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1998 COROLLA(U)

Instrument panel overview

1. Rear view mirror remote control lever

2. Side vent

3. Instrument cluster

4. Center vents

5. Electric moon roof switch and

personal light

6. Power door lock switch

(vehicles without power windows)

7. Glovebox

8. Power door lock switch

(vehicles with power windows)

9. Power window switches

10. Automatic transmission selector lever or

manual transmission gear shift lever

11. Parking brake lever

12. Hood lock release lever

Summary of Contents for Corolla 1998

Page 1: ...98 COROLLA U 1 Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Chapter 1 1 Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ...

Page 2: ...vents 5 Electric moon roof switch and personal light 6 Power door lock switch vehicles without power windows 7 Glovebox 8 Power door lock switch vehicles with power windows 9 Power window switches 10 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 11 Parking brake lever 12 Hood lock release lever ...

Page 3: ...d washer switches 4 Emergency 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 switch 15 Tilt steering lock release lever 16 Instrument panel light control knob ...

Page 4: ...OLLA U 4 1 Service reminder indicators or 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 ...

Page 5: ...OLLA U 5 Type B 1 Service reminder indicators or 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 ...

Page 6: ...OLLA U 6 Type C 1 Service reminder indicators or 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 ...

Page 7: ...arning light 1 type A type B SRS airbag warning light 1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 type A type B Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Overdrive off indicator light Cruise control indicator light 2 Rear window defogger indicator light 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Chapter 1 5 2 I...

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Page 9: ...he trunk when you have your vehicle parked leave the subkey 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 inside the ve hicle KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if ...

Page 10: ... the driver s door and 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 with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the door Be careful not to lock your keys in the ve hicle Vehicles with power door lock sys tem The door cannot be locked i...

Page 11: ...y REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the LOCK position as shown on the label This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only not from inside We recommend us ing this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle CAUTION Before driving be sure that the doors are closed and locked especially when small children are in the ve hicle Along with ...

Page 12: ...Automatic operation to 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 PASSENGERS WIN DOWS Use the switches on the passengers doors The driver s door also has switches that control the passengers windows The window moves as long as you hold the switch ...

Page 13: ... the power window switches 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 inserted They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window Unat tended children can become in volved in serious accidents Trunk lid To open the trunk lid from...

Page 14: ...rom entering the vehicle 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 lock release lever After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked Lock release lever cancelling system ...

Page 15: ...n the auxiliary catch lever 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 its clip this prevents rattles Then lower the hood make sure it locks into place If neces sary press down gently on the front edge to lock it CAUTION After inserting the suppor...

Page 16: ... light will 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 hood may be opened to prepare for the setting Be careful not to unlock any door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter during setting This will cancel the system 4 After making ...

Page 17: ...larm in this manner will 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 cancelling the system While it is open the doors and hood may be opened in addition However when the battery termi nal is disconnected and then reconnected the system is activated To resu...

Page 18: ...t work properly have it 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 The fumes are flammable When opening 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 ...

Page 19: ...t in check valve to reduce 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 ON position Sliding operation To open Push the switch on the SLIDE side To close Push the switch on the opposite side of the SLIDE side As a precaution when closing the roof stop...

Page 20: ...ise you could be seriously 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 close the roof If some one s neck head or hands gets caught in the closing roof it could result in a serious injury When anyone closes the roof first make sure it is safe to do so...

Page 21: ...er gency braking or a collision During driving do not allow pas sengers to stand up or move around between seats Severe inju ries can occur in the event of emer gency braking or a collision CAUTION The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats Observe the following precautions Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use The side airbag inflates with c...

Page 22: ... adjusting the seat position try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in posi tion After adjusting the seatback exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position Do not put objects under the seats as they may interfere with the seat lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever the seat may suddenly move causing the driver to lose control of ...

Page 23: ...lined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen Therefore in the event of a frontal collision the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat back Fold down rear seat A FOLDING DOWN REAR SEAT 1 To unlock the seatback pull the le ver in the luggage compartment 2 Fold down the seatback Each seatback may be folded separately ...

Page 24: ...pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback B PREVENTING DAMAGE TO REAR CENTER SEAT BELT WEBBING When folding down the left seatback if the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk room will damage the webbing of the rear center seat belt separate the rear center seat belt to prevent damage Insert the key into the hole light gray on the buckle to release the tab 1 light gray and allow the...

Page 25: ... matching of the buckles and tabs After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle Make sure the belt is not twisted or caught in the seatback and that it is arranged in the proper position for ready use If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your To...

Page 26: ...e rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be worn properly If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly the force of the rapid infla tion of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats An unrestrained child could suffer serious in jury or de...

Page 27: ...fraying and loose parts Damaged parts should be re placed Do not disassemble or modify the system Keep the belts clean and dry If they need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Never use bleach dye or abrasive clean ers they may severely weaken the belts Replace the belt assembly includ ing bolts if it has been used in a severe impact The entire assembly should be replaced even if d...

Page 28: ...o not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To...

Page 29: ...by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate CAUTION High positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could in crease the chance of injury due to sliding under the lap belt during an accident or other unintended result Keep the lap belt as low on your hips as possible For your safety do not place the shoulder belt under your arm To release the belt press the buckle re lease...

Page 30: ...e the web bing of the rear center seat belt See Fold down rear seat in this chapter for the instruction of how to correctly connect the seat belt Two buckles and tabs for rear center seat belt The two buckles for the rear center seat belt are distinguished with colors of the buckle release button Also the two tabs have different shape for its end so that the belt is not buckled in the wrong place ...

Page 31: ...ngth for the extender Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop er measurement and selection of length Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer CAUTION When using the seat belt extender observe the following Failure to fol low these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt re straint system in case of vehicle acci dent increasing the chan...

Page 32: ...e sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender 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 immediately contact your Toyota dealer Front seat belt pretensioners The driver and front passenger s seat belts are equipped with a pretensioner which is designe...

Page 33: ...etensioner assemblies 4 Airbag sensor assembly The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen sor and airbag sensor When a seat belt pretensioner is acti vated an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke like gas may be released This gas is harmless and does not indicate that a fire is occur ring Once the s...

Page 34: ...nsioner system has 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 or pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position or remains on The light comes on or flashes whil...

Page 35: ...at belt CAUTION A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that The driver sit as far back as pos sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve hicle The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the dashboard All vehicle occupants be properly restra...

Page 36: ...eshold level the SRS airbags may not deploy However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact or if it is involved in an underride collision e g a collision in which the nose of the vehicle underrides or goes under the bed of a truck It is possible with collision severity at the marg...

Page 37: ...r abrasions and swellings Parts of the airbag module steering wheel hub dashboard may be hot for several minutes but the airbags themselves will not be hot The airbags are designed to inflate only once A crash severe enough to inflate the air bags may break the windshield as the vehicle buckles In vehicles with a pas senger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force o...

Page 38: ...pter Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat be cause the force of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child Move seat fully back A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is unavoid able Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of a deploying air...

Page 39: ...be killed or serious ly injured Sit up straight and well back in the seat and always use your seat belt Do not allow a child to stand up or to kneel on the front passenger seat The airbag inflates with con siderable speed and force the child may be killed or seriously injured Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning ...

Page 40: ...den SRS airbag inflation or disable the system which could result in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju ries NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic items such as a mobile tw...

Page 41: ...ot of the extent to cause the SRS airbags to inflate The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover shaded in the illustration is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer SRS side airbags The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem side airbags are designed to pro vide further protection for the driver...

Page 42: ...ight interconnecting wiring and power sources For details see Service remind er indicators and warning buzzers in chapter 1 5 The SRS side airbag system may not inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at an angle or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compart ment shown in the illustration which impact is not severe enough for the passenger...

Page 43: ...ensor In a severe side impact the side airbag sensor triggers the side airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the airbags with non tox ic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire Be sure to wash off any residue...

Page 44: ...riously injured by a deploying airbag An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint system Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and properly re strained The rear seat is the safest for infants and children For in structions concerning the installa tion of a child restraint syst...

Page 45: ...s injury Do not modify or replace the seats or surface of the front seats with the side airbags Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate resulting in death or serious injury Consult your Toyota dealer Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju ries NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer ...

Page 46: ...ratched cracked or otherwise damaged NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them The laws of 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 syste...

Page 47: ...airbag inflates and 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 properly secured Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with the lap por tion of the lap shoulder bel...

Page 48: ...not using the child 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 stop or accident Your vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child restraint system The anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet metal to permit installation of an anch...

Page 49: ...m conforms to U S Motor 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 indicator label 6 Removable pad 7 Seat belt buckle 8 Seat belt release strap black 9 Seat belt adjustment strap gray tab 10 Child seat cushion 11 Seat belt buckle release button 12 S...

Page 50: ... restraint system can result serious injuries when your child strikes the vehicle s interior dur ing a sudden stop or crash Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child When using the built in child re straint observe the following Use the belts for only one child at a time Do not use the belts for two or more children Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or ha...

Page 51: ...d re straint the head 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 cushion If the shoulder belts cannot be pulled out return the child seat cushion to an almost closed position firmly pull the seat belt release strap and at the same time pull bo...

Page 52: ...ached by fasten er tapes 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 removable pad against the fastener tapes and install the pad to the seatback Make sure the belts go through the slots in the pad CAUTION If you have removed the removable pad for c...

Page 53: ...ry to the child in a sudden 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 may prevent you from properly latching the tabs and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediat...

Page 54: ...b firmly until the shoulder 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 tightness move the shoulder belt clip 5 to 8 cm 2 to 3 in below the child s chin On each belt the shoulder part should be centered on the child s shoulder The belts should be away from ...

Page 55: ...d restraint correctly 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 restraint is reinstalled as serious inju ry may result Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child s age a...

Page 56: ...1998 COROLLA U 56 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 ...

Page 57: ...d re straint system on 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 shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep th...

Page 58: ...nnot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be extended To hold the infant seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the infant seat firmly agai...

Page 59: ... button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger B CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward facing and rear facing position depend ing on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufacturer s in structions about the applicable child s age and size as well as direction...

Page 60: ...ause 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 the front door or around the front door even if 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 Do not put a rear facing child re strai...

Page 61: ...portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is the...

Page 62: ...eat securely CAUTION Push 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 the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger ...

Page 63: ...it is unavoid able Always 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 the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates and the impact could cause death or ...

Page 64: ...il ure to do so could reduce 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 lap belt during a collision or other unintended result Keep the lap belt as low on hips as pos sible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After ins...

Page 65: ...ket 190 75 mm 7 5 in 216 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 the holes underneath b Make a hole in the covering directly above the hole in the filler panel c Insert a 15 mm 0 6 in spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child ...

Page 66: ...sired angle and return the 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 moving After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position Outside rear view mirrors Adjust the mirror so you can see the side of y...

Page 67: ...pe the mir ror face Use 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 P ush the switch in the desired direction If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrap...

Page 68: ...mirror 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 Vanity mirror To use the vanity mirror for the driver swing down the sun visor and slide the cover Anti glare inside rear view mirror ...

Page 69: ...ts left on a buzzer reminds you to turn the lights off when you open the driver s door NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running Daytime running light system The headlights turn on at reduced intensi ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started even with the light switch in the OFF position They...

Page 70: ...ey must be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out Emergency flash...

Page 71: ...turn the knob Interior light To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when any of the door is opened The light remains on for a certain time after all the doors are closed When all the doors are locked or the ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON after all...

Page 72: ...ed The light remains on for a certain time after all the doors are closed When all the doors are locked or the ignition switch is turned to ACC or ON after all the doors are closed the light fades out Personal light To turn on the personal light push the switch To turn it off push the switch once again Type A Type B Windshield wipers and washer ...

Page 73: ... the windshield wipers are off they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid in Chapter 7 3 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 ...

Page 74: ...ttery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow NOTICE Without timer To prevent the bat tery from being discharged turn the switch on when the engine is run ning When cleaning the inside of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires ...

Page 75: ... the tank over 1 4 full 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 comes on fill the fuel tank as soon as possible On inclines or curves due to the move ment of fuel in the tank the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning lig...

Page 76: ...perating 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 go traffic Towing a trailer NOTICE Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to con trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature o...

Page 77: ... has been driven 2 Two 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 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 It can reset the two trip meters to zero and...

Page 78: ...f the outside air temperature 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 Do this buzzer comes on c Stop and check d Take vehicle to Toyota dealer e Fill up tank type A type B Indicator and buzzer Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 79: ...d go off Low brake fluid 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 fluid level of the see through reservoir To make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on check to see that the parking brake is fully released If the b...

Page 80: ...k cap is not tightened se curely See Fuel tank cap in Chapter 1 2 for instructions c There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system If it comes on while you are driving in case c have your vehicle checked re paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible e Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empt...

Page 81: ...s 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 possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position or remains on The light comes on while driving j Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light The light w...

Page 82: ...r bag warning light should come on The ABS warning light goes off after about 3 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 is in need of repair Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible ...

Page 83: ...e is off and the steering 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 must be put in the P position before pushing the key 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...

Page 84: ...elease button in Shift 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 release button To prevent misshifting Parking engine starting and key removal position Automatic transmission 3 speed ...

Page 85: ...to the L position when the vehicle speed is lower than 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 the vehicle to spin or skid c Using the 2 and L position The 2 and L positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre viously With the s...

Page 86: ...stuck CAUTION To rock your vehicle if it becomes stuck in snow mud sand etc first check that there are no objects or people around the vehicle During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or ob jects NOTICE If your rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to the transmiss...

Page 87: ...d key removal position 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 OFF indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is in off position Vehicles with cruise control When the cruise control is being used even if you downshift the transmission by tur...

Page 88: ...lows Turn off the overdrive switch The O D OFF indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear Shift into the 2 position The trans mission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 100 km h 61 mph and more powerful engine brak ing will be obtained Shift into the L position The trans mission will downshift to the first ge...

Page 89: ...e the vehicle is moving never attempt to move the selector lever into P position under any circum stances Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may re sult f Good driving practice If the transmission is repeatedly up shifted and downshifted between the third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope the overdrive switch should be turned off Be sure to turn the switch on immed...

Page 90: ... as shown above Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting and then release it slowly Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving because it will cause clutch trouble And do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade use the parking brake Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy For the best com...

Page 91: ...the follow ing maximum allowable speeds in each gear gear km h mph 1 53 33 2 88 55 3 128 80 4 180 112 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 into reverse put the transmission in neutral release the clutch pedal momentarily and then try again When towing a trailer in order to main tai...

Page 92: ...ance although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades On steeper hills a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control CAUTION To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic or on slip pery rainy icy or snow covered or winding roads Avoid vehicle speed increases...

Page 93: ... a Pulling the lever in the CANCEL direction and releasing it b Depressing the brake pedal c Depressing the clutch pedal manual transmission If the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will auto matically cancel out If the vehicle speed drops 16 km h 10 mph below the preset speed the preset speed will also automatically cancel out If the preset speed automatically cancel...

Page 94: ...pedal pushing the lever up in the RES ACC direction will restore the speed set prior to cancellation However once the vehicle speed falls be low about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will not be resumed CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control press the CRUISE ON OFF button to turn the system off and then press it ...

Page 95: ...some basics Using your audio system 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 cassette player Type 2 AM F M ETR radio cassette player compact disc auto changer controller Type 3 AM F M ETR radio compact disc player Car audio system Reference ...

Page 96: ... 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 bass levels In fact differ ent kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with different mixes of treble and bass Balance A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the ...

Page 97: ...part of the compact disc 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 are about 8 cm 3 in in diameter smaller than standard discs After you eject a compact disc single do not insert a standard 12 cm 5 in disc until DISC disappears from the display ...

Page 98: ...1998 COROLLA U 98 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Using your audio system controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 99: ...sette tape To stop the 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 PROG to select the other side of a cassette tape Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to play the other...

Page 100: ...ou held the button too 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 you hear a beep Do this again to find another sta tion VOL PWR Volume Power Push VOL PWR to turn the audio system on and off Turn VOL PWR to adjust the volume ...

Page 101: ...1998 COROLLA U 101 Type 2 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows ...

Page 102: ...orward button or TAPE 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 pletely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto re verse feature Compact Disc Player If you want to fast forward or reverse through a compact disc track...

Page 103: ...D the system changes between single disc play er and automatic changer Your audio system shows six different dis play if the player malfunctions If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera ture Remove the disc or magazine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it indicates the dis...

Page 104: ...ette tape The display indicates 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 play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding RAND Random There are two random features you can either listen to the tracks on all the c...

Page 105: ... tions The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for a few seconds and then scan again To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan the preset stations Push and hold SCAN until you hear a beep The radio will tune in the next pres et station up the band stay there for a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time ...

Page 106: ...disc player By using this 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 the beginning of the current track push the down side of the button one time quickly TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio ETR Push and release the up or down side of TUNE...

Page 107: ...1998 COROLLA U 107 Type 3 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows ...

Page 108: ... want to fast forward or 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 the AM and FM bands AM FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display These systems al low you to set twelve FM stations two for each button If the audio system is off you can turn on th...

Page 109: ...em changes between built in single disc player and automatic changer Your audio system shows six different dis play if the player malfunctions If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera ture Remove the disc or magazine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it indicates the disc ...

Page 110: ...he track is playing 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 continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature Compact disc auto changer only Repeating a disc Push and hold RPT until you hear a beep D RPT will appear on t...

Page 111: ...ereo reception display Your 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 ent the weak signal from creating noise If the signal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono recep tion TRACK Track up down button Compact disc player B...

Page 112: ...h er out causing a momentary 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 Station swapping If the FM signal you are listening to is interrupted or weak ened and there is another strong station nearby on the FM band your radio may tune in the second station...

Page 113: ...icle interior before you 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 player appears to be working Remove the disc from the player and wait until it dries Handle compact discs carefully espe cially when you are inserting them Hold them on the edge and d...

Page 114: ...nner and outer perimeter 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 invisible la ser beam which could cause hazard ous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit Be sure to operate the player correctly as instructed ...

Page 115: ...1998 COROLLA U 115 1 Temperature Selector 2 Air Intake Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 A C Button 5 Fan Speed Selector Air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 116: ...or Air flows mainly from 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 the illustration after A C button Turning the air flow control knob to wind shield position turns on the defroster linked air conditioning At this time the A C button indicator...

Page 117: ...e sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to a Toyota dealer for service ...

Page 118: ... in front of the windshield 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 outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days move the fan speed to HI for a minute to help clear...

Page 119: ...ate for a few min utes 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 the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards red zone to heat blue zone to cool Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSH...

Page 120: ...ime the A C button indicator 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 anoth er position turns off the air conditioning To heat the vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield choose floor windshield air flow Instrument panel vents If air flow c...

Page 121: ...slowly with the manual 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 un leaded gasoline To help prevent gas station mix ups your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open ing The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel will fit it but the larger s...

Page 122: ...the use of gasolines containing MTBE causes poor driveability and or poor fuel economy you should discontinue the use of fuels containing MTBE GASOLINES CONTAINING MMT Some gasolines contain an octane en hancing additive called MMT methylcy clopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Toyota dose not recommend the use of gasolines that contain MMT If fuels con taining MMT are used your emission con trol s...

Page 123: ...xhaust gas is very hot Do not drive idle or park your ve hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass leaves paper or rags NOTICE A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard To prevent this and other damage observe the following precautions Use only unleaded gasoline Do not drive with an extremely low...

Page 124: ...om time to time If you hit something or notice a change in the sound of the exhaust have the system checked immediately Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out The exhaust gases cannot escape making this a particularly dangerous situation Do not remain for a long time in a parked vehicle with the engine run ning If it is unavoida...

Page 125: ...er More oil is consumed by high speed driv ing and frequent acceleration and decel eration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned When judging the amount of oil con sumption note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately As an example if a vehicle is used for repeated short trips an...

Page 126: ...stop with normal pedal pressure There is enough reserve vacuum for one or two stops but no more CAUTION Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls Each push on the pedal uses up your vacuum reserve Even if the power assist is com pletely lost the brakes will still work But you will have to push the pedal hard much harder than nor mal And your braking distance will be longer ANTI LOCK BRAKE S...

Page 127: ...pro viding vehicle control it is still important to drive with all due care because the anti lock brake system cannot overcome the laws of physics that act on your ve hicle Braking capability is dependent on tire friction with the road surface Even though the anti lock brake sys tem is operating a driver cannot main tain full control on certain slippery road surfaces when cornering at high speeds ...

Page 128: ...r vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos sible Brake pad wear limit indicators The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Expensive ro tor damage can r...

Page 129: ...ent panel They may interfere with the driver s field of view Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turn ing and impair the driver s control of the vehicle In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified in Part 8 The vehicle identification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This number...

Page 130: ...s designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio late certain state or federal laws Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with li...

Page 131: ...tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires fall short in accel eration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving CA...

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Page 133: ... 2 Turn off unnecessary 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 safety device will pre vent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed Automatic transmission Put the se lector lever in P If you need to re start the en...

Page 134: ...ace a cold engine If the 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 if pos sible at a right angle Avoid driving onto high sharp edged objects and other road hazards Failure to do so can lead to severe tire damage result ing in tire bursts When par...

Page 135: ...ed 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 one side when the brakes are applied Also the park ing brake will not hold the vehicle securely Winter driving tips Make sure you have ethylene glycol an tifreeze in the radiator NOTICE Do not use alc...

Page 136: ...ecommend you carry some emer gency equipment Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jumper cables etc Trailer towing Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling performance braking durability and driving economy fuel consumption etc Your sa...

Page 137: ...ial equipment installed on your vehicle The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR listed on the Certification Label Tongue load Total trailer weight 100 9 to 11 Total trailer weight Tongue load The trailer cargo load should be distributed so that the tongue load is 9 to 11 of the...

Page 138: ... follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer s recommenda tions CAUTION If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg 1000 lb trailer brakes are required Never tap into your vehicle s hy draulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball there...

Page 139: ...onnec tions After driving a short distance stop and recheck the lights and con nections Before actually towing a trail er practice turning stopping and back ing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the feel Backing with a trailer is difficult and requires practice Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to move the trailer to the left Move your h...

Page 140: ... days at temperatures over 30 C 85 F when going up a long or steep grade with a trailer If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating immediately turn off the air conditioning if in use pull off the road and stop in a safe spot Refer to If your vehicle overheats in Part 4 of this manual Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking Apply the parki...

Page 141: ... 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 lug or overrevving Use a gear position suitable for the road on which you are travelling Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down Stop...

Page 142: ...onomy 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 For scheduled maintenance informa tion please refer to the separate Own er s Manual Supplement Maintenance Schedule CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills Your power steering and bra...

Page 143: ...out dim or goes out when 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 or repair Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop NOTICE Do not pull or push start the ve hicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also t...

Page 144: ...id burns electrical 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 me chanic or towing service CAUTION Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is poisonous and corrosive Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting and avoid spilling acid on your...

Page 145: ...tly depressed Discharged 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 positive terminal on the discharged battery b Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery Discharged battery ...

Page 146: ...gative cable and then the positive cable 7 Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths they may now contain sulfuric acid 8 If removed replace all the battery vent plugs If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent for example lights left on you should have it checked If your engine stalls while driving 1 Reduce your speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the roa...

Page 147: ...or coolant is a sign of 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 When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the coolant is leaking stop the en gine immediately Call a Toyota dealer for ...

Page 148: ...r vehicle is supported 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 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...

Page 149: ... It has tread life of up to 4800 km 3000 miles depending on road conditions and your driving habits When tread wear indicators appear on the tire replace the tire See also the tire section in Chapter 7 2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other service information CAUTION The compact spare tire was de signed especially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehicle Do not exceed 80 k...

Page 150: ...ire 1 Spare tire 2 Jack 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 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...

Page 151: ...it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire by repeating the above removal steps in reverse order to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking Blocking the wheel 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 from the front for the front w...

Page 152: ...osen the wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on 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 Positioning the jac...

Page 153: ...ose fit and turn it clockwise 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 wheels 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 with the bolts Th...

Page 154: ...el 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 Lowering your vehicle 9 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any additional ...

Page 155: ... the ground Reinstalling 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 firmly with the side or heel of your hand to snap it into place CAUTION Take due care in handling the orna ment to avoid unexpected personal injury ...

Page 156: ...om rear b Using flat bed 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 when you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or com mercial tow truck service tow your ve hicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given in Emergency tow...

Page 157: ...the ACC position and put 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 the front wheels straight Automatic transmission Use a towing dolly under the front wheels NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the rear with the front ...

Page 158: ... and brakes must all be 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 cable or chain The eyelets and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles S...

Page 159: ... Insert the cover 6 Start the engine For your safety keep the brake pedal depressed Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible If you lose your keys Many Toyota dealers can make a new key if you can give them the key num ber See the suggestion given in Keys in Chapter 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can...

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Page 161: ...pres ence of salt in the 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 of your vehicle for an extended period of time may cause corrosion even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry High temperatures will cause corrosion to those components o...

Page 162: ...eels If you drive on salted or gravel roads mud shields help protect your vehicle Full size shields which come as near to the ground as possible are the best We recommend that the fittings and the area where the shields are installed be treated to resist corrosion Your Toyota dealer will be happy to assist in supplying and installing the shields if they are recommended for your area Keep your vehi...

Page 163: ... the paint can be scratched 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 to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it is retracted before driv ing your Toyota through a...

Page 164: ...ff the soap with a clean damp cloth If all the dirt does not come off repeat the procedure Commercial foam ing type vinyl cleaners are also available which work well Follow the manufacturer s instructions NOTICE Do not use solvent thinner gasoline or window cleaner on the interior Carpets Use a good foam type shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as poss...

Page 165: ...OTICE Do not use organic substances 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 sure their ingredients do not include the substances men tioned above If you use a liquid car freshener do not spill the liquid onto the ve hicle s interior surfaces It may ...

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Page 167: ...ation It is the owner s responsibility 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 will be pleased to do them at a nominal cost Scheduled maintenance The scheduled maintenance items listed in the Owner s Manual Supplement Mainte nance Schedule are those ...

Page 168: ...lity and a few basic automotive tools Simple instructions for how to per form them are presented in Part 7 If you are a skilled do it yourself mechan ic the Toyota service manuals are recom mended Please be aware that do it your self maintenance can affect your warranty coverage See Owner s Guide Owner s Manual Supplement or Warranty Booklet for the details General maintenance Listed below are the...

Page 169: ...tion properly Steering wheel 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 all latches lock securely in any position Check that the head restraints move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely in any latched position For folding down rea...

Page 170: ...vel should be in the HOT 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 located and corrected immedi ately See engine exhaust cautions in Part 2 Be on the alert for changes in perfor mance sounds and visual tip offs that indicate service is needed S...

Page 171: ...f these clues take your vehicle 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 possibly personal injury ...

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Page 173: ...1998 COROLLA U 177 Part 7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do it yourself service precautions Parts and tools ...

Page 174: ...artment overview 1 Power 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 fluid tank ...

Page 175: ...1998 COROLLA U 179 Fuse locations Spare fuses ...

Page 176: ...d spark plug boots etc will be hot So be careful 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 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 corro...

Page 177: ... damaged Do not drive with the air cleaner 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 engine hood check to see that you have not for gotten any tools rags etc Parts and tools Here is a list of parts and tools you will need on performing do it your...

Page 178: ...ease Conventional wrench 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 Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Re placing light bulbs in...

Page 179: ...n back into the bottom 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 oil level on the end 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 engi...

Page 180: ...tification mark Oil identification marks Either 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 the label shows the oil quality by API American Petroleum Insti tute designations such as SJ The center portion of the label shows the SAE viscos ity gra...

Page 181: ... no leak have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system CAUTION To prevent burning yourself do not remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot Coolant type selection Your coolant must contain ethylene glycol antifreeze In addition to preventing freez ing and subsequent damage to the engine this will also prevent corrosion Further supplemental inhibitors...

Page 182: ...use a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water NOTICE If you spill some of the fluid be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint Checking power steering fluid Close If hot O K If cold O K If cold add If hot...

Page 183: ...ery two weeks or at least once a month And don t forget the spare Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to drive Low tire pressure results in excessive wear poor handling reduced fuel econo my and the possibility of blowouts from overheated tires Also low tire pressure can cause poor sealing of the tire bead If the tire pressure is excessively low there is th...

Page 184: ...ears 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 Check the tires regularly for damage such as cuts splits and cracks If any damage is found consult with a techni cia...

Page 185: ...fore be balanced occasionally When replacing a tubeless tire the air valve should also be replaced with a new one Rotating tires Vehicles with compact spare tire Vehicles without compact spare tire To equalize the wear and help extend tire life Toyota recommends that you rotate your tires approximately every 12000 km 7500 miles However the most appropriate timing for tire rotation may vary accordi...

Page 186: ... h 75 mph with any type of snow tires TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of correct size and type Use SAE Class S type radial tire chains except radial cable chains or V bar type chains Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road so always check them before installing chains CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as pos...

Page 187: ... snow chain clearance to the body and chassis Replacement with used wheels is not rec ommended as they may have been sub jected to rough treatment or high mileage and could fail without warning Also bent wheels which have been straightened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire Aluminum wheel prec...

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Page 189: ...hildren away from the 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 cloth while en route to the medi cal office If electrolyte gets on your skin thoroughly wash the contact area If you feel pain or burning get medi cal attention immediately If electr...

Page 190: ...htening may damage the 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 stall it last Be careful not to cause a short cir cuit with tools Take care no solution gets into the battery when washing it Cheking battery fluid Type A Type B Green Dark Clear or...

Page 191: ...ing at a quicker rate 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 Type A Type C Type B Good Blown Good Good Blown Blown If the headlights or other electrical components do not work check the fuses If any of the fuses are blown they must be repla...

Page 192: ...se as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clip It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve hicle for emergencies If the new fuse immediately blows out there is a problem with the electrical sys tem Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible CAUTION Never use a fuse with a higher am perage rating or any other object in place of a fu...

Page 193: ...e a bulb of the listed type Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Headlights HB2 60 55 A Parking front side marker and front turn signal lights 3157NA 27 8 C Rear side marker lights 194 3 8 C Rear turn signal lights 3156 27 C Stop and tail lights 3157 27 8 C Back up lights 921 18 C License plate lights 194 3 8 C High mounted stoplight 18 C Personal light 10 B Interior light 8 D Trunk light 194 3 8 C A HB2 ha...

Page 194: ... take out the air cleaner 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 cover If the connector is tight wiggle it ...

Page 195: ...he mounting hole 5 Install 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 replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer Use a Phillips head screwdriver Parking front side marker and front turn signal lights ...

Page 196: ...1998 COROLLA U 200 Removing and installing clips type A Use a flat bladed screwdriver or equivalent Rear side maker rear turn signal and stop and tail lights ...

Page 197: ...1998 COROLLA U 201 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 ...

Page 198: ...1998 COROLLA U 202 Back up lights License plate lights left side ...

Page 199: ...1998 COROLLA U 203 License plate lights right side ...

Page 200: ...1998 COROLLA U 204 High mounted stoplight ...

Page 201: ...174 0 Overall width mm 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 Engine Model 1ZZ FE Type 4 cylinder in line 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke mm in 79 0 x 91 5 3 11 x 3 60 Displacement cm3 cu in 1794 109 5 ...

Page 202: ...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 With filter 3 7 3 9 3 3 Without filter 3 5 3 7 3 1 Oil grade API grade SH Energy Conserving II or SJ Energy Conserving multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended Recommended oi...

Page 203: ...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 1...

Page 204: ...ing system electric cooling 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 deterrent system 6 HAZARD 10 A Turn signal lights emergency flashers Engine compartment 7 AM2 15 A Starter system ST and IGN fuses 8 HEAD LH or HEAD LH UPR 10 A Left hand headlight 9...

Page 205: ... system charging system 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 instrument panel light control cig arette lighter clock car audio system rear window defogger license plate lights electronically controlled automat ic transmission system multi...

Page 206: ... UPR HEAD LH Lo and HEAD 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 type C 38 FL ABS 50 A Anti lock brake system 39 FL ALT 100 A RDI CDS AM1 POWER D L TAIL OBD FOG ECU B STOP and DEF HTR fuses ...

Page 207: ... 1 800 331 4331 If NHTSA receives similar com plaints it may open an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety de fect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob lems between you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 ...

Page 208: ...A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under con trolled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction per formance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include ...

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