer or a qualified service Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
formed for warranty coverage. And if any shop immediately. It is recommended ter or other fluid after the vehicle has been
problems should arise with your vehicle that any problem you notice be brought to parked for a while. If you smell fuel fumes
while under warranty, your Toyota dealer the attention of your dealer or the qualified or notice any leak, have the cause found
will promptly take care of it. Again, be sure service shop for their advice. and corrected immediately.
to keep a copy of the repair order for any Doors and engine hood
service performed on your Toyota. ! CAUTION Check that all doors including trunk lid or
What about do- it- yourself mainte- back door operate smoothly and all
Make these checks only where latches lock securely. Make sure the en-
nance?
adequate ventilation can be obtained gine hood secondary latch secures the
Many of the maintenance items are easy if you run the engine. hood from opening when the primary latch
to do yourself if you have a little mechani-
is released.
cal ability and a few basic automotive OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
tools. Simple instructions for how to per- INSIDE THE VEHICLE
form them are presented in Part 7. Items listed below should be per- Items listed below should be checked
If you are a skilled do-it-yourself me- formed from time to time, unless regularly, e.g. while performing peri-
chanic, the Toyota service manuals are otherwise specified. odic services, cleaning the vehicle,
recommended. Please be aware that do- Tire pressure etc.
it-yourself maintenance can affect your
Check the pressure with a gauge every Lights
warranty coverage. See Owners Guide,
two weeks, or at least once a month. See Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
Owners Manual Supplement or Warranty
Chapter 7-2 for additional information. lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
Booklet for the details.
Tire surface and wheel nuts are all working. Check headlight aim.
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage Service reminder indicators and warn-
or excessive wear. See Chapter 7-2 for ing buzzers
additional information. When checking
Check that all service reminder indicators
the tires, make sure no nuts are missing,
and warning buzzers function properly.
and check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
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Steering wheel Brakes Battery electrolyte level
Be alert for changes in steering condition, At a safe place, check that the brakes do Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
such as hard steering or strange noise. not pull to one side when applied. tery cells is between upper and lower level
Seats Parking brake lines on the case. Add only distilled water
when replenishing. See Chapter 7-3 for
Check that all front seat controls such as Check that the lever has the proper travel
additional information.
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op- and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle is
erate smoothly and that all latches lock held securely with only the parking brake Brake fluid level
securely in any position. Check that the applied. Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
head restraints move up and down Automatic transmission Park mech- See Chapter 7-2 for additional informa-
smoothly and that the locks hold securely anism tion.
in any latched position. For folding-down Engine oil level
rear seatbacks and swing-up rear seat Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera- Check the level on the dipstick with the en-
cushion, check that the latches lock se-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your ve- gine turned off and the vehicle parked on
curely.
hicle is held securely with the selector a level spot. See Chapter 7-2 for addition-
Seat belts lever in P position and all brakes re- al information.
Check that the seat belt system such as leased. Power steering fluid level
buckles, retractors and anchors operate IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Check the level on the dipstick. The level
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
Items listed below should be checked should be in the HOT or COLD range
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
from time to time , e.g. each time when depending on the fluid temperature. See
aged.
refueling. Chapter 7-2 for additional information.
Accelerator pedal
Exhaust system
Check the pedal for smooth operation and Washer fluid
If you notice any change in the sound of
uneven pedal effort or catching. Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
Clutch pedal tank. See Chapter 7-3 for additional infor- the cause located and corrected immedi-
Check the pedal for smooth operation. mation. ately. (See engine exhaust cautions in
Brake pedal Engine coolant level Part 2.)
Check the pedal for smooth operation and Make sure the coolant level is between
that the pedal has the proper clearance. the FULL and LOW lines on the see-
Check the brake booster function. through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Chapter 7-2 for additional informa-
tion.
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Does your vehicle need
repairing?
Be on the alert for changes in perfor- If you notice any of these clues, take your
mance, sounds, and visual tip-offs that in- vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
dicate service is needed. Some important possible. It probably needs adjustment or
clues are as follows: repair.
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power ! CAUTION
Strange engine noises
Do not continue driving with the ve-
A leak under the vehicle (however, wa- hicle unchecked. It could result in
ter dripping from the air conditioning serious vehicle damage and possi-
after use is normal.) bly personal injury.
Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monox-
ide leak. Drive with the windows open
and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
Flat-looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension
movement
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continual-
ly higher than normal
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Part 7
DO-IT-YOURSELF
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 7-1
Introduction
Engine compartment overview

Fuse locations
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
Parts and tools
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Engine compartment overview (type A)
148
Engine compartment overview (type B)
149
Fuse locations
150
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
If you perform maintenance by your- Right after driving, the engine Use eye protection whenever you
self, be sure to follow the correct pro- compartmentthe engine, radia- work on or under your vehicle
cedure given in this part. tor, exhaust manifold, power where you may be exposed to fly-
You should be aware that improper or in- steering fluid reservoir and spark ing or falling material, fluid spray,
complete servicing may result in operat- plug boots, etc.will be hot. So etc.
ing problems. be careful not to touch them. Oil, Used engine oil contains poten-
fluids and spark plugs may also be tially harmful contaminants which
Performing do-it-yourself maintenance hot. may cause skin disorders such as
during the warranty period may affect
If the engine is hot, do not remove inflammation or skin cancer, so
your warranty coverage. Read the sepa- the radiator cap or loosen the drain care should be taken to avoid pro-
rate Toyota Warranty statement for details plugs to prevent burning yourself. longed and repeated contact with
and suggestions. Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- it. To remove used engine oil from
This part gives instructions only for those low open flames around fuel or the your skin, wash thoroughly with
items that are relatively easy for an owner battery. Their fumes are flamable. soap and water.
to perform. As explained in Part 6, there Be extremely cautious when work- Do not leave used oil within the
are still a number of items that must be ing on the battery. It contains poi- reach of children.
done by a qualified technician with special sonous and corrosive sulfuric Dispose of used oil and filter only
tools. acid. in a safe and acceptable manner.
For information on tools and parts for do- Do not get under your vehicle with Do not dispose of used oil and filter
it-yourself maintenance, see Parts and just the body jack supporting it. Al- in household trash, in sewers or
tools. ways use automotive jack stands onto the ground. Call your dealer
or other solid supports. or a service station for information
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental Be sure that the ignition is off if you concerning recycling or disposal.
injury. Here are a few precautions that you work near the electric cooling fans
should be especially careful to observe: or radiator grille. With the ignition
on, the electric cooling fan may au-
tomatically start to run if the air
! CAUTION conditioning is on.
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
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Parts and tools
Do not drive with the air cleaner fil- Here is a list of parts and tools you will
NOTICE need on performing do-it-yourself main-
ter removed, or excessive engine
Remember that battery and igni- tenance. Remember all Toyota parts are
wear could result. Also backfiring
tion cables carry high currents or designed in metric sizes, so your tools
could cause a fire in the engine
voltages. Be careful of accidentally must be metric.
compartment.
causing a short circuit. Checking the engine oil level
Be careful not to scratch the glass
Add only demineralized or dis- Parts (if level is low):
surface with the wiper frame.
tilled water to fill the radiator. And Engine oil API SH, Energy-Con-
if you spill some of the coolant, be When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for- serving II multigrade or ILSAC mul-
sure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging the parts gotten any tools, rags, etc. tigrade having viscosity proper for
or paint. your climate
Do not allow dirt or anything else Tools:
to fall through the spark plug Rag or paper towel
holes. Funnel (only for adding oil)
Do not pry the outer electrode of a Checking the engine coolant level
spark plug against the center elec- Parts (if level is low):
trode. Ethylene-glycol antifreeze
Use only spark plugs of the speci-
Demineralized or distilled water
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per- Tools:
formance or radio noise. Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Do not overfill automatic trans- Checking brake fluid
mission fluid, or the transmission Parts (if level is low):
could be damaged. SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT
3 brake fluid
Tools:
Rag or paper towel
Funnel (only for adding fluid)
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Checking power steering fluid Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if level is low): Parts (if replacement is necessary):
Automatic transmission fluid Fuse with same amperage rating
DEXRON-II or-III as original
Tools: Adding washer fluid
Rag or paper towel Parts:
Funnel (only for adding fluid) Water
Washer fluid containing antifreeze
Checking battery condition (for winter use)
Non-maintenance batteries Tools:
Tools: Funnel
Warm water Replacing light bulbs
Baking soda Parts:
Grease Bulb with same number and wattage
Conventional wrench (for terminal rating as original (See charts in Re-
placing light bulbs in Chapter 7-3.)
clamp bolts)
Tools:
Maintenance type batteries Screwdriver
Parts (if level is low):
Wrench
Distilled water
Tools:
Warm water
Baking soda
Grease
Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Coin (for vent plugs)
Funnel (only for adding distilled wa-
ter)
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Part 7 Checking the engine oil level
If the oil level is below or only slightly
DO-IT-YOURSELF above the low level line, add engine oil
MAINTENANCE of the same type as already in the en-
gine.
Remove the oil filter cap and add engine
Chapter 7-2 oil in small quantities at a time, checking
the dipstick.
Engine and Chassis The approximate quantity of oil needed to
fill between the low level line and the full
level line on the dipstick is indicated below
Checking the engine oil level for reference.
Checking the engine coolant When the level reaches within the correct
level range, install the filler cap hand-tight.
With the engine at operating tempera- Oil quantity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Checking brake fluid ture and turned off, check the oil level 4A-FE engine 1.0 (1.1, 0.9)
Checking power steering fluid on the dipstick. 7A-FE engine 1.2 (1.3, 1.1)
1. To get a true reading, the vehicle
Checking tire pressure should be on a level spot. After turning off
NOTICE
Checking and replacing tires the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil Avoid overfilling, or the engine
to drain back into the bottom of the en- could be damaged.
Rotating tires gine. Check the oil level on the dipstick
Installing snow tires and chains 2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean once again after adding the oil.
Replacing wheels with a rag.
3. Reinsert the dipstickpush it in as far
Aluminum wheel precautions as it will go, or the reading will not be cor-
rect.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil
level on the end.
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ENGINE OIL SELECTION
Use API SH, Energy-Conserving II mul-
tigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade en-
gine oil.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
Oil identification marks The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-

Either or both API registered marks are dardization and Approval Committee) Cer-
tification Mark is displayed on the front of
added to some oil containers to help
the container.
you select the oil you should use.
SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for your The API Service Symbol is located any-
vehicle, for good fuel economy, and where on the outside of the container.
good starting in cold weather. The top portion of the label shows the oil
quality by API (American Petroleum Insti-
If you use SAE 10W-30 engine oil in tute) designations such as SH. The center
extremely low temperatures, the en- portion of the label shows the SAE viscos-
gine may become difficult to start, so ity grade such as SAE 5W-30. Energy-
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recom- Conserving II shown in the lower portion,
mended. indicates that the oil has fuel-saving capa-
bilities. Oils marked Energy-Conserving
II will have higher fuel-saving capabilities
than oil marked Energy-Conserving.
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Checking the engine coolant
level Checking brake fluid
Look at the see-through coolant res- Coolant type selection
ervoir when the engine is cold. The Your coolant must contain ethylene-gly-
coolant level is satisfactory if it is be- col antifreeze. In addition to preventing
tween the FULL and LOW lines on freezing and subsequent damage to the
the reservoir. If the level is low, add engine, this will also prevent corrosion.
ethylene-glycol type coolant. Further supplemental inhibitors or addi-
tives are neither needed nor recom-
The coolant level in the reservoir will vary
mended.
with engine temperature. However, if the
level is on or below the LOW line, add Read the antifreeze container for informa-
coolant. Bring the level up to the FULL tion on freeze protection. Follow the
line. manufacturers directions for how much
to mix with water. The total capacity of the
Use only ethylene-glycol type coolant.
See information in the next column. cooling system is given in Part 8. We rec-
ommend 50% solution be used for your To check the fluid level, simply look at
If the coolant level drops within a short Toyota, or a sufficient quantity to provide
time after replenishing, there may be a the see-through reservoir. The level
protection to about -35C (-31F). should be between the MAX and
leak in the system. Visually check the ra-
diator, hoses, radiator cap and drain cock NOTICE MIN lines on the reservoir.
and water pump. Do not use alcohol type antifreeze It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
If you can find no leak, have your Toyota or plain water alone. down slightly as the brake pads wear. So
dealer test the cap pressure and check for be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
leaks in the cooling system. If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it
may indicate a serious mechanical prob-
! CAUTION lem.
To prevent burning yourself, do not
remove the radiator cap when the en-
gine is hot.
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Checking power steering fluid
If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or c. Reinstall the filler cap.
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the d. Remove the filler cap again and look at
brake reservoir. the fluid level. If the fluid is cold, the level
Remove and replace the reservoir covers should be in the COLD range on the dip-
by hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted stick. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
line. This brings the fluid to the correct lev- should be in the HOT range. If the level
el when you put the cover back on. is at the low side of either range, add auto-
matic transmission fluid DEXRON-II or
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
-III to bring the level within the range.
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air, and excess moisture can e. After replacing the filler cap, visually
cause a dangerous loss of braking. check the steering box case, vane pump
and hose connections for leaks or damage.
! CAUTION
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If ! CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir necessary, add automatic transmis- The reservoir tank may be hot so be
because brake fluid can harm your sion fluid DEXRON-II or-III. careful not to burn yourself.
eyes and damage painted surfaces.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little more
eyes with clean water. NOTICE
in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot
(60C80C or 140F175F). You Avoid overfilling, or the power
NOTICE may also check the level when the fluid is steering could be damaged.
cold (about room temperature,
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash 10C30C or 50F85F) if the engine
it off with water to prevent it from has not been run for about five hours.
damaging the parts or paint. a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reser-
voir tank.
b. Remove the filler cap by turning it
counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick
clean.
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Checking tire pressure
Low tire pressure results in excessive Take special care when adding air
wear, poor handling, reduced fuel econo- to the compact spare tire. The small-
my, and the possibility of blowouts from er tire size can gain pressure very
overheated tires. Also, low tire pressure quickly. Add compressed air in small
can cause poor sealing of the tread bead. quantities and check the pressure
If the tire pressure is excessively low,
often until it reaches the specified
there is the possibility of wheel deforma-
tion and/or tire separation. pressure.
High tire pressure produces a harsh ride, Do not bleed or reduce tire pres-
handling problems, excessive wear at the sure after driving. It is normal for the
center of the tire tread, and a greater pos- tire pressure to be higher after driving.
sibility of tire damage from road hazards. Never exceed the vehicle capacity
If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it weight. The passenger and luggage
Keep your tire pressures at the proper checked by your Toyota dealer. weight should be located so that the
level. The following instructions for check- vehicle is balanced.
The recommended cold tire pressures, ing tire pressure should be observed: Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation
tire size and the vehicle capacity weight The pressure should be checked valve caps. Without the valve caps,
are also given in Part 8. They are also on only when the tires are cold. If your dirt or moisture could get into the valve
the tire pressure label inside the glovebox. vehicle has been parked for at least 3 core and cause air leakage. If the caps
You should check the tire pressures every hours and has not been driven for have been lost, have new ones put on
two weeks, or at least once a month. And more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you as soon as possible.
dont forget the spare! will get an accurate cold tire pressure
Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire reading.
life and make your vehicle less safe to Always use a tire pressure gauge.
drive. The appearance of a tire can be mis-
leading. Besides, tire pressures that
are even just a few pounds off can de-
grade handling and ride.
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Checking and replacing tires
Check the tires regularly for damage
such as cuts, splits and cracks. If any ! CAUTION
damage is found, consult with a tech-
nician and have the tire repaired or re- Do not mix radial, bias belted, or
bias-ply tires on your vehicle. It
placed. can cause dangerous handling
Even if the damage does not appear seri- characteristics, resulting in loss of
ous, a qualified technician should ex- control.
amine the damage. Objects which have Do not use tires or wheels other
penetrated the tire may have caused in- than the manufacturers recom-
ternal damage. mended size.
Any tires which are over six years old
Toyota recommends all four tires, or at
must be checked by a qualified techni-
least both of the front or rear tires be
cian even if damage is not obvious.
CHECKING YOUR TIRES replaced at a time as a set.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
Check the tire tread for the tread wear have never or seldom been used. See If you have a flat tire in Part 4 for tire
indicators. If the indicators show, re- change procedure.
This also applies to the spare tire and tires
place the tires. stored for future use. When a tire is replaced, the wheel
The tires on your Toyota have built-in should always be balanced.
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
tread wear indicators to help you know An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle
When replacing a tire, use only the handling and tire life. Wheels can get out
when the tires need replacement. When
the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) same size and construction as origi- of balance with regular use and should
or less, the indicators will appear. If you nally installed and with the same or therefore be balanced occasionally.
can see the indicators in two or more adja- greater load capacity. When replacing a tubeless tire, the air
cent grooves, the tire should be replaced. Using any other size or type of tire may se- valve should also be replaced with a
The lower the tread, the higher the risk of riously affect handling, ride, speedome- new one.
skidding. ter/odometer calibration, ground clear-
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost ance, and clearance between the body
if the tread wears down below 4 mm and tires or snow chains.
(0.16 in.).
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Rotating tires Installing snow tires and chains
To equalize the wear and help extend WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
tire life, Toyota recommends that you CHAINS
rotate your tires every 12000 km (7500 Snow tires or chains are recom-
miles). However, the most appropriate mended when driving on snow or ice.
timing for tire rotation may vary ac-
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
cording to your driving habits and provide better traction than snow tires.
road surface conditions.
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
See If you have a flat tire in Part 4 for tire
change procedure. If you need snow tires, select the same
When rotating tires, check for uneven size, construction and load capacity
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu- as the original tires on your Toyota.
ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im- Do not use tires other than those men-
proper wheel alignment, out-of-balance tioned above. Do not install studded tires
wheels, or severe braking. without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
! CAUTION SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
Do not include a compact spare tire Snow tires should be installed on all
when rotating the tires. It is designed wheels.
for temporary use only. Installing snow tires on the front wheels
only can lead to an excessive difference
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which would cause loss of
vehicle control.
When storing removed tires, you should
store them in a cool dry place.
Mark the direction of rotation and be sure
to install them in the same direction when
replacing.
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Replacing wheels
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
! CAUTION ! CAUTION If you have wheel damage such as
Do not drive with the snow tires in- Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or bending, cracks or heavy corrosion,
correctly inflated. the chain manufacturers recom- the wheel should be replaced.
Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph) mended speed limit, whichever is If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
with any type of snow tires. lower. tire may slip off the wheel or they may
Drive carefully avoiding bumps, cause loss of handling control.
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION holes, and sharp turns, which may WHEEL SELECTION
cause the vehicle to bounce.
Use the tire chains of correct size and When replacing wheels, care should
Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel
type. braking, as use of chains may ad- be taken to ensure that the wheels are
Use SAE Class S type radial tire chains versely affect vehicle handling. replaced by ones with the same load
except radial cable chains or V-bar type capacity, diameter, rim width, and off-
chains. set.
NOTICE
Regulations regarding the use of tire This must be observed on compact spare
chains vary according to location or Do not attempt to use a tire chain on tires, too.
type of road, so always check them be- the compact spare tire, as it may
Correct replacement wheels are available
fore installing chains. result in damage to the vehicle as at your Toyota dealer.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
well as the tire.
A wheel of a different size or type may ad-
Install the chains on the front tires as versely affect handling, wheel and bearing
life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
calibration, stopping ability, headlight aim,
chains on the rear tires. Retighten bumper height, vehicle ground clearance,
chains after driving 0.51.0 km and tire or snow chain clearance to the
(1/41/2 mile). body and chassis.
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.
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Aluminum wheel precautions
Replacement with used wheels is not rec- After driving your vehicle the first 1600
ommended as they may have been sub- km (1000 miles), check that the wheel
jected to rough treatment or high mileage nuts are tight.
and could fail without warning. Also, bent If you have rotated, repaired, or
wheels which have been straightened
changed your tires, check that the
may have structural damage and there-
fore should not be used. Never use an in- wheel nuts are still tight after driving
ner tube in a leaking wheel which is de- 1600 km (1000 miles).
signed for a tubeless tire. When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.
Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.
When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.
As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
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164
Checking battery condition
Part 7 Precautions
DO-IT-YOURSELF ! CAUTION
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area.
MAINTENANCE BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
If you feel pain or burning, get
medical attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
The battery produces flammable
Chapter 7-3 and explosive hydrogen gas.
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immedi-
Electrical components Do not cause a spark from the bat- ately take off the exposed clothing
tery with tools. and follow the procedure above, if
Do not smoke or light a match near necessary.
Checking battery condition the battery. If you happen to swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
Battery recharging precautions The electrolyte contains poisonous or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Checking and replacing fuses sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or oil. Then go immediately for emer-
Adding washer fluid clothes. gency help.
Replacing light bulbs 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 water
for at least 15 minutes and get im-
mediate medical attention. If pos-
sible, continue to apply water with
a sponge or cloth while en route to
the medical office.
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Checking battery exterior Checking battery fluid
There are two types of batteries: main-
NOTICE
tenance type and non-maintenance
Be sure the engine and all acces- type.
sories are off before performing A non-maintenance battery has MAIN-
maintenance. TENANCE FREE BATTERY on its top. A
When checking the battery, re- maintenance type battery does not have
move the ground cable from the such indication.
negative terminal (- mark) first
Maintenance type battery
and reinstall it last.
Be careful not to cause a short cir- Check the fluid condition by the fluid level
cuit with tools. lines on the side of the battery. Or if the
battery has a hydrometer on its top, you
Take care no solution gets into the can also check the hydrometer.
battery when washing it.
Non-maintenance battery
Check the battery for corroded or
Check the battery condition by the
loose terminal connections, cracks, or hydrometer on the top of the battery.
loose hold-down clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off
with a solution of warm water and baking
soda. Coat the outside of the terminals
with grease to prevent further corrosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose,
tighten their clamp nutsbut do not over-
tighten.
c. Tighten the hold-down clamp only
enough to keep the battery firmly in place.
Overtightening may damage the battery
case.
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Non-maintenance battery
Hydrometer color
Condition
Type A Type B
GREEN BLUE Good
Charging necessary.
DARK WHITE Have battery checked
by your Toyota dealer.
CLEAR or
LIGHT RED Have battery checked
YELLOW by your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
CHECKING BY THE FLUID LEVEL CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER Do not refill the battery with water.
LINES (MAINTENANCE TYPE BAT- Check the battery condition by the
TERY ONLY) hydrometer color.
The fluid (electrolyte) level must be Maintenance type battery
between the upper and lower lines.
Hydrometer color
When checking the fluid level, look at all Condition
six cells, not just one or two. Type A Type B
If the level is lower than the lower line, add GREEN BLUE Good
distilled water. (See ADDING DISTILLED Charging necessary.
WATER.) DARK WHITE Have battery checked
by your Toyota dealer.
CLEAR or
LIGHT RED Add distilled water*
YELLOW
*: See ADDING DISTILLED WATER.
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Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro- Maintenance type batteries: Be sure
ducing hydrogen gas. to remove the vent plugs before re-
Therefore, before recharging: charging.
1. Maintenance type batteriesRemove
the vent plugs. NOTICE
2. If recharging with the battery installed
Never recharge the battery while the
on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
ground cable.
accessories are turned off.
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.
ADDING DISTILLED WATER (MAINTE-
! CAUTION
NANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY)
1. Remove the vent plugs. Always charge the battery in an
2. Add distilled water to cells needing unconfined area. Do not charge
fluid. the battery in a garage or closed
room where there is not sufficient
If the side of your battery is covered, ventilation.
check the water level by looking down di- Non-maintenance batteries: Only
rectly above the cell as illustrated above. do a slow charge (5A or less).
3. Retighten the vent plugs securely. Charging at a quicker rate is dan-
gerous. The battery may explode,
NOTICE causing personal injuries.
Do not overfill the cells. Excess
electrolyte could squirt out of the
battery during heavy charging,
causing corrosion or damage.
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Checking and replacing fuses
If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into 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 an
emergency you can pull out the CIG &
RADIO, DOME or A/C fuse, which
may be dispensable for normal driving,
and use it if its amperage rating is the
same.
If the headlights or other electrical If you cannot use one of the same amper-
components do not work, check the age, use one that is lower, but as close as
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown, possible to the rating. If the amperage is
they must be replaced. lower than that specified, the fuse might
See Fuse locations in Chapter 7-1 for blow out again but this does not indicate
locations of the fuses. anything wrong. Be sure to get the correct
fuse as soon as possible and return the
Turn the ignition switch and inopera-
substitute to its original clip.
tive component off. Pull a suspected
It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare
fuse straight out and check it.
fuses and keep them in your vehicle for
Determine which fuse may be causing the emergencies.
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows the If the new fuse immediately blows out,
name of the circuit for each fuse. See Part there is a problem with the electrical sys-
8 of this manual for the functions con- tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
trolled by each circuit. soon as possible.
Type A fuses can be pulled out by the pull-
out tool.
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Adding washer fluid Replacing light bulbs
If any washer does not work, the wash- The following illustrations show how to
! CAUTION er tank may be empty. Add washer gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
fluid. a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
Never use a fuse with a higher am- light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
perage rating, or any other object, in wattage ratings given in the table.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
place of a fuse. This may cause ex- tures range below freezing point, use
tensive damage and possibly a fire. washer fluid containing antifreeze. This ! CAUTION
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the Halogen bulbs have pressurized
manufacturers directions for how much gas inside and require special han-
to mix with water. dling. They can burst or shatter if
scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
NOTICE
only by its plastic or metal case. Do
Do not use engine antifreeze or any not touch the glass part of a bulb
other substitute because it may with bare hands.
damage your vehicles paint.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Bulb
Light Bulbs W Type
No.
Headlight 9005 65 A
(inner bulb)
Headlights
9006 55 B
(outer bulb)
Parking and front
194 3.8 D
side marker lights
Front turn signal
1156 27 C
lights
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Headlights
Bulb
Light Bulbs W Type
No.
Rear turn signal
1156 27 C
lights
Stop and tail
1157 27/8 C
lights
Rear side marker,
stop and tail 1157 27/8 C
lights
Back-up lights 1156 27 C
High mounted
stop light
Sedan 18 D
Wagon* 1. Open the hood.
21 C
LEFT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Remove the
1156 27 C clip and take out the air cleaner duct.
License plate
5 D
lights
Interior light 8 E
Personal light 10 C
Luggage
5 E
compartment light
Trunk light 194 3.8 D
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: HB4 halogen bulbs
C: Single end bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Double end bulbs
*: You may use either a 21 W or 27 W bulb.
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Parking and front side
marker lights
2. Unplug the connector while de- 3. Turn the bulb and remove it. Install Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
pressing the lock release. the new bulb and install the connector.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it. To install a bulb, align the tabs of the bulb
socket with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
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Front turn signal lights
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
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Rear turn signal, stop and
tail, rear side marker, and
back-up lights (sedan)
Use a wrench. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Remove and install the cover clips as
shown in the following illustrations.
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Rear turn signal, stop and
tail, rear side marker, and
back-up lights (wagon)
a: Rear turn signal light Use a Phillips-head screwdriver. a: Rear turn signal light
b: Stop and tail light b: Rear side marker, stop and tail light
c: Rear side marker, stop and tail light c: Back-up light
d: Back-up light
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High mounted stoplight
(sedan)
Remove and install the cover clips as Remove the bolts.

shown in the following illustrations.
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High mounted stoplight
(wagon)
177
License plate lights License plate lights
(sedan) (wagon)
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
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179
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Part 8 Dimensions and weight
SPECIFICATIONS Sedan Wagon

Overall length mm (in.) 4370 (172.0) 4370 (172.0)
Dimensions and weight Overall width mm (in.) 1685 ( 66.3) 1685 ( 66.3)
Engine Overall height mm (in.) 1360 ( 53.5)*1 1405 ( 55.3)*1
Fuel mm (in.) 1380 ( 54.3)*2 1425 ( 56.1)*2
Service specifications Wheelbase mm (in.) 2465 (97.0) 2465 (97.0)
Tires Front tread mm (in.) 1460 ( 57.5) 1460 ( 57.5)
Rear tread mm (in.) 1450 ( 57.1) 1450 ( 57.1)
Fuses
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) kg (lb.) 385 (850) 385 (850)
*1: Unladen vehicle plus two occupants

*2: Unladen vehicle
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Engine Fuel Service specifications
Model: Fuel type: ENGINE
4A-FE and 7A-FE Unleaded fuel, Research Octane Num- Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Type: ber 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher Intake 0.150.25 (0.0060.010)
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): Exhaust 0.250.35 (0.0100.014)
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 50 (13.2, 11.0) Spark plug type:
4A-FE engine NIPPONDENSO K16R-U
81.0 x 77.0 (3.19 x 3.03) NGK BKR5EYA
7A-FE engine Spark plug gap, mm (in.):
81.0 x 85.5 (3.19 x 3.37) 0.8 (0.031)
Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.): Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs
4A-FE engine 1587 (96.8) drive belt tension gauge No. BT- 33- 73F
(used belt), Ibf:
7A-FE engine 1762 (107.5)
Generator belt 115 20
Air conditioning
compressor belt 100 20
Power steering
pump belt 80 20
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
4A-FE engine
With filter 3.0 (3.2, 2.6)
Without filter 2.8 (3.0, 2.5)
7A-FE engine
With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
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Oil grade: Coolant type: MANUAL TRANSAXLE
API SH, Energy-Conserving II multi- With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do not Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade use alcohol type.) 1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
engine oil is recommended. BATTERY Oil type:
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE): Maintenance type battery Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Specific gravity reading at 20C (68F): Recommended oil viscosity:
1.260 Fully charged SAE 75W-90
1.160 Half charged AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
1.060 Discharged (4-speed type)
Non-maintenance battery Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
Open voltage* at 20C (68F): qt.):
12.7 V Fully charged Up to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7)
12.3 V Half charged Fluid type:
11.9 V Discharged Automatic transmission fluid DII or
COOLING SYSTEM
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): the key is removed with all the lights turned AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSON
4A-FE engine off
Charging rates: (3-speed type)
NIPPONDENSO RADIATOR
Manual transmission 5.3 (5.6, 4.7) Non-maintenance battery Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
5 A max qt.):
Automatic transmission 5.9 (6.2, 5.2)
Maintenance type battery Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
HARRISON RADIATOR
Quick charge 15 A max Fluid type:
Manual transmission 6.0 (6.3, 5.3)
Slow charge 5 A max Automatic transmission fluid D II or
CLUTCH DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
7A-FE engine Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
NIPPONDENSO RADIATOR 515 (0.20.6)
Manual transmission 5.5 (5.8, 4.8) Fluid type:
Automatic transmission 6.2 (6.6, 5.5) SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
HARRISON RADIATOR
Manual transmission 6.2 (6.6, 5.5)
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Tires
DIFFERENTIAL Tire size: Wheel size:
(3- speed type automatic transmission) Spare tire T115/70D14 14 x 4T
Fluid capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): T115/70D14 T135/70D15 15 x 4T
1.4 (1.5, 1.2) T135/70D15 Other tires 14 x 5.5J
Fluid type: 175/65R14 82S 14 x 5.5JJ
Automatic transmission fluid DEX- P175/65R14 81S Wheel nut torque, Nm (kgfm, ftlbf):
RONII 185/65R14 85S 103 (10.5, 76)
BRAKES 185/65R14 86S
Minimum pedal clearance when de- P185/65R14 85S
pressed, with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, Except spare tire
110 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
175/65R14 82S
70 (2.8)
P175/65R14 81S
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
185/65R14 85S
16 (0.040.24)
185/65R14 86S
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
P185/65R14 85S
1.0 (0.04)
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi):
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
T115/70D14 420 (4.2, 60)
1.0 (0.04)
T115/70D15 420 (4.2, 60)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled
with the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 175/65R14 82S 210 (2.1, 30)
47 clicks P175/65R14 81S 210 (2.1, 30)
Fluid type: 185/65R14 85S 210 (2.1, 30)
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 185/65R14 86S 210 (2.1, 30)
STEERING P185/65R14 85S 210 (2.1, 30)
Wheel freeplay:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEX-
RON-II or-III
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Fuses
Fuses (type A) 5. DEF-I/UP 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injec- 9. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
1. CIG & RADIO 20 A: Cigarette lighter, tion system/sequential multiport fuel in- service reminder indicators (except dis-
digital clock display, air conditioning sys- jection system charge and open door warning lights),
tem, radio, cassette tape player, power 6. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted back-up light, air conditioning system,
rear view mirrors, automatic transmission stoplight, cruise control system, automat- daytime running light system, electroni-
shift lock system, theft deterrent system, ic transmission shift lock system, anti- cally controlled automatic transmission
SRS airbags lock brake system system
2. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, parking lights, li- 7. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights 10. WIP 20 A: Windshield wipers and
cense plate lights, instrument panel lights, 8. ECU-IG 15 A: Starting system, anti- washer, rear window wiper and washer
daytime running light system lock brake system, automatic transmis- 11. A/C 15 A: Air conditioning system
3. IGN 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- sion shift lock system 12. DOME 20 A: Interior light, luggage
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection compartment light, trunk light, clock, open
system, discharge warning light, SRS air- door warning light, radio, cassette tape
bags player, anti-lock brake system, theft de-
4. ECU-B 10 A: Daytime running light terrent system, electric sun roof
system, cruise control system 13. HAZ-HORN 20 A: Emergency flash-
ers, horns
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14. FAN-I/UP 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injec- 23. HEAD (LH-UPR) 10 A: Left-hand Fuses (type B)
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in- headlight (high beam) 29. POWER 30 A: Power windows, pow-
jection system 24. HEAD (LH-LWR) 10 A: Left-hand er door lock system, electric sun roof
15. SPARE 7.5 A: Spare fuse headlight (low beam) 30. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger
16. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse 25. HEAD (RH-UPR) 10 A: Right-hand 31. HEATER 40 A: Air conditioning sys-
17. SPARE 20 A: Spare fuse headlight (high beam) tem
18. HEAD (RH) 15 A: Right-hand head- 26. HEAD (RH-LWR) 10 A: Right-hand 32. AM 2 30 A: Starting system and IGN
light headlight (low beam) fuse
19. HEAD (LH) 15 A: Left-hand headlight 27. OBD 7.5 A: On-board diagnosis sys- 33. FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fan and
20. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system tem FAN-I/UP fuse
21. EFI, F-HTR 15 A: Multiport fuel injec- 28. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- 34. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in- tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
jection system, electronically controlled system, electronically controlled auto-
automatic transmission system matic transmission system
22. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
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Fuses (type C)
35. AM1 40 A: CIG & RADIO, GAUGE,
TURN, ECU-IG, WIP, DEF and
OBD fuses
36. ALT 100 A: Tail lights, DEF, STOP,
ECU-B and AM 1 fuses
37. ABS 50 A: Anti-lock brake system
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188
Reporting safety defects for
Part 9 U.S. owners Uniform tire quality grading
REPORTING SAFETY If you believe that your vehicle has This consumer information has been pre-
pared in accordance with regulations is-
a defect which could cause a crash
DEFECTS FOR U.S. or could cause injury or death, you
sued by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration of the U.S. Depart-
OWNERS AND should immediately inform the Na- ment of Transportation. It provides the
tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin- purchasers and/or prospective purchas-
UNIFORM TIRE istration (NHTSA) in addition to noti-
ers of Toyota vehicles with information on
uniform tire quality grading.
QUALITY GRADING fying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any
(Toll-free: 1-800-331-4331). questions you may have as you read this
information.
If NHTSA receives similar com-
Reporting safety defects for DOT quality gradesAll passenger
plaints, it may open an investigation, vehicle tires must conform to Federal
U.S. owners and if it finds that a safety defect ex- Safety Requirements in addition to
Uniform tire quality grading ists in a group of vehicles, it may or- these grades. These quality grades are
der a recall and remedy campaign. molded on the sidewall.
However, NHTSA cannot become in- TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear
volved in individual problems be- rate of the tire when tested under con-
tween you, your dealer, or Toyota trolled conditions on a specified govern-
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. ment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and a half
To contact NHTSA, you may either (1-1/2) times as well on the government
call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free course as a tire graded 100. The relative
at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 performance of tires depends upon the
in Washington D.C. area) or write actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the
to: NHTSA. U.S. Department of norm due to variations in driving habits,
Transportation. Washington D.C. service practices and differences in road
20590. You can also obtain other in- characteristics and climate.
formation about motor vehicle safe-
ty from the Hotline.
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Traction A, B, CThe traction grades, Warning: The temperature grade for this
from highest to lowest, are A, B, and C, tire is established for a tire that is properly
and they represent the tires ability to stop inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
on wet pavement as measured under speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
controlled conditions on specified govern- ing, either separately or in combination,
ment test surfaces of asphalt and con- can cause heat buildup and possible tire
crete. A tire marked C may have poor trac- failure.
tion performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A, B, CThe temperature
grades are A (the highest), B, and C, rep-
resenting the tires resistance to the gen-
eration of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degener-
ate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire fail-
ure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires
must meet under the Federal Motor Ve-
hicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
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Foreword

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

1996 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION

Scrapping of your Toyota

Instrument panel overview

Open door warning light*1

Seat belt reminder light*1 Turn signal indicator lights

Discharge warning light*1 Headlight high beam indicator light

Low oil pressure warning light*1 Overdrive-of f indicator light

Malfunction indicator lamp*1 Cruise control indicator light*2

Rear window defogger indicator light

To deter the vehicle theft, the system is SETTING THE SYSTEM

! CAUTION To connect the extender to the seat

When not using the child restraint system,

Lights, Wipers and NOTICE

The odometer records the total dis-

3. Release the parking brake and brake

3 to 4 64/72*2 (40/45*2) 2 88 (55)

The side vents may be opened or

To reduce the chance of injury in ! CAUTION

Use a floor mat of the correct size.

ABS warning light The brake pad wear limit indicators on

2. Block the wheel diagonally oppo- 3. Remove the wheel ornament.

Engine compartment overview

Oil identification marks The ILSAC (International Lubricant Stan-

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Use a wrench. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Remove and install the cover clips as Remove the bolts.

Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

SPECIFICATIONS Sedan Wagon

*1: Unladen vehicle plus two occupants

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Malfunction indicator lamp1 Cruise control indicator light2

3 to 4 64/722 (40/452) 2 88 (55)