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Summary of Contents for MR2 1987

Page 1: ...TOYOTA 1987 Owner S Manual For your safety and comfort read carefully and keep in the vehiclfJ I ...

Page 2: ...se refer 0 the separate Owner s GUide Of Warranty Booklet Your responsibility for maintenance II 5owne s responSibility to make sure thaI the speCified mainte nance 1 performed Section 5 gives details of these maintenance reqUirements Also included in Section 5 IS Information regarding more frequent 011 changes and other reqUirements for vehicles used under severe driving conditions ...

Page 3: ...d on your complete sat slC1C110n He will proVIde quality maintenance and my other aSSISlilnc e you IIlay require TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION PledS8 ledvP thiS Owner s Manual In thiS vehicle al rhe time of resale The next owner Will need thiS Inforlllation also All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing However because of Toyota s policy of continual product ...

Page 5: ...on for the new owner 1 2 Driving tips 81 3 In case of an emergency 97 4 Corrosion prevention and appearance care 109 5 Vehicle maintenance and care 113 6 Do it yourself maintenance 127 7 Consumer information 151 8 Specifications 161 9 Index 165 ...

Page 6: ...ing If you nefld snow lIres you must Install them on all four wheels See page 154 Installationof a mobile r two way radiosystem As the nstallatlon of a mobile woway ranlo system In your vehi cle could allect electrOniC systerns such as Ipellarllt fuelln CIIOn system and cruise control system hi SurA to ch ck w th yOU Toyota dealer tor precautionary meilsurAS or speCial Instruct ons regarding Insta...

Page 7: ...s In the eng me electrical rgnltlon or carburet ron systems could cause an extremely hrgh converter tem perature Do not push start or pull start your vehi cI Do not lurn off the Ignition while the vehr cle smovmg Do not dflve rdle or park your vehrcle over anything that might burn eaSily such as grass leaves paper or rags Keep people and combustlonable materials away frorn the exhaust pipe while t...

Page 8: ...e dlsconllnued Be sure that the gasohol used does not contain more than 10 percent ethanol and has an octane rating no lower than lhal recommended for unleaded gasoline 87 Since some gasohol contains lead be sure that the gasohol used on your Toyota IS unleaded Take care not to spill gasohol during refueling Gasolone containing alcohol may cause paint damage NOTICE Toyota does not recommend the us...

Page 9: ...er fdst or slow Do nOl lOW a trailer dUllng the hrst 500 niles BOO kml Keys TER SUB lOOSO Ol The master key works in every lock The subkey will not work in the rear trunk and glovebox To protect th ngs locked In the rear trunk or glovebox when you have your vehicle parked leave the subkey wIth the altendanl Since the doors and rear trunk lid can be locked without a key you should always car ry a s...

Page 10: ...ocked especiafly when smaff children are in the vehicle Along wllh the proper use at seat belts 10ckll1g thfl doors helps prevent the driver and passf ngers from being thrown out from the vehicle durmg an aCCident It elisa helps prevent tlw oliors from being opened unmtentlon lly Locking from the outside without key Push in the lock lever Then hold up the handle as you close the door Vehicles with...

Page 11: ... the Integrity of the label Trilnsferrlng these l Joels mtact from Ollf Pilrt to mother will he Ifnposslble Accordingly you should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may violate certain state or federal laws Seats Adjusting seat position 10110 01 Pull the lock release lever up Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever Alter adl...

Page 12: ...reduce the fisk of sliding under the lap belt dur ng a coll slon avoid reefinlng the sea bac any more than needed The seat Letts provide maximum protection when the dr ver and the passenger HPs ttmg well hack and straight up In the seats If you are red nf d the lap belt may slide pa t your h ps and apply restraint Jorces directly to the alldo rnen Therefore m the event 01 a frontal colli Slon the ...

Page 13: ...eadrest pull it up To lower it press the lock release button and push the headrest down To move the headrest forward pull on the top Pulhng the top 01 the headreSI as far as It can go 1 1111 return II to the upright pos llon Adlust the top of the headrest so that it is closest to the top of your ears and lock it into position Do not drive with the head rests removed The headrest IS most effective ...

Page 14: ...move around Ireely Passenger s belt the belt Will automatically lock by fully extending the maximum length of this belt and allowing to retract OrIC 5e Ihe bell will not extend iJljaln until releaSfl j and fully renaCled ThiS leature 5 InclucJ d for use w1 h nfant camer or Child seal Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your...

Page 15: ...eat belt Without It Remember that the extender provided for you may not be sale when used on a different vehicle or for another person and at different seatmg POSition than specified Failure to follow these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident causing personal injury SHT BElT EXtENOER lOi7 ROl Using the seat belt extender To ...

Page 16: ...Inspect the belt system periodically Check for cuts hays and loose parts Damaged parts shOuld be replaced Do not disassemble or modily the system Keep the belts clean and dry If they need cleanrng use a mild soap solullon or lukewarm water Never use bleaCh dye or abraSive cleaners they may severely weaken the belts Replace the belt assembly if it has been used in a severe impact The enllre assembl...

Page 17: ...ute for a child restraint system In an accident a child held in a person s arms can be crushed between the vehi cle s interior and an unrestrained person I0191 Ol INSTALLATION ON SEAT 1 Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over the infant carrier or Child seat 2 Place the shoulder portion of the belt bet ween the vehicle seatback and the child seat 3 Fully e tend the ma lmum length of the shoulder bel...

Page 18: ... strap anchor bracket If you remove the anchor bracket from the partition panel behind the seat replace the bolt in the hole to prevent entry of exhaust emiSSionS water or dirt The laws of all Ilfty states In the USA and most proVinces m Canada now require the use of child restra nt system Toyota strongly urges the use 01 child restraint system for children small enough for the mfant camer or chil...

Page 19: ...CK RElEASE LEVER F OWER REAR VIEW MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH DRIVER S veNT TilT STEERING lOCK RElEASE leVER EMERGENCY flASHER SWITCH IGNITION SWITCH DRIVER S VENT CRUISE CONTROl SWITCH Oil PReSSURE GAUGt ENGINE TEMPERATURt GAUGE OPEN DOOR WARNING liGHT WINDSHIElD WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH DRIVING PATTERN SELECTOR CLOCK HEATER OR AIR CONDITIONER CONTROLS WnER VENT GlOVEBOX 13 ...

Page 20: ...ff If you leave the key n the ACe or LOCK position and open the drivers door a buzzer will remind you to remove the key lOCK RHEASE BUTTON l 1 1 10110 11 LOCK The steering wheel is locked The key can be removed only at this posi tion You must press In the lock release button to lurn the key from ON or ACe 10 the lOCK position When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK POSI tion To...

Page 21: ... the helldlighr switch is off If there s a posslbd ty that the retractable system could freeze keep the headlights in the raised pos tlOn II the headlights are frozen do not iltlempt to raise or retract them but walt untd the system thaws out If the headlight retractable system does not operate see Section 3 for emergency Infor mation Combination headlight dimmer and turn signal switch HIGHBEAM HE...

Page 22: ...6 Tilt steering wheel v J 1 LOCK UNLOCK l02JC OI To change the steering wheel height push down the lock release lever tilt the steer ing wheel to the desired height and pull the lever up to its original position Aller adJuSllng the steermg wheel try mov Ing II up and down to make sure II IS locked In position Never make this adjustment whife the v6hi cfe is moving Emergency flasher switch To turn ...

Page 23: ... MIST pOSition The wipers will operate at intervals when the wltch IS on the INT pOSition Also the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times alter the washer squins even with the SWitch on the OFF POSition Do not operate the wipers If the windshield IS dry It may scratch the glass If the washer does not work check to see whether the washer tank IS empty For Infor mation on adding washer ...

Page 24: ...ight warns that the battery is being dis charged It It comes on while you are driving stop the vehicle turn off the engine and check for the cause look first at the engine drive belt alternator belt Ii It is loose or broken the alternator will not charge the battery properly If the belt IS OK there is a problem some where in the charging system The engine gnltlon will contlflue 10 oper ate however...

Page 25: ...e a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required If you hear a squealing or scraping nOIse while driVing have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as pOSSIble E penSlve rotor damage can result If the pads are not replaced when needed OI O l l How to check all the warning lights except the low fuel level warning lightl 1 Apply the parking ...

Page 26: ... and go traffic 4 TOWing a trailer 20 5 Lugging the engine by driving slowly In a high gear Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the tem perature of the engine Within the specified operating fange Do not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your vehicle overh...

Page 27: ...e driving to make sure that the needle is in the proper range If the 011pressure Should stay below the nor mal range pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately_ Call a Toyota dealer or repalJ shop for assistance Do not drive the vehicle until the cause is fix ed It may rUin the engIne all pressure may not build up when the oil level IS too low The oil pressure gauge IS not d...

Page 28: ...n To reset the minute depress the M but ton To adjust the time to an even hour depress the SET button For example If the button IS depressed when the time IS between 1 0 1 1 29 the time will change to 1 00 If the lime IS between 1 30 1 59 the time will change to 2 00 22 Once the electrical power SOurce has been disconnected from the clock the time IS au tomatlcally set to 100 one o clock To adjust...

Page 29: ... lighter open the ashtray cover and press in the cigarette lighter When the cigarette lighter becomes heated it automatically pops out ready for use If the engone IS not running the key must be in the ACC position Do flat hold the cigarette lighter pressed in After using the ashtray close the ashtray cover completely If not the tlarlle of a ciga rette may cause other Cigarelle butts to burn result...

Page 30: ...the windows use the switch on each door The windows can also be controlled by the switches on the driver door When the WINDOW LOCK SWitch is pushed In the passenger s Window cannot be raised Of lowered The ignition key must he in the ON posi tion The window glass moves as long as the sWitch IS pushed To fully lower the driver s door Window auto matically push the outside switch down on the AUTO Si...

Page 31: ...a convex rnlffor with a curved surface Any object seen In II convex mirror will 1001 smaller and farther away than when seen In a flat mirror To adjust a power rear view mirror first place the master switch at R tright or L lleftl depending on which mirror needs adjusting then push the control switch on each direction If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mirror fac...

Page 32: ...ition the light comes on when any 01 the side doors IS opened Detachable sun roof 1 800 2 To open the sun roof first pull down on the handle while pushing in one of the lock buttons Then push up the sun roof until it locks After opening the sun fOOl make sure the handle is secure In place The sun roof may be removed and stowed Into the front trunk room as shown Do not stick your head arms etc out ...

Page 33: ...urely 10cAed in place I Ither in the roof or in the stowage compart ment REMOVE 1 Pull dow handle wn l pu hong n lock bulton 2 Pu h n eldin g sp n alms and push up sun loof U ilUBOl INSTAll 1 Inse tilt n ges mlO CUloul f 1 I II I 1 7 2 Sel au i1 i calch 3 P ess in and e t retaining P g l mS and pusn up handle w lh ou palm Tnen check 10 e 1 I i locked D pulling down handle 27 ...

Page 34: ...ving_ lOCK RElEASf BUTTO 4 To remove Turn the knob counterclock wise while pushing in the lock release but ton And then pull it out rearward To install Insert the two flat hinge into the cutouts provided Then turn the knob counterclockwise while pushing in the lock release button For safety do not remove the sun shade while driving lock handle securely 9 P F 1 1 __ 3 1 3 Place handle On frOnl Cllt...

Page 35: ...l toward you to release it from the center roof bar To minimize the risk of personal injury do not operate the vehicle without being certain that each gl8ss roof is securely locked in the roof or held behind the seats in its stowage bags Stowing behind the seats IM81VOl Place the sun shade over the glass roof and put both into the storage bag Secure the storage bag with the straps The storage bags...

Page 36: ...raps to secure only the glass roof and sun shade 30 Installing the glass roofs 1l J82 01 Pull the handle out Insert the inner edge of the glass roof into the center roof bar and push the handle up to engage the outer edge with the T bar roof To engage the outer edge wIth the T bar roof hold down on the glass roof and push the handle up until you heat a click 11 dIfficult 0 push up lilt the roof up...

Page 37: ...ull the sun shade down To install Insert the two flat hinges into the cutouts provided Then turn the knob clockwise to lock the sun shade For safety do not remove the sun shade while driving Rear trunk lid opener 10820 01 To open the rear trunk lid while sitting In the driver s seat pull the lever up The trunk lid opener system Will be cancelled by turning the key In the trunk lock counter clockwi...

Page 38: ... lid R UA AU llIAR CAtCH llO lOCI To open the front trunk lid pull the lock release lever under the dash and the trunk lid will spring up slightly In front of the vehicle press up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the trunk lid After lifting the trunk lid up hold it open by inserting the support rod into the slot The end of the rod should be mserted mto the SIO Make sure the rod supports the t...

Page 39: ...h when the cap is opened When Install mg turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click Make sure that the cap is tightened securely to prevent fuel spillage m case 01 an accI dent Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tanl cap for replacement It has a bUilt In check valve Hood OPEN OJ IX To open the hood pull the hood lock release lever behind the driver s seat The hood will spring up slightly lift the ho...

Page 40: ...es or loose connections The system should be checked each time the 011 IS changed or the vehicle IS raised If yau hit something or notice a change in the sound 0 the exhaust have the system checked im mediately Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out The exhaust gases cannot escape making thiS a particu larly dangerous Situation ...

Page 41: ...TIONER ON Off BUTTONS mOFF ea f1 ON NORMAU ea RECIRCULATED AIR HOOR WINOSHIELD BUTTON WINDSHIELO BUTTON OFF LO I II HI I I I I I I LOW HIGH I I I I I I I I I I TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER I I OFF I I HIGH SPEED I I HIGHER MIOOLE SPEEO I LOWER MIODlE SPEED lOW SPEEO lO520VOl 35 A e BUTTON ECON BUTTON Ale fAN SPEfD CONTROL LEVER f1ea ON ECONOMICAL ...

Page 42: ...IJ I 36 The temperature control lever is used to adjust the temperature of the delivered air Move the lever toward the HIGH POSition for higher temperature and toward the lOW POSition tor lower temperature The air intake control button is used to select intake air either outside air or re circulated air With the button in the OUTSIDE AIR POSI tion the system will take fresh outSide air Into the un...

Page 43: ...peed The higher the fan spRed sel1lng IS the male amount of air IS delivered MOVing the lever to the OFF positIOn turns off the fim The air conditioner on off buttons are used to turn on and off the air conditioner With the A C bulton pressed In the air conditioner turns on and operates at Its maximum capability for normal operation Pressrng in the ECON button operates the air conditlonel at saved...

Page 44: ...se It is best to leave the bulton out OtherWise the Windows will fog up eaSier 3 Press in the FLOOR bUl10n of the all low control buttons_ If cooler air ISdeSired al face level for bi level operation press in the BI LEVEL bUl10n If the windshield fogs up easily press in the FLOOR WINDSHIELD button FOf detailed information on alf flow control Including other settings see If Air flow selection 4 Mov...

Page 45: ...ed control lever any where except the OFF POSItion 5 Press in eIther of the air conditioner on off buttons 1 Place the temperature control lever at the NO HEAT position 2 Leave the air Intake control button out 3 Press In the FACE button of the air flow control buttons For detailed Information on air flow control Including othel settmgs see 01 Air flow selectIon 4 Move the fan speed control lever ...

Page 46: ...FULL HEAliNG position 2 leave the air intake control button out 3 Press In the WINDSHIELD button 01the air flow control buttons For detailed nlormatlon on air flow control see I All flow selection 4 Move the ICln speed control lever to the HI position 5 Leave the air conditioner on otf buttons 0 1 FACE button ThiS button directs air flow to the faces 2 SI lEVEl button This button directs all flow ...

Page 47: ...d as well as the Iloor WINDSHIElD BUTTON 10 i20V1S 5 WINDSHiElD button This button directs air flow mostly to the windshield and front side windows Do not use the WINDSHIELD bulton during cooling operation in extremely humid weather The difference between the tem perature of the outside air and thaI of the windshield could cau e the OUler surface of the windshield to fog up blockmg your VISion 4 ...

Page 48: ...minutes with the wmdows open After the excess heat has blown away close the windows When drivmg on dusty roads close all windows leave the air intake control but ton out and the fan speed control lever anywhere except the OFF POSition If following another vehicle on a dusty road or drivlflg in wmdy and dusty condi tions it IS recommended that the air intake control button be temporarily pres sed i...

Page 49: ...DE AIR RECIRCULATEO AIR BllEVEL BUTTON FlOOR BUTTON flOOR WINOSHIHO BUTTON WINOSHIElO BUTTON FAN SPEEO CONTROL LEVER OFF LO I I Off II HI I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I HIGH SPEEO NO H AT FULL HEATING I I I HIGHER MIDDLE smo TEMPERATURE CONTROl LEVER I I lOWER MIDDLE smD lOW SPEED lOS30VOl 43 ...

Page 50: ...control lever is used to turn on and off the heater and adjust the temperature of the heated air Move the lever toward the FULL HEATING position for higher temperature MOVing the lever to the NO HEAT POSition turns off the heater The air intake control button is used to lelect intake air either outside air or re circulated air With the button In the OUTSIDE AIR posi tlon the system will take fresh...

Page 51: ...ed infor mation The fan speed control lever is used to turn on and off the fan and select the fan speed The higher Ihe fan speed setting is Ihe more amount of air is delivered Movmg the lever to the OFF position turns off the fan 1 Place the temperature control lever any where except the NO HEAT position If cooler air is desired al face level for bi level operation place the lever around the middl...

Page 52: ... butlon For detailed information on air Ilow control Including other senings see e Air How selection 4 Move the fan speed control lever any where except the OFF position 1 Place the temperature control lever at the NO HEAT POSition 2 Leave the air Intake control button out 3 Press In the FACE butlon of the air flow control buttons For detailed inlormation Of air flow control Includmg other setting...

Page 53: ...to the f lCes BILEVEl BUnON 12JF l l tl gjl 2 BI LEVEL button This bullon directs air low to the faces and floor Except onventilation the all to the floor IS slightly warmer than that to the faces HOOR BUnON lIJ5 Vll 3 FLOOR button ThiS button directs air ilow mostly to the Ioar 47 ...

Page 54: ...eaves or other obstructions If air flow control ISnot satisfactory check the dashboard vents See Side vents When driVing on dusty roads close all windows leave the air Intake control but Ion out and the fan speed control lever anywhere e cept the OFF position If following another vehicle on a dusty road or driving in windy and dusty candl lions it is recommended that the air Intake control button ...

Page 55: ...Side vents The side vents may be opened or closed as shown When defrosting open and adjust the side vents to direct the air flow to the Side win dows 49 ...

Page 56: ...ions are constantly changing Buildings terrain signal distance and noise from other vehicles are all working against good reception Some conditions of FM may appear to be problems when they are not The following character Istics are completely normal for a given re ception area and they do not mdlcate any problem with the radiO Itself fading and Drifting FM range is limited to about 25 miles 40 km...

Page 57: ...ette tape player ongood con dition i1nd enloy your favorite music trouble free observe the following precautions The playback head capstan and pinch roller may accumulate tape coating reSidue as the tape passes over the head resullmg on weak or wilvenng sound Therelore thiS reSidue should be removed once or twice a month A head cleaning tape i flVailable on the market for clean g Do not oil any pa...

Page 58: ... rtC pl on IInll t STATION SElECTOR BUTTONS AMFM 1 1 0 TONE KNOB for tone conllol I NR VOL KNOB FOf lurning rad o on nd dju Sting volume FAOfR kNOB for hont nd 1111 JIlund b I nce BAl KNOB Ifor fIght nd I ft lOund b l nc l IoIIFIoI 0 SEE SEEK BUTTON Fo seek lun ngi OISPlAY PRfSfT M BUTTON for pre elting lalion l0610G21 52 ...

Page 59: ... to lurn the radio on 2 Turn the PWRVOL knob to adjust the volume 3 Tune In the desired station See b Selecting lstation and cl Presetting a sta tion The radiO will change automatically to stereo reception when an FM stereo broadcast IS being received At the same time the ST light will come on When the receiving Signal gets weak the channel separation will auto matically be reduced tor a lowest no...

Page 60: ...e on 2 Tune n the desired station uSing one of the following methods The frequency will appear on the display Push the DX button f the signal trom the stat on IS weak The reception sens v ty w ll be boosted If Ihe signal becomes strong enough push the button once a a n to reduce d stonion 1 Prelet tuning Use for tuning In to a df lSifed preset station PU5h the station selector button to which the ...

Page 61: ...other 3 Manual tuning Turn the TUNE knob As you turn the knob the radio WIll step up or down 10 another fre quency where stations could ex st 1 Tune In the deSIred stal on ISee b Selecting a swt on 2 Push the M button 3 Push one of the station selector buttons This sets the station 10 the button Jnd the button number Will appear on the display tClch bulton can store one AM stillion and one FM stat...

Page 62: ... sound balance o 0 o TON KNOB 0 O OJ 3EJ EJ UIJ BAl KNOB fADER KNOB Turn the TONE knob 56 To balance the sound between the fight and lell speakers turn the BAL knob To balance the sound between the Iront and rear speakers turn the FADER knob ...

Page 63: ...N For AM l1ereo receplionl STATION SELECTORBUTTOr lS AMifM BUTTON Fur selecting AM or FMI D TUNE U SCAN 1 11 V A ICAN CrO cr r BAL FM 2 3 4 AM TUNE BUTTON For luning 10 lower frequency f lNRVOL Kr lOB IFor turning Idio on adlusllng volume Ind turning llumin lion oW TOr lE KNOB For lone conlroll l061OV02 57 ...

Page 64: ...nob to adlust the volume 3 Tune In the desired station ISee bl Selecting a station and k Preselling a sta tion 4 If receiving an AM broadcast select a re ception mode stereo or monaural See dl Receiving Motorola type AM stereo hroad casts The radio will change automatically to Sle reception when an FM stereo broadcast I heing received At the same time the ST light will come on When the receiving s...

Page 65: ...tton to select either an AM or FM broadcast The AM or FM light will come on 2 Tune In the deSired stallon using one of the follOWing methods The frequency will appear on the display BUTTON NUMBER STATION SElECTOR BUTTONS lC61O 07 Preset tuning Use for luning in to a deSired preset station Push the station selector button to which the deSired station has heen preset The radiO will tune in to the st...

Page 66: ...r searchmg out weak sta tions At thiS time the OX light will come on 0 3 Scan tuning Use for statlOn to statlon scanning Push the SCAN button With the SCAN light on the radiO will automatically seek out a station of a higher frequency hold it for 5 seconds and scan to the next To contmue listening to the broadcast of your chOice Simply push the SCAN bullon once agam If the radiO scans over all fre...

Page 67: ...station and one FM station To change lhe preset stallon tu iI different one follow the same procedure The preset stilt Ion wrll be cancellpd out when the power source IS seveled battery dlsconnectpd burnt luse etel Push the AM S1 button ThiS will set the radiO to change automatically to stereo le ceptlon when a stereo broadcast IS being received At the same time the 51 light will corne on When the...

Page 68: ... t Adjusting the sound balance IL J L JI II I 9 L 00 IDDC SAL KNOB lQ61OV15 Push the SAL knob it concealed and turn it 62 ...

Page 69: ...arao raceptionl STATION SELECTOA BUTTONS TREe PULL fAOE KNOB for tr8ble control and front and rea sound balance AM fM IPROGl BUTTON for salatting AM Of fMl SCAN STOPI BUTTON RAOlO DISPLAY For scan tuningl 1 S 31 If IW l I 8 sc 0 0 PWR VOL AMII M VTUNE SCAN TUNE a ss REa PAOG STOP I Q CO TION CO OITION AM fa I 2 3 4 ID PULL B NOB BASS For bass tont DI and rrght and laft sound balantsl f lNRVOl KNOB...

Page 70: ...R LIGHT METAl LIGHT Ifor metal 0 chrome tape indicationl PWR VOL KNOB ror adjusting olumel PWRVOL T Ee _ FAOE AIolIFM VTUNE PROG REW SCAN STOP TUNE Ff TUNE BUTTON fo fast to wardlngl 64 BASS PUll BAl KNOB for bass cont ol and righr and lett sound balance TREB PUll FAOE KNOB If or lreble control and f ont and ru sound balance OOlBV NR BUTTON l06 fOV02 ...

Page 71: ...ving Motorola type AM stereo broadcasts Imodels so equippedl lel Adlustlng the tone II Adlustmg the sound balance For cassette tape player operation see y Listenmg to the cassette tape hi Selecting a program Ie AdJust ng the tone ifI Adlustln9 the sound balelnce PWR VOL KNOB RADIO ON ADJUST VOLUME S1 LIGHT Irf L IIlL I_ _ I b IITD I ooc I Inl The rad o will change automatically 10 stereo reception...

Page 72: ...AM or FM light will come on 2 Tune In the deSired station uSing one of the following methods The Irequency will appear on the display If the RECEPTION CONDITION light comes on during FM reception It indicates the slg nal from the station becomes weak Imodels so equipped Preset tuning Use tor tuning in to a desHed preset station Push the station selector button to which the deslHld station has been...

Page 73: ... ons At thiS tIme the OX light will come 3 Scan tuning Use for station to station scannIng Push the SCAN STOP bulton With the SCAN light on the radIO will automatically seek out a station of a higher frequency hold t for 5 seconds and scan to the next To can tinue listening to the broadcast of your chOIce SImply push the SCAN ISTOP but ton once agam If the radiO scans over all frequencies With out...

Page 74: ...c 68 Id Receiving Motorola type AM stereo broadcasts ST LIGHT AM 51 BUTTON 11 llC oolR JC Ijr 11 illClbJG Push the AM sr bulton This will set the radiO to change automatically to Slereo re cepllon when a stereo broadcast IS bemg received AI the same tirne the ST light Will come on When the receiving signal gels weak the channel separation Will automat Ically be reduced for a lowest nOise If the si...

Page 75: ... play It If the radio IS turned on before inserting the cassette It will utornat Ically turn 011 When iI metal or chrome eqUivalent tape IS mserted the player will automalically adapt to It and the METAL light will come on 2 II uSing a lape encoded With Dolby NW push the DOLBY NR button The Dolby noise leductlon system will operilte To piny il nor mal tape push the bunon once again X Cl n u 1 I It...

Page 76: ...been on before the cassette tape was inserted It will automat Ically turn on agam 70 Push the PROG AM FM button to select a side to play The tape operatIon ndicator light ShOws you Which side IS being played The player Will automatIcally reverse direc tions al the end of the tilpe to play the other Side 2 For access to a desired program push the FF TUNE or REW TUNE button to fast forward or rewind...

Page 77: ...g ACOUSTIC BUTTO For freQuency response p rtern seleehon PWR VOl KNOB For tuming dio on and adju11ln9 volumel FR QUHICY RESPONSE PATTERN DISPLAY Ii TUNE TUNEA W STOP RECEPTION CONDITION LIGHT For weak signal indicalionl AM 51 BUTTON IFot AM 510 tO roeeplianl 2 3 5 cmo VDcn SIl IP BASS PULL SAL KNOB fOOl bass control and right and lefl sound balancel STATION SElECTOR BUTTONS TR B PUll fADE KNOB For...

Page 78: ...NOB Fgr bass c n1rol and ghl and left sound balance 106110JOl n TUNE BUTTON For fast forwar g METAL LIGHT IFor metal r ch ome tape indical on RPT BUTTON fo automallc repeal SCAN TUNE 1 STOpa I _moo D SKtP SKIP BUTTON Fo automau sl p01 blank m V TUNE W APS BUTTON For aUlgmau p ogram selecl on CD OG OOLBY NR BUTTON I V l DII ACOUSTIC BUTTON for 1reQuencv esponse pallern sele t n PWRVOl KNOB IFo I ti...

Page 79: ...n d ReceIving Motorola type AM stereo broadcasts models so equlppedl Ie Adlustlng the tone 11 Adlustrn J the sound balance For cassette tape player operation see Igilistening to the cassette wpe ihl Selecting a program Ie Adlustrng the tone f Adjusting the sound balance Ii Other tape player functions PWA VOl KNOB RADIO ON AOJUST VOlUME 51 LIGHT The ddio will change automallcally 0 stereo reception...

Page 80: ...M light will come on 2 Tune in the desired station USing one 01 the follOWing methods The frequency will appear on the display If the RECEPTION CONDfTlON light comes on durmg FM reception It Indicates the slg nal from the station becomes wea Imodels so equipped 1 Preset tuning Use for tuning in 10 a deSired presel station Push the station selector button to which Ihe deSired station has been prese...

Page 81: ... At thiS time the OX light will come 3 Scan tuning Use for station la station scanning Push the SCAN STOP bUllon Wllh the SCAN light on the radiO will automatically seek out a station of a higher frequency hold It for 5 seconds and scan to the ne t To con tinue listening to the broadcast of your choice Simply push the SCAN STOP but ton once agam If the raulo scans Over all frequencies With out sto...

Page 82: ... button ThiS will set the radiO to change automatically to stereo reo ceptiOn when a stereo broadcast IS IJHlng received At the Silme time the sr light Will come on When the receiving signill gets weak the channel separation Will automat ically be reduced lor a lowest m Jlsa 11the Signal becomes extrerTlely weak the radiO Will SWitch over to monaural reception To sw tch the mode manually push the ...

Page 83: ...OUSTIC button repeatedly until the DEFEAT light comes on To adjust the low pitched tone push the BASS PULL SAL knob ltl concealed and turn It To adjust the high pitched tone push the TRES PULL FADE knob if concealedl and turn It BASS PUll BAt KNOB Boosled t eble response for pop music etc Bgosted bass and Ireble response Fo jill etc Boosted bass response FOI rock music elC Flel response FOI classi...

Page 84: ...gain reductiO h the button 0 mDc It mal tape pus ul ct Ou o e o I eOuct om JOL Y d en ng Po no CU l w Lobo L e o D tv m 00 Co J g IR her functions JPplilyer 6 If desHed ot See h Other t l your con nlence I e eCI funcllons P SCAN button 10 i11 STO h player 7 Push the As Ih s IS done t beJore th the cassettehe radio had been 0 II automat turn off If t S msertelt rt WI cassette tape in ieally tUfn on...

Page 85: ...Push the FF TUNEI IOn to fast forward or REW TUNEI but stop either fast 10 or rewind the tape To push the STOP S 0 lng or rewinding will resume playing button The tape I_ 2 Automatic pr quick access to ao ram selection Use lor es red program 1 Push the APS light on the button With the APS program number 1 on the display will appear 2 Repeat the push until h cates how many pte number indi h rograms...

Page 86: ...operly unless the blank portions on the tape have 4 seconds or more between one program and another 80 RPT button Use for automatic repeat of the program currently berng listened to Push the RPT button while the program IS berng played When the program IS frnlshed the tape wrll automatrcally be rewound to the begrnning of the program and the program will be played again To cancel It push the butto...

Page 87: ... will prevent the starter from operating II the clutch pedal IS not fully depressed Automatic transmission Put the selector lever m P or N r p preferred 2 With your foot off the accelerator pedaf crank the engme by turnmg the key to START Release It when the engine starts Do not crank for more than 15 seconds at a time II the engine does not startlmmed ately 3 After the engine warms up for about 1...

Page 88: ...rade use the parking brake Recommended shifting speeds The transmrssron IS fully synchrOrHzed and upshifting or downshiftmg IS easy for Ihe besl compromrse between fuel economy and vehicle performance you should upshifr or downshifratlhe lollowlng speeds B2 gear 1 10 2 or 2 to 1 2t030r3102 3t040r4103 41050r5104 mph lkm h 15 1241 25 40 40 64 45 72 Good driving practice When driVing down a long hili...

Page 89: ...llron 2 Englne braking and hill L climbing SIIIOn i L _Posltoon fo stronger engln bra ing lhan lhal in 2 range and for hard I wlng J SELECTOR LEVER DRIVING PATTERN SELECTOR BUTTON for selecllng a dnVlng allern SUItable 10 e llng d iving condlilons h NORM Normal posillon fo gene al d iving conditions h PW R Powe 1 position 10 powe lul acceleratoon OVERDRIVE SWITCH Fo selecting elthe a Ih ee speed 0...

Page 90: ... holding down the brake pedal turn the Ignition key to the START POSition to start the engine NOTE Although It IS pOSSible to stan the engme III N this POSition should be used only to restart the engine while the vehicle IS movmg The engme will not SliJrt In R 2 L or D ranges even If the key IS turned Since the onboard micro computer which controls the operation of this electrOnically controlled a...

Page 91: ...nsmiSSion will not be shifted Into the overdrive gear even with the over drive SWitch on The transmiSSion in thiS setting will be upshifted at a greater speed than the NORM position allOWing you strong acce leration 1 Set the driVing pallern selactOi button 0 the PWR pOSition As you do this the PWR indicator light in the instrument panel should light 2 Follow steps 2 to 5 described In When General...

Page 92: ...ph 115 km hJ Never e fceed this speed in the 2 range under any cir cumstances When driving at 40 mph 64 km h or lower in the 2 range shilt tile selector lever 10 the L lanqe By dorng thiS lile trdnsmlSSlun Will btl downshllted lrom the secund to the Ilfst gear and a stronger englJlP braklnq will he ilpplled The ma fimum allowable speed In the 1 r8nge is 40 mph 64 km hJ Never exceed this speed in t...

Page 93: ...n a slippery sur lace The abrupt change In engine speed such as sudden acceleration or engme braklny could cause lhe vehicle to spm or skid Always slow down In gusty crosswmds Th s will allow you mUCh better control Keep your foot off the accelerator pedal when Shlftmg the selector lever tram P or N to R or D When tQwmg a trailer m order to main tain engme braking e1f clency and electri cal chargi...

Page 94: ...ehicle to exceed the set sper d When you release It the vehiCle Will return to the speed set pnor to the dcceleratlon Cancelling the preset speed You can cancel the preset sp ed by a depressmg the bmke pedal b depressing the clutch peclallmanual trans mlsSlonl c plaCing the selector lever on N I autom t IC transmiSSIon The preSe1 speed Will also automatlcallv cancel out of the vehicle slows down t...

Page 95: ...distance and It may pull to one srde when the brakes ilre applied To see whether they are wet check for 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 If they stili do not work sately pull to the Side of the road and call a Toyota dealfH for as...

Page 96: ...c signals so you only lIf ed to SlOpas lillie as possible 01 take advantage of through stree1S 10 avoid traff c lights Krep a propf r dlstilncp from other veh cles 10 avoid sudden brak ng ThiS Will also reduce wear on your brakes Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whe never possible Do not rest your foot on the clutch or brake pedal ThiS Ciluses m edless wear overheallng and POor fuel economy Mai...

Page 97: ...ious damage Keep the door locks from freezing Squrrt lock de lcer or glycerine nto the locks to keep them from freezong To open a frozen lock try heiltlllg the kl Ybelme nsPrtlng t Keep the retractable headlights raised when there is a possibility they could free Use a windshield washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution Th s product IS iwailable at your Toyota dea ler and most auto PilrtS 5t...

Page 98: ...The total trailer weight trailer weight plus its cargo loadl must not exceed the following Vehicle with a manual transmission 1500 lb 680 kgl Vehicle with an automatic transmission 1000 lb f455 kgl Exceeding this weight is dangerous The gross vehicle weight must not ex ceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR indicated on the Certification Regulation Plate The gross vehicle weight is the sum 01we...

Page 99: ... trdder Leave suffiCIent slack In the ch lIn tor turns The chilln should r ross under the trel ler tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground In c Jse It becornes datllaged or separated For r or rect sClfety chain procedures follow the hitch or trailer manufacturer s recomrnetl ddtlOflS TIRES Ensure that your veh cle s tires are proper ly Inflated AdJusl Ire pressure to the recommend...

Page 100: ...o when towing Betore startmg out check operation of the lights and all vehicle trailer connections After driVing a short distance stop and re check lhe lights and connections Before actually towing a trailer practice lurnlng stoppmg and backmg With a trailer m an area away from traffic until you learn the leel 94 lEFTIUAN RIGHT TURN OJl l Ol Because star ping distance may be Increa sed veh cle to ...

Page 101: ... brakes to overheat and result In redu ced braking effiCiency Because of the added load of the trailer your vehicle s engine may overheat on hot days fat temperatures over 85 F 30 e J when going up 8 long or steep grade with a trailer If the engine tempera tUfe gauge mdlcates overheating Imme dIately turn off the air conditioner of In use pull off the road and stop m a safe spot Refer to If your v...

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Page 103: ...u should know as much about the repair d maintenance of your newMR2 as the people who built it ...

Page 104: ... from the moment you drive it t the showroom floor and to make rep llfs promptly when problems arise The Toyola authorized 1987 MR2 Repair Manual helps you do both It s packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenam 8 and repair in virtually every area of your new MR2 Maintenance and repair procedures for the engine chassis body electrical system and more are clear...

Page 105: ... the engine section tools used for engine repairs are listed Special service tools SST should be used where speci lied But if a SST is not available the manual lists a com mercialtool equivalent that may be used if possible The tools are also listed at each step in the repair process instructions where their use is required l1lustrated repair procedures In addition to clearly written repair instru...

Page 106: ...geswith four bolts d nuts b Torquethe bolts and nuts I Torque 2 0 4 0 kg m 15 28ft lb 20 39 N m Precautions At the beginning of each section precautions are given that pertain 10all repair operations listed in the section These precautions which should be read before starting repairs are meanlto help you avoid costly errors Detailed index An index is provided on the first page of each 2ed ionto gu...

Page 107: ...he engine still will not start It needs adjustment or repair Call a Toyota dealer or quallf ed repair shop for assistance To avoid serious personal injury and damage to your vehicle which might result from battery explosion acid burns elec trical burns or damaged electronic com ponents these instructions must be followed precisely If you are unsure about how to follow thiS procedure we strongly re...

Page 108: ...sitive J and negative Io engine or body ground J Note that you first connect the positive cable to the discharged battery and then to the booster battery Next connect the negative cable to the booster baltery and then to a solid stationary metallic pOint e g engine hanging hookl away from the battery Do not connect It to or near any part that moves when the engine IS cranked CONNECT CABLES IN NUME...

Page 109: ...ditioner IS normal if II has been used When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the engine drive bell IS broken or the coolant IS leaking stop the engine mmed a tely Call a ToyOla dealer for assistance 5 If the engine drlYe belt IS0 K and there are no obVIOUSleakS check the coolant reservoir If II IS dry add waler to the reservOir whil...

Page 110: ...t out of the vehicle on the Side away from traff c Fifth read the follOWing inStructions horoughly They are des gned to help a per son who has never before changed a tHe Jacking precautions To reduce the pOSSibility of personal Injury Follow Jacking instructions Use a Jack only for lifting your vehiCle duro ng wheel changing Never get beneath the vehicle when sup ported by a Jack Do not start or r...

Page 111: ...ct spare t re you must be ve y cardul Since the smellier tllP Size clIn gam prpssure very QUickly Add compressed III In smilll quan tities and check the p essure oll1 n until It reaches 60 f1 1142 kg crnl 410 kPal fSee Sect 1011 7 for addltlonat Inlormdt on on thl compdet spare tlre 1 Required tools and spare tire SPARE TIRE lJ I UI Ol 1 Get the tool bag jack and spare tire To f1rpplHe yoursell fo...

Page 112: ...0 osite the I diagonally opp 2 Block the whee h I from rolhng k thevelC flat tire to eep This is a good safety when it is jacked up precaution Removing wheel ornament heel ornament 3 Remove the w h cl ISequipped With f your ve Sk p thiS step I m wheels h alumlnu usmg I e I ornilmen PlY off the whee el urnament remover beveled end of Ihe pl rsonal injury do nol hown To avo b hand as s ff the orname...

Page 113: ...e nut so that he handle IS on the right side as shown ahove Grah the wrench neilr the And of he handle and pull up on ttle handle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the col Do not remove the nuts yet lust unscrew them about one half turn Positioning the jack 5 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure that the Jack IS POSitioned on 11 Ie vel and solid place 103 ...

Page 114: ...lat tire STr llght off ilrHJput t aSide Roll the spare wheel Into pos t on and align the holes n the wheel With th holts Then I ft up the wheel and get ill least the top bolt started through Its hole WI EJle the tire and press II back over thl other bolts On alum num wheelS put the wheel orna ment oft trorn the dlsrnounWd whp P1 hy tilP fling on the reverse s de w th the wheel nut wrench ThiS prev...

Page 115: ...n the nuts Du not use youl foot on Ihe wren h or a pipe as an extenSion 10 the wlf rlCh Milke sure Ihe wrench ISsecurely engilged over the ect TIghten each nut a little at a 11I11e n the ordel shown Repeal the process unt l all Ih nuts are tl hl As soon as possti le aftH changing wheels have a lechnlClan I ghkn the wheel nuts 10 the proper torque w th a torque wrench On aluminum wheels use only a ...

Page 116: ...wly to the nearest service stat on and fill to the correct pressure Do not forgel to reinstall the tile mflatlOn valve cap as d rt and mOisture could gel nto the valve core and possluly Ciluse illr leakage If the cap IS missing have a new one put on as soon as possible Not ce of t re stowage For compaCI spare Ilre Securely mount the tile with ts outer Side lac lIg out For standard tlre Securely mo...

Page 117: ...the rear only The wheels and axle on the ground must be In good cond tlon If they are damaged use a towing dolly Towing with front wheels on ground We recommend uSing a towing dolly The Ign tlon key must be In the ACe POSI tion as the steering lock mechanism IS not strong enough to hold the front wheels stra ght while towmg Never tow a vehicle with the front end raised as this may damage the front...

Page 118: ...tl 00 1 If your keys are locked In the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can slill open the door for you USing their spfJClal tools If you must break iI window to get m we suggest breaking the smallest srde window because It rs the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass 108 ...

Page 119: ...llowmg points should be observed If you drive on salted roads m the wmter or If you live near the ocean you should hose off the undercarriage at least once a month to mmlmlze corrosion HIgh pressure water or steam IS effective for cleaning the vehicle s underside and wheel housings Pay particular attention to these areas as It IS dIfficult to see all the mud and dirt It will do more harm than good...

Page 120: ...s Dip yoU sponge or cloth nto the wash bucket frequently Jnd do not rub too hard let the SOilP iln l Willer remove the din To clean aluminum wheels use only a m ld soap Of neutral detergent Rinse the vehicle thoroughty If any soap dries on the vehicle II may cause streaking In hot weather you rnay have to rlflse eJch section of the vehicle nght after you w8 h It Dry thp vehicle w th a rnolst chamO...

Page 121: ...n the Interior Use a good foam type shampoo to clean the carpets BegIn by VIICUUllllflg thorough Iv to remove as much d rt as poss ble Several types of foam cleaners are available some are n ae rosol Cdns and others are powdprs or l qUids which you m x with wllter 0 produce a loam To shampoo the carpets use a sponge or Iush 10 apply the foam Rub rn overlapping Circles Do not apply water the best r...

Page 122: ...r vehi cle IS apt to flse dUring hOI summer days avoid placing Items of vinyl or plastic Of containing wax on the leather malenal as these tend to stick to leather when warm Use of a nylon bruSh synthetiC fiber cloth elc may scratch the fine gramed surface of the leather Never use organiC substances such as benZine alcohol and gasoline or alkaline and aCid solutions for Cleaning the leather as the...

Page 123: ...lied parts for replacement purposes without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of repla cement parts which Bre not of equivalent quality may impair the effectiveness of the emission control systems You may also elect to have maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and system performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual without ...

Page 124: ...nuts When check nq the tireS ma e sure no nuts dru mlss ng md check the nuts fa looseness T gliten them if necessary T re rotation RoWte the tires every 7500 moles 112000 krlll See Sect on 7 for ilddltlondl iniorrndtlon 1 Windshield wloer IJlades CIH ck vedr 0 uileks whenever In y elu not W lW cleJn Fluid Il aks 01l d Urlck npath tor II arltlg tud 0 1 Wd I 00 1 1 till r fluiil 11 W the vehicle has...

Page 125: ...ior changes In steering conn ition such as hard steering excess ve heeplay or strange nOise Seats Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters seatback recliner etc operate smoothly ann that all latches lock secure ly In any pOSition Check that the head restra nts move up and down smoothly and that the locks hold securely V latched positron Seat bellS Check Ihat the seal belt system s...

Page 126: ...n P POSition and all brakes released t16 IN THE ENGINE Items listed below should be COMPARTMENT checked from time to time AND FRONT e g each time when checking TRUNK ROOM the engine oil or refueling Windshield washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid In the tank See Section 6 for ad ditional Information Engine coolant level Make sure that the coolant lev el IS between the FULL and LOW line...

Page 127: ... level on the dipstick fluLd level With the erllJinf Idling and Ihe selec10r lever In P The level should be on the HOT or COOL r lngco rjependlng on Ille flUlcl temperature Sf f Sec lion 6 lOf addll10nalirlforilliltion Exhaus1 system Luuk for criicks holes Jfl j loose su J Jol1s If yoo notice any change In Ihe soumJ at the ex 11 lIJSlor Sfllell cxllaus1 lumes have the cause located anrl cor rected...

Page 128: ...normal 118 Engtne continually runs hot oil Il p ssure gduge S1ilYS low II you nOllce any of lnesp clues Wke your vehicle 10your ToyotJ dealer as som ilS po Sible II probilbly need arllustfl1enl or r liiJ r Scheduled maintenance Driving conditions under which you mainly operate your vehicle determine which maintenance schedule you follow I rder to ensure srn Joth trouble frf n SJfc and econ JmlCJId...

Page 129: ...ugh muddy or salt sprayed roads Repeated short trips less than 5 miles 8 km and outside temperatures remain below freezing Extensive idling and or low speed driving lor a long distance such as police taxi or door to door delivery use It you mainly opelilw your vehicle under CONDITIONS OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED ABOVE Follow SEVERE schedule Follow NORMAL schedule 0040 01 U 119 ...

Page 130: ...x 1000 km or Monl ls 10 16 12 20 32 24 30 48 36 40 64 48 50 80 60 60 96 72 ENGINE COMPONENTS AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 1 Valve cleil dnce 2 Drive belts See note 1 3 Engineoil imd all tille 4 Engine coolant See note 2 5 Exhaust pipes and mountings 6 Id Ie speed4 See note 3 7 An Idter 8 Fuel Imes and connections 9 Fuel tank CilP gdsket 10 Spark plugs 11 Ch Jrcoal CiJnlstpr 120 R A H R I A R I R R...

Page 131: ... le and ddlerentlal 18 Bolts and nutS on Ch I SIS trltl body MaUlwnance serv ces nd ealed by or c n ll nIhn Em ss on Control Syslems Warranly See Owner s GUide 01 Warramy Booklet lor complete war dflly nfor matlon For vehicles sold dlrlOlrH For vehicles sold outSide lrI NOTE 1 After 60000 miles 19liOOO ml or 12 months Inspect v rv 10000 mil JS 116000 kml Of 12 monn s 2 Afwr 60000 miles 196000 ml o...

Page 132: ... 24 32 40 48 56 64 12 80 88 9G 0 Munths 6 12 18 24 30 3fi 42 48 r 4 60 in 72 ENGINE COMPONENTS AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS 1 Timing belt See 1I0te 1 2 Valve CleiHiHlC 3 D Vf t plts See nOle 2 4 Engine uil dm1 ad filter R R R R R R R R R R 5 Engine COOliHit See note 3 6 Exhaust pipes c rld mOUnllrHjS I 7 Idle speed Sec note 4 A A 8 Air filter Sf e note j I R 9 Fuel lines ilnd cOlmections I 10 Fuel...

Page 133: ... 1I Owner s Guide 01 Warranty Booklet fOI complele wdl dnlv ful 111dl 11 FOI veh cles sold II aid FoovHh eles sold outs tI al io il NOTE I II vou ope raw vuu ver clp lind c d uns I 1ens ve Idllflg dill low speed t lrrvlny lu d IUflg dlSld C such as pol c 1 1U le e I Hhu lei vP V use lPpldl o eve v 00000 tins 191i000 krl1 1 2 AIT 60000 miles 1 1o 000uni Jr 72 monThs fl PH pve v 10000 mll s il iOOO ...

Page 134: ...given In Section 6 II you mainly operate your vehicle on dusty lOad onspect and c1r HI he an Idler when schl duled Visuillly check lor din IH dilmage It milY be cle ned With compressed dlr Fuel tines and connections Visually Inspect the Imes COlineClions and tank ban 1 lor corrOSion d lrllage Cf lCKS and loose or leaking cormectlons Tighten con rwctlons or fepl lCe parts as necessary Fuel tank cap...

Page 135: ...fled techn Cliln should Illilke these operations Automatic transaxle manuaf transaxle and differential Inspect each comporn lnliur signs 01 ledkaqe Any leakage shoulll lie repaired by a qUdlofied technician Undl f severe driVing conditions chanYfJ ttl Iluid and oil when scheduled Bolts and nuts on chassis and body Where necessary rel ght n 10 specified tor que 125 ...

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Page 137: ...6 Engine compartment overview ENGINE Oil fiLTER AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION flUID lEVU DIPSTICK SPARK PlUGS BATTERY ENGINE OIL fiLLER CAP IGNITION COil ENGINE COOlAtH FILLER CAP ENGINE Oil LEVEL DIPSTICK ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR 6001OVOll 127 ...

Page 138: ...R COVER o E 8 I _ E BOOSlER ff M ClU1E flum RESERVO flUID TANK I a r JJ JACK TOOL BAG fuse BLOCK MANUfACTURER S PlATE RADIATOR I ElECTRIC COOliNG fANS irad alOr and concltnse 1 TRUNK ROOM INNER COVER RETAINING CLIP REMOVE INSTAll 600l5V02 128 ...

Page 139: ...ntally causlnlj il short Clr CUlt When closln the eng hood cllfOtk 0 e tllJt you have not forq tterl any tools raqs etc Yuu should be aware thaI Improper or In complete se vlClnCl may result In uploratlrKl pmblerlls Th s spctlOn glvPs InstruC lons only for those ItHms thilt are relatively eJsy fur an wnm to perfufm As explained In Sec tion 5 there are still a number of Ilerns Ihilt must be done IJ...

Page 140: ... mark lor not even showmg on he dipstick add Oil up to the F line immedia tely 130 Avoid overfilling or the engine could be damaged USing multigrade and fuel efficient eng me 011 of the proper grade and viscosity IS recommended Recommended grade APll SFor SF CC Recommended viscosity SAE r i W W 10W 30 lOW40 lOW 50 5W f_20 0 20 40 50 80 100 C_29 8 7 4 6 2738 IEMPtRATU NGl NTOCO TW 8 00 O CHANGE Cha...

Page 141: ...crew it the fest of the way by hand The oil may be hot be careful not to bum yourself When remOVing It hold up the end so that at does not spill out b With a clean rag wipe off the mountIng surface on the engine so that the new f lter will seat well Make sure that the old gasket has not stuck to the mounting surface If it has remove It before installing the new filter c Smear a little engine oil o...

Page 142: ...satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the tank The coolant lellel In the leserllOlr tank will lIary with engme temperature Howeller If the lellel IS on or below the LOW Ime add coolant Brmg the lellel up to the FULL line Use only ethylene glycol type coolant It wi II pl8vent freeZing and corrOSion Supplemen tal Inh bltors or addltilles are neither needed nor recommended 11the coo...

Page 143: ...on to about 31 F _35 C For Information on ethylene glycol coolant see also Wmter dr vlng t ps In Section 2 II you spill some of the coolant be sure to wash off With wate to prevent It from damaglllg the parts or pointing VINYl HOSE HEAlfR AIR BLEEDER con FUR TANK PROTECTOR HEATER VALli DRAINING ENGINE COOLANT 1 Place the temperature control of the heater to the WARM POSition On models with the aut...

Page 144: ...water levefs of both vinyl hoses are about the same height of the fiffer hofe If not check the hoses for kinks 8 Walt for a few mlf1utes and add water again until the water level does not drop 9 Close all the air bleeder plugs securely 10 Install the filler cap and place It at the first clicks top Never turn the fifler cap fully cfock wise 11 Start the engine and run It at a fast Idle speed for se...

Page 145: ...hen InstallIng an element be sure 10 remo ve any dust from where the elerm nt seats and put the element properly In placp Do not drive with the air cfeaner removed or excessIve engine wear could result Also backfIring could cause a fliP In the rear trunk room The platinum tipped spark plugs In your en glne do not requlrf replacement as frequent as the conventional type They wIll last much longer t...

Page 146: ... recon nect the spark plug cables in the correct order The spark plugs may be hot so be careful Do not allow dirt or anything else to fa l through the spark plug holes a Scrf1W In the pluqs by hand ls f r s rt Will 0 If necessary a spark plug wrench may be used for an e tenslon If a plug does not screw In smoothly remove I iHld try aga n to ensure the correct engagement of the threads on th spark ...

Page 147: ...isonous and corrosive sulfuric acid Avoid contact w th y SKin JI c1othe Never Ingest electrolyt Wear protectivE afety jlasse when wor kmg lIear the hallmy Keep children away from the Ittrry EMERGENCY MEASURES If electlolyte gets In your pYfJS flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 mi nutes and get immediate medical aUenti on If poss ble contillue to iJpplywater with iJ sponye or cloth wh...

Page 148: ...ng 1 Remove lhe battery from the vehicle and remove the tiller vent caps of performing a qUick charge 16 A or above but mil 15 A RemOVing the filler vent caps IS not rleces Sflry when perfOlmrng iI slow charge under 5 Ai EI lrolvlO lei lIu 1 USIbr brlwrrn upp an low linos f llO QIj 2 Check the electrolyte level as shown above If the level is low add distilled wa ter a When cheCKing the electrolyte...

Page 149: ...or electncal component rioes not work your vehicle may h we a blown lust Determine which luse may tJe causing the problem The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the CirCUit fOI Ailch fuse ilf nAces sary Section 8 gives the nilrne of the c rCUIt for each fusel ENGINE COMPARTMENT fRONT TRUNK ROOM 39 ...

Page 150: ...se which may be dispensable for normal driVing and use t If ItS amperage rating IS the same II yOll cannot use one of the same amperage lise one wllh a lower than but as close as pOSSible to the Silme ratrrl9 It the mperage IS lower than tllal specd er the fuse m ght blow Ollt again but th s does not IndlCdte anythIng wrong Be sure to get J correct fuse as soon as pOSSible and return the substitut...

Page 151: ...s simply look at the see through reservoirs The brake and clutch fluid levels should be within 0 4 in 10 mml and 0 2 in 5 mml respectively below each maximum level line II IS normal for the brake fluid levei to go down slightlv as the brake pads wear So be sure 10 eep the reselvOlrs fIlled If any reservoir needs frequent refIlling t may indIcate a seriOus mechanIcal problem If the level is low add...

Page 152: ... F 20 C 30 CI the tranSITliSSlon IS cold However checkmg a cold transmiSSion IS to be used 10f your reference only and the transmiSSion must be checl ed again for cor rect level at normal operating temperature NOTE If the vehicle has Just bpfm drn en 10 a tong time at high speed or 111 city traffiC In hot weather or II the vehicle has been pul Img a trailer the accurate flUid level cannot be obtai...

Page 153: ...n If th Iluid IS black or If It smells burnt hav It changed If the windshield washer does not work the washer tank may be empty Add was her fluid You may use plain water as washer fluid Ho wever In cold areA where temperatures range below the freeZing point use washer flUid contallllllQ antdreeze ThiS product is wailable at your Toyola dealer and most auto parts sl0res Follow the manufacturer s di...

Page 154: ...nd the front wheels pointed straight ahead rock the steering wheet gently back and forth If the freeplay is more than specified have it inspected by your Toyota dealer Use only a very light finger pressure to rock Ihe wheel slowly Checking clutch pedal freeplay 02 06 n I mm Press down lightly on the clutch pedal and measure the distance it moves freely be fore the clutch resistance is felt The fre...

Page 155: ...S more or less than speclf ca lion have your Toyota dealer adJusl the bra l With the engine running have someone press the brake pedal several times and then press hard approximately 110 lb 50 kg 490 NlI on it The distance from the asphalt sheet to the top surface of the pedal should not be less than specified If the CII 3rance IS less have your Toyota dea ler adjust the brakes Count the number of...

Page 156: ...run It for about a minu te and turn It off Then firmly depress the bra ke several t mes the pedal travel should de crease with each application 4 Replacing sealed beam headlight units RIR MtA 30A luse W51 Dl 1 Push the headlight switch in and turn it to the third clicks top to raise the head lights Then pull out the RlR MlR 30 A fuse Unless power is disconnected there is dan ger of the headlights ...

Page 157: ...erclockw se The double end bulbs I or wedg base bulbs 1 pull straight olll of the holder clips No light 8ulbs 8ulb No Wattage 1 P llhng illl 1front lum Stgnal I ghts 2 Front 5 de marker 11 Jllts 3 Rea sloe mar e II Jh1s 4 R turn Ignill lights 5 Stop light 6 Stop ano ta 1 l gl ls 7 Back lIp I ghls 8 License plale Ioghts 9 Inte o Ilghl I II tHIS SID UP Use onfy a beam Unit with the same number and w...

Page 158: ...REMOVE INSTAll oc c 3Vll SlOP light vr clr with Ii poiltf Ru tu n s gnll stop Ind Iii bitk up Ind IItrnn pllir IIghls 148 SlOP lighl vrhitles w thout Ii spoiler ...

Page 159: ...ging the engine coolant Parts 17 gal 14 Imp J81 64 hters I or more eThylene glycol coolant Tools 12 mm wrench 14 mm wrench Garden hose or lunnel and buckeT Checking and replacing the air cleaner ele ment Parts 1 N ppondenso air cleaner elemenT 17801 70020 Replacing spark plugs Parts 1 spark pfugs Nlppondenso NGK Tools SpiHk plug wrench Checking brake and clutch fluid Parts if level is lowl DOT 3 o...

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Page 161: ...leld 5lermg the ownership of your vehicle The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown The recommended cold tire pressures tire size and the vehicle capacity weight a e given on the placard on the driver s door edge Vou should cl eck the tile pressures at least once a month And don 1 lorgel the spare I The all plessure of Ihe compact spare Ille should be mdmtillned at 60 PSI 142 kg cm...

Page 162: ...stall the tire inflation valve caps W thout the valve caps drrt or mOIsture could get Into the valve core and cause all leakage If the caps have been lost have new ones put on as soon as pOSSIble Do not drive over 85 mph 140 km hl un less your vehicle has high speed capabili ty tires regardless of the legal speed li mit Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicl...

Page 163: ...res to Specltlcatlon and check wheel nut lightness Belme stonng radial snow or studded tires mark the direction ot rotation and be sure 10 Install them In thf same direction when re plaCing Tires shoufd be stored In a cool dry place Replace the tires when the tread wear in dicators show The tires on your TOYOTa have buill in lead wear indicators to help you know when lhe Ires need leplacemenl The ...

Page 164: ...l in preventing tires from coming into contact with oil or gasoline If you have tire damage such as cuts splits cracks deep enough to expose the fabric and bulges indicating internal dOl mage the tire should be replaced If a tire often goes flat or canna I be ploperly repaired due to the sIze or local on of a cut or other damage it should lif replaced If you are not sure consult With a techniCian ...

Page 165: ... lecommended spend limit whichever 1 lower 5 Drovecarefully avold ng bumps holes dnd sharp turns which milY cause the verncle to bounce 6 Follow the Instructions olthe chalfl rnanu Illcturer If you need to replace the tires due to wear or damage the following precauti ons should be observed when mounting the tire on the wheel Lubrlcaw whf el and tHe beads With soapy watel or tile Inounllng lubrica...

Page 166: ...d tIre should be repaIred and replaced as soon as pOSSIble The compacl spare lire was deSigned espeCIally lor your Toyota do not use It on any other vehIcle Jr llSIl QJ The compact spare trre can be used many times If necessary It has read life of up to 3000 miles 4800 kml depending on road condlt ons and your drl lng habits When tread wear Indicators appear on the tire replace the lire To conserv...

Page 167: ...n property rlarnage II you need to replace the compact spare tire due to wear or damJge be sure lhe Installer observp s the followlflg precautions when mounllng the tire on the wheel a Lubrlcale Ihe wheel and tlrH bHilds with lirp mounting lub cant b Mount the tile 10 Ihe wheel and mflate the lire up to 40 P I 12 8kg crn2 270 kPal c Check to SOP thilt lhe tire ISproperly se lled on the rim d It th...

Page 168: ...pon the actual cond tlons of Ihelr use however and may depart Significantly from the norm due to variations In drlvmg habits serVice practl ces and d l erences n road characteristiCS and climate Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A Band C and they represenlthe tlre s abilily to stop on wet pa vement as measured under controlled cond tlons on speCified government test sur...

Page 169: ...sults otllalnable by skilled dflvers un der controlled road and vehlcfe conditions and the Information may not be correct un ier other conditions Condllion Fully OPllratlOnal r cebr e Lighl lond Stoppmg d slance in teel Imeler from 60 mph 197 km h t42 It 143 3 ml 52 it 46 3 ml Fully oper lIonal e vicel r Ma imum lollt1 Emergency V CI br e5 with panial Sll V CI brake 5V51em I 288 It 87 8 ml f il Jl...

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Page 171: ...567 mm 1440 Rear tread m 567 mm 1440 Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggagel 16 400 kg 181 Engine Model 4A GE Type 4 cylinder In line 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke n mml 3 19 x 303 181 0 x 77 01 Displacement cu In leel 968 1587 Fuel Fuel required Use only UNLEADED fuel Research Octane No 91 Delane Rating 87 or hlgh Fuel tank capacity gal Imp gal liter l08 90 411 161 ...

Page 172: ...NUAL TRANS AXLE 120 CI SpeCific gravlly reading at 68 F 1280 Fully charged 1 180 Hillf chalged 1080 Discharged Chargmg rates QUick chilrql Slow chilrge COOLING SYSTEM Total capaCity qt limp qt literl 1361114 1291 Coolant Iype Ethylene glycol co lant Do not use alcohol type 1 BATTERY Valve clearance lenglne coldl In mm Intake 0006 00101015 0251 E haust 0008 001210 20 030 Drive belt tenSion IWlth Bo...

Page 173: ...ck display power rear view mlrrOIS Wheel size Except compact spille tire Steel wheel 55 J x 14 Aluminum wheel 55 JJ x 14 Compact sp lIe tire 4 1 14 Wheel nut orque It Ib ikg m N ml 761105 1031 nllallon pressure SP II lIe 30 212101 30 2 1 2101 1 0 142 4101 Recornmended cold tH PSI Ikg cm2 kP1l1 Except campau Front Rear Compact spwe lifO Minimum pf tlal cieaHHlc wlH n depressed In Imml 34 8ll Pedal ...

Page 174: ...cy flashers radiO cassette tape player 164 fRONT TRUNK ROOM 00000 O C15J 16J 11J 18J 19 20J 21 12 EFI 15 A Iectronlc fuel IlileClion system 13 ENGINE 10 A Chalglng syslem electronically controlled aU Qm lliC lIdllS 1l1iSSIOn system back up I ghts 14 CHARGE 5 A Charg ng syslem 15 HORN lOA Horns 16 HEAD LH 15A lett hand hparllighl 17 COS FAN 30 A Condenser cooling f m 18 RTR MTR 30 A Retractable hea...

Page 175: ...n tiPS 3 Stopp ng d stance 158 159 Washing and waxing 110 Brightness control 22 Un fO m tile qualoty grad ng 158 Automatic transmiSSIOn Controls InstrumA t panel 13 D v ng with In autom ltlC transm ss on 83 C Coolong fans tlectric 129 FlUId level 142 Coolong systAm Sh ft pattern 83 Capacily Coolant level 132 Sh ft ng spfled 83 Fuel tan 2 Engine overheat ng 99 Aux liary catch En e hood 33 Car audiO...

Page 176: ... cleaner 35 Flasher Headlight Driving WIth a manual transmissIon 82 Aml freele 33 Flat tlfe DriVIng WIth an automatIC transmiss on 83 Before starting the engine Alter changing wheels 06 Ecorlomical drivirlg 90 Catalyt c converter Charlglng ttles Good braking practice 89 Chan9 9 the engtrle coolam Compact spare we 000 Good dflvlng practice 82 83 ChangIng the OIl and ftlter 0 II you have a flat tlfe...

Page 177: ...13 L ghts Operat on In foreign CountrieS 2 Interior 26 Recommendat on 2 Identlficat on Lock Tank cap 33 Engine Lock 31 32 Tank capac ty 2 Vehicle Doors 4 Fuse locations 138 Ign tlon sw tch Rear trunk lid 32 Fuses Inflation pressure Tire 13 Rear trunk lid opener Fuse box 139 Instrument panel Steering COlumn Fus ble links Bllghtness control 22 Low fuel level warnrng hght C garelte lighter and ashlfe...

Page 178: ...s Pressure Tire nflation Protecttng YOUr Toyota from corrOSIOn A Radiator Coolant Eng ne Radio AM FM radiO With electroniC tune AM FM radio With eleetrorllc tune and cassette tape player Radio FM reception tlf S Rear trunk lid Rear trunk lid opener Rear v ew mirror Day night Rear v ew mirrors Fold 9 Rea ew mirrors Outside Rear ew mlrrms Power Rear wlrldow defogger sWitch RAcommended oil 20 88 m m ...

Page 179: ...Tread wear Ind cator Types of tiles Un lorrn ore qualIty gradIng Tools Towmq Em JrgBncv lowlnq 16 15 15 83 23 17 2829 30 5 16 100 156 151 100 151 151 151 153 53 151 153 101 15 153 152 158 101 107 If your vehIcle needs to be 10wl 1 Trallpr Trailer tow ng T p meter Trun I d opener Rear Trun I d Front Trunk lId Rear Turn S1grlals v Voltrneler w Washer fluid Add ng waSher flUId Washing and waxing Whee...

Page 180: ...UNll AOED fuel Research Octane No 91 Octane Rating 87 or h gher Fuel tank capacity lr 8 gal 190 Imp gal 41 Itte sl Recommended engin oil API g ade SF Qr sr cc fT ult grade and fuel eft cien1 0 1 Use SAE 10W 30 11no maltempetatures are above DOF 18 C See page 130 for dela led rnformatlon Automlltic transmission fluid S E page 143 Tire information See pages 151 through 157 Tire p tssu e See the labe...

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