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’01 Corolla U (L/O 0005)

2001MY_COROLLA_U (OM12720U)

(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

Summary of Contents for Corolla 2001

Page 1: ...0005 1 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U 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: ... Personal light with electric moon roof 7 Personal lights without electric moon roof 8 Power door lock switches without power windows 9 Glove box 10 Power door lock switches with power windows 11 Power window switches 12 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 13 Parking brake lever 14 Cup holder 15 Power outlet 16 Hood lock release lever 17 Window lock switch...

Page 3: ...light switches 3 Wiper and washer switches 4 Emergency flasher switch 5 Clock 6 Car audio 7 Rear window defogger switch 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: ...001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U 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: ...OROLLA_U OM12720U 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 Outside temperature display 8 Engine coolant temperature gauge Type B ...

Page 6: ...OROLLA_U OM12720U 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 Outside temperature display 8 Engine coolant temperature gauge Type C ...

Page 7: ...ght 1 Anti lock brake system 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 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Section 1 5 2 If this light fla...

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Page 9: ...rolla U L O 0005 9 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 10 Side doors 10 Power windows 12 Trunk lid 14 Hood 16 Fuel tank cap 17 Electric moon roof 18 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 10: ...y 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 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 k...

Page 11: ...lock sys tem The door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch With power windows driver s side With power windows passenger s side 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...

Page 12: ... when small children 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 posi...

Page 13: ... the switch up and then release it Window lock switch OPERATING THE PASSENGERS WINDOWS 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 ope...

Page 14: ...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 precautions in Section 2 for precautions in loading lug gage To close the trunk lid lower it and press do...

Page 15: ...nsert 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 If a person is locked in the trunk pull down the phosphorescent handle lever on the inside of trunk lid in case of emergency to open the trunk lid Lock release lever cancelling system Internal trunk release handle ...

Page 16: ...vehicle pull up 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 necessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it CAUTION After inserti...

Page 17: ...not re move the cap quickly In hot weath er fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re moved 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap slowly counterclockwise then pause slightly 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 c...

Page 18: ...ressure 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 Sun shade operation The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand Sliding operation To open Push the switch on the rear side The sun shade will be opened together with the roof To close Push the switch ...

Page 19: ...f opening Other wise 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...

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Page 21: ...s Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats 22 Front seats 22 Fold down rear seat 24 Head restraints 26 Seat belts 27 SRS driver and front passenger airbags 36 SRS side airbags 43 Child restraint 48 Tilt steering wheel 70 Outside rear view mirrors 71 Anti glare inside rear view mirro 72 Vanity mirror 73 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 22: ... 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 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 pedal...

Page 23: ...d pull the lever 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...

Page 24: ...owage precau tions 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 read...

Page 25: ...ter seat belt disconnect 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...

Page 26: ...o not insert tab 1 light gray into other buckle than the one with light gray buckle release button See Seat belts in this section for proper 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 s...

Page 27: ...e restrained using the vehicle s seat belt According to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be worn properly If an 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 no...

Page 28: ... 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 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 stra...

Page 29: ... 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 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 positio...

Page 30: ...ch plate CAUTION 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 positioned as low on 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...

Page 31: ...runk will damage 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 t...

Page 32: ...oper re quired length 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 in...

Page 33: ...uckle 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 designed to be activated in response to a severe fro...

Page 34: ...arning light 3 Seat 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 fi...

Page 35: ...m has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If any 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 the light remains on The light comes on or flashes while driv...

Page 36: ...seat belt restraint system by the driver when the SRS air bags inflated 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 poss...

Page 37: ...city 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 etc It is possible that in some collisions at the lower zone of airbag sensor detection and activation the SRS airbags an...

Page 38: ...ystem triggers the 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 m...

Page 39: ...to the airbag which 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 Imprope...

Page 40: ...y when 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 de...

Page 41: ...derable 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 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 ...

Page 42: ...es 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 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...

Page 43: ...assenger 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 the passenger seat is activated even with no passenger in the front seat ...

Page 44: ...ion 1 5 The SRS side 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 we...

Page 45: ...y harmless however 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 sw...

Page 46: ...bag deploys even 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 ...

Page 47: ...f the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side 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 ...

Page 48: ...r 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 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...

Page 49: ...oor 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 restraint system for...

Page 50: ...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 After installing the child restraint system make sure it is secured in place follo...

Page 51: ...d restraint system 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 re...

Page 52: ...his child restraint 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 T...

Page 53: ...the built in child 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 ...

Page 54: ...ovable pad is attached 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 re...

Page 55: ...cause severe injury 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 Toyot...

Page 56: ...ent strap gray tab 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 sho...

Page 57: ...o 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 Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac turer Your vehicle has anchor brackets fo...

Page 58: ...la U L O 0005 58 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U 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 59: ...t a rear facing child 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 tw...

Page 60: ...on 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 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...

Page 61: ...he 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 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 ...

Page 62: ...ck 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 injury to the child Do not put a rear fac...

Page 63: ...lap and shoulder 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 Whe...

Page 64: ...he convert ible seat 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 65: ...nt seat only when 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 cou...

Page 66: ...ild s shoulder Fail 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...

Page 67: ...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 Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seat ...

Page 68: ...seat belt Latch the 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 69: ...en the seat cushion and seat back of both outside rear seats On ve hicles with a built in child restraint system the anchorages are installed in the left rear seat only Child restraint system interfaced with the FMVSS225 specification can be fixed with these anchorages In this case it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle Type A Type B Installation with...

Page 70: ...horages for the child restraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer Do not put a child restraint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of th...

Page 71: ...urved sur face Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries To adjust the rear view mirror simply operate the control lever NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate t...

Page 72: ...e the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir ror 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 reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position N...

Page 73: ...N Do not adjust the 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: ...S AND CONTROLS Lights Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 76 Emergency flashers 77 Instrument panel light control 78 Front fog lights 78 Interior light 79 Ignition switch light 79 Personal light 79 Windshield wipers and washer 80 Rear window defogger 81 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 76: ...ime 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 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 i...

Page 77: ... position 1 The key must be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or 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 ou...

Page 78: ... on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running Instrument panel light control To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the knob Front fog lights To turn on the front fog lights twist the band of the headlight and turn sig nal switch lever They will come on only when the headlights are on low beam ...

Page 79: ... 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 goes off Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch the ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors are 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 ...

Page 80: ...sition Speed setting Position 1 Slow Position 2 Fast For a single sweep of the windshield push the lever up and release it Type B Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow Position 3 Fast With interval adjuster The INT TIME band lets you adjust the wiping time inter val when the wiper lever is in the intermit tent position position 1 Twist the band upward to increase the...

Page 81: ...ss Rear window defogger To defog or defrost the rear window push the switch The key must be in the ON position The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the sur faces An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off The system will automatically shut off af ter the defogger has operated abou...

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Page 83: ...12720U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 84 Engine coolant temperature gaug 84 Tachometer 85 Odometer and two trip meters 86 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzer 86 SECTION 1 5 ...

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

Page 85: ...iler 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 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...

Page 86: ...et 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 A to zero dis play the meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero The s...

Page 87: ...zzer If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this a Brake System Warning Light This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is in the ON posi tion When the parking brake is applied When the brake fluid level is low CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer in the following case The light...

Page 88: ...rive belt is broken or loose d Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on in the following cases a The fuel tank is completely empty See Fuel gauge in this section for instructions b The fuel tank cap is not tightened se curely See Fuel tank cap in Section 1 2 for instructions c There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission elec trical system If it comes on while you are...

Page 89: ...lem h Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed i SRS Warning Light This light will come on when the igni tion key is turned to the ACC or ON position After about 6 seconds the light will go off This means the system of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly The warning light system monitors the air bag sensor assemblies fr...

Page 90: ... door warning light should go off 4 Turn the ignition key to ACC The SRS warning light should come on It goes off after about 6 seconds 5 Turn the ignition key to ON but do not start the engine All the service reminder indicators ex cept the open door warning light and SRS warning light should come on The ABS warning light goes off after a few seconds If any service reminder indicator or warn ing ...

Page 91: ...OLLA_U OM12720U OPERATION 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: ... 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 and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently CAUTION For man...

Page 93: ...N position and the lock re lease button depressed a Selector lever 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 position Shift wh...

Page 94: ...m engine braking 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 ...

Page 95: ...nd etc then you may 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 preve...

Page 96: ...tion and the lock re lease button depressed a Selector lever 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 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 position Shift while holding...

Page 97: ...utomatic transmission system 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 shif...

Page 98: ...wing for a long 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...

Page 99: ...cle may suddenly 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...

Page 100: ...64 2 45 40 2 1 Under 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 belo...

Page 101: ...e vehicle 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 1 press the lock release button 2 and low er 3 To remind you that the park...

Page 102: ...trol set speed cancel 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 accide...

Page 103: ... vehicle will gradually gain speed However a faster way to reset is 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...

Page 104: ...ing conditions then oc curs there is some trouble in the cruise control system 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: ... 01 Corolla U L O 0005 105 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 106 Using your audio system 107 Car audio system operating hints 124 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 106: ...M12720U Reference Type 1 AM FM ETR radio Type 2 AM FM ETR radio cassette player Type 3 AM FM ETR radio cassette player with compact disc auto changer control ler Type 4 AM FM ETR radio compact disc player with compact disc auto changer controller ...

Page 107: ...ion to anoth er TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble and 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 ste...

Page 108: ...semble or oil any 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...

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Page 110: ...lance Turn the BAL 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 o...

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Page 112: ...st forward a cassette 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 t...

Page 113: ...you hear a beep you 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: ...g push the fast forward 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 c...

Page 116: ... CD the system changes 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 app...

Page 117: ...er side of a cassette 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 tr...

Page 118: ...d stay there for 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 SC...

Page 119: ... button Compact 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 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 o...

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Page 121: ...2 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 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 repeat...

Page 122: ... or magazine again 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...

Page 123: ...d stay there for 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 SC...

Page 124: ...g 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 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 cassett...

Page 125: ...g the radio station 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 moto...

Page 126: ...mpact disc player from working On hot days use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip If moisture gets into your 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: ...eat a section of 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 circle...

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Page 129: ...01 Corolla U L O 0005 129 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 130 Air flow selector settings 133 Operating tips 133 Side vents 136 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 130: ... 01 Corolla U L O 0005 130 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U Controls 1 Temperature Selector 2 Air Intake Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 A C Button on some models 5 Fan Speed Selector ...

Page 131: ...ition allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode press the air in take selector button once again Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly If you turn the air flow selector to the another position the air intake mode returns ...

Page 132: ...rce to RECIRCULATED mode press the button The indicator will come on To turn the air source to FRESH mode press the button again The indica tor will go off To prevent fogging up of the windshield the air intake mode may change automati cally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator w...

Page 133: ...ir intake grilles 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 min...

Page 134: ... Any setting except OFF Temperature 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 ...

Page 135: ... FRESH mode automatically On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield the difference 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 selector to the wind shie...

Page 136: ... 01 Corolla U L O 0005 136 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U Side vents If air flow control is not satisfactory check the side vents The side vents may be opened or closed as shown ...

Page 137: ...OLLA_U OM12720U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 138 Outside temperature display 138 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 139 Power outlet 139 Glove box 140 Auxiliary boxes 140 Cup holders 141 Floor mat 142 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 138: ...will automatically be set to 1 00 one o clock When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brightness of the time in dication will be reduced Outside temperature display Centigrade display Fahrenheit display The outside temperature display indi cates the outside air temperature The key must be in the ON position If there is some abnormality in the con nection of the outside air temperature s...

Page 139: ...ent other cigarette butts from catching fire After using the ashtray push it back in completely To remove the ashtray press down on the lock spring plate and pull out CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving always push the ash tray back in completely after use Power outlet The power outlet is designed for power supply for car accessories The key m...

Page 140: ...r than the ap propriate plug that fits the outlet or allowing any liquid into the out let may cause electrical failure or short circuits Glove box To open the glove box door pull the lever CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving Auxiliary boxes Type A Type B ...

Page 141: ...ry in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving Cup holders Type A front Type B rear Type C rear The cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans securely Type A To use the holder push in and pull it out completely Type B To use the holder pull it out Type C To use the holder pull it out and widen the arm to fit to the size of a cup or drink c...

Page 142: ... 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 use with a lockin...

Page 143: ...O 0005 143 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U 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 145: ...on in foreign countries 148 Three way catalytic converter 149 Engine exhaust cautions 150 Facts about engine oil consumptio 150 Iridium tipped spark plugs 151 Brake system 152 Brake pad wear limit indicators 155 Luggage stowage precautions 155 Your Toyota s identification 156 Theft prevention labels 157 Suspension and chassis 157 Types of tires 157 SECTION 2 ...

Page 146: ...soline you use should meet specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U S A and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada NOTICE Do not use leaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three way catalytic converter 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 ...

Page 147: ...in your Toyota be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87 Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol SULFUR IN GASOLINE If your vehicle is certified to California Emission Regulations the vehicle is de signed to operate on California cleaner burning gasoline CBG that contains lower sulfur If you cannot use Califor nia CBG your emission control system may suffer da...

Page 148: ...engine to minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once and start it CAUTION Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground it is the fuel system has been damaged and it...

Page 149: ...t ing an excessive load on the three way catalytic converter Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes Avoid racing the engine Do not push start or pull start your vehicle Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving Keep your engine in good running order Malfunctions in the engine electrical system electronic ignition system distributor ignition system or ...

Page 150: ...rawn into the vehicle To allow proper operation of your vehicle s ventilation system keep the inlet grilles in front of the wind shield clear of snow leaves or oth er obstructions If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle drive with the windows open and the trunk lid closed Have the cause immediately located and corrected FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating ...

Page 151: ...ny drop in the oil level at all even after 1000 km 600 miles or more This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture making it appear that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds as on an express way making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds IMPORTANCE OF ENG...

Page 152: ...rder than nor mal And your braking distance will be longer ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM with ABS warning light The anti lock brake system is designed to help prevent lock up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces This assists in providing directional stability and steer ing performance of the vehicle under these circumstances Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal...

Page 153: ...e distance from the vehicle in front of you be cause there are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with the anti lock brake system on If tires grip performance exceeds its capability or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain the anti lock brake system does not provide vehicle control Anti lock brake system is not de signed to sho...

Page 154: ...rates con ventionally When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels could lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces 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 ...

Page 155: ... CAUTION To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking do not stack anything in the en larged trunk Keep luggage or pack ages low as close to the floor as possible Never allow anyone to ride in the enlarged trunk It is not designed for passengers They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened Otherwise they are much more likely to suffer seri ous bodil...

Page 156: ...ent panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown Your Toyota s identification Vehicle identification number ...

Page 157: ...dling characteristics resulting in loss of control Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve hicle is originally equipped with 1 Summer tires Summer tires are high speed capability tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires sum mer tires are inadequate for driving on snow covered or icy roads For dr...

Page 158: ...d all season tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of con trol Do not use tires other than the manufacturer s designated tires and do not mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originally equipped tires and wheels ...

Page 159: ...U OM12720U STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine 160 How to start the engine 160 Tips for driving in various condition 161 Winter driving tips 162 Trailer towing 163 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer to 168 SECTION 3 ...

Page 160: ...vice will prevent 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 syst...

Page 161: ...s wet To see whether they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle 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 B...

Page 162: ... it is extremely 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 th...

Page 163: ... 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 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 ...

Page 164: ...ertification Label 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 t...

Page 165: ... chain procedures 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...

Page 166: ... all vehicle trailer 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 t...

Page 167: ...ine may overheat on hot 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 Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking Appl...

Page 168: ...r days this may 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...

Page 169: ...arance dirty plugs dirty 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 Scheduled Main...

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Page 171: ...RGENCY If your vehicle will not start 172 If your engine stalls while drivin 175 If your vehicle overheats 175 If you have a flat tire 176 If your vehicle needs to be towe 185 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector leve 187 If you lose your keys 188 SECTION 4 ...

Page 172: ...urns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again 2 If the engine will not start the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine for further instructions 3 If the engine still will not start it needs adjustment or repair Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop b Starting a flooded e...

Page 173: ...tion If possible 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 corre...

Page 174: ...le 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 c...

Page 175: ...the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If 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 t...

Page 176: ...am blown out under 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 ...

Page 177: ...he vehicle is 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 and w...

Page 178: ...ire was de signed 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 sp...

Page 179: ...the joint in direction 1 until the jack is free To store Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking 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 ...

Page 180: ...locking the wheel 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 181: ...Do not remove the 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 sp...

Page 182: ...heel with the bolts 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 com...

Page 183: ...eel 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 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 lowe...

Page 184: ...If the pressure is 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 t...

Page 185: ...void damage to your 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 par...

Page 186: ...ck c Towing with sling type truck c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck ei ther from the front or rear This may cause body damage 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 cha...

Page 187: ...rious injury or damage 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 ...

Page 188: ... checked by your 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 sugges...

Page 189: ...1 Corolla U L O 0005 189 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosio 190 Washing and waxing your Toyota 191 Cleaning the interior 193 SECTION 5 ...

Page 190: ... of proper ven tilation 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 ...

Page 191: ...our Toyota Keep your 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 ...

Page 192: ...y 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 an automatic car wash Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota s finish Once a mo...

Page 193: ...e soap with a clean 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 Se...

Page 194: ...pe off dirt NOTICE 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 sur...

Page 195: ...720U VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements 196 General maintenance 197 Does your vehicle need repairing 199 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 196: ... or for the repair 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 ...

Page 197: ...ified 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 looseness Tighten them if necessary Tire rotation Rotate...

Page 198: ...ke booster function 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...

Page 199: ...wa ter dripping from 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...

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Page 201: ...rolla U L O 0005 201 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 202 Fuse locations 203 Do it yourself service precaution 204 Parts and tools 205 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 202: ...2720U Engine compartment 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 203: ... 01 Corolla U L O 0005 203 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U Fuse locations Spare fuses ...

Page 204: ...r exhaust manifold 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 contain...

Page 205: ...lugs by cleaning 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...

Page 206: ... Funnel only for 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...

Page 207: ...ing the engine oil level 208 Checking the engine coolant level 209 Checking brake fluid 210 Checking power steering fluid 211 Checking tire pressure 212 Checking and replacing tires 213 Rotating tires 214 Installing snow tires and chains 215 Replacing wheels 216 Aluminum wheel precautions 216 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 208: ...ne 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 or the engine coul...

Page 209: ...container Look at 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 a...

Page 210: ...ent corrosion Further 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 p...

Page 211: ...the air and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately If you still feel uncomfortable with your eyes go to the doctor NOTICE If you spill some of the fluid be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it ...

Page 212: ... the tire pressures 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 exces...

Page 213: ... the tread depth wears to 1 6 mm 0 06 in or less the indicators will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be re placed The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in Check the tires regularly for damage such as cuts splits and cracks If any damage is found consult...

Page 214: ...ss 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 according to the main tenance schedule For scheduled main tenance information please refer to the separate Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supple men...

Page 215: ...drive over 120 km 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 ...

Page 216: ...w 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 precauti...

Page 217: ...1MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 218 Battery recharging precautions 219 Checking and replacing fuses 220 Adding washer fluid 221 Replacing light bulbs 221 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 218: ...urning get medi cal 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 ...

Page 219: ...ery checked by your 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 cabl...

Page 220: ...of the pull out tool 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 A C or S HTR fuse which may be dispensabl...

Page 221: ... freezing point use 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 replac...

Page 222: ...ense plate lights 194 3 8 E High mounted stoplight 921 18 E Personal light with electric moon roof 10 D Personal lights without electric moon roof 192 4 3 E Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Interior light 8 F Trunk light 168 4 9 E A HB3 halogen bulbs B HB4 halogen bulbs C H3 halogen bulbs D Single end bulbs E Wedge base bulbs F Double end bulbs Headlights 1 Open the hood RIGHT HAND HEADLIGHT Remove the ...

Page 223: ...T Remove the clip and take out the upper cover of the air cleaner duct unit from the lower base as shown in the illustra tion Remove and install the cover clip as shown in the following illustrations Removing clip Use a flat bladed screw driver or equivalent Installing clip ...

Page 224: ...kwise to the front of the vehicle as shown 4 Pull the bulb out of the bulb base Install a new bulb 5 Install the bulb base by turning it clockwise to the front of the vehicle Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer ...

Page 225: ... 01 Corolla U L O 0005 225 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U Front fog lights 1 Loosen the retainer nut and take out the beam unit 2 Turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it 3 Disconnect the cords ...

Page 226: ...ew bulb and the bulb retaining spring To install the bulb align the cutouts of the bulb with the protrusions of the mounting hole 5 Connect the cords and install the cover by turning it clockwise 6 Install the fog light and tighten the nut Use a Phillips head screwdriver Parking front side marker front turn signal lights ...

Page 227: ...Y_COROLLA_U OM12720U Remove and install the clips as shown in the following illustrations Removing clips type A Use a flat bladed screwdriver or equivalent Installing clips type A Rear side maker rear turn signal and stop tail lights ...

Page 228: ... 01 Corolla U L O 0005 228 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U Removing clips type B Use a Phillips head screwdriver Installing clips type B a Stop tail light b Rear turn signal light c Rear side marker light ...

Page 229: ... 01 Corolla U L O 0005 229 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U Back up lights License plate lights left side ...

Page 230: ... 01 Corolla U L O 0005 230 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U License plate lights right side ...

Page 231: ... 01 Corolla U L O 0005 231 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U High mounted stoplight ...

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Page 233: ... 01 Corolla U L O 0005 233 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 234 Engine 234 Fuel 234 Service specifications 235 Tires 237 Fuses 237 SECTION 8 ...

Page 234: ...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 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 235: ...om mended Recommended oil viscosity SAE 5W 30 Preferred Temperature range anticipated before next oil change 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 ...

Page 236: ...erential 3 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 force 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 ...

Page 237: ...ough Aluminum wheel precautions in Section 7 2 Fuses Engine compartment Fuses type A 1 A C 7 5 A Air conditioning 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 6 HAZARD 10 A Turn signal lights emergency flashers Engine compartment 7 AM2 15 A...

Page 238: ...ltiport fuel 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 pa...

Page 239: ...ditioning 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 PO...

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Page 241: ...orolla U L O 0005 241 2001MY_COROLLA_U OM12720U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 242 Uniform tire quality grading 242 SECTION 9 ...

Page 242: ...3 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S De partment of Transportation Wash ington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about mo tor vehicle safety from the Hotline Uniform tire quality grading This information 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 pur...

Page 243: ...mance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel ...

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Page 245: ... period 146 How to start the engine 160 General maintenance 197 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 146 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 208 for detailed information...

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