Toyota 2006 Hilux Mk6 Owner'S Manual Download Page 12

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1. Tachometer

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2. Speedometer

3. Service reminder indicators

and indicator lights

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4. Engine coolant temperature

gauge

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5. Fuel gauge

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6. Trip meter reset knob

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7. Odometer and two trip meters

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Instrument cluster overview

Summary of Contents for 2006 Hilux Mk6

Page 1: ... complete satisfaction Your Toyota dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require Please leave this Owner s 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 Toyota s policy of continual product improvement we reserve t...

Page 2: ...wed 129 Tips for driving during break in period 97 How to start the engine 106 General maintenance 141 Maintenance schedule 144 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type Unleaded gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 97 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 80 L 21 1 gal 17 6 Imp gal Engine oil See pages 159 through 160 Tire information See page...

Page 3: ...against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others NOTICE This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk...

Page 4: ...ssories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market Using these spare parts and accessories which are not genuine Toyota products may adversely affect the safety of your vehicle even though these parts may be approved by certain authorities in your country Toyota therefore cannot accept any liability or guarantee spare parts and accesso ries which are not genuine Toyota products nor ...

Page 5: ...iving tips This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is designed for off road use also It has a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles In addition this ve hicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravi ty than that of an ordinary passenger car This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likel...

Page 6: ...el code to see what type of model your vehicle is The model code appears on the manufacturer s plate with the heading MODEL See Your Toyota s identification on page 103 for the manufacturer s plate location Cab type T Single cab P Double cab ...

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Page 8: ...LLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive ...

Page 9: ...1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 4 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 10: ...ove box 90 6 Cup holder 91 7 Lower glove box 90 8 Power window switches 13 9 Parking brake lever 62 10 Manual transmission gear shift lever 61 11 Hood lock release lever 16 12 Fuel filler door opener 18 13 Window lock switch 14 14 Power door lock switch 12 Instrument panel overview View A ...

Page 11: ...ency flasher switch 49 6 Air conditioning controls 80 7 Ashtray 88 8 Cigarette lighter 88 9 Rear window defogger switch 51 10 Power outlet 90 11 Ignition switch 60 12 Tilt steering lock release lever 44 13 Engine immobilizer system indicator light 10 14 Power rear view mirror control switches 45 View B 11h005a ...

Page 12: ...eter 55 2 Speedometer 3 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 56 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge 54 5 Fuel gauge 54 6 Trip meter reset knob 55 7 Odometer and two trip meters 55 Instrument cluster overview ...

Page 13: ...arning light 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 Open door warning light 1 Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Malfunction indicator lamp 1 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers on page 56 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ...

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Page 15: ...87 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 88 Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 88 Power outlet 90 Glove boxes 90 Cup holders 91 Floor mat 92 SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 16: ...to 2 00 If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brightness of the time indi cation will be reduced 10h001a Cigarette lighter and front ashtray CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter press it in After it finishes heating up it automati cally pops out ready for u...

Page 17: ...driving always close the ash tray completely after use 10H015 Portable ashtray PORTABLE ASHTRAY some models To use the portable ashtray open the lid The ashtray should be used in the bottle holders of the rear seat When finished with your cigarette thor oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre vent other cigarette butts from catching fire After using the ashtray close the lid completely To remov...

Page 18: ...hicle capacity of 12V 120W To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use Inserting anything other than an appropriate plug that fits the outlet or allowing any liquid to get into the outlet may cause electrical failure or short cir cuits 10h004 Upper glove ...

Page 19: ...they may scratch or damage the inner surface of the compartment 10h007 The cup holder is designed for holding cups drink cans or bottles securely To use the cup holder pull it out CAUTION Do not put bottles in the cup hold er while driving Doing so may block the driver s view Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans in the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compart...

Page 20: ...of other functions Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans in the cup holders as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident 10h009 Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor carpet and floor mat have 2 holes then they are designed for use with locking clips Fix the floor mat with lock in...

Page 21: ...93 19h007 CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident ...

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Page 23: ...7 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 8 Engine immobilizer system 10 Side doors 11 Power windows 13 Tailgate 15 Hood 16 Fuel tank cap 18 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 24: ...ta dealer will need one of mas ter keys to make a new key with a built in transponder chip To protect items locked in the glove box when using valet parking leave the sub key with the attendant Since the doors can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle 12h005 NOTICE When using a key containing a trans ponder chip obser...

Page 25: ... Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet ic waves Do not knock the key hard against other objects Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer Do not use the key with electromag netic materials 12h003 KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key...

Page 26: ...Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend writing down the key num ber and storing it in a safe place 12h008 The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system When you in sert the key in the ignition switch the transponder chip...

Page 27: ...our Toyota dealer to make a new key with a built in transponder chip your deal er will need your key number and master key However there is a limit to the num ber of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you If you make your own duplicate key you will not be able to cancel the sys tem or start the engine NOTICE Do not modify remove or disas semble the engine immobilizer sys tem If any un...

Page 28: ... lock your keys in the vehicle 12h043 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH some models Push the switch To lock Push the switch down on the front side To unlock Push the switch down on the rear side All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous ly 12h018 REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS double cab models Move the lock lever to the LOCK position as shown on the label When the child protector is l...

Page 29: ...h044 The windows can be operated with the switch on each door The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ON position OPERATING THE DRIVER S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver s door Normal operation The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Lightly push down the switch To close Pull up the switch 12h045 Automatic operation to open only Push the switch completely down ...

Page 30: ...y you must do the following Before you close the power win dows always make sure there is nobody around the power windows You must also make sure the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle If someone s neck head or hands get caught in a closing window it could result in death or serious in jury When anyone closes the power windows make sur...

Page 31: ...a window Unat tended person particularly a small child can be involved in a serious accident 12h033a Type A 12h020 Type B Type A To open the tailgate unlock the latches as shown Type B To open the tailgate pull the handle up The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal See Luggage stowage precautions on page 102 for precautions when loading luggage After closing the tailgate try pulling it...

Page 32: ... 12h021 To lower the tailgate fully release the support brackets from the lugs as shown NOTICE Lower the tailgate gently when it is unhooked Make sure the tailgate is securely caught by the support brackets be fore closing the tailgate 12h048 To open the hood 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be sure that the hood is closed and securely lock...

Page 33: ...support rod to its clip this prevents rattles Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place If necessary press down 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 preventing from falling down on to your head or body NOTICE Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood Clos ing th...

Page 34: ...ing the cap do not re move the cap quickly In hot weath er fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re moved Do not fill a fuel container with fuel on a plastic truck bed liner a rub ber truck bed mat or any other in sulating material A static electricity charge could cause a spark and fire hazard The proper procedure is to place an approved ...

Page 35: ...ght swoosh when the cap is opened When installing turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click CAUTION Make sure the cap is tightened se curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement It is designed to regulate fuel tank pressure 12i020 This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle Fuel tank cap type B ...

Page 36: ...ap is suddenly re moved 12h054 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap slowly counterclockwise then pause slightly before removing it It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened When installing make sure the tabs in the cap are proper ly aligned with the cutouts in the tank opening Then lock the cap by turning the fuel tank cap key clockwise CAUTION Make sure the cap is tig...

Page 37: ...21 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats 22 Front seats 22 Tumbling rear seat cushion 24 Head restraints 25 Seat belts 26 Child restraint 31 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 38: ... Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage After adjusting the seat position re lease the lever and try sliding the seat forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position After adjusting the seatback push your body back against the sea...

Page 39: ... and release the lever CAUTION Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts pro vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re straint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoul der belt ...

Page 40: ...nd the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen or your neck may contact the shoulder belt In the event of a frontal collision the more the seat is reclined the greater the risk of death or personal injury 13h004a 1 Pull the strap as shown The latch under the seat cushio...

Page 41: ...belts are not twisted or caught under the seat cushion and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use 13h051 For your safety and comfort adjust the head restraint before driving To raise Pull it up To lower Push it down while pressing the lock release button Rear head restraints When an occupant sits on the rear seat always pull up the rear head restraint to the lock position The h...

Page 42: ...ing emergency braking or a collision Also do not let the child sit on your lap Holding a child in your arms does not provide sufficient restraint Pregnant woman Toyota recommends the 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 of a seat belt De...

Page 43: ...l it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle 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 If the s...

Page 44: ...ned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause seri ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible Do not place the shoulder belt un der your arm 13h024 Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To raise Slide the anchor up To lower Push in th...

Page 45: ...the belt press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract If the belt does not retract smoothly pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re tracts 13h006 Lengthen Tab Buckle Sit up straight and well back in the seat To fasten your belt insert the tab into the buckle You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle If the belt is not l...

Page 46: ...s injury Adjust to a snug fit Too high Keep as low on hips as possible Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position To shorten the belt pull the free end of the belt Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist then ad just it to a snug fit CAUTION Both high positioned and loose fit ting lap belts could cause serious in juries due to sliding under the la...

Page 47: ...vided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se cured If it is not secured properly it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud den stop or accident Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap shoulder belt You ...

Page 48: ...a locking clip you can purchase the following item from your Toyota dealer Locking clip for child restraint system Part No 73119 22010 Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Baby infant seat B Child convertible seat C Junior booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac turer 13h...

Page 49: ...H073 CAUTION Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats Otherwise the child or front seat occupant s may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision If the driver s seat position does not allow sufficient space for safe installation install the child re straint system on the rear right seat Inst...

Page 50: ...ny slack release the buckle and reinstall the locking clip If your child restraint system does not provide a locking clip you can purchase one at your Toyota dealer See Child restraint system on page 31 CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may pr...

Page 51: ...older child passen ger CAUTION Always remove the locking clip when the child restraint system is not installed 13h074 B CHILD CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A child convertible seat must be used in forward facing or rear facing posi tion depending on the age and size of the child When installing follow the manufacturer s instruction about the ap propriate age and size of the child as well as direct...

Page 52: ... convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight For instructions concerning the installation of the rear facing child convertible seat see A BABY INFANT SEAT INSTALLA TION on page 33 13H041 2 Install a locking clip near the tab of the lap and shoulder belt by insert...

Page 53: ...yota dealer immediately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 13H088 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 13H092 3 To remove the child convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt...

Page 54: ...ys make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child s shoulder The belt should be kept away from child s neck but not falling off child s shoulder Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a ...

Page 55: ...aint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 To remove the junior booster seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract 13H029a A BABY INFANT SEAT CAUTION Do not install a baby infant seat in either the front center or rear center positions These seat positions are not designed to hold a baby infant seat Installation with 2 point type seat belt ...

Page 56: ...not designed to hold a child restraint system If used in the front center position depending on its type the child re straint system may interfere with the proper usage of the driver s and front passenger s seat belts It may also hamper your driving Double cab models Do not install a rear facing child restraint system in the rear center position This seat position is not designed to hold a rear fa...

Page 57: ...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 cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 13H037a 2 While pressing the child convertibl...

Page 58: ...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 13H033 3 To remove the child convertible seat press the buckle release button ...

Page 59: ...43 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel 44 Outside rear view mirrors 44 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 46 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 60: ...an dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position 14h013 Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve hicle and an acc...

Page 61: ...TICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror 14h015 The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in compact areas To fold the rear view mirror push back ward CAUTION Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward Both the driver and pas senger side rear view mirrors must be extended and properly adjusted b...

Page 62: ...r Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror 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 moving Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve hicle and an accident may occur re sulting in death or serious injuries Anti glar...

Page 63: ...47 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights and Wipers Headlights and turn signals 48 Emergency flashers 49 Interior light 50 Windshield wipers and washer 50 Rear window defogger 51 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 64: ...g dis charged do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running 15h006 High Low beams For high beams turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you position 1 Pull the lever to ward you position 2 for low beams The headlight high beam indicator light blue light on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on Flashing the high beam headlights...

Page 65: ...normal a front side or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on page 174 14h009 To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash To turn them off push the switch once again Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the road as pos sible...

Page 66: ...shield wipers are off they will operate a couple of times after the washer sprays For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid on page 174 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shield is dry...

Page 67: ...ger off 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 When cleaning the inside of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connectors To prevent the battery from...

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Page 69: ...MENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 54 Engine coolant temperature gauge 54 Tachometer 55 Odometer and two trip meters 55 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 56 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 70: ...he engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load If the needle points to the red zone or higher stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions such as Driving up a long hill on a hot day Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop and g...

Page 71: ...wo different 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 measure the distance on each trip All trip meter data is cancelled if the elec trical power source is disconnected 3 Trip meter reset knob Resets the two trip meters to zero and also change the meter display To change the meter di...

Page 72: ...off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b Stop and check c Stop and check d Take vehicle to Toyota dealer e Fill up tank f Close all doors g Key reminder buzzer Remove key h Light reminder buzzer Turn off the lights Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 73: ...comes on while you are driving there is a problem somewhere in the charging system The engine ignition will continue to oper ate however until the battery is dis charged Turn off the air conditioning blower audio system etc and drive di rectly to the nearest Toyota dealer or re pair shop NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose c Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Li...

Page 74: ...t This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty Fill up the tank as soon as possible On inclines or curves due to the move ment of fuel in the tank the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual f Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed g Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove the key ...

Page 75: ...59 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch 60 Manual transmission 61 Parking brake 62 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 76: ... position before pushing the key Vehicles with engine immobilizer sys tem Once you remove the key the en gine immobilizer system is automatically set See Engine immobilizer system on page 10 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently It is not a...

Page 77: ... consumption Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic maximum acceleration may be nec essary Make sure you observe the follow ing maximum allowable speed in each gear gear km h mph 1 44 27 2 82 50 3 118 73 4 170 105 NOTICE Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear Good driving practice If it is difficult to shift...

Page 78: ...setting the parking brake To release Pull up the lever slightly 1 press the lock release button 2 and low er 3 To remind you that the parking brake is set the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake CAUTION Before driving be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park ing brake reminder light is off Parking brake ...

Page 79: ...63 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference 64 Using your audio system 64 Audio system operating hints 72 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 80: ...er function was pre viously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM1 FM2 or DISC if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to another TONE AND BALANCE For details 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 ...

Page 81: ...emble or oil any part of the compact disc player Do not insert anything other than com pact discs into the slot The player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only 18i019 NOTICE Do not stack up two discs for in sertion or it will cause damage to the compact disc player Insert only one compact disc into slot at a time Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player Do no...

Page 82: ...66 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows 18H009 ...

Page 83: ...eatedly until BAS appears on the display Then turn the knob to suit your preference The display will show the range from BAS 5 to BAS 5 For high pitch tone adjustment push AUDIO CONTROL repeatedly until TRE appears on the display Then turn the knob to suit your preference The display will show the range from TRE 5 to TRE 5 Sound balance adjustment function This knob is also used to adjust the soun...

Page 84: ...lve FM stations two for each button If the audio system is off you can turn on the radio by pushing FM1 or FM2 Also push FM1 or FM2 to switch from compact disc operation to radio operation FOLDER Folder up down To skip up or down to a different folder Push either side of the FOLDER several times until the number of the folder you want to listen to appears on the display To jump to the first file i...

Page 85: ...sh the button again to turn off the repeat feature Repeating a folder Push and hold RPT until you hear a beep will appear on the dis play The player will repeat all the files in the folder you are listening to When the final file in the folder ends the player will automatically go back to the first file in the folder and replay To turn off the re peat feature push this button again SCAN Radio You ...

Page 86: ...e pass normal play resumes Scanning the first file of all the folders Push SCAN until you hear a beep will appear on the display and the player will scan the first file of the next folder To select a folder push the SCAN again After all the folders have been scanned in one pass normal play resumes SEEK Seeking Radio In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station...

Page 87: ...ntire text data is not displayed push and hold it until you hear a beep The rest of the text data will appear TRACK Track up down Compact Disc Player To skip up or down to a different track Push either side of the TRACK several times until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to return to the beginning of the current track push the of the button one time...

Page 88: ...itself CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS Your compact disc player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working On hot days use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip If moisture gets into your compac...

Page 89: ...17039 Low quality discs Labeled discs NOTICE Do not use special shaped transpar ent translucent low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the il lustrations The use of such discs may damage the player or changer or it may be impossible to eject the disc ...

Page 90: ...with water Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc not in circles Dry it with another soft lint free cloth Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti static device MP3 FILES MP3 is short for MPEG Audio Layer 3 and refers to an audio compression technology standard The MP3 player allows playback of MP3 files on CD ROM CD R and CD RW discs Disc recordings compatible wit...

Page 91: ...ast 128 kbps The MP3 player does not play back MP3 files from discs recorder using packet write data transfer UDF for mat Discs should be recorded using pre mastering software rather than packet write software There is no m3u playlist compatibility There is no compatibility with the MP3i MP3 interactive or mp3PRO format The MP3 player is compatible with VBR Variable Bit Rate When playing back file...

Page 92: ...on a per sonal computer may not be possible depending on the application settings and the environment Record with the correct format For details contact the manufacturer of the applications Playback of CD R CD RW discs may become impossible in case of direct exposure to sunlight high tempera tures or the storage conditions in the vehicle Titles and other text information re corded on a CD R CD RW ...

Page 93: ...f embedding track re lated information in a MP3 file This em bedded information can include the track title the artist s name the album title the music genre the year of production com ments and other data The contents can be freely edited using software with ID3 tag editing functions Although the tags are restricted to the number of characters the information can be viewed when the track is playe...

Page 94: ...aylist file extension m3u MP3 MP3 is short for MPEG 1 2 Audio Layer 3 It is an audio compression standard set by a working group MPEG of the ISO International Standards Organization MP3 is able to compress audio data to about 1 10 the level of a conventional disc ...

Page 95: ...79 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 80 Air flow selector settings 83 Operating tips 83 Instrument panel vents 86 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 96: ...80 1 A C button on some models 2 Air intake selector 3 Temperature selector 4 Fan speed selector 5 Air flow selector Controls 19h014 ...

Page 97: ... flows mainly from the instrument panel vents 2 Bi level Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents Use with the air intake selector posi tioned in Fresh 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents Use with the air intake selector positione...

Page 98: ...ource 1 Recirculate Recirculates the air inside the vehicle 2 Fresh Draws outside air into the sys tem A C button on some models 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 ...

Page 99: ...cause of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads close all windows If dust thrown up b...

Page 100: ... Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls to Fan sp...

Page 101: ...ool Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Air conditioning ON 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 windshield Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone Air intake FRESH...

Page 102: ...86 Instrument panel vents Close Open adjust Center vents Close Open adjust Side vents ...

Page 103: ...pump shut off system 98 Operation in foreign countries 98 Three way catalytic converters 99 Engine exhaust cautions 100 Facts about engine oil consumption 100 Brake system 101 Brake pad wear indicators 102 Luggage stowage precautions 102 Your Toyota s identification 103 Suspension and chassis 104 SECTION 2 ...

Page 104: ...ff road conditions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve hicle In a rollover crash an unbelted per son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts whenever the v...

Page 105: ... when starting and driving Avoid racing the engine Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Selecting the proper fuel is essential for satisfactory engine performance Engine damage caused by use of improp er fuels is not covered under Toyota s new ve...

Page 106: ...re is no need for concern FUEL TANK CAPACITY 80 L 21 1 gal 17 6 Imp gal The fuel pump shut off system stops sup plying fuel to the engine when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once and start it CAUTION Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine If...

Page 107: ...re creat ing an excessive load on the three way catalytic converter Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes Avoid racing the engine Do not push start or pull start your vehicle Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving Keep your engine in good running order Malfunctions in the engine electrical system electronic ignition system or fuel system could cau...

Page 108: ...on applies to both driving and stopped or parked situations with the engine running Particular care should be taken to prevent exhaust gases from entering camper bodies trailers or other enclosures on or around your vehicle If exhaust fumes are detected open all win dows and thoroughly ventilate the area FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating and cooling the in...

Page 109: ...xcessively consumed after driving at high speeds IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in prop er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en gine oil at the optimum level so that oil function will not be impaired Therefore it is essential that the oil level be checked regularly Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle NOTICE Failu...

Page 110: ...l cause expensive rotor damage and increasing brake pedal effort to get the same stopping distance When stowing cargo and luggage in the vehicle observe the following Put cargo and luggage in the rear deck when at all possible Be sure all items are secured in place Be careful to keep the vehicle bal anced Locating the weight as far for ward as possible helps maintain bal ance For better fuel econo...

Page 111: ...imary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle 20h004 The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the manufacturer s plate shown in the illustration 20h015 The vehicle identification number VIN is also located beside the manufacturer s plate shown in the illustration Your Toyota s identification Vehicle identification number ...

Page 112: ... stamped on the engine block as shown CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spacers springs etc It can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of control Engine number Suspension and chassis ...

Page 113: ...G Before starting the engine 106 How to start the engine 106 Tips for driving in various conditions 107 Off road driving precautions 108 Winter driving tips 109 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 110 SECTION 3 ...

Page 114: ...al starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air fuel mixture for starting You can start a cold or hot engine as follows 1 With your foot off the accelerator ped al crank the engine by turning the key to START Release it when the en gine starts 2 After the engine runs stably you are ready to d...

Page 115: ...vehicle will not roll Apply the parking brake and place the transmis sion in first or reverse If necessary block the wheels Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle c...

Page 116: ... off road A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim Always check your brakes for effec tiveness immediately after driving in sand mud water or snow After driving through tall grass mud rock sand rivers etc check that there is no grass bush paper rags stone sand etc adhering or trapped on the underbody Clear off any su...

Page 117: ...or ganic acids See Checking the engine coolant level on page 160 for details of coolant type selection Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mix ture of 50 coolant and 50 deionized water This coolant provides protection down to about 35 C 31 F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Check the condition of the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in top sh...

Page 118: ... up idling Once the engine is running smoothly begin driving but gently Remember howev er that on cold winter days this may take a little longer Accelerate slowly and smoothly Avoid jackrabbit starts Get into high gear as quickly as possible Avoid long engine idling If you have a long wait and you are not in traffic it is better to turn off the engine and start again later Avoid engine lugging or ...

Page 119: ...ll lower engine performance and contrib ute to poor fuel economy For longer 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 vehicle receives more frequent maintenance See page 140 CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills Your power steering and brake booster will not function with out the en...

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Page 121: ...start 114 If your engine stalls while driving 117 If you cannot increase engine speed 117 If your vehicle overheats 118 If you have a flat tire 119 If your vehicle becomes stuck 128 If your vehicle needs to be towed 129 If you lose your keys 132 SECTION 4 ...

Page 122: ...pull or push start the ve hicle 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 If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 The engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine for further instructions 2 If the engine still will not start it nee...

Page 123: ...battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1 If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle make sure the vehicles are not touching Turn off...

Page 124: ...nnect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery The recommended connecting points are shown in the following illustrations 40h027a Connecting point Do not connect the cable to or near any...

Page 125: ... speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place 2 Turn on your emergency flashers 3 Try starting the engine again If the engine will not start see If your vehicle will not start on page 114 CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If engine speed does...

Page 126: ...the air conditioning is normal if it has been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the engine drive belt is broken or the coolant is leaking stop the engine im mediately Call a Toyota dealer for as sistance 5 If the engine drive belt is O K and there are no obvious leaks you may help the engine cool down more quickly b...

Page 127: ... while your vehicle is supported by the jack Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in reverse Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if neces sary 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 off the jac...

Page 128: ...the tools and their stor age locations When storing the jack put it in place and secure to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking Turn the jack joint by hand To remove Turn the joint in direction 1 until the jack is free To store Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking Required too...

Page 129: ...re they are each securely fixed with screws 40i010 When connecting a jack handle extension with jack handle end use a Phillips head screwdriver or your hand to tighten the bolts on the joints as shown in the il lustration Make sure that the hollow faces to the bolt on any joint when you tighten the bolts NOTICE Tighten all joints securely Otherwise the extension may come off and it may damage the ...

Page 130: ...the access hole and turn it counterclockwise by pushing it to the front lightly NOTICE To protect the paint place several sheets of paper over the paintwork 3 After the tire is lowered completely to the ground remove the padlock 40h042 4 Remove the holding bracket as shown in the illustration ...

Page 131: ...from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking Check the tire from the side to see that the tire is stored horizontally 40h021 2 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block in front of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels 40h012 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off t...

Page 132: ... the handle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just unscrew them about one half turn CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts The nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off which could cau se a serious accident 40h046 Front Rear 5 Position the jack at the correct jack points as shown Front Under the cross member Rear Under the rear axle hou...

Page 133: ...nch remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension 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 40h047 7 Remove the wheel nuts and change tires Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside Roll the spare wheel into position and align the holes in the wheel...

Page 134: ... 8 Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tight Reinstall 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 CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts Doing so may lead to over tightening the nuts and damaging the bolts The nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off which could cau se a serious acciden...

Page 135: ...und will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground Have the wheel nuts tightened by torque wrench to 105 N m 10 7 kgf m 77 ft lbf as soon as pos sible after changing wheels Other wise the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off which could cause a serious accident Do not attach a heavily damaged plastic wheel ornament It may fly off the wheel and cause accidents while the vehicle ...

Page 136: ...ave a technician repair the flat tire and replace the spare tire with it This is the same procedure for changing or rotating your tires CAUTION Before driving make sure all the tools jack and flat tire are securely in place in their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal in jury during a collision or sudden braking If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow mud sand etc then you may att...

Page 137: ...b Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in Emergency towing on page 130 Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed Commercial operators are generally aware of the state provincial and local laws pertaining to towing Your vehicle...

Page 138: ... rear without a towing dolly The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight b Using flat bed truck 40h016 c Towing with sling type truck c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck ei ther from the front or rear This may cause body damage 40h007 If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commerci...

Page 139: ...e not designed for towing Use only a cable or chain specifi cally intended for use in towing ve hicles Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelet provided Before towing release the parking brake put the transmission in neutral The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine running CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steer...

Page 140: ...e In addi tion keep away from the vehicles and towing cable or chain when towing Remove the sand and soil in the front and the back of the tires Place stones or wood under the tires You can purchase a new key at your Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number If your vehicle is equipped with the engine immobilizer system the dealer will also need your master key Vehicles with engine immobil...

Page 141: ...133 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 134 Washing and waxing your Toyota 135 Cleaning the interior 137 SECTION 5 ...

Page 142: ...e necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the following points should be observed If you dri...

Page 143: ... corrosion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When having coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When driving in the areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust and chemical substances When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and mud Hand washing your ...

Page 144: ...ended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota s finish Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well 1 Always wash and dry the vehicle be fore you begin waxing even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax 2 Use a good quality polish and wax If the finish has become extremely weath ered use a car cleaning polish fol lowed by a separate wax Carefully fol low t...

Page 145: ...ughly to remove as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are available some are in aerosol cans and others are powders or liquids which you mix with water to pro duce a foam To shampoo the carpets use a sponge or brush to apply the foam Rub in overlapping circles Do not apply water the best results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible Read the shampoo instructions a...

Page 146: ...If you use a liquid car freshener do not spill the liquid onto the ve hicle s interior surfaces It may con tain the ingredients mentioned above Immediately clean any spill using the method mentioned above If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them ...

Page 147: ...139 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS Maintenance requirements 140 General maintenance 141 Does your vehicle need repairing 143 Toyota maintenance schedule 144 SECTION 6 ...

Page 148: ...a qualified technician or if you prefer your Toyota dealer will be pleased to do them at a nominal cost Scheduled maintenance The scheduled maintenance items listed in the Toyota maintenance schedule on page 144 are those required to be serv iced at regular intervals For details of your maintenance schedule read the Toyota maintenance schedule on page 144 Regular maintenance is essential We urge y...

Page 149: ...ote however that some maintenance tasks require special tools and skills These are best performed by qualified technicians Even if you are an experi enced do it yourself mechanic we recom mend that repairs and maintenance be conducted by your Toyota dealer who will keep a record of maintenance on your Toyota This record could be helpful should you ever require Warranty Service General maintenance ...

Page 150: ...n signal lights and other lights are all working Check headlight aim Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly Horn Make sure it works Steering wheel Be alert for changes in steering condition such as hard steering or strange noise Seats Check that all seat controls such as seat adjusters seatback recliner etc o...

Page 151: ...wer steering fluid level Check the level through the reservoir The level should be in the HOT or COLD range depending on the fluid temperature See page 163 for additional information Exhaust system If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes have the cause located and corrected immedi ately See Engine exhaust cautions on page 100 Be on the alert for changes in perfo...

Page 152: ...al of each item can be obtained from the maintenance schedule Rubber hoses for cooling and heater system brake system and fuel system should be inspected by a qualified tech nician in accordance with the Toyota maintenance schedule They are particularly important mainte nance items Have any deteriorated or damaged hoses replaced immediately Note that rubber hoses will deteriorate with age resultin...

Page 153: ...ntenance schedule items need to be serviced more frequently See The additional maintenance schedule on page 149 1 Using a car top carrier 2 Repeated short trips less than 8 km 5 miles and outside temperature remains below freez ing 3 Extensive idling and or low speed driving for a long distance such as police cars taxis or door to door calls 4 Continuous high speed driving 80 or more of maximum ve...

Page 154: ... Spark plugs R R 48 NOTE 1 After 80000 km 48000 miles or 48 months inspect every 20000 km 12000 miles or 12 months 2 Check that the radiator condenser and intercooler are not blocked with leaves dirt or insects and clean them if necessary and check the hose connection for the installation condition corrosion etc 3 Change at 160000 km 100000 miles then every 80000 km 50000 miles 4 Only use Toyota S...

Page 155: ...65 70 75 80 whichever comes first 1000 miles 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 FUEL AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 8 Fuel filter R 96 9 Air cleaner filter I R I R I 24 R 48 10 Fuel tank cap fuel lines and connections See note 5 I I 24 11 Charcoal canister I I 24 NOTE 5 After 80000 km 48000 miles or 48 months inspect every 20000 km 12000 miles or 12 months REMARKS See page 141 for general ...

Page 156: ...BODY 12 Brake linings and drums I I I I 12 13 Brake pads and discs I I I I I I I I 6 14 Brake fluid I I I R I I I R I 6 R 24 15 Clutch fluid I I I I I I I I 6 16 Brake line pipes and hoses I I I I 12 17 Steering wheel linkage and gear box I I I I I I I I 6 18 Ball joint and dust cover I I I I I I I I 6 19 Differential gear oil I R I R I 12 R 48 20 Manual transmission oil I I 48 21 Front and rear s...

Page 157: ... Tightening of bolts and nuts on chassis and body Every 10000 km 6000 miles or 6 months Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 3 months Every 10000 km 6000 miles or 6 months Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 3 months Every 10000 km 6000 miles or 6 months Every 10000 km 6000 miles or 6 months A 2 Operating on dusty roads Replacement of engine oil Replacement of engine oil filter Inspection or replacement of air cle...

Page 158: ...hort trips less than 8 km 5 miles and outside temperature remains below freezing Replacement of engine oil Replacement of engine oil filter Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 3 months Every 5000 km 3000 miles or 6 months B 3 Extensive idling and or low speed driving for a long distance such as police cars taxis or door to door calls Replacement of engine oil Replacement of engine oil filter Inspection of...

Page 159: ...151 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 152 Fuse locations 153 Do it yourself service precautions 154 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 160: ...152 1 Engine oil level dipstick 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Fuse block 4 Battery 5 Windshield washer fluid tank 6 Condenser 7 Radiator 8 Engine coolant reservoir Engine compartment overview 71h006 ...

Page 161: ...153 71i005a Spare fuses 71h011 71h012 Fuse locations ...

Page 162: ... or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself Do not leave anything that may burn easily such as paper or rags in the engine compartment Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames around fuel or the battery Their fumes are flammable Be extremely cautious when work ing on the battery It contains poi sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid Do not get under your vehicle with just the body ja...

Page 163: ...ife hybrid organic acid technology to fill the radiator Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 cool ant and 50 deionized water If you spill some of the coolant be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint Do not allow dirt or anything else to fall through the spark plug holes Do not pry the outer electrode of a spark plug against the center elec trode...

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Page 165: ...ing the engine coolant level 160 Checking the radiator and condenser 161 Checking brake fluid 162 Checking power steering fluid 163 Checking tire inflation pressure 164 Checking and replacing tires 165 Rotating tires 166 Installing snow tires and chains 167 Replacing wheels 168 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 166: ... to drop the engine oil on the vehicle components If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick We recommend that you use a funnel when adding oil The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full ...

Page 167: ...de SJ or SL multigrade engine oil 10W 30 and 5W 30 API grade SJ Energy Conserving SL Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity SAE Temperature range anticipated before next oil change If you use SAE 10W 30 or a higher viscosity engine oil in extremely low temperatures the engine may become difficult to start so SAE 5W 30 engine oil is recommended API service symbol ILS...

Page 168: ...ically tested and approved for all Toyota engines Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details about Toyota Genuine Motor Oil Look at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the reservoir If the level is low add the coolant For the coolant type see Coolant type selection described below The coolan...

Page 169: ...nds Toyota Super Long Life Coolant which has been tested to ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor result in malfunction of your engine coolant system with proper usage Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is formulated with long life hybrid organic acid technology and has been specifically designed to avoid engine cooling system malfunction on Toyota vehicles Please contact your Toyota dealer for ...

Page 170: ...e and replace the reservoir cap by hand Fill the brake fluid up to the MAX line This brings the fluid to the correct level when you put the cap back on Use only newly opened brake fluid Once opened brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the brake fluid reservoir because brake fluid can harm your hands or ey...

Page 171: ...ine has not been run for about five hours If cold O K If cold add If hot O K If hot add a Clean all dirt from outside of the reser voir tank b Remove the reservoir cap by turning it counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick clean c Reinstall the reservoir cap d Remove the reservoir cap again and look at the fluid level If the fluid is cold the level should be in the COLD range on the dipstick Similar...

Page 172: ...ling have it checked by your Toyota dealer The following instructions for checking tire inflation pressure should be ob served The pressure should be checked only when the tires are cold If your ve hicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1 5 km or 1 mile since you will get an accurate cold tire inflation pressure reading Always use a tire pressure gauge The...

Page 173: ... tires need replacement When the tread depth wears to 1 6 mm 0 06 in or less the indicators will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be re placed The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in If you have tire damage such as cuts splits cracks deep enough to expo...

Page 174: ...ires on your Toyota Using tires whose previous history is un known is a risk Toyota recommends all four tires or at least both front or rear tires be re placed at a time as a set See If you have a flat tire on page 119 for tire change procedure When a tire is replaced the wheel should always be balanced An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle handling and tire life Wheels can get out of balance wit...

Page 175: ...the rear wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability between the front and rear tires which could 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 CAUTION Do not drive with the snow tires incorrectly inflated Observe permissib...

Page 176: ...are re placed by ones with the same load ca pacity diameter rim width and offset Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling wheel and bear ing life brake cooling speedometer odom eter calibration stopping ability headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clear ance and tire or snow chain clearance to the body an...

Page 177: ... IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 170 Battery recharging precautions 172 Checking and replacing fuses 172 Adding washer fluid 174 Replacing light bulbs 174 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 178: ...n immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer gency help 73h002 Terminals ...

Page 179: ...e tween the upper and lower lines When checking the fluid level look at all six cells not just one or two If the level is lower than the lower line add distilled water See ADDING DISTILLED WATER Low O K ADDING DISTILLED WATER 1 Remove the vent plugs 2 Add distilled water to cells needing fluid If the side of your battery is covered check the water level by looking down directly above the cell as i...

Page 180: ...battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION Always charge the battery in an un confined area Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventila tion Be sure to remove the vent plugs before recharging NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running Also be sure all accessories are turned off 73i022 Good Blown Type A 73i030 Good Blown Type B 73i0...

Page 181: ...n 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 RAD CIG or PWR OUT fuse which may be dispensable for normal driving and use it if its amp...

Page 182: ...es Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam age your vehicle s paint The following illustrations show how to gain access to the bulbs or units When replacing a bulb or unit make sure the ignition switch and light switch are off Use bulbs or units with the wattage rat ings given in the table CA...

Page 183: ... inside of the lens or if there is water pooled inside the light contact your Toyota dealer Light Bulbs W Type Headlights 60 55 A Parking lights 5 C Front turn signal lights 21 B Side turn signal lights 5 C Rear turn signal lights 21 B Stop tail lights 21 5 B Back up lights 21 B License plate lights 5 C Interior light 8 D A H4 halogen bulbs B Single end bulbs C Wedge base bulbs D Double end bulbs ...

Page 184: ... retaining spring To install a bulb align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole 73h005a 4 Install the rubber cover as shown and fit it securely on the boss Plug in the connector Make sure the rubber cover fits securely on the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer ...

Page 185: ...h024 1 For easy access to the right hand front turn signal light Release the clips of the air cleaner filter cover and remove both the cover and filter 73h006a 73h007a Parking lights Front turn signal lights ...

Page 186: ...178 73h010 Front of vehicle 73h011 73h012 73h013 Use a Phillips head screwdriver 73h014 Side turn signal lights Rear turn signal stop tail and back up lights ...

Page 187: ...179 73h015 a Stop tail light b Rear turn signal light c Back up light 73h016 73h017 73h018 License plate lights ...

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Page 189: ...181 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 182 Engine 182 Fuel 182 Service specifications 183 Tires 185 Fuses 186 SECTION 8 ...

Page 190: ...n 1510 59 4 3 1540 60 6 4 1 Without rear step bumper 2 With rear step bumper 3 With 205R16C tires 4 With 255 70R15C tires 5 Single cab models 6 Double cab models Model 2TR FE Type 4 cylinder in line 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke mm in 95 0 95 0 3 74 3 74 Displacement cm3 cu in 2694 164 4 Fuel type Octune Rating 87 Research Octune Number 91 or higher Fuel tank capacity L gal lmp gal 80 0 21 1 17...

Page 191: ...ity SAE Temperature range anticipated before next oil change Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity L qt Imp qt With heater 7 8 8 2 6 9 Without heater 7 0 7 4 6 2 Coolant type Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is used in your Toyota vehicle at factory fill In order to avoid technical problems only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality...

Page 192: ...equivalent to satisfy the following specification Oil type Hypoid gear oil API GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity SAE 90 Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details CHASSIS LUBRICATION Propeller shafts Spiders Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No 2 Slide yoke Molybdenum disulfide lithium base chassis grease NLGI No 2 or lithium base chassis grease NLGI No 2 BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance whe...

Page 193: ...PR 110 108S 240 2 4 35 240 2 4 35 240 2 4 35 320 3 2 46 255 70R15C 112 110S 200 2 0 29 200 2 0 29 200 2 0 29 250 2 5 36 Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft lbf 105 10 7 77 NOTE For a complete information on tires e g replacing tires or replacing wheels see Checking tire inflation pressure on page 164 through Replacing wheels on page 168 Tires ...

Page 194: ...HTR 40 A Air conditioning system A C fuse 11 ABS NO 2 30 A No circuit 12 RR CLR 40 A No circuit 13 ALT 100 A Charging system HTR RR CLR ABS NO 1 ABS NO 2 PTC NO 1 PTC NO 2 PWR OUT STOP TAIL and OBD fuses 14 GLOW 80 A No circuit 15 BATT P I 50 A FOG HORN and EFI fuses 80i003 Instrument panel 16 AM2 30 A Engine starter ST IGN and INJ fuses 17 MAIN 40 A H LP RH and H LP LH fuses 18 A PUMP 50 A Emissi...

Page 195: ... A Gauges and meters 39 CIG 15 A Cigarette lighter 40 ACC 7 5 A Audio system and clock 41 IGN 7 5 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system fuel pump and engine immobi lizer system 42 WIP 20 A Windshield wiper 43 ECU IG GAUGE 10 A Air condition ing system charging system emergen cy flashers turn signal lights back up lights multiport fuel injection system sequen...

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