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C orolla (U)

211

COOLING SYSTEM

Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Manual transmission

5.8 (6.1, 5.1)

Automatic transmission

5.7 (6.0, 5.0)

Coolant type:

”Toyota Long Life Coolant” or equivalent

With ethylene- glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.

BATTERY

Open voltage

 at 20

C (68

F):

12.6- 12.8 V

Fully charged

12.2- 12.4 V

Half charged

11.8- 12.0 V

Discharged

: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after

the key is removed with all the lights
turned off

Charging rates:

5 A max.

CLUTCH

Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):

5—15 (0.2—0.6)

Fluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

MANUAL TRANSAXLE

Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

1.9 (2.0, 1.7)

Oil type:

Gear oil API GL- 4 or GL- 5

Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 75W- 90

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

Automatic transmission

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

Four- speed type

Up to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7)

Three- speed type

2.5 (2.6,2.2)

Fluid type:

Automatic transmission fluid D- ll or
DEXRON

III (DEXRON

II)

Differential (three- speed type only)

Fluid capacity L (qt., Imp. qt.):

1.4 (1.5, 1.2)

Fluid type:

Automatic transmission fluid D- II or
DEXRON

III

 

(DEXRON

II)

BRAKES

Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):

Vehicles with anti- lock brake system

90 (3.5)

Vehicles without anti- lock brake system

85 (3.3)

Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 

1—6 (0.04—0.24)

Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 

1.0 (0.04)

Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 

1.0 (0.04)

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

4—7 clicks

Fluid type: 

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

STEERING

Wheel freeplay: 

Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

Power steering fluid type: 

Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON

II

or III

Summary of Contents for 1999 Corolla

Page 1: ...transmission in a high gear Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 miles Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only u...

Page 2: ...ditive called MMT methylcy clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Toyota does not recommend the use of gasolines that contain MMT If fuels con taining MMT are used your emission con trol system may be a...

Page 3: ...e number Three way catalytic converter The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas CAUTION Ke...

Page 4: ...nd its three way catalytic converter sys tem best To ensure that the three way cata lytic converter and the entire emis sion control system operate proper ly your vehicle must receive the periodic ins...

Page 5: ...as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake va...

Page 6: ...level in Chapter 7 2 Your engine is fitted with twin ground electrode spark plugs NOTICE Use only twin ground electrode spark plugs for your engine performance Brake system TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRA...

Page 7: ...the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise In this situation to let the anti lock brake system work for you just hold the brake pedal down more firmly Do not pump the brake in a panic stop Pump ing t...

Page 8: ...ventionally However when the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels can lock up during sudde...

Page 9: ...t of sudden braking or a collision Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the rear seatback or luggage cover Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during s...

Page 10: ...idence 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 attempt to remove it will result in d...

Page 11: ...f installing snow 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 a...

Page 12: ...C orolla U 140 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 13: ...y lights and acces sories 3 Manual transmission Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the trans mission into neutral Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until the engine is started A starter sa...

Page 14: ...he engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immediately Always slow down in gusty crosswinds This will allow you much better control Drive slowly onto curbs and i...

Page 15: ...eed 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 longer stopping distance and it may pull to...

Page 16: ...accumulating under the fenders Ice and snow built up under your fenders can make steering difficult During bad winter driving stop and check under the fenders occasionally Depending on where you are d...

Page 17: ...eeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in seri ous personal injuries The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight R...

Page 18: ...ge to the axle housing wheel bearings wheels or tires Also never install a hitch which may interfere with the normal function of an Energy Absorbing Bumper if so equipped BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS Toyo...

Page 19: ...el when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose up or nose down condition and check for improper tongue load overload worn suspension or other possible...

Page 20: ...rucks or buses which may cause your vehicle and trailer to sway If swaying happens firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but gradually Never increase speed Steer straight ahead I...

Page 21: ...eep or long downhill grades Do not make sudden down shifts Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking effi cien...

Page 22: ...oper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine which in turn wastes fuel Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc This not only lessens weight but a...

Page 23: ...en the starter is cranked the battery is discharged You may try jump start ing See c Jump starting for further instructions If the light is O K but the engine still will not start it needs adjustment...

Page 24: ...burns or damaged electronic components these instructions 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 m...

Page 25: ...d battery Booster battery Positive terminal mark Jumper cable Positive terminal mark 4 Make the cable connections in the or der a b c d a Connect the clamp of the positive red jumper cable to the posi...

Page 26: ...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 discharging is not ap...

Page 27: ...f very high pressure 3 Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and under the vehicle However note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used CAUTION Whe...

Page 28: ...by the jack Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P automatic or reverse manual Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed...

Page 29: ...p 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...

Page 30: ...handle 3 Jack 4 Tool bag To prepare yourself for an emergency you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack each of the tools and their stor age locations Turn the jack joint by hand To re...

Page 31: ...ter 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 collision or sudden braking Blocking the wheel 2 B...

Page 32: ...ore rais ing the vehicle The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grasp the wrench near the end...

Page 33: ...ckwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly positioned CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone Changing wheel...

Page 34: ...install the wheel nuts tapered end in ward and tighten them as much as you can by hand Press back on the tire and see if you can tighten them more Lowering your vehicle 9 Lower the vehicle completely...

Page 35: ...g wheel ornament Type A Type B 10 Reinstall the wheel ornament 1 Put the wheel ornament into position On some models align the cutout of the wheel ornament with the valve stem as shown 2 Then tap it f...

Page 36: ...ed truck If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser vice In consultation with them have your vehicle towed using either a or b Only whe...

Page 37: ...t the transmission in neutral NOTICE Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position when towing from the rear without a towing dolly The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold t...

Page 38: ...in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing ve hicles Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets and towing cabl...

Page 39: ...art 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 If you lose your keys Many Toyota dealers can make a new key...

Page 40: ...C orolla U 168 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 41: ...air near the sea coast or in areas of industrial pollution High humidity accelerates corrosion es pecially when temperatures range just above the freezing point Wetness or dampness to certain parts o...

Page 42: ...lted 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 recommend that the fittings and the area where the shields are...

Page 43: ...hed by some type of brushes unfiltered washing water or the washing process itself Scratching reduces paint durability and gloss especially on darker colors The manager of the car wash should be able...

Page 44: ...e dirt do not come off re peat the procedure Commercial foaming type vinyl cleaners are also available which work well Follow the manufacturer s instructions NOTICE Do not use solvent thinner gasoline...

Page 45: ...ubstances sol vents kerosene alcohol gasoline etc or alkaline or acidic solutions These chemicals can cause discol oring staining or peeling of the surface If you use cleaners or polishing agents make...

Page 46: ...C orolla U 174 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 47: ...ibility to insure that the general maintenance items are performed regularly These checks or inspections can be done either by yourself or a qualified technician or if you prefer your Toyota dealer wi...

Page 48: ...ive tools Simple instructions for how to per form them are presented in Part 7 If you are a skilled do it yourself mechan ic the Toyota service manuals are recom mended Please be aware that do it your...

Page 49: ...el Be alert for changes in steering condition such as hard steering or strange noise Seats Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters seatback recliner etc op erate smoothly and that al...

Page 50: ...or COLD range depending on the fluid temperature See Chapter 7 2 for additional information Exhaust system If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes have the cause lo...

Page 51: ...ehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible It probably needs adjustment or repair CAUTION Do not continue driving with the ve hicle unchecked It could result in se rious vehicle damage and possi...

Page 52: ...C orolla U 180 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 53: ...m in 1695 66 7 Overall height mm in 1385 54 5 Wheelbase mm in 2465 97 0 Front tread mm in 1460 57 5 Rear tread mm in 1450 57 1 Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 385 850 Unladen vehicle E...

Page 54: ...in Intake 0 15 0 25 0 006 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 Spark plug type DENSO K16TR11 NGK BKR5EKB 11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt...

Page 55: ...AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Automatic transmission Fluid capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt Four speed type Up to 3 1 3 3 2 7 Three speed type 2 5 2 6 2 2 Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid D ll or DE...

Page 56: ...oling fan 2 SPARE 5 A Spare fuse 3 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse 4 SPARE 15 A Spare fuse 5 DOME 15 A Car audio system interior lights personal lights trunk lights clock daytime running light system theft dete...

Page 57: ...SRS airbag system seat belt pretensioners 23 STOP 15 A Stop lights high mounted stoplight anti lock brake system auto matic transmission shift lock system 24 TAIL 15 A Tail lights gauges and me ters...

Page 58: ...D RH Lo fuses 34 RDI 30 A Electric cooling fan 35 AM1 50 A CIG TURN GAUGE ECU IG and WIP fuses 36 DEF 40 A Rear window defogger DEF I UP M HTR fuse 37 POWER 30 A Power windows electric moon roof Fuses...

Page 59: ...receives similar com plaints it may open an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety de fect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become inv...

Page 60: ...from highest to lowest are AA A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea sured under controlled conditions on spe cified government test surfaces of asphalt and co...

Page 61: ...C orolla U 217 Part 10 INDEX I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 62: ...PERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Chapter 1 1 Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument panel I n f o r ma t i o...

Page 63: ...of switch and personal light 6 Power door lock switches vehicles without power windows 7 Glove box 8 Power door lock switches vehicles with power windows 9 Power window switches 10 Automatic transmiss...

Page 64: ...ergency flasher switch 5 Clock 6 Rear window defogger switch 7 Car audio 8 Air conditioning controls 9 Auxiliary box 10 Cup holder 11 Cigarette lighter 12 Ashtray 13 Ignition switch 14 Cruise control...

Page 65: ...nder indicators and indicator lights 2 Engine coolant temperature gauge 3 Fuel gauge 4 Speedometer 5 Trip meter reset knob 6 Odometer and two trip meters Instrument cluster overview Type A I n f o r m...

Page 66: ...nder indicators and indicator lights 2 Tachometer 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Trip meter reset knob 6 Odometer and two trip meters 7 Thermometer 8 Engine coolant temperature gauge Type B I n f o r ma...

Page 67: ...nder indicators and indicator lights 2 Tachometer 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Trip meter reset knob 6 Odometer and two trip meters 7 Thermometer 8 Engine coolant temperature gauge Type C I n f o r ma...

Page 68: ...door warning light 1 SRS airbag warning light 1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Overdr...

Page 69: ...C orolla U 8 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 70: ...your vehicle parked leave the sub key with the attendant Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys i...

Page 71: ...twice in succession will unlock all the doors simultaneously LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Move the lock button To lock Push the knob down To unlock Pull the knob up Closing the door w...

Page 72: ...CTORS Move the lock lever to the LOCK position as shown on the label This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only not from inside We recommend us ing this feat...

Page 73: ...open only Push the switch completely down and then release it The window will fully open To stop the window partway lightly pull the switch up and then release it Window lock button OPERATING THE PASS...

Page 74: ...hes without supervi sion Use the window lock button to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches Never leave small children alone in the vehicle especially with the igni tion key still...

Page 75: ...le Lock release lever To open the trunk lid from the driver s seat pull up on the lock release lever After closing the trunk lid insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lo...

Page 76: ...r and lift the hood 3 Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot Before closing the hood check to see that you have not forgotten any tools rags etc and return the support rod to it...

Page 77: ...ll come on when all the doors trunk and hood are closed and locked As the doors are locked the system will give you a preparation time of 30 seconds before the setting during which the doors trunk and...

Page 78: ...ll keep the alarm from being reactivated when any of the doors trunk or hood is opened Interrupting the setting With the system set the trunk can be opened with the key without activating or cancellin...

Page 79: ...checked by your Toyota dealer Fuel tank cap 1 To open the fuel filler door pull the lever up When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames when refueling...

Page 80: ...duce fuel tank vacuum Electric moon roof Sliding operation Tilting operation To operate the moon roof use the switches beside the personal light The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the...

Page 81: ...sly injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an acci dent Always make sure nobody places his her head hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening be fore you cl...

Page 82: ...nts should have the seatback upright sit well back in the seat and prop erly wear the seat belts provided CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated Do not allow sitting...

Page 83: ...and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver CAUTION Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose cont...

Page 84: ...y more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined t...

Page 85: ...returning the seatback to the upright position Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in the proper position and are ready to use Make sure the seatback i...

Page 86: ...Make sure the shoulder belt pass through the guide when returning the seatback up Before returning the seatback to the upright position make sure to correctly connect the center seat belt for ready u...

Page 87: ...and that it is arranged in the proper position for ready use If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Head restraints For your safety and comfort adjust the...

Page 88: ...use of a seat belt Ask your doctor for specific recommendations The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist Injured person Toyota recommends the use...

Page 89: ...rmly pull the belt and release it You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor When a passenger s shoulder belt is com pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly the...

Page 90: ...s the center of your shoulder The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious inju...

Page 91: ...re it remains untwisted as it re tracts REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WITH FOLD DOWN SEAT The rear center seat belt is a 3 point type restraint with 2 buckles Both seat belt buckles must be correctly located...

Page 92: ...es with light gray tab Buckle 2 Properly matches with interi or color tab CAUTION Make sure the both buckles are cor rectly located and securely latched Failure to properly match the buckle and tab ma...

Page 93: ...ci dent increasing the chance of per sonal injury Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it Remember that the extender pro vided for you may not be safe when used on...

Page 94: ...or detects the shock of a severe frontal impact the front seat belt is quickly drawn back in by the re tractor so that the belt snugly restrains the front seat occupants The seat belt pretensioners ar...

Page 95: ...t belt pretensioner as semblies airbag sensor or surround ing area or wiring Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system which could re sul...

Page 96: ...parts of the vehicle shaded in the illustration were in volved in an accident not of the extent to cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate The front seat belt pretensioner assem bly is scratched...

Page 97: ...ors the airbag sensor assembly in flators warning light interconnecting wir ing and power sources For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Chapter 1 5 The SRS airbag system i...

Page 98: ...ne of your ve hicle s two airbags will deploy For the safety of all occupants be sure to always wear seat belts Collision from the rear Vehicle rollover Collision from the side The SRS airbags are not...

Page 99: ...ue along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This gas is nor mally harmless however for those who have delicate skin it may cause minor skin irritation Be sure to wash off any residue as...

Page 100: ...th or serious injuries or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system see Seat belts in this chapter Improperly seated and or restrained infants an...

Page 101: ...front door even of the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child For instructions concer...

Page 102: ...the airbag system They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rear ward by the force of deploying air bags Likewise the driver and front passenger should not...

Page 103: ...a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as...

Page 104: ...n the front seat CAUTION SRS side airbags inflate with consid erable force To avoid potential death or serious injury during inflation of a side airbag Toyota strongly recom mends that the driver and...

Page 105: ...te with such an im pact in which the occupant wearing the seat belt correctly would not get serious injury The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment gets a severe imp...

Page 106: ...ppens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force While the system is designed to reduce serious inju ries it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swellings Fr...

Page 107: ...the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child For instructors concerning the installation of a child restraint sys tem see Child restraint in this chapter Do not lean against the front d...

Page 108: ...ealer 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 playe...

Page 109: ...all fifty states in the U S A and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819 If a child is too large for a child restraint system the child should sit in...

Page 110: ...d the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions pro vided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is p...

Page 111: ...restraint system keep it secured with the seat belt or place it in the trunk or somewhere other than the passenger compartment This will pre vent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden...

Page 112: ...Vehicle Safety Standard No 213 and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 213 4 1 Head restraint lock release button 2 Shoulder pads 3 Shoulder belts 4 Head restraint 5 Maximum shoulder height indic...

Page 113: ...your child striking the ve hicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Snugly adjust the belts pro vided with this child restraint around your child When using the built in child re straint observ...

Page 114: ...restraint must be stored in reverse 3 While pulling the seat belt release strap black pull both shoulder belts together Pull the seat belt release strap from above at about 45 angle to the child seat...

Page 115: ...es CAUTION If your child s shoulders are above the maximum shoulder height indica tor label do not use the built in child restraint Your child should use the adult lap and shoulder belt 6 Press the re...

Page 116: ...dden stop or crash After inserting the tabs make sure the tabs and buckle are locked and that the shoulder belts and buckle strap are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this ma...

Page 117: ...lder belts are snugly adjusted around the child s shoulders You should not be able to put more than two fingers between a shoulder belt and the child s chest After adjusting the shoulder belt tightnes...

Page 118: ...by inserting the posts into the holes CAUTION Before using the vehicle s seat belt make sure the head restraint is rein stalled to its normal position Do not occupy this position unless the head restr...

Page 119: ...la U 58 A Baby seat B Child seat C Junior seat A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only Installation with 3 point type seat belt I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e...

Page 120: ...the rear seat if it interferes 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 lap and sho...

Page 121: ...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 is then retracted even sl...

Page 122: ...elt 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 INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward facing and r...

Page 123: ...loying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child On vehicles with side airbags do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated...

Page 124: ...re 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 cannot protect your child fr...

Page 125: ...ush and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the convertible seat press t...

Page 126: ...ys move the seat as far back as possible because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child On vehicles with side airbags do not allow the child to lean against t...

Page 127: ...educe the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col lision High positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un der the l...

Page 128: ...16 5 mm 8 5 in Spacer 153 0 mm 6 0 in On the filler panel behind the rear seat a Using the illustration as a guide run your fingers across the trim of the filler panel itself to locate the position of...

Page 129: ...he lever to its original position When the steering wheel is in a low posi tion it will spring up as you release the lock release lever CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is mo...

Page 130: ...se a spray de icer to free the mirror To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Place the switch at L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mir ror...

Page 131: ...rror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is m...

Page 132: ...rn the lights off when you open the driver s door NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running Daytime running light...

Page 133: ...eam headlights position 3 Pull the lever all the way back The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to OFF TURN SIGNALS T...

Page 134: ...pped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the road as pos sible The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat ing NOTICE To prevent the battery...

Page 135: ...ition switch is turned to ACC or ON after all the doors are closed the light fades out Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch the ignition switch light comes on when any of the d...

Page 136: ...nt position position 1 Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps and downward to decrease it To squirt washer fluid pull the lever toward you With interval adjuster If the windshield w...

Page 137: ...tomat ically shut off after the defogger has oper ated about 15 minutes 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...

Page 138: ...l This fuel gauge has a non return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off If the fuel level approaches E or the low fuel level warning light co...

Page 139: ...ch as Driving up a long hill on a hot day Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop and go traffic Towing a trailer NOTICE Do no...

Page 140: ...trip meters They show two differ ent distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero You can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to measu...

Page 141: ...erature sen sor E or E will appear on the display If E or E appears on the display contact your Toyota dealer a If parking brake is off stop and check b Fasten seat belts If the indicator or buzzer co...

Page 142: ...id level warning If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving slowdown and pull off the road Then stop the vehicle carefully There maybe a problem somewhere in the brake system Check the...

Page 143: ...completely empty See Fuel gauge in Chapter 1 5 for instruc tions b The fuel tank cap is not tightened se curely See Fuel tank cap in Chapter 1 2 for instructions c There is a problem somewhere in you...

Page 144: ...cting wiring power sources If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as...

Page 145: ...ould come on The ABS warning light goes off after a few seconds If any service reminder indicator or warn ing buzzer does not function as described above either the bulb is burned out or the circuit i...

Page 146: ...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 vehicles with an automatic transmission the selector lever m...

Page 147: ...normally Position for stronger engine braking than that in 2 position With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must be in ON position Lock rele...

Page 148: ...n 37 km h 23 mph The transmission will down shift to the first gear and maximum engine braking will be applied CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface Abrupt shifting could cause th...

Page 149: ...e vehicle free by moving it forward and backward Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the ve hicle During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move for ward o...

Page 150: ...Position for engine braking Overdrive switch For selecting either a 3 speed or 4 speed transmission ON position Shifting into overdrive possible OFF position Shifting into overdrive not possible O D...

Page 151: ...drive switch The O D OFF indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear Shift into the 2 position The trans mission will downshift to the second gear when the vehic...

Page 152: ...r up fully to securely apply the parking brake 3 With the brake pedal pressed down shift the selector lever to the P posi tion CAUTION While the vehicle is moving never attempt to move the selector le...

Page 153: ...ins stuck after rocking the vehicle several times consider other ways such as tow ing h If you cannot shift the selector le ver out of P position If you cannot shift the selector lever from P position...

Page 154: ...gine to maxi mum speed in each gear will cause ex cessive engine wear and high fuel consumption Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic maximum acceleration may be nec e...

Page 155: ...the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km h 25 mph even with your foot off the accelerator pedal Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance althoug...

Page 156: ...slower speed Each tap changes the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 0 mph You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal If you need acceleration for example when passing depress the accelerator pedal eno...

Page 157: ...engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled To de crease the vehicle speed reset to a slow er speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal If you u...

Page 158: ...m controls and features Car audio system operating hints Air conditioning system Controls Air flow selector settings Operating tips Instrumental vents Type 1 AM F M ETR radio Type 2 AM F M ETR radio c...

Page 159: ...tails about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble and bass levels I...

Page 160: ...sc player Do not insert anything except a compact disc into the slot 8 cm 3 in compact disc singles Your compact disc player does not need an adaptor to play compact disc singles Compact disc singles...

Page 161: ...la U 100 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Using your audio system controls and features Type 1 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e...

Page 162: ...o adjust the balance between the right and left speakers PWR VOL Power Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Turn PWR VOL to adjust the volume ST Stereo reception display Your radio...

Page 163: ...C orolla U 102 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 2 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 164: ...tape while it is fast forward ing lightly push the REW If a tape fast forwards completely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto reverse feature PROG Program Push PRO...

Page 165: ...long and the radio will go into the seek mode Seeking In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band To seek a station push and hold the or side of TUNE until...

Page 166: ...C orolla U 105 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 3 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 167: ...to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards com pletel...

Page 168: ...ngle disc play er and automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the playe...

Page 169: ...icates which side is currently selected indi cates top side indicates bottom side Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to...

Page 170: ...move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will...

Page 171: ...s button you can skip up or down to a different track Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to return to the begin...

Page 172: ...C orolla U 111 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 4 I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 173: ...r reverse through a compact disc track push and hold in the fast forward or reverse button When you release the button the compact disc player will resume playing AM F M Push AM F M to switch between...

Page 174: ...gle disc player and automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player...

Page 175: ...RPT will appear on the display If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the player will repeat the whole disc When the track ends it will automatically be replayed This pro cess will be con...

Page 176: ...our radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re ceived ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev...

Page 177: ...entary flutter or loss of reception Static and fluttering These occur when signals are blocked by buildings trees or other large objects Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering Stat...

Page 178: ...ou listen to a disc Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip If moisture gets into your compact disc player you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc playe...

Page 179: ...r of the disc as shown If you continue to play a disc with rough edges flakes will fall on to the signal side of the disc and cause sound skipping or other problems CAUTION Compact disc players use in...

Page 180: ...C orolla U 119 1 Temperature Selector 2 Air Intake Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 A C Button 5 Fan Speed Selector Air conditioning system Controls I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 181: ...m the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents For details about air flow selector settings see...

Page 182: ...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 indicator flashes there is a problem...

Page 183: ...hield are not 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 outs...

Page 184: ...Ventilation For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards blue zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow PANEL Air conditioning OFF Defogging The inside of th...

Page 185: ...icator comes on regard less of whether or not the A C button is pressed in This is to clean up the front view more quickly When the A C button is not pressed in turning the air flow control knob to an...

Page 186: ...een disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o clock When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brightness of the time in dication will be reduced Ci...

Page 187: ...ess down on the lock spring plate and pull out 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 use Glove bo...

Page 188: ...ing cups or drink cans securely in its holes Front To use the holders push the lid and pull it out completely Rear To use the holder pull it out CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or d...

Page 189: ...ned for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and...

Page 190: ...rolla U 181 Part 7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do it yourself service precautions Parts and tools I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e d...

Page 191: ...er steering fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil level dipstick 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse blocks 6 Battery 7 Engine coolant reservoir 8 Electric cooling fans 9 Windshield washer f...

Page 192: ...C orolla U 183 Fuse locations Spar e fuses I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 193: ...will be hot So be care ful not to touch them Oil fluids and spark plugs may also be hot If the engine is hot do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself Do not...

Page 194: ...ner filter removed or excessive engine wear could result Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame When closing the...

Page 195: ...ch for terminal clamp bolts Checking and replacing fuses Parts if replacement is necessary Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with same amperage rating as original Adding washer fluid Parts Water Washe...

Page 196: ...of the 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 oi...

Page 197: ...or both API registered 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...

Page 198: ...emove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system Your coolant must contain ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper...

Page 199: ...el is low add SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir Remove and replace the reservoir cover by hand Use only newly opened brake fluid Once opened brake fluid absorbs moistu...

Page 200: ...l is at the low side of either range add automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III to bring the level within the range To remove the filler cap turn it counter clockwise and lift up To reinstall i...

Page 201: ...air to the compact spare tire The smaller tire size can gain pressure very quick ly Add compressed air in small quanti ties and check the pressure often until it reaches the specified pressure Do not...

Page 202: ...of tire may seriously affect handling ride speedome ter odometer calibration ground clearance and clearance between the body and tires or snow chains CAUTION Do not mix radial bias belted or bias ply...

Page 203: ...hecking local regulations for possible restrictions SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to an excessive differen...

Page 204: ...heel or they may cause loss of handling control WHEEL SELECTION When replacing wheels care should be taken to ensure that the wheels are re placed by ones with the same load ca pacity diameter rim wid...

Page 205: ...ght after driving 1600 km 1000 miles 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...

Page 206: ...bat tery EMERGENCY MEASURES If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately and get immediate medical attention If possible con tinue to apply water with a sponge or clot...

Page 207: ...battery case NOTICE Be sure the engine and all accesso ries are off before performing main tenance When checking the battery remove the ground cable from the negative terminal mark first and rein stal...

Page 208: ...is dan gerous The battery may explode causing personal injuries NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running Also be sure all accessories are turned off Checking and replacing fuses T...

Page 209: ...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 ve hicle for emergencies If the new fuse immediately blows out there is a proble...

Page 210: ...ype Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Headlights HB2 60 5 5 A Parking front side marker and front turn signal lights 3157N A 27 8 C Rear side marker lights 194 3 8 C Rear turn signal lights 3156 27 C Stop an...

Page 211: ...ner duct Remove and install the cover clip as shown in the following illustration Removing clip Use a flat bladed screw driver or equivalent Installing clip 3 Unplug the connector Remove the rubber co...

Page 212: ...all the rubber cover with the TOP mark upward and snuggle on the boss Insert the connector Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after...

Page 213: ...C orolla U 204 Removing and installing clips type A Use a flat bladed screwdriver or equivalent Rear side maker rear turn signal and stop and tail lights I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 214: ...orolla U 205 Removing clips type B Use a Phillips head screwdriver Installing clips type B a Stop and tail light b Rear turn signal light c Rear side marker light I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db...

Page 215: ...C orolla U 206 Back up lights License plate lights left side I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 216: ...C orolla U 207 License plate lights right side I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

Page 217: ...C orolla U 208 High mounted stoplight I n f o r ma t i o nP r o v i d e db y...

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