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Side vent

Instrument cluster

Center vents

Rear view mirror remote control lever

Glovebox

Power door lock switch

Power window switches

Parking brake lever

Automatic transmission selctor lever
or manual transmission gear shift
lever

10. Hood lock release lever

Instrument panel overview

Summary of Contents for 1997 Tercel

Page 1: ...WS WWW MANUALS WS Part 1 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Chapter 1 1 Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instru...

Page 2: ...Center vents 4 Rear view mirror remote control lever 5 Glovebox 6 Power door lock switch 7 Power window switches 8 Parking brake lever 9 Automatic transmission selctor lever or manual transmission gea...

Page 3: ...light control knob 2 Headlight and turn signal switch 3 Wiper and washer switches 4 Emergency flasher switch 5 Clock 6 Air conditioning controls 7 Car audio 8 Cigarette lighter 9 Ashtray 10 Cup holder...

Page 4: ...S WS 4 1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 2 Fuel gauge 3 Service reminder indicators or indicator lights 4 Odometer 5 Speedmeter 6 Tachometer 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Trip meter Instrument cluster ov...

Page 5: ...WS 5 1 Fuel gauge 2 Service reminder indicators or indicator lights 3 Odometer 4 Speedometer 5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 6 Theft deterrent system indicator light 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Trip...

Page 6: ...Discharge warning light Low oil pressure warning light Malfunction indicator light Open door warning light SRS airbag warning light Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Ov...

Page 7: ...Subkey This key will not work in the trunk To protect things locked in the trunk when you have your vehicle parked leave the subkey with the attendant Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked witho...

Page 8: ...the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key forward To unlock Turn the key backward Vehicles with power door lock sys tem All the doors lock and unlock simu taneously with either front door In the d...

Page 9: ...nt side To unlock Push the switch on the rear side All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous ly REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the LOCK position as shown on the label This feature a...

Page 10: ...oors from being opened unintentionally The windows can be operated with the switch on each door The ignition key must be in the ON posi tion OPERATING THE DRIVER S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver...

Page 11: ...he body of all oc cupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows If someone s neck head or hands gets caught in a closing window it could result in a serious injury...

Page 12: ...To close the trunk lid lower it and press down on it After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv ing This not only ke...

Page 13: ...ld get into the trunk by folding down a rear seat 2 After closing the trunk lid insert the master key and turn it counter clockwise to deactivate the lock re lease lever After closing the trunk lid tr...

Page 14: ...n gently on the front edge to lock it CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot make sure the rod supports the hood securely To deter the vehicle theft the system is designed to give an al...

Page 15: ...give the alarm and cut the starter circuit under the following condi tions If any of the side doors trunk or hood is unlocked without using the key If the battery terminal is disconnected and then rec...

Page 16: ...tive You may open any door trunk and hood TESTING THE SYSTEM 1 Open all the windows 2 Set the system as described above The front doors should be locked with the key Be sure to wait until the indica t...

Page 17: ...kwise then pause slightly before remov ing it After removing the cap hang it on the cap hanger It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened When installing turn the cap clockwise t...

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Page 19: ...a collision During driving do not allow pas sengers to stand up or move around between seats Severe in juries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision Adjust the driver s seat so tha...

Page 20: ...ck to the desired angle and release the lever CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi...

Page 21: ...ushing the seat forward and rear ward to make sure it is secured in place Never allow anyone to rest their foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving 1 Pull up the seatback security lock le...

Page 22: ...to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be worn properly If an acci dent...

Page 23: ...to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be worn properly If an acci dent...

Page 24: ...eful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors Inspect the belt system periodical ly Check for cuts fraying and loose parts...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...ies in a collision Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portio...

Page 27: ...en the tab locks into the buckle If the belt is not long enough for you hold 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 l...

Page 28: ...rely because it is not long enough a personalized seat belt extender is avail able from your Toyota dealer free of charge Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the prope...

Page 29: ...uckle When releasing the seat belt press on the buckle release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself When not in use remove...

Page 30: ...or comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the SRS airbags are operating properly The SRS airbag warning light system monitors t...

Page 31: ...and activation that only one of your ve hicle s two airbags will deploy For your safety be sure to always wear your seat belts The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is subjected...

Page 32: ...severe enough to inflate the air bags may break the windshield as the ve hicle buckles In vehicles with a passenger airbag the windshield may also be dam aged by absorbing some of the force of the in...

Page 33: ...ge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use The airbags in flate with considerable speed and force you may be severely injured Sit up straight and well back in the seat and al...

Page 34: ...h 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 sys...

Page 35: ...to provide fur ther protection to the driver when add ed to the primary protection provided by the seat belt In response to a severe frontal impact the SRS airbag works together with the seat belt to...

Page 36: ...the impact is below the above threshold level the SRS airbag may not deploy However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or si...

Page 37: ...sidue as soon as possible to prevent minor skin irritation Deployment of the airbag happens in a fraction of a second so the airbag must in flate with considerable force While the system is designed t...

Page 38: ...ag 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...

Page 39: ...pending on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a substi tute for a child restraint system In an accident the child can be crushed against the windshield or between you an...

Page 40: ...ending on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system In an accident the child can be crushed against the wind shield or between you and...

Page 41: ...ystem on the front seat If you must install a forward fac ing child restraint system on the front seat move the seat as far back as possible After installing the child restraint system make sure it is...

Page 42: ...ms are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provide...

Page 43: ...erferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak ing or a collision 1 Run the center lap belt through or around t...

Page 44: ...not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your To yota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 While pressing the infant seat firmly against...

Page 45: ...e child s age and size When installing follow the manuf ac turer s instructions about the applica ble child s age and size as well as di rection of a child restraint system CAUTION Do not use a rear f...

Page 46: ...locked and that the lap belt is not twisted 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 it...

Page 47: ...nt directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer 3 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION...

Page 48: ...se a rear facing child re straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mecha nism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden b...

Page 49: ...cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt...

Page 50: ...kle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger B CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA TION A convertible s...

Page 51: ...hen it is unavoidable should a forward facing child restraint sys tem be used on the front seat Al ways move the seat as far back as possible because the force of de ploying airbag would cause serious...

Page 52: ...oulder portions of the belt are not twisted 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 it...

Page 53: ...t ible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer 4 To remove...

Page 54: ...as possible because the force of deploying airbag would cause serious injury to the child 1 Sit the child on a booster seat Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child...

Page 55: ...an accident Keep the lap belt as low on your hip bone as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked a...

Page 56: ...e a hole in the covering directly above the hole in the filler panel c 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 1...

Page 57: ...le and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries To adjust the rear view mirror simply operate the control lever If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mirror...

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Page 59: ...h the headlights left on a buzzer reminds you to turn the lights off when you open the driver s door NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not leave the lights on for a long period wh...

Page 60: ...1 The key must be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or dow...

Page 61: ...e brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the knob To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF T...

Page 62: ...it type B If the windshield wipers are off they will op erate a couple of times after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid in Chapter 7 3 In freezing wea...

Page 63: ...is dry It may scratch the glass To defog or defrost the rear window push the switch The key must be in the ON position The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the sur...

Page 64: ...remaining in the tank Nearly full Needle at F Nearly empty Needle at E It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1 4 full This fuel gauge has a non return type needle which remains at the last indicate...

Page 65: ...rmostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified opera...

Page 66: ...s been driven 2 Trip meter It shows the distance driv en since the last time it was set to zero The black digits on white indicate tenth or kilometers or miles 3 Trip meter reset knob It resets the tr...

Page 67: ...TART the reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver s seat belt is not fas tened Unless the driver fastens the belt the light stays on and the buzzer stops af ter about 4 to 8 seconds c Discharge...

Page 68: ...mance so that the wheels can lock up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces g Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the side doors and back door are completely cl...

Page 69: ...g warning light should come on It goes off after about 6 sec onds 5 Turn the ignition key to ON but do not start the engine All the service reminder indicators ex cept the open door warning light and...

Page 70: ...ind you to remove the key LOCK Engine is off and the steer ing wheel is locked The key can be re moved only at this position You must push in the key to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position On v...

Page 71: ...as instructed in How to start the engine in Part 3 The trans mission must be in P or N 2 With your foot holding down the brake pedal shift the selector lever to D In D position the automatic transmis...

Page 72: ...L you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in D With the selector lever in 2 the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatically shift to the second gear With the selector lever i...

Page 73: ...r vehicle to make it out when it becomes stuck in snow mud sand etc first check that there is no physical object or peo ple around the vehicle During ope ration the vehicle may suddenly move forward o...

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Page 75: ...braking you can downshift the transmission as follows Turn off the overdrive switch The O D OFF indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear Shift into the 2 posi...

Page 76: ...position under any circu mstances Serious mechanical da mage and loss of vehicle control may result CAUTION f Good driving practice If the transmission is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between...

Page 77: ...is as shown above Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting and then release it slowly Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving because it will cause clutch trouble And do not use the...

Page 78: ...E Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear Good driving practice If it difficult to shift into reverse put the transmission in neutral release...

Page 79: ...pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake To release Pull up the lever slightly press the thumb button and lower To remind you that the parking brake is set the parking brake reminder light i...

Page 80: ...audio system and Air conditioning system Car audio system Reference Using your audio system some basics Using your audio system controls and features Car audio system operating hints Air conditioning...

Page 81: ...assette tape If the radio was previously on it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM or TAPE if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to the other TONE...

Page 82: ...tenna make sure it is retracted before driv ing your Toyota through an auto matic car wash NOTICE YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette the exposed tape should be to the right Do not oil any...

Page 83: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 82 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Using your audio system controls and features Type 1 1...

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Page 85: ...the knob to adjust the balance Push the knob back into its retracted position BASS Type 1 2 only This knob lets you adjust the bass level Push BASS TREB so that it pops out of its retracted position...

Page 86: ...d position TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio ETR Push and release the up or down side of TUNE to step up or down the station band If you hear a beep you held the button too long a...

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Page 88: ...left speakers Pull out PWR VOL BAL Turn the knob to adjust the balance Push the knob back into its normal position BASS This knob lets you adjust the bass level Push BASS TREB so that it pops out of i...

Page 89: ...nd release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will scan all the frequencies The radio will tune in the next preset station up the band stay there for a few seconds and...

Page 90: ...just the normal result of conditions outside the vehicle For example nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals And of c...

Page 91: ...rom your cassette player and tapes Clean the tape head and other parts regu larly A dirty tape head or tape path can de crease sound quality and tangle your cassette tapes The easiest way to clean the...

Page 92: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 91 1 Air Intake Selector 2 Temperature Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 A C Button on some models Air conditioning system Controls...

Page 93: ...ctor Turn the knob to select the vents used for air flow 1 Panel Air flows mainly from the in strument panel vents 2 Bi level Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor...

Page 94: ...nto the sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicato...

Page 95: ...blocked by leaves or snow for example On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the wi...

Page 96: ...e air intake selector to recirculate for a few min utes Ventilation For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards COLD blue zone Air intake FRESH outside air Ai...

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Page 98: ...Push the M button Once the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time is automatically set to 1 00 one o clock When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brightness...

Page 99: ...ys push the ash tray back in completely after using CAUTION To open the glovebox door compress the lock release buttons To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop always keep...

Page 100: ...t is de signed for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat and locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips an...

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Page 102: ...Avoid full throttle starts Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear Do not drive for a long time at any single speed ei...

Page 103: ...5 of MTBE If the use of gasolines containing MTBE causes poor driveability and or poor fuel economy you should discontinue the use of fuels containing MTBE GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you use gaso...

Page 104: ...ve hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass leaves paper or rags A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a...

Page 105: ...you hit something or notice a change in the sound of the exhaust have the system checked immediately Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the vehicle...

Page 106: ...under More oil is consumed by high speed driv ing and frequent acceleration and decel eration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditio...

Page 107: ...p with normal pedal pressure There is enough reserve vacuum for one or two stops but no more CAUTION Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls Each push on the pedal uses up your vacuum re serv...

Page 108: ...ts in pro viding vehicle control it is still important to drive with all due care because the anti lock brake system cannot overcome the laws of physics that act on your vehicle Braking capability is...

Page 109: ...rning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon...

Page 110: ...e vehicle In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified in Part 8 NOTICE The vehicle identification number VIN is the legal...

Page 111: ...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 impos...

Page 112: ...ason 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 h...

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Page 114: ...pply the parking brake firmly 2 Turn off unnecessary lights and acces sories 3 Manual transmission Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral Hold the clutch pedal to...

Page 115: ...he engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immediately NOTICE Always slow down in gusty cross winds This will allow you much better control Drive slowly onto cur...

Page 116: ...igh speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet If they are wet your vehicle will require a lon ger stopping distance and it may...

Page 117: ...d block the rear wheels Do not use the parking brake or snow or wa ter accumulated in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze making it hard to release Keep ice and snow from accumulating un...

Page 118: ...to avoid sudden braking This will also recduce wear on your brakes Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible Do not rest your foot on the clutch or brake pedal This causes needless wear ov...

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Page 120: ...re O K switch on the interior light 3 If the light is out dim or goes out when the starter is cranked the battery is discharged You may try jump starting See c Jump starting for further in structions...

Page 121: ...nic components these instruc tions must be followed precisely If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure we strongly recommend that you seek the help of a competent me chanic or towing servi...

Page 122: ...tes During jump starting run the engine at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed 4 Make the cable connection in the order a b c d a Connect the clamp of the positive red jumper c...

Page 123: ...cable and then the positive cable 7 Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths they may now contain sulfuric acid 8 If removed replace all the battery vent plugs If the cause of your battery disch...

Page 124: ...f the engine drive belt water pump belt is broken or loose Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and un der the vehicle However note that water draining from the air condition ing is...

Page 125: ...ossibly cause un expected accident Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point Raising the ve hicle with jack improperly posi tioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the vehicle to fall o...

Page 126: ...cially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehicle Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph when driving with the compact spare tire Avoid sudden acceleration sud den deceleration and sharp turns with the...

Page 127: ...t and remove it Then take the spare tire out of the vehicle 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 s...

Page 128: ...y CAUTION 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the ha...

Page 129: ...an be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting in the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle into the jack it is a loose fit...

Page 130: ...s remove any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventual...

Page 131: ...the nut Tighten each nut a little a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight When lowering the vehicle make sure all portions of your body and all other persons around...

Page 132: ...ion to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sudden braking CAUTION If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck se...

Page 133: ...smission We recommend using a towing dolly under the front wheels If you do not use a towing dolly place the ignition key in the ACC position and put the transmission in neutral NOTICE Do not tow with...

Page 134: ...so the wheels axles drive train steering and brakes must all be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing vehicles Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place ex...

Page 135: ...to N position 5 Insert the cover 6 Start the engine For your safety keep the brake pedal depressed Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Many Toyota dealers can...

Page 136: ...als will accelerate corrosion as will the pres ence of salt in the air near the sea coast or in areas of industrial pollution High humidity accelerates corrosion especially when temperatures range jus...

Page 137: ...Use mud shields on your wheels If you drive on salted or gravel roads mud shields help protect your vehicle Full size shields which come as near to the ground as possible are the best We rec ommend t...

Page 138: ...process is safe for the paint on your vehicle To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it is retracted before driving your Toyota through an automatic car wash NOTICE Waxing your Toyota Polishing a...

Page 139: ...d foam type shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to re move as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are available some are in aerosol cans and others are powders...

Page 140: ...to dry in a vente lated shaded area If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent Never use organic substances such as benzine al...

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Page 142: ...r operation It is the owner s responsibility to ensure that the general maintenance items are performed regularly These checks or inspections can be done either by yourself or a qualified technician o...

Page 143: ...cal ability and a few basic automotive tools Simple instructions for how to per form them are presented in Part 7 If you are a skilled do it yourself me chanic the Toyota service manuals are recommend...

Page 144: ...other lights are all working Check headlight aim Service reminder indicators and warn ing buzzers Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly Steering wheel Check...

Page 145: ...e parked on a level spot See Chapter 7 2 for addition al information Power steering fluid level Check the level through the reservoir The level should be in the HOT or COLD range depending on the flui...

Page 146: ...any of these clues take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible It probably needs adjustment or repair Do not continue driving with the vehicle unchecked It could result in serious vehi...

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Page 148: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS Part 7 147 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do it yourself service precautions Parts and tools...

Page 149: ...wer steering fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse blocks 6 Windshield washer fluid tank 7 Battery 8 Engine coolant reservoir 9 Electric co...

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Page 151: ...le to prevent accidental injury Here are a few precautions that you should be especially careful to observe When the engine is running keep hands clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine...

Page 152: ...or onto the ground Call your dealer or a service station for information concerning recycling or disposal Remember that battery and igni tion cable carry high currents or voltages Be careful of accid...

Page 153: ...VSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding fluid Checking power steering fluid Parts if level is low Automatic transmission fluid DEX RON II or III Tools Rag or paper...

Page 154: ...LS WS WWW MANUALS WS 153 Tools Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Re placing light bulbs in Chapter 7 3 Tools Screwdriver Conventiona...

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Page 156: ...e engine 2 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag 3 Reinsert the dipstick push it in as far as it will go or the reading will not be correct 4 Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil lev...

Page 157: ...istered marks are added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use The API Service Symbol is located any where on the outside of the container The top portion of the label shows...

Page 158: ...have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system To prevent burning yourself do not remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot CAUTION Coolant type selectio...

Page 159: ...air and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eye...

Page 160: ...rget the spare Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to drive Low tire pressure results in excessive wear poor handling reduced fuel econo my and the possibility...

Page 161: ...indicators will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adja cent grooves the tire should be replaced The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is...

Page 162: ...lance with regular use and should therefore be balanced occasionally When replacing a tubeless tire the air valve should also be replaced with a new one To equalize tire wear and help extend tire life...

Page 163: ...120 km h 75 mph with any type of snow tires TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use tire chains of the correct size and type Use SAE Class S type radial tire chains except radial cable chains or V bar type chains R...

Page 164: ...Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may ad versely affect handling wheel and bear ing life brake cooling speedometer odometer calibratio...

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Page 166: ...n 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...

Page 167: ...ming maintenance When checking the battery re move the ground cable from the negative terminal mark first and reinstall it last Be careful not to cause a short cir cuit with tools Take care no solutio...

Page 168: ...k the battery condition by the hydrometer color Maintenance type battery Hydrometer color Condition Type A Type B Condition GREEN BLUE Good DARK WHITE Charging necessary Have battery checked by your T...

Page 169: ...ore before recharging 1 Maintenance type batteries Remove the vent plugs 2 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 3 Be sure the power switch on...

Page 170: ...f the fuses are blown they must be replaced See Fuse locations in Chapter 7 1 for locations of the fuses Turn the ignition switch and inopera tive component off Pull a suspected fuse straight out and...

Page 171: ...anything wrong Be sure to get the correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clip It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your vehicle for e...

Page 172: ...of a bulb with bare hands CAUTION NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Headlights HB2 60 55 A Parking front side marker and front turn signal lights 1157 27 8 B Rear s...

Page 173: ...ng hole 3 Install the rubber cover with the TOP mark upward and snuggle on the boss Insert the connector Then install the plastic cover Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the...

Page 174: ...WW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 173 Use a wrench a Rear side marker light b Rear turn signal light c Stop and tail light d Back up light Rear side marker rear turn signal stop and tail and back up lights...

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Page 176: ...th mm in 4120 162 2 Overall width mm in 1660 65 4 Overall height mm in 1375 54 1 Wheelbase mm in 2380 93 7 Front tread mm in 1400 55 1 Rear tread mm in 1430 56 3 Vehicle capacity weight occupants lugg...

Page 177: ...ive belt tension gauge No BT 33 73F used belt Ibf 100 20 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt With filter 2 8 3 0 2 5 Without filter 2 6 2 7 2 3 Oil grade API SH Energy Conserv...

Page 178: ...AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 3 speed type automatic transmission Automatic transmission Fluid capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt Up to 2 5 2 6 2 2 Diffarencial Fluid capacity L qt Imp qt 1 4 1 5 1 2 4 spee...

Page 179: ...rsonal Right hand headlight 3 AM2 15 A Ignition system charging system multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection system SRS airbag system starter system 4 HAZ HORN 15 A Horns...

Page 180: ...ng lights back up lights rear win dow defogger 18 TURN 7 5 A Turn signal lights emergency flashers 19 WIPER 20 A Windshield wipers and washers 20 ECU IG 5 A Anti lock brake sys tem air conditioning sy...

Page 181: ...window defogger 30 PWR 30 A Power windows power door lock system Fuses type C 31 ABS 60 A Anti lock brake system 32 AM1 50 A DEF WIPER GAUGE ECU IG TURN IGN and PWR fuses 33 ALT 100 A ABS STOP TAIL SR...

Page 182: ...fying Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc Toll free 1 800 331 4331 If NHTSA receives similar com plaints it may open a investiga tion and if it finds that a safety de fect exists in a group of vehicles it ma...

Page 183: ...raction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified govern ment test surfaces of asph...

Page 184: ...g during break in period 101 How to start the engine 113 General maintenance 142 Complete index 183 Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADAD gasoline Research Octane Number 91 Octane Rating or highe...

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