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2000 Corolla(U)

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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

Booster battery

Jumper cable

Negative terminal
(“- ” mark)

c. Connect 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 point is
shown in the following illustration:

Connecting point

Do not connect the cable to or near any
part that moves when the engine is
cranked.

CAUTION

When making the connections, to
avoid serious injury, do not lean over
the battery or accidentally let the
jumper cables or clamps touch any-
thing except the correct battery termi-
nals or the ground.

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Summary of Contents for Corolla 2000

Page 1: ...000 Corolla U 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 4 Indicator symbols on the instrument pane 7 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...ric moon roof switch and personal light 6 Power door lock switches vehicles without power windows 7 Glove box 8 Power door lock switches vehicles with power windows 9 Power window switches 10 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 11 Parking brake lever 12 Hood lock release lever 13 Window lock switch ...

Page 3: ... washer switches 4 Emergency flasher switch 5 Clock 6 Rear window defogger switch 7 Car audio 8 Air conditioning controls 9 Auxiliary boxes 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: ...lla U 4 1 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 2 Engine coolant temperature gauge 3 Fuel gauge 4 Speedometer 5 Trip meter reset knob 6 Odometer and two trip meters Instrument cluster overview Type A ...

Page 5: ...olla U 5 1 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 2 Tachometer 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Trip meter reset knob 6 Odometer and two trip meters 7 Thermometer 8 Engine coolant temperature gauge Type B ...

Page 6: ...olla U 6 1 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 2 Tachometer 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Trip meter reset knob 6 Odometer and two trip meters 7 Thermometer 8 Engine coolant temperature gauge Type C ...

Page 7: ...stem warning light 1 Open door warning light 1 SRS warning light 1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light 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 Section 1 5 2 If t...

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Page 9: ...00 Corolla U 9 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 10 Side doors 10 Power windows 12 Trunk lid 14 Hood 15 Theft deterrent system 16 Fuel tank cap 19 Electric moon roof 20 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 10: ... 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 you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend you to write down the key number and keep it in safe place Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key forward To unl...

Page 11: ...ocked if you leave the key in the ignition switch Vehicles with power windows driver s side Vehicles with power windows passen ger s side Vehicles without power windows LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch Vehicles with power windows To lock Push the switch on the front side To unlock Push the switch on the rear side Vehicles without power windows To lock Push the swit...

Page 12: ...ren are in the ve hicle Along with the proper use of seat belts locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve hicle during an accident It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally Power windows 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 TH...

Page 13: ... then release it Window lock switch 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 To open Push down the switch To close Pull up the switch If you push in the window lock switch on the driver s door the passengers windows cannot be operated ...

Page 14: ...nt 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 the outside insert the master key and turn it clock wise See Luggage stowage preca...

Page 15: ...deactivate the lock release lever After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely locked Hood 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 locked Other wise the hood may open unexpected ly while driving and an accident may occur Lock release lever cancelling system ...

Page 16: ... the front edge to lock it CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot make sure the rod supports the hood security from falling down on to your head or body Theft deterrent system To deter the vehicle theft the system is designed to give an alarm and keep the engine from being started if any of the doors trunk or hood is forcibly un locked or the battery terminal is discon nected and th...

Page 17: ...s set If any of the doors trunk or hood is open at that time the setting is interrupted until it is closed and locked Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system because unlocking from the inside will activate the system WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system The system will give the alarm and cut the starter circuit under the following conditions If any of the doors is unlocke...

Page 18: ...letely and the starter circuit cut will be cancelled at once INDICATOR LIGHT The indicator light gives the following three indications FLASHING The system is set You need the key to open the doors trunk and hood ON The system will automatically be set when the time comes The doors trunk and hood may be opened without a key OFF The system is inactive You may open any door trunk and hood TESTING THE...

Page 19: ...ghtly before removing it After removing the cap hang it on the cap hanger It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened When installing turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click If the cap is not tightened securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does ...

Page 20: ...se the switch and then push it again to close it com pletely Tilting operation To tilt up Push the switch on the UP side To lower Push the switch on the opposite side of the UP side You may stop the moon roof at any de sired position The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released except to slide open CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following Whi...

Page 21: ...sing roof it could result in a serious injury When anyone closes the roof first make sure it is safe to do so Never leave small children alone in the vehicle especially with the igni tion key still inserted They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening Unat tended children can become in volved in serious accidents Never sit on top of the vehicle around the roof opening ...

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Page 23: ...and Mirrors Seats 24 Front seats 24 Fold down rear seat 26 Head restraints 28 Seat belts 29 SRS driver and front passenger airbags 38 SRS side airbags 45 Child restraint 50 Tilt steering wheel 71 Outside rear view mirrors 71 Anti glare inside rear view mirro 72 Vanity mirror 73 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 24: ...Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate resulting in death or serious injury Consult your Toyota dealer Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should inflate Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correct ly causing death or serious injury Adjust the driver s seat so that the foot pedals steering whe...

Page 25: ...up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your ...

Page 26: ...ions in Section 2 for precautions in load ing luggage NOTICE Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the webbing of the rear center seat belt when the left seatback is folded down CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in the proper position and are ready to use Make ...

Page 27: ...connect the rear center seat belt to prevent damage Insert the key into the hole light gray on the buckle to release tab 1 light gray and allow the belt to retract CAUTION Disconnect the rear center seat belt only under the above mentioned cir cumstances do not disconnect it in other circumstances C BEFORE RETURNING REAR SEAT Make sure the shoulder belt pass through the guide when returning the se...

Page 28: ...f 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 Toyota dealer...

Page 29: ...n 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 death during emergency braking or a collision Also do not ...

Page 30: ... soap solution or lukewarm water Never use bleach dye or abrasive clean ers they may severely weaken the belts See Cleaning the interior in Section 5 Replace the belt assembly includ ing bolts if it has been used in a severe impact The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious Adjust the seat as needed front seats only and sit up straight and well back in the seat To fasten ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...igh 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 button and allow the belt to re tract If the belt does not retract smoo...

Page 33: ...the webbing of the rear center seat belt See Fold down rear seat in this section for the instruc tion 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 Bu...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...N After inserting the tab make 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 belt pretensioners are des...

Page 36: ...at belt pretensioner 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 ...

Page 37: ...elt pretensioner 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 fla...

Page 38: ...nger 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 restrained using the available seat belts Thi...

Page 39: ...e 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 etc It is possible with collision severity at the marginal level of airbag sensor detection and activation that only one of your ve ...

Page 40: ...e airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This gas is nor mally harmless however for those who have delicate skin it may cause a minor ...

Page 41: ...ch may then deploy during the collision To ensure max imum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the ve hicle must wear their seat belts Wearing a seat belt during an acci dent reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system see Seat belts in this section Improperly seated and or...

Page 42: ...voidable 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 serious in...

Page 43: ... 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 the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint in this section Do not put objects or your pets on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system They might restrict inflatio...

Page 44: ...f electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front end Repairs made on or near the front fenders front end structure con sole steering column steering wheel or dashboa...

Page 45: ...s are designed to pro vide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition to the primary safety protection provided by the seat belts In response to a severe side impact the SRS side airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflat ing The SRS side airbags help to reduce injuries mainly to the driver s or front pas senger s chest The SRS side airbag on t...

Page 46: ...ide airbag system may not inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment as shown in the illustra tion The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment area suffers a severe impact from the side For the safety of all occupants always wear your seat belt...

Page 47: ...r for those who have delicate skin it may cause a minor skin irritation Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force While the system is designed to reduce serious inju ries it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling Front seat...

Page 48: ...if he she is seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint sys tem see Child restraint in this section Do not lean against the front door when the vehicle is in use The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force you may be ...

Page 49: ...g changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the side structure of the passenger compartment Repairs made on or near the con sole or front seat ...

Page 50: ...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 system the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle s seat belt See Seat belts for details CAUTION For effective protection in automo bile accidents and sudden stops...

Page 51: ...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 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 r...

Page 52: ...inst 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 After installing the child restraint system make sure it is secured in place following the manufacturer s instructions If it is not restrained securely it may cause death or se rious injury...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...nt system can result in your child striking the ve hicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Snugly adjust the belts pro vided with this child restraint around your child When using the built in child re straint 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 hardware Take care that the...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Infant seat B Converti...

Page 60: ...2000 Corolla U 60 A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only Installation with 3 point type seat belt ...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ... 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 64: ...cause 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 stra...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ... it is un avoidable 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 68: ...il ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col lision Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause seri ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result Keep the lap belt as low on hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After inse...

Page 69: ... buckle release button and al low the belt to retract Using a top strap Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Anchor brackets Use the anchor bracket on the package tray behind the rear seat to attach the top strap ...

Page 70: ...he hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint in this section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions 3 Outside anchor brackets only Replace the head restraint ...

Page 71: ...teering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position Outside rear view mirrors Adjust the mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle in the mirror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side It is a convex mirror with a curved sur face Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller ...

Page 72: ...CC or ON position NOTICE 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 Adjust the mirror so you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mirror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The re...

Page 73: ...he mirror while the vehicle is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries Vanity mirror To use the vanity mirror for the driver swing down the sun visor and slide the cover ...

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Page 75: ...ONTROLS Lights Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 76 Emergency flashers 77 Instrument panel light control 78 Interior light 78 Ignition switch light 79 Personal light 79 Windshield wipers and washer 79 Rear window defogger 80 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 76: ... 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 will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights twist the knob to the position 1 Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for driv...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ... 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 Section 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 81: ...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 ...

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Page 83: ...UMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 84 Engine coolant temperature gaug 84 Tachometer 85 Odometer and two trip meters 86 Thermometer 86 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzer 87 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 84: ...d 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 light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The i...

Page 85: ...t 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 of the engine within the specified operating range Do not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your ve hicle overheats in Section 4 Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm revolutio...

Page 86: ...h 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 display quickly push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the trip meter...

Page 87: ...yota dealer a If parking brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b Fasten seat belt If the indicator or buzzer comes on c Stop and check d Take vehicle to Toyota dealer e Fill up tank type A type B indicator and buzzer Do this f Stop and check g Take vehicle to Toyota dealer h Close all doors i Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately type A type B j Add washer fluid If the indica...

Page 88: ...d your stopping distance will be longer Depress the brake pedal firmly b Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer This light and buzzer remind you to buckle up the driver s seat belt Once the ignition key is turned to ON or START the reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver s seat belt is not pulled out Unless the driver starts to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor the light keep...

Page 89: ...y come on briefly after a hard stop There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low It is not designed to indicate low oil level and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on even for one block It may ruin the engine g ABS Warnin...

Page 90: ...eld washer fluid level is too low Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity For instructions see Adding washer fluid in Section 7 3 k Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver s door with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position l Light Reminder Buzzer This buzzer will sound if the head light switch is left on and the driver s door is opened wit...

Page 91: ...PERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 92 Automatic transmission 93 Manual transmission 100 Parking brake 101 Cruise control 102 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 92: ... 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 and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently CAUTION For manual transmission ...

Page 93: ... a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Automatic transmission 3 speed Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must be in ON pos...

Page 94: ...g will be enabled CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid d Using 2 and L position The 2 and L positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre viously With the selector lever in 2 or L you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in D With the selector lever in 2 the vehicle will start in the first ge...

Page 95: ...ay attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the ve hicle During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If your rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to the...

Page 96: ...ector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking 4 speed Overdrive switch Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must be in ...

Page 97: ...ystem will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant temperature is low the transmission will not shift into overdrive gear even with the overdrive on CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelera tor pedal while shifting 3 Release the park...

Page 98: ...time in the 2 or L position This may cause severe automatic transmission dam age from overheating To prevent such damage D position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing f Backing up 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal held down with your foot shift the selector lever to the R position NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the ve hicle is moving g Parking 1 Bring...

Page 99: ...move for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to the transmission and other parts Do not depress the accelerator ped al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear Do not race the engine and a...

Page 100: ...der cold engine conditions 2 For constant speed cruise or constant speed cruise after deceleration High altitude Higher than 1219 m 4000 ft Upshifting gear km h mph 1 to 2 24 15 2 to 3 40 25 3 to 4 64 40 4 to 5 72 45 Downshifting gear km h mph 2 to 1 24 15 3 to 2 40 25 4 to 3 64 40 5 to 4 72 45 Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel eration is needed when you are cruising below the above downs...

Page 101: ...e is completely stopped before shifting into reverse Parking brake Type A Type B When parking firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping To set Pull up the lever For better hold ing power first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake To release Pull up the lever slightly press the thumb button and lower To remind you that the parking brake is set the p...

Page 102: ...ncel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control press the CRUISE ON OFF button This turns the system on The indicator light in the instrument panel shows that you can now set the vehicle at a desired cruising speed Another press will turn the system completely off CAUTION To avoid accidental cruise contr...

Page 103: ... to ac celerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the SET COAST direction RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the SET COAST direction and hold it Release the lever when the desired speed is attained While the lever is held down the vehicle speed will gradually decrease However a faster way to reset is to de press the brake pedal and then push the lever down in the SET COAS...

Page 104: ...rolla U 104 The indicator light does not come on The indicator light flashes again The indicator light goes out after it comes on If this is the case contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected ...

Page 105: ...2000 Corolla U 105 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 106 Using your audio system 106 Car audio system operating hints 124 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 106: ...R VOL to turn the audio system on and off Push AM FM AM FM TAPE or CD to turn on that function without push ing VOL PWR PWR VOL or PWR VOL You can turn on each player by inserting a cassette tape or compact disc You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or compact disc If the audio system was previously off then the entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassett...

Page 107: ... before driv ing your Toyota through an automatic car wash YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette the exposed tape should be to the right NOTICE Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert anything other than cas sette tapes into the slot or the tape player may be damaged YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER When you insert a disc gently push it in with the label side up The player will autom...

Page 108: ...2000 Corolla U 108 NOTICE Do not use an adaptor for compact disc singles it could cause tracking errors or interfere with the ejection of compact discs ...

Page 109: ...2000 Corolla U 109 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 110: ...L knob with pulling to adjust the balance between the right and left speakers PWR VOL Power Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Turn PWR VOL to adjust the volume ST Stereo reception display Your radio 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 separat...

Page 111: ...2000 Corolla U 111 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 2 ...

Page 112: ...ette 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 113: ...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 ...

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Page 115: ...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 116: ...anges between single disc play er and automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates that the inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambi ent temperature Remove the disc or mag azine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the displ...

Page 117: ...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 118: ...a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will scan the preset sta 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 ...

Page 119: ...isc 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 to 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 TU...

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Page 121: ...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 the radio by pushing AM FM Also push AM FM to switch from compact disc operation to radio operation AUDIO CONTROL MODE Manual tone adjustment function This knob is used to adjust the tone manually For low pitch tone adjustment push AUDIO CONTROL MODE repeatedly until BAS ap...

Page 122: ...n If OPEn appears on the display it indicates the compact disc auto changer lid is open Close the compact disc auto changer lid If the malfunction is not rectified take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer DISC Compact disc auto changer only By using this button you can select a disc you wish to listen to Push either side of the button until the number of the disc you want to listen to appears on th...

Page 123: ...a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will scan the preset sta 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 ...

Page 124: ...ill 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 NOTICE To ensure the correct audio system operation Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio system Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or Compact...

Page 125: ...on to sound alternately strong and weak Station interference When a reflected sig nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency they can interfere with each other making it difficult to hear the broad cast Static AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise such as high tension power lines lightening or electri cal motors This results i...

Page 126: ... 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 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 ...

Page 127: ...a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a compact disc Wipe it with a soft lint free cloth that has been damp ened with water Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc not in circles Dry it with ano...

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Page 129: ...2000 Corolla U 129 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 130 Air flow selector settings 133 Operating tips 133 Side vents 135 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 130: ...2000 Corolla U 130 Controls 1 Temperature Selector 2 Air Intake Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 A C Button 5 Fan Speed Selector ...

Page 131: ...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 posi tioned in Fresh For details about air flow selector settings see the illustration after A C button Turning the air flow control knob to wind shield or floor windshield position turns on the defrost...

Page 132: ...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 133: ... 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 134: ...perature Towards red zone Air intake FRESH outside air 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 Ai...

Page 135: ...rence be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Turning the air flow control knob to wind shield position turns on the defroster linked air conditioning At this time the A C button i...

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Page 137: ...2000 Corolla U 137 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 138 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 138 Glove box 139 Auxiliary boxes 139 Cup holders 140 Floor mat 140 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 138: ...er press it in When it becomes heated it automatical ly pops out ready for use If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC position Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement ASHTRAY To use the ashtray open out When finished with your cigarette thor oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre vent other cigarette but...

Page 139: ...nt or a sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving Auxiliary boxes Type A Type B Type C To use the box do the following Type A and type B Pull on the handle Type C Open the center console box CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving ...

Page 140: ...he cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole then it is designed for u...

Page 141: ...2000 Corolla U 141 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 143: ...ntries 146 Three way catalytic converter 146 Engine exhaust cautions 147 Facts about engine oil consumptio 148 Iridium tipped spark plugs 149 Brake system 149 Brake pad wear limit indicators 152 Luggage stowage precautions 153 Your Toyota s identification 153 Theft prevention labels 154 Suspension and chassis 155 Types of tires 155 SECTION 2 ...

Page 144: ...erter to lose its ef fectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly Also this can increase maintenance costs OCTANE NUMBER Select Octane Rating 87 Research Oc tane Number 91 or higher Use of unleaded fuel with an octane num ber or rating lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking If se vere this will lead to engine damage If your engine knocks If you detect he...

Page 145: ...an 87 and does not contain more than 10 ethanol Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha nol Toyota do not recommend the use of gas olines containing methanol If you use gasoline containing methanol use only gasoline meeting the requirements above and also containing less than 5 metha nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi tors for methanol GASOLINES QUALITY In a very few cases you may experien...

Page 146: ...it is in need of repair In this case do not restart the engine Operation in foreign countries If you plan to drive your Toyota in another country First comply with the vehicle registration laws Second confirm the availability of the cor rect fuel unleaded and minimum octane number Three way catalytic converter The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust...

Page 147: ...r knows your vehicle and its three way catalytic converter sys tem best To ensure that the three way cata lytic converter and the entire emis sion control system operate proper ly your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule For scheduled maintenance information refer to the separate Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Engine e...

Page 148: ...stion chamber This oil as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with the intake air and is burned along with the fuel High tem perature exhaust gases also burn the oil used...

Page 149: ...ee Checking the engine oil level in Sec tion 7 2 Iridium tipped spark plugs Your engine is fitted with iridium tipped spark plugs NOTICE Use only iridium tipped spark plugs and do not adjust gaps for your en gine performance and smooth drive ability Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub systems If either sub system should fail the other wi...

Page 150: ...mes op erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km h 6 mph It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km h 3 mph Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on the manhole cover the steel plate under the construc tion joints in the bridge etc on a rainy day tends to activate the anti lock brake system ...

Page 151: ...e signed to shorten the stopping dis tance Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Compared with vehicles not fitted with an anti lock brake system your vehicle may require a longer stopping distance in the following cases Driving on rough gravel or snow covered roads Driving with tire chains installed Driving over the steps such as the join...

Page 152: ...n slippery road surfaces If the following conditions occur 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 with the ignition key turned to ON or remains on The light comes on while driving If the light lit during driving goes out and does not come on again it i...

Page 153: ...ous bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision Do not place anything on the pack age tray behind the rear seatback Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel They may interfere with the driver s field of view Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceler...

Page 154: ...s is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any 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 l...

Page 155: ...mend using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions 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 sh...

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Page 157: ...NG AND DRIVING Before starting the engine 158 How to start the engine 158 Tips for driving in various condition 159 Winter driving tips 160 Trailer towing 161 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer to 166 SECTION 3 ...

Page 158: ... the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off b Starting the engine Before starting the engine be sure to fol low the instructions in a Before crank ing Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in your engine...

Page 159: ...her 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 cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park ing brake applied If they still do not work safely pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance CAUTION Before driving off...

Page 160: ...cold we recommend to use 60 solution for your Toyota to provide protection down to about 50 C 58 F Do not use more than 70 solu tion for better coolant performance Check the condition of the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter start ing Section 7 3 tells you how to visually inspect the battery Your To...

Page 161: ...ned 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 safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits For your safety and the safety of others you must not overload your vehicle or trailer Toyota warranties do not apply to d...

Page 162: ...l The gross ve hicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle driver pas sengers luggage hitch and trailer tongue load It also includes the weight of any special 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 ...

Page 163: ... 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 164: ...ler connec 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 y...

Page 165: ...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 Section 4 of this manual Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking Apply the par...

Page 166: ...y take a little longer Keep the automatic transmission overdrive turned on when engine braking is not required Driving with the overdrive off will reduce the fuel economy For details see Automatic transmission in Section 1 6 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...

Page 167: ...rty oil and grease brakes not adjusted etc all 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 For scheduled maintenance informa tion please refer to the separate Scheduled Maintenance Guid...

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Page 169: ...hicle will not start 170 If your engine stalls while drivin 173 If your vehicle overheats 173 If you have a flat tire 174 If your vehicle needs to be towe 183 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector leve 185 If you lose your keys 186 SECTION 4 ...

Page 170: ...t will not start 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again 2 If the engine does not start check that all the push on connectors are tight For example connectors at the spark plugs ignition coil and or distributor 3 If the connectors are O K the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine for further instructions b Starting a flo...

Page 171: ...continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office The gas normally produced by a 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 ...

Page 172: ...nal mark c Connect 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 point is shown in the following illustration Connecting point Do not connect the cable to or near a...

Page 173: ... running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating if you ex perience a loss of power or if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise the engine has probably overheated You should follow this procedure 1 Pull safely off the road stop the ...

Page 174: ...r pressure 6 After the engine coolant temperature has cooled to normal again check the coolant level in the reservoir If neces sary bring it up to half full again Seri ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the system You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer If you have a flat tire 1 Reduce your speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a saf...

Page 175: ...s supported by the jack alone Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire NOTICE Do not continue driving with a de flated tire Driving even a short dis tance can damage a tire beyond re pair Co...

Page 176: ... especially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehicle Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph when driving with the compact spare tire Avoid sudden acceleration sudden deceleration and sharp turns with the compact spare tire NOTICE Your ground clearance is reduced when the compact spare tire is installed so avoid driving over ob stacles and drive slowly on rough unpaved roads and speed bumps Also do...

Page 177: ...ction 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 To remove the spare tire 1 Raise the luggage compartment floor 2 On vehicles with compact spare tire take the tool holder with tools out 3 Loosen the bolt with spacer and re move it Then take the spare tire out of the ve hicle When...

Page 178: ... place a wheel block from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels Removing wheel ornament Type A Type B 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using the beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown CAUTION Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected person al injury ...

Page 179: ... nuts yet just unscrew them about one half turn Positioning the jack 5 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place Raising your vehicle 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than whe...

Page 180: ...ts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts Before putting on wheels remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while drivi...

Page 181: ... 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 leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely en gaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight CAUTION When lowering the vehicle ...

Page 182: ...s lower drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 12 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon after changing wheels as pos sible tighten the wheel ...

Page 183: ...ur vehicle make sure the following pre cautions are observed If necessary show this page to the tow truck driver TOWING PRECAUTIONS Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition If they are damaged use a towing dolly a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front Release the parking brake NOTICE...

Page 184: ...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 Emergency towing If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser vice If towing service is not available in an emergency your vehicle may be tempo rarily towed by a cable or chain se cured to th...

Page 185: ...amage NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelets provided Before towing release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral manu al or N automatic The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine run ning CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not...

Page 186: ...Toyota dealer as soon as possible If you lose your keys You can purchase a new key at your Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number See the suggestion given in Keys in Section 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the sm...

Page 187: ...2000 Corolla U 187 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosio 188 Washing and waxing your Toyota 189 Cleaning the interior 191 SECTION 5 ...

Page 188: ...lation The above signifies the 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 ...

Page 189: ...our vehicle clean by regular washing The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or 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 stuck of 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 an...

Page 190: ...ially 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 an automatic car wash Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota s finish Once a month or if the veh...

Page 191: ...n damp cloth If all the dirt do not come off re peat the procedure Commercial foaming type vinyl cleaners are also available which work well Follow the manufacturer s instructions NOTICE Do not use solvent thinner gasoline 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 possible Several types of foa...

Page 192: ...CE 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 con...

Page 193: ...ENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements 194 General maintenance 195 Does your vehicle need repairing 197 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to theseparate ScheduledMaintenanceGuide or Owner sManualSupplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 194: ...epair of the emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have mainte nance replacement or repair of the emissi...

Page 195: ... be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Tire pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks or at least once a month See Section 7 2 for additional information Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts damage or excessive wear See Section 7 2 for additional information When checking the tires make sure no nuts are missing and check the nuts for loo...

Page 196: ...on Brakes At a safe place check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and that on a safe incline your vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied Automatic transmission Park mecha nism Check the lock release button of the se lector lever for proper and smooth opera tion On a safe incline check that your vehicl...

Page 197: ...rom the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked im mediately Flat looking tire excessive tire squeal when cornering uneven tire wear Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road Strange noises related to suspension movement Loss of brake effecti...

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Page 199: ...2000 Corolla U 199 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 200 Fuse locations 201 Do it yourself service precaution 202 Parts and tools 203 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 200: ...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 201: ...2000 Corolla U 201 Fuse locations Spare fuses ...

Page 202: ...d and spark plug boots etc will be hot So be care ful not to touch them Oil fluids and spark plugs may also be hot If the engine is hot do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself Do not 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 ...

Page 203: ...or regapping Do not overfill automatic transmis sion fluid or the transmission could be 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 P...

Page 204: ...adding fluid Checking battery condition Tools Warm water Baking soda Grease 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...

Page 205: ...l level 206 Checking the engine coolant level 207 Checking brake fluid 208 Checking power steering fluid 209 Checking tire pressure 210 Checking and replacing tires 211 Rotating tires 212 Installing snow tires and chains 213 Replacing wheels 214 Aluminum wheel precautions 214 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 206: ...lready in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick is indicated below for ref erence When the level reaches within the correct range install the filler cap hand tight Oil quantity L qt lmp qt 1 3 1 4 1 1 NOTICE Avoid overfilling ...

Page 207: ... the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir If the level is low add ethyl ene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum com ponents The coolant level in the reservoir will vary with engine temperature However if the level is on or below the LOW line add coolant Bring ...

Page 208: ...ther supplemen tal inhibitors or additives are neither need ed nor recommended Read the coolant container for information on freeze protection Follow the manufac turer s directions for how much to mix with plain water preferably demineralized water or distilled water The total capacity of the cooling system is given in Section 8 We recommend to use 50 solution for your Toyota to provide protection...

Page 209: ...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 If hot add If cold add If cold O K If hot O K C...

Page 210: ...every 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 ...

Page 211: ...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 Check the tires regularly for damage such as cuts splits and cracks If any damage is found consult with a techni ci...

Page 212: ...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 according to yo...

Page 213: ... 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 214: ... 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 precautio...

Page 215: ...U 215 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 216 Battery recharging precautions 217 Checking and replacing fuses 218 Adding washer fluid 219 Replacing light bulbs 219 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 216: ...al attention 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 Checki...

Page 217: ...our Toyota dealer CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW RED Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Battery recharging precautions During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the batter...

Page 218: ...ool is shown in the illustration 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 FOG or S HTR fuse which may be dispensable for normal driv...

Page 219: ...se washer fluid containing antifreeze This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores 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 Replacing light bulbs The following illustrations show how to gain access to the bulbs When replacing a bulb make s...

Page 220: ...ight 921 18 C Personal light 10 B Interior light 8 D Trunk light 168 4 9 C A HB2 halogen bulbs B Single end bulbs C Wedge base bulbs D Double end bulbs Headlights 1 Open the hood RIGHT HAND HEADLIGHT Remove the bolts and take out the relay block Put the relay block in the appropriate place other than on the engine NOTICE Do not place the relay block on the engine 2 LEFT HAND HEADLIGHT Remove the c...

Page 221: ...talling clip 3 Unplug the connector Remove the rubber cover If the connector is tight wiggle it 4 Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring To install a bulb align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole ...

Page 222: ...nsert 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 223: ... Installing Removing and installing clips type A Use a flat bladed screwdriver or equivalent Removing clips type B Use a Phillips head screwdriver Installing clips type B Rear side maker rear turn signal and stop and tail lights ...

Page 224: ...2000 Corolla U 224 a Stop and tail light b Rear turn signal light c Rear side marker light Back up lights ...

Page 225: ...2000 Corolla U 225 License plate lights left side ...

Page 226: ...2000 Corolla U 226 High mounted stoplight License plate lights right side ...

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Page 229: ...2000 Corolla U 229 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 230 Engine 230 Fuel 230 Service specifications 231 Tires 233 Fuses 233 SECTION 8 ...

Page 230: ... 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 91 5 3 11 3 60 Displacement cm3 cu in 1794 109 5 Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher Fuel tank capacity L gal Imp gal 50 13 2 11 0 ...

Page 231: ... engine oil is recom mended Recommended oil viscosity SAE COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity L qt Imp qt Manual transmission 5 8 6 1 5 1 Automatic transmission 5 7 6 0 5 0 Coolant type TOYOTA Long Life Coolant or equiva lent With ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone BATTERY Open voltage at 20 C 68 F...

Page 232: ... type only Fluid capacity L qt Imp qt 1 4 1 5 1 2 Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid D II or DEXRON III DEXRON II BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf with the engine running mm in Vehicles with anti lock brake system 90 3 5 Vehicles without anti lock brake system 85 3 3 Pedal free play mm in 1 6 0 04 0 24 Pad wear limit mm in 1 0 0 04 Lining...

Page 233: ...ng 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 light personal light trunk light clock daytime running light system theft de terrent 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 AL...

Page 234: ...l injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection 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 cruise control system multiport fuel in jection system sequential multiport fuel injection system 24 TAIL 15 A Tail lights gauges and me ters instrument panel light c...

Page 235: ...ing system A C fuse 33 MAIN 40 A Starter system HEAD LH or HEAD LH UPR HEAD RH or HEAD RH UPR HEAD LH LWR HEAD RH LWR and DRL 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 ...

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Page 237: ...2000 Corolla U 237 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 238 Uniform tire quality grading 238 SECTION 9 ...

Page 238: ...n has been prepared in ac cordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration of the U S Department of Trans portation It provides the purchasers and or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information DOT quality grades All passe...

Page 239: ...d its ability to dissi pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to de generate and reduce tire life and exces sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a lev el of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Saf...

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Page 241: ...o start the engine 158 General maintenance 195 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 144 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 50 L 13 2 gal 11 0 lmp gal Engine oil API grade SJ Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended See page 206 for detailed information Automatic transm...

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