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Page 1: ... For your safety read carefully and keep l u i r r5 Í r fvtI t r ...

Page 2: ... ction Ée wiil prou J qr íity maintenance and any other assistance you may require Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the t me of resale The next owner will need this information also All information and specifications in this manual a e curent at the time of printing However because of royota s poricy of continuar product r frouement we reserve the right to make changes at any ti...

Page 3: ...ervice shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market Using these spare parts and accessories which are not genuine Toyota products may adversely affect the safety of your vehi cle even though these parts may be approved by certain au tho...

Page 4: ...rs and Warning lights 1 6 lgnition switch Transmission and parking brake 1 7 Car audio and Air conditioning system 1 8 Otherequipments 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA 3 STARTING AND DRIVING 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 6 MAINTENANCE REOUIREMENTS 7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE_ Chapter 7 1 lntroduction 3 ítidFlL Page 1 7 23 33 39 45 49 85 87 95 105 119...

Page 5: ... if the warning is ignored You are informed what you muat or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people lllnll lt ttllt il 1 illlll ilt t lt illl llt tl til rl il rilt t il ililil t ll til iltr NOTICE This is a warning aga nst something which may cause dam age to the vehicle or its equipment You are informed what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduc...

Page 6: ...Paft I OPERATIOTII OF IiISTRUMEIIITS AruD c0ttlTRot s Chapter 1 1 Overview of instruments and controls o lnstrument panel overview lnstrument cluster overview I ...

Page 7: ...nside real view mirror Headlight and turn signal switch a ii iTi i ii outside rear view mirror Tilt sleering lock release leve lnstrument panel light control krpb Parking brake lever Front trunk lock release lever Front fog light switch Manual transmission gear shift lever 1 0200v I 0 ...

Page 8: ...h Emeeencv flaslcr sxitdt hnr rear view mirror control switch Power door lock switch Radio and cassette tape player t lil i r i l her window rr lrrff Rea windor defogger Heater or a r conditioner controls r0200v11 ...

Page 9: ...l clüster i ii ii i iii i iiiiiiii Head ht and tum s gnal switch Power window switch lEitbn switch Front fog light switch Rear fog light switch Miscellany holder Front trunk lock release lever Parking brake lever Manual transm ss on gear lnstrument panel light control knob Headlight beam level control switch 1 0200 v l8 ...

Page 10: ...itch Emergency flasher switch Clock 0uside re view r rü Center vents Power rear view nirror coritrol swilch Radio and cassette tape playef Power door lock switch 4 i üroster outlet Power w ndow switches Side vent I 10200v17 Heater or air conditioner codiols ...

Page 11: ... ive vehicles Engine temperatufe gauge Econodrive monitor Speedometer Tachometer 0dometer Vohmeter Trip meter Theft deterent system Warníng lights and indicator lights I 0200v l4 Theft deterrent system ndicator light Warning lights and indicator lights ...

Page 12: ... protect things locked in the rear trunk or glovebox when you have your vehicle parked leave the subkey with the attendant Since the doors and rear trunk lid can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you acciden tally lock your keys inside the vehicle Keep the key number plate in a safe place such as your wallet not n the vehicle lf you should lose your keys or...

Page 13: ... position before clos ing the door The outside door handle must be held up while the door is being closed Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle The driver s door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch LOCKIÍ G wlTI FOWER DOOR IOCK SWITCH To lock both d ü c irb doors simulta neously puslr üG porcr door lock switch on the DOOR tOCÍ irle hrshing on the op pos te sade w...

Page 14: ...ignition key must be in the ON tion OPERATING THE DRIVER S WINDOW To lower the window push the knob halfway down Pull t up to ra se the window back The window moves as long as the knob is operated For automatic operation push the lnob fully down ln automatic operation the window will fully open even if you let go of the knob To stop the window partway lightly pull the knob for a second and release...

Page 15: ...hands or arms sticking out the window llil ll illlilt t I ll ll tl lil t ll I ll ilil il il 1 t lil ll t il Front trunk lid tront trunk lid lock release lever To open the front trunk lid pull the lock re lease lever under the dash and the trunk lid will spring up slightly ln front of the vehicle press up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the trunk lid Then hold it open by inserting the support...

Page 16: ...it is securely closed lf you turn the key fully counterclockwise af ter closing the trunk lid the trunk lid opener will not work To protect things locked in the trunk always use this feature when you have your vehicle parked GAUTIOII I I r r I r I I I I r r r I r I I r I I I r I I I I t r I I I r I r I I I I I r Keep the rear trunk lid closed while driv ing This keeps the luggage from being thrown...

Page 17: ...ivr s seat The hood will spring up slightly Lift the hood Then hold the hood open by inserting the support rod nto the s ot Before closing the hood check to see that you have not forgotten any tools rags etc and return the support rod to the original position this prevents rattles Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place lf necessary press down gently on the rear edge to lock it CAUTI...

Page 18: ...hich the doors trunks and hood may be opened to prepare for the setting Be careful not to use the key when opening either door This will cancel the system 4 After making sure the indícator light starts flashing you may leave the vehicle The system will automatically be set after the preparation time passes The indicator l ght w ll flash to show the system s set lf any of the doors trunks and hood ...

Page 19: ...The rear trunk must be closed with the key removed CANCELLING THE SYSTEM Unlock either door with the key This cancels the system completely and the starter circuit cut will be cancelled at once INDICATOR LIGHT The indicator light gives the following three indications when the system is in use When the light s FLASHING The system is set You need the key to open the doors trunks and hood ON The syst...

Page 20: ... the fuel filler neck under hot weather conditions etc which may Gause injury o Make ure that the cap is tightened se curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident o Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement lt has a built in check valve r ll t t il t il il t t ll t il ilil tl ll l il ilt ll il t Il il il il ilt r Detachable moon roof OPENING AND CLOSING To open the moon roo...

Page 21: ... hand between the roof ard body a Do not rtick your head arms etc out of úo opening while üre vehicle is lrwing o Icrrr attempt to romove the roof rlrle driving ltherwi e üre roof may bccome a hazard by falling into or fly rrg off the vehicle a Ito rrt 3it on top of the vehicle around lñe ogening ttiltll tt tttililil llil l ll lll l llil il ll llilil tl t il t Stow into frmt trunk room lloles 1 __...

Page 22: ...of the stowed roof panel d do not put anything on the stowed roof penel INSTALLING 1 Insert the flat hinges into the cutouts Then supporting the roof with your hands slowly lower it Make sure both of the flat hinges are se curely inserted in their cutouts 2 Suppoñing the roof with one hand set the auxiliary catch with the other hand 3 Press n the rota n ng spring arms and ín_ sort tüem n the r hol...

Page 23: ...nges into the cutouts provided Then turn the knob clock w se to lock the sun shade CAUTIOII r r n u nr rrrrr rr rtnnr n u nrruuu ll For safety do not remove the sun shade while driving r r r r r il r rI ililll tl il r r r ll ilr r r lilll rl l l ll ll ll l l l ll l l T bar roof Removing the glass roofs Remove the s n shades Then grsh the lock release knob forward and pull the handle to ward you To...

Page 24: ...iltII Iililt ltltltl Place the sun shade over the glass roof and put both nto the storage bag Then place the storage bag on the floor behind the seatback and secure it with the strap The storage bags and straps are provided be hind the seats Use these bags and straps to secure only the glass roof and sun shade When placing the sun shade over the glass be sure that the tabs are inserted in the in s...

Page 25: ...roof while giving it a slight push towrd úre center roof bar CAUTION rtut utrrtrtu t l ltrr n llllut o Do not oporate the vehicle w thout be ing certain that the storage bag is se cured in place o Pull the strap to hold the bag rightly This will help keep the bag from being thrown about during an acc dent ol sudden maneuver l llll il t ll ll I l il t ll tl t ilil il t 1il t ilt tr il ...

Page 26: ...t to raise the handle lift up the glass roof slightly and try again GAUTION ultrn ltu rutrtlnnl unn rtul After installing the glass roofs make lrrre they are firmly secured by pushing p on the underside of each roof l llr llt t ilt llt il t il il il ll lr il t t r iltrtr llt t t rl ...

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Page 28: ... I n trtrtrntruln n urrutrtuu trt o Adjustments shor H not be made while the vehicle b moving as the seat may unerpectsdly move and cause the driver to o e control of the vehicle o When adjusting dÉ eat be careful not to h t the sest agninct a passenger or luggage After adjusting üÉ aci t position try sliding it forr rd nd backward to make sure it i loctcd n pos t on o After adjusting dr eatback e...

Page 29: ...e in the event of a frontal collision the risk of personal injury may increase with in creasing recline of the seatback il ilt t l t t ilil il ilt il il l ilil il il llilil il tl ll il ADJUSTING DRIVER S SEAT CUSHION AN GLE Turn the knob either way ADJUSTING SIDE SUPPORTS Turn the knob either way ADJUSTING LUMBAR SUPPORT Pull the lever forward and release Repeat this until you have a comfortable s...

Page 30: ...s that the driver and pas sengers in the vehicle be properly restra ned at all times with the seat belts provided Fail ure to do so could increase the chance of in jury and or the severity of injury in accidents Child Do not allow the ch ld to stand up or kneel on the seat and your child should be restrained with the seat belt Baby or small child Ch ld restraint systems are available We recommend ...

Page 31: ...disassemble or modify the system Keep the belts clean and dry lf they need cleaning use a mild soap solu tion or lukewarm water Never use bleach dye or abrasive cleaners they may severely weakén the belts Replace th6 belt assembly if it has been used in a severe impact The en tire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious ttlt l ilt t illI ItItIIiltI lltI It tlil rrrrrrrrrrrrillt S...

Page 32: ... of injury due to slid ing under the lap belt during an acc dent a For your safety do not place the shoulder belt under your arm r r ll il llilil t il t t ililil ll ll ll ll ll il il t t t ll til llil Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To adjust the anchor position pull the knob out and slide it up or down Release the knob and make sure the anchor is locked in posi tion GAUTION rutr ...

Page 33: ... For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system see Seat belt To release the belt press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract lf the belt does not retract smoothly pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure that it remains untwisted as it retracts GAUTIO r rrnrnttttttrttrtrlttttttttrl llrllrrll The SRS teg systom is designed only ar e s gbmcnt to t...

Page 34: ...wheet or column cover a Do not strike or jolt steering wheel Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disablo the sys tem which could re ult in personal in jury il il lt llllil il t llil ll nt tt tllil il ll rtr t tr rt il ll r NOTICE Do not repair on or near the steering column or steering wheel without prior approval from Toyota dealers Repairs or service of this kind can inte...

Page 35: ...er adjusting the steer ng wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position illl t lr il Il il t t ll ll t il ra il n t tlil ilil il il tl r lt rt r il lt 30 To adirst a power rear üew nútq first pface the master switch at R tdefnl q L fleftl depending on which minor needs aó justing then push the control switd h the direcüon lf the engine is not running the key must b in the A...

Page 36: ...are from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving Before adjusting the mirror to the pos tion with most clarity push the day night change lever away from you daylight driving posi tion Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity ...

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Page 38: ...when the driver s door is opened if the ig nition switch is turned to the LOCK posi tion with the headlight switch on lf the headlight retractable system does not operate see Part 4 for emergency informa tion NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running If there is a possibility that the retractabte systom could fr...

Page 39: ...ion The tum signal is self cancelling after a tum but after a lane change you may have to cancel it by hand You can also signal a lane change by moving the turn signal lever part way and holding it there lf the green dasF board light flashes faster than normal it indi cates that the front or rear turn signal bulb has burned out Headlight beam level control switch vehicles sold in the United Kingdo...

Page 40: ...anel l ght control To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights turn the knob To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traff c hazard Always pull as far off the road as possible The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergen...

Page 41: ...ights tum on when the engine is started even with the front fog light switch off The front fog lights will go off when the headlights are turned on Rear fog light switch To trn on the rear fog lights tr sñ the sdtcft They will come on when tfie head glrts are turned on lnterior lights To twn on the imerior light push the switch With the DOOR switch pushed in both lights corr e on when either of th...

Page 42: ... in this position the wipers can be adjusted to operate at ntervals of 3 to 1 2 seconds de pend ng on the nterval adjuster setting be tween S and F lf a single wipe is desired in mist pull the le ver toward you and release it Also the wipers will automatically operate a couple of times after the washer squirts even with the lever in the OFF position lf the washer does not work check to see whether...

Page 43: ...cause the battery to dis charge especially during stop and go driv ing The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow On sorne left hand drive vehicles the rear window defogger switch also operates the outside rear view mirror defogger Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the switch is on lf the outside rear view mirrors are heavily coated with ice use a spray de icer ...

Page 44: ...e po sition of the igniüon switch Do not drive with the fuel level below the E or with the low fuel level warning light on lt may cause engine misfire and damage to the catal c converter Engine temperature gauge f ormal range The gauge indicates the engine coolant tem perature when the ignition switch is on The engine operat ng temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load lf the n...

Page 45: ... system needs immediate repair However it is normal for the needle to drop below the normal range during engine start ing Tachometer 0o not run into red zone The tachornoter indicates engine speed in thousands of rprn lrevolutions per minute Use it whle üiving to select correct shift points and to prevent engine lugging and overrewing Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engin...

Page 46: ...nths of ki lometers or miles Warning lights and buzzer lfolhe l ght or buzzer h bl o lcl e l dl tr hr E 0rÓ 0o this Release pa ing brake Stop and check Stop attd check Stop rnd check Aü engine oil Take vehicle to Toyota dealer lf tlte light or buzzer cfnes 0n Do this low fr d level wan rg lhht Fill up tank Take vehicle to Toyota dealer Close all doors rhl ABs il 6 0 8rÓ k P s l tight reminder buzz...

Page 47: ...the battery is discharged Turn off the air conditioner blower radio etc and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop dl Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pressure is too low lf it flickers or stays on while you are driving pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistanc...

Page 48: ...r Steering System Warning Light This light warns that there is a problem in your power steering system lf the l ght comes on while you are driving have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible ll Light Reminder Buzzer This buzzer will sound when the driver s door is opened if the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position with the headlight switch on Removing the key will...

Page 49: ...eeps you informed of your fuel economy by the color For best fuel economy try to keep it in the green An amber color indicates increased fuel con sumption Accelerating slowly and smoothly will help keep it in the green i llr t1j ll il 44 irl ts ...

Page 50: ...odred The key can be removed only at ttú pocÉti n You must push in the key to turn the it from ACC to the LOCK position 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 steer ng wheel slightly while turning the key gently GAUTION n rnrlul nt nnr t nr nn rrru Never removo the key when üs vehicla i moving...

Page 51: ...61 38 102 63 152 94 196 1221 km h mph 24115t 40 25t 65 40 72 45t km h mph 15 9 25 16 40 25 50 311 gear 1to2 2to3 3to4 4to 5 Downshifting gear 2to 1 3to 2 4to 3 5to4 i lr l i e t Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging and possibly pinging Regularly revving the engine to maximum speed in each gear will cause excessive en gine wear and high fuel consumption Maximum allowable ...

Page 52: ... stopped before shifting into reverse To set Pull up the lever To release Pull up s gftdt press the thumb button and lower Before leaving your vehicle firmly apply the parking brake For better holding power first depress the brake pedal and hold it while set ting the parking brake GAUTIOII nnnrrrnnrrntru t ltrrrtu u tl Before drMng bc re úte parking brake is fully lelee d ld Úre parking brake re m...

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Page 54: ...r is turned off Before extending the rrtenna confirm that no one is close eno 4ñ to get pushed NOTICE To prevent darnqa to ñe antenna make sure it is ret cted bcfur running your vehi cle through r a ungtic car wash CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER t so on y cñotte tapes of good quality hav ing rF ddnago Avqll using tapes with a to tal Cryhg tfuF bngsr than 90 minutes Using damaged tapes will cause trouble wit...

Page 55: ...NOTICE Do not oil any part of the tapo player and do not insert metal goods or a magnet nto the slot or the tapo player may be damaged I t J I I ...

Page 56: ...ff Vf L KNOb For turning r dio on M U button lFor turning r dio on and selecting Afll or fM lFor tuning to lower fiequencyl Stat on selector buttons BAL FAOE KNOb For right and left and front and rear sound balancel BASS TREB KNOb lFor bass and treble controll For tuning to higher fiequency 1 0640G 03 51 ...

Page 57: ...and adiusting volumel Tape player display EJECT buttm Itor stop and liEH Dúr iln hfitm TAPE button For turning player on and selecting IAPE model Bll FAOE knob lFor rewindingl BASS TRE8 knob For b ss and trobh cütdl fc nCtt a d left and frln d ear sound b lancel REW bunm ffuf Er I 0640G 04 ...

Page 58: ... button which has been preset to the desired station The radio will tune in to the station and the button number will appear on the display Seek tuning Use for automatic station search and stop Push the TUNE REW FF button on either side and hold it until a beep is heard The ra dio will begin seeking up or down for a sta tion of the nearest frequency and will stop on reception Each t me you push th...

Page 59: ...but ARI and if the cassette is inserted in the slot ít w ll be played until an ARI broadcast be gins el AÉ st ng the tone To adpst a low pitched tone push the BASS TREB knob if pushed in and tum it To adjust a high pitched tone push üre BASS TREB knob if pushed in n lt it fully out and turn it lfl AdFsting the sound balance To balance the sound between the right and left speakers push the BAL FADE...

Page 60: ...omatically turn on again The key can be at any position to eject the cassette h Selecting a program 1 Push the PROG button to select a side to play The tape operation indicator display shows you which side is being played The player will automatically reverse direc tions at the end of the tape to play the other side 2 Push the REW FF TUNE button on ei ther side to fast forward or rewind the tape A...

Page 61: ...yer type Bl Radio AM FM button For turning radio on and selecting AM or FM Station selector büttons BA FADE KNOb ffu tt and left and frmt and rear sound balance For tuning to lower frequency For tuning to higher frequency BASS TREB hob For bas and t eble contrd TUNE SEEK BEW FFT button r 0640H05 56 ...

Page 62: ...p phyer dsfl y TAPE button For turning player on h ttn BA FADE KNOb For sib ch l For right and left and front and rear sound balancel For rewinding REW FF lFor fas forwadngl SEEKT BASS TREB KNOb For bass and treble controll Dolby NR butlon 1 0640H il ...

Page 63: ...er will appear on the d splay See r tudng Use for automat c station search and stop Push the TUNE SEEK REW FFl br tton on either side and hold it until a beep is heard The radio will begin seeking up or down for a stat on of the nearest frequency and will stop on reception Each t me you push the button stations will be seeked out one after another lf the raáio cannot seek out any stations in one p...

Page 64: ...t ton once aga n Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and the doubte D symbol DO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Lrcensrng Corporation 3 Turn the PWR VOL knob to adjust the volume 4 Select your program See lg Selecting a program 5 Adjust the tone and sound balance See d Adjusting the tone and e Adjusting the sound balance 6 To tu...

Page 65: ...pe G tr hftlt Fr rtnt fdlow IoDF h tton fa sdectiq mode of m cúfrol or sound balance L M U button For turning adio on and selecting AM or FMI Station selector buttons For tuning to lower f equency lerd h non lFu sdecting level of tone cofirol or sound balancel h ...

Page 66: ...tton For stop and ejectment REW FF button PROG button For side change M0DE button For selecting mode of tone control or sound balancel TAP butlon For turning player on Level bütton For selecting level of tone control or sound balance For rewinding Fu fast forwarding ...

Page 67: ...h the station selector button wh ch has bcen preset to the desired stat on The radio will tune in to the station and the button number will appear on the display Set tuning Use for automat c staüon search and stop Push the TUNE SEEK REW FF button on either side and hold it until a beep is heard The radio will begin seeking up or down for a stat on of the nearest frequency and will stop on receptio...

Page 68: ...play to tell you when this feature starts operat on lf the radio cannot find any station in one pass because the signals are too weak the radio will begin seeking again with sensitiv ty boosted to search out weak stations At this time DX will appear on the d splay lf the signal gets extremely weak the radio will stop seeking a station and NOTHING will appear on the display for 2 seconds After this...

Page 69: ...on repeatedly until TREB O appears on the display then push the level button to either the left or right side to suit your preference The high pitch tone level can be changed from TREB 10 to TREB l O and the level will appear on the display f Adirsting the sound balance To balance the sound between the right and left speakers push the MODE button re peatedly unt l BAL O appears on the dis play the...

Page 70: ...e 6 To turn the player off push the PWR VOL knob 7 To eject the cassette push the EJECT button As this is done the player will turn off lf the radio was on when the cassette tape was inserted it will automatically turn on again The key can be at any pos tion to eject the cassette hl Selecting a program 1 Push the PROG button to select a side to play The tape operation indicator display shows you w...

Page 71: ...me NF button For network follow ACS button Itu frequency response panem selection ll0DE button lFor selecting mode of tone control or sound balancel L M U button For turning radio on and selecting AM or FM Station selector buttons EVE button For selecting leYel of tone control or sound balance For tun ng to lower frequency For tuning to higher frequency I 0640 G26 66 h ...

Page 72: ...sglay ACS button For frequency response pattern selectionl M0DE button For selecting mode of tone control or sound balance TAPE bution For turning player onl IEVEI button For selecting level of tone control or sound balance REW FF TUNE buttoo RPT httm For artrnaic repeatl SKlP button For automatic skip of blank For fast forwarding r 0640G 27 ...

Page 73: ...ed for the lowest noise lf the signal becomes extremely weak the radio will switch over to monarrai e ep_ tion 4 Adjust the tone and sound balance See e Adjusting the tone and f Adjusting the sound balance 5 To turn the radio off push the pWR VOL knob bl Seleaing a stat on Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods The frequency will ap_ pear on the display Preset tuning Use fo...

Page 74: ...ppears 2 Tune in the desired station that broadcasts traffic information by using one of the follow ing methods When the rad o receives a sta t on which broadcasts traffic information TP Traffic Program will also appear on the display You can then listen to regular programs and to traffic information between the regular programs Preset tuning seek tuning and manual tun ing Use for tuning in to a d...

Page 75: ...by using the AF list lf the radio cannot seek out any station in one pass because the signals are too weak the radio will begin seeking all the FM broadcasts again A beep will sound and SEARCH will appear on the d splay to tell you when this feature starts operation lf the signal gets extremely weak the radio will stop seek ng a station and NOTHING will appear on the display for 2 seconds c lf a c...

Page 76: ...recorded with Dolby NR push the DOLBY NR button The Dolby noise reduction system will operate To play a tape recorded without Dolby NR push the but ton once again Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporalron DOLBY and the double D symbol E are trademarks ol Dolby Laboratories L censing Corporation 3 Turn the PWR VOL knob to adjust the volume 4 Sele...

Page 77: ...being listened to Push the RPT button while the program is being played As this is done RPT will ap pear on the display When the program is fin ished the tape will automatically be rewound to the beginning of the program and the pro gram will be played again To cancel it push the bufton once agaín This function does not work properly unless the blank portions on the tape have 3 sec onds or more be...

Page 78: ...meth ng easy to re member ln case you are unsure of the num ber write it in a notebook you normally carry Do not leave it beh nd in your vehicle SECURITY Tl button 5 With your identification number appearing on the display press the Tl button and hold it in until SECURITY appears on the display SECURITY will go off to indicate the system is set lf invalid buttons have been used ERROR will appear o...

Page 79: ...al power source is disconnected from the radio unit When the system is activated the audio system cannot be turned on even after the power supply resumes and SECURlTy will appear on the display lf this happens such as when the battery is discharged see lf the anti theft svstem is activated The figure with ERROR ndicates how many err r you have made You may make up to nine errors but no more NOTICE...

Page 80: ...ive it the correct identification number 1 Follow the steps 3 and 4 described in Setting the anti theft system 2 With your identification number appearing on the display press the T1 button aná hold it in untíl SECURITy appears on the display SECUR TY wiil go off to ind cate that the system is reset and the audio system is operable lf invalid buttons have been used ERROR will appear on the display...

Page 81: ...f button f i 0f r r tltF ti 0n Afu intake control bütton É tr R outsideair b N r lnd catorl ght l l t5a Recircutatedair a ntt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FGS ñ 40 Floorlwindshield Temperature control lever iti ll Low rl i High sped I I Higher middle speed Fan speed control knob low speed Lower middle speed ...

Page 82: ...on ofl buttons ffi tf tr 0n nomal r É l o 0n leconomicall Ai htd e cmtrol hfton tlt00t0t00ü000 Air flow control buttons FloorlwildslieH Fan speed control knob Temperature control lever l0520vt 1 tower middle speed 77 I ...

Page 83: ...unon in the OUTSIDE AIR mode the system will take fresh outside air into the unit For recirculated air press in the button to the RECIRCULATED AIR mode Pressing the button once aga n w ll let the button out in the OUTSIDE AIR mode The indicator light tells you which mode you have selected The air flow control buttons are used to se lect the air flow outlets air is delivered from See f Air flow sel...

Page 84: ...button lf the windshield fogs up easily press in the FLOORAltúINDS HIELD button For detailed information on air flow control including other settings see f Air flow se lection 4 Turn the fan speed control knob anywhere except the oFF position 5 lf dehumidified heating is desired press in the air conditioner on off button cl Cooling 1 Place the temperature control lever any where between the middle...

Page 85: ...tton di rects the air flow to the w ndshield as well as the floor and front side windows WINDSHIELD button This button d rects the air flow mostly to the w ndshield and front side windows Do not us the WINDSHIELD button during cooling operation in extremely humid weather The difference between the tem perature of the outside air and that of the windshield could cause the outer surface of the winds...

Page 86: ...d l ow speed Hi her miHe speed I lliú sod Floorlwindslú ld I lfn lidd r0530v10 Air intake control button fffioutsidea r teA lnd cator light Recirculated ah lnn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D Fan speed control knob Temperatufe contfol l0Yer 81 L ...

Page 87: ...irculated a r With the button in the OUTSIDE AIR mode the system will take fresh outside a r nto the unit For recirculated air press in the button to the RECIRCULATED AIR mode Pressing the button onoe aga n will let the button out in the OUTSIDE AIR mode The indicator light tells your which mode you have selected The air flow control buttons are used to se lect the air flow outlets air is delivere...

Page 88: ...control knob anywhere except the OFF pos t on dl Windshield defogging and defrosting 1 Place the temperature control lever at the FULL HEATING position 2 Press in the air ntake control button to se lect the ouTSlDE AIR mode 3 Press in the wINDSHIELD button of the air flow control buttons For detailed information on air flow control see e Air flow selection 4 Turn the fan speed control knob at the ...

Page 89: ... the air in take control button be temporar ly set to the RECIRCULATED AIR mode which will close off the outside passage and prevent outs de air and dust from entering the ve hicle interior Side vents The side vents may be opened or closed as shown Center vents The cente vents may be opened or closed as shown ...

Page 90: ...ts are turned on the brightness of the time indication wilt be reduced Once the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time is au tomatically set to 1 OO one o clock To operate the c garette lighter press it n When the cigarette lighter becomes heated it automatically pops out ready for use lf the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC pos tion Do not hold the c...

Page 91: ...N rrnultt ttrrtttt trrtttrtllllrrlllltlll To reduce the chance ol iniury in case of an acc dent or a sudden stop always keep the glovebox door closed while driv ing r r il r il nt t r ill lll l ll ll l l ll l l l l ll l ll l ll l ll l tl ll l l l Miscellany holder To open the holder press the indentat on in the holder door 86 ...

Page 92: ...g the first 3OO km 2OO miles o Do not drive slowly with the transmission in a high gear o Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow I Do not tow a trailer during the first 8OO km 5OO miles Fuel Selecting the proper fuel is essential to satis lactory performance of the engine Engine damage caused by use of improper fuels is not covered under Toyota s new ve hicle warranty...

Page 93: ...ITY 55 L 14 5 gal 12 1 lmP gal Operation in foreign countries lf you plan to drive your Toyota in another countfy First comply w th the vehicle registration laws Second confirm the availability of the cor rect fuel Catalytic converter The cata tb nverter is an emission control device instaled in the exhaust system It looks somewhat like a muffler but its pur pose is to rduce pollutants in the exha...

Page 94: ...ws your vehicle and its catalyt c convsrter system best To insure that the converter and the entire emission control system operate properly your vehicle must rece ve the periodic in spections required by the Toyota Ma nte nance Schedule Engine exhaust caut ons CAUTIOil rntrn lnlluu lrntnr lnltrtll o Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust lt contain carbon monoxide which is a colodec and odorless gas l...

Page 95: ...gh tempera ture combustion gases during the com bustion process o Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves Some of this oil is sucked nto the combustion chamber to gether with the intake air and is burned along with the fuel High temperature ex haust gases also burn the oil used to lubri cate the exhaust valve stems The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the viscos ty of ...

Page 96: ...n the ceramic They will last much longer than the conventionals Brake system Tandem master cylinder brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub systems lf either sub system should fail the other will still work However the pedal will be harder to press and your stopping dis tance will be longer Also the brake system warning light may come on CAU...

Page 97: ... lock brake system is in oper ation full stabil ty of the vehicle cannot be maintained for certa n slippery road condi tions or high speed driving when cornering Even with the anti lock brake system n stalled it is still important to drive with all due care Always maintain a safe distance from the ve hicle in front of you Compared with vehicles not fitted w th an anti lock brake system your vehicl...

Page 98: ... replaced by your nearest Toyota dealer immediately Avoid continuous driving with the warning noise Continuous driving without replacing the brake pads will cause expensive rotor dam age and increasing brake pedal effort to get the same stopping distance Luggage stowage precaut ons When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehi cle observe the following Put luggage or cargo in the front or rear trunk r...

Page 99: ...egal identifier for your vehicle The vehicle identification number NIN is also on the manufacturer s plate This is the primary identification number for your Toyota lt is used n register ng the own ership of your vehicle The engine number is stamped on the eng ne block as shown ...

Page 100: ...eck the area around the vehicle before entering it 2 Adjust seat position seatback angle headrest height and steering wheel angle 3 Adjust inside and outside rear view mir rors 4 Close all doors 5 Fasten seat belts How to start the engine a Before cranking 1 Apply the parking brake firmly 2 Turn off unnecessary lights and accesso ries 3 Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the transmissio...

Page 101: ...engine by turning the key to START Release t when the engine starts 2 After the engine runs for about 10 sec onds you are ready to drive lf the weather is below freezing let the en gine warm up for a few minutes before driv ing lf the engine stalls Simply restart it using the correct procedure given in normal starting lf the engine will not start See lf the eng ne will not start n Part 4 NOTICE Do...

Page 102: ...instructions Fuel lines Check the lines for leaks or loose connections lnside the front trunk Spare tire jack and wheel nut wrench Check the tire pressure and make sure you have your jack and wheel nut wrench Radiator and hoses Make sure the front of the radiator is clean not blocked with leaves dirt or bugs Check the hoses for cracks kinks rot and loose connections Brake and clutch fluid levels M...

Page 103: ...still do not work safely pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance 98 CAUTION runrrr urrtnllIlnlltnrrtnt nrtr a Before driving off make sure that the parking brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is off o Do not leave your veh Glo unattended while the engine is running a Do not re t your foot on the brake pedal while driving lt can cause dan gerous...

Page 104: ...adlights raised when there is a possibility they could freeze Use a washer fluid containing an antifreeze solution 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 ant freeze or any othor subst tute as washer fluid because it may damage your vehicle s paint Do not use your parking...

Page 105: ...ignals and stop lights each t me you hitch up Direct splicing may damage your vehicle s electrical system and cause a malfunction of your lights BREAK IN SCHEDULE o Toyota recommends that you do not tow a trailer w th a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train component en gine transmission differential wheel bearing etc for the first 8OO km 5OO miles of driving MAINTENANCE o lf you tow a...

Page 106: ...rning radius with your vehicle Iit o Crosswinds and rough roads will ad versely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer causing sway Pay attention to the rear from time to t me to prepare yourself for being passed by large trucks or buses which may cause your vehicle and trailer to sway lf swaying happens firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed im mediately but gradually Never increase...

Page 107: ...ld winter days this may take a little longer o Accelerate slowly and smoothly Avoid jackrabbit starts Get into high gear as quickly as possible o Avoid long engine idlíng lf you have a long wait and you are not in traffic it is befter to turn off the engine and start again later o Avoid engine lug o overrevving Use a gear range su table for the road on which you are travelling Avoid continuous spe...

Page 108: ...aintenance work on schedule and if you often drive under severe conditions see that your vehicle receives more frequent maintenance See Part 6 GAUTION nruu rru r lurrtrtrrrlr tr unltr Never turn off the engine to coast down hills Your power steering and brake booster will not function w thout the err gine running Also the emission control system operates properly only when üre eng ne is running l ...

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Page 110: ... lf the light is out dim or goes out when the starter is cranked the battery is d s charged You may try jump starting Your ve hicle cannot be push started See c Jump starting for further instructions lf the light is O K but the engine still will not start it needs adjustment or repair Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop NOTICE Do not pull or push start the vehicle lt may damage the vehic...

Page 111: ... lf you are unsure about how to follow this procedure we strongly recommend that you seek the help of a competent mechanic or towing service GAUTION r rnrrrulrurlnr r nnrrnrn rrrr r a Batter es contain sulfuric acid which is poisonous and corrosive Wear pro tect Ye safety glasses when iump tart ng and avoid spilling acid on your skin clothing or vehicle o lf you shor ld acc dentally get acid on yo...

Page 112: ... from the battery Do not connect it to or near any part that moves when the engine is cranked iloTlcE When making the connect ons do not lean over the battery or accidentally let the i mper cables or clamps tor ch anyth ng ex copt the correct battery terminals or the gfound 5 Start your engine in the normal way After start ng run it at about 2OOO rpm for several minutes with the accelerator pedal ...

Page 113: ...assis tance 5 lf there are no obvious leaks check the coolant reservoir lf it is dry add water to the reservoir while the engine is running Fill it about half full CAUTION utuutrutut nntr t rtr nlnr rtnr Do not a tompt to remoye t re engine coolant filler cap when the eng ne is hot Serious injury could result from scalding hot fluid and steam blown out undel plersure llilt lttlilr r l rrr r ll r l...

Page 114: ...ppear on the tire re place the tire See also the tire section in Chapter 7 2 fo details on the tread wear indicators and other service information GAUTION rr ul r utu ll utr r r trtr t ulr o The compact spare tire was designed especially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehicle o Do not exceed 8O km h 5O mphl when driving with the compact spare t re o Mount the compact spare tire in plac...

Page 115: ...f the jack each of the tools and their storage loca t ons 30070v1 To remove the spare tire loosen the bolt and remove it To store a tire repeat the removal steps in reverse order When mounting the tire in place put the t re with the outer side facing out if Ir Ír l i l i ii b Required tools inside the tool bag V n ñ 5 Wheel ornament remover Wheel nut wrench Jack handle Wheel block 110 ...

Page 116: ...om rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place the wheel block from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels Removing wheel ornament 3 Remove thé wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using the bev eled end of the wheel ornament remover as shown To avoid personal injury do not at tempt to pull off the ornament by hand i l I trt l li For T135170D16 tire...

Page 117: ...oint as shown Make sure that the jack is posit oned on a level and solid place Raising your veh cle 30r20v0t 6 After making sr r that no one s n the ve hicle raise it túgh enough so that the spare tire can be instatred Remember you will need more ground clear ance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle into the jack it is a loose...

Page 118: ...ng on wheels remove any corro sion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such lnstallation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving Therefore after the first 1600 km 10O0 miles check to see that the wheel nuts are tight Reinstalling wheel nuts 8 Reinstall all thé wheel nuts f ...

Page 119: ...re Adjust the air pressure to the specification designated in Part 8 lf 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 aír leak age lf the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 12 Restow all the tools ja...

Page 120: ...tem for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition lf they are damaged use a towing dolly al Using flat bed truck Toyota recommends this as the best method for your vehicle lbl Towing with wheel lift type truck From front We recommend using a towing dolly under the rear wheels lf you do not use a towing dolly release the ...

Page 121: ...king brake and put the transmission in neutral The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine running 116 GAUTION utu r tunn t lnru n urrtr t lf tfre engine is not running the power as si t for the brakes will not work 3o brak ing will be mueh harder than u ual tl t t t r r t ll il ilil llilil ll t il tl llllililtll tiluilt lf a retractable headlight does not operate RTR 30 A ÍUSE Turn the igrútbn...

Page 122: ...use t s the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass ir rl iI tjj To raise or lower an inoperative headliglrt re move the cover from the manual operatirn knob next to the noperative headlight and turn the knob clockwise After the headlights are extended tum on the light switch and check to see that the lights come on When the headlights are retracted they shoul...

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Page 124: ...ess or dampness to certain parts of your vehicle for an extended period of time may cause corrosion even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry o High temperatures will cause corrosion to those components of the vehicle which are prevented from quick drying due to lack of proper ventilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible...

Page 125: ... lated garage lf you wash your vehicle in the garage or if you drive it in covered with water or snow your garage may be so damp it will cause corros on Even if your garage is heated a wet vehicle can corrode if the ven tilation is poor Washing and wax ng your Toyota Wash your vehicle in the shade when the body is not hot to the touch Use a mild car wash soap and rinse it well Dirt can cause small...

Page 126: ...y dry before driving Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota s finish 1 Always wash and dry the vehicle before you begin waxing even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax 2 Use a good quality polish and wax lf the finish has become extremely weathered use a car cleaning polish followed by a separate wax Carefully follow the manufacturer s in structi...

Page 127: ...cessive wear fraying or cuts NOTICE Do not use dye or bleach on the belts it may weaken them Windows The windows may be cleaned with any household window cleaner NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the windows be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires on the rear window Leather lnterior The leather upholstery may be cleaned with neutral detergent for wool Remove dirt using a soft cloth d...

Page 128: ...T lf you have any quest ons about the cleaning of your Toyota your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them 123 a ...

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Page 130: ...ak efficiency follow the maintenance schedule For full details of your maintenance scehdule read the separate Toyota Service Booklet or Toyota Warranty Booklet Where to go for service It makes good sense to take your vehicle to your local Toyota dealer for service Toyota technic ans are well trained special sts And they are receiving the latest service information through technical bulletins ser v...

Page 131: ...riorate with age resulting in swelled chafed or cracked cond t on 126 Does your vehicle need repairing Be on the alert for changes in performance sounds and visual tip offs that indicate ser vice is needed Some mportant clues are as follows o Eng ne missing stumbling or pinging o Appreciable loss of power o Strange engine noises r A leak under the vehicle however water dripping from the air condit...

Page 132: ...Part 7 DO IT YOURSEIF MAITllTEITIAIIICE Chapter 7 1 lntroduction o Engine compartment overview o Front trunk room overview o Fuse locations o Do it yourself service precautions It I i II rl 127 ...

Page 133: ...ngine compartment overview 3S FE engine Engine oil filter Electric cooling fan Engine coolant filler cap Engine coolant reservoir Engine oil level dipstick Distributor Engine oil filler cap 6001 0v 1 I t28 ...

Page 134: ...ment overview 3S GE engine t fi i ri il il it t1 fl il t it i l r i i l I l Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant filler cap Engine oil filler cap Engine coolant reselvoir 60010v10 Electric cooling fan 129 I _ _d ...

Page 135: ...verv ew Trunk room inner cover Clutch fluid reservoir Windshield washer fluid tenk Poyver steering fluid reservoir Brake fluid fesefYlr runn room inner cover U reta n ngctip Rgmove ffi I Tool bag w 2 lnstall 1 600r5vl 0 ...

Page 136: ...Fuse locations oq kk pd 5 Front trunk room Driver s side kick panel ...

Page 137: ...exhaust manifold will be hot so bo careful not to touch them Oil ahd fluid may also be hot a Do not smoke cause sparks or allow open flames around fuel or battery The fumes are flammable t32 o Be extremely cautious when working on the baftery lt conta ns poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid o Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack supporting it Always use automotive jack stands or ...

Page 138: ...d replacing tires Rotating tires lnstalling snow tires and chains Replacing wheels Aluminum wheel precautions a a a a a a Visually nspect the condition of the belts Check their tens on by applying thumb pres sure midway between the pulleys a With the engine turned off check the belts for cracks fraying excessive wear or oil stains Have belts in poor condition immedi ately replacedFV you Toyota dea...

Page 139: ... The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level line and the full level line 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 3S FE engine 1 1 1 2 1 0 3S GE engine 1 O 1 1 O 9 NOTICE Avoid overfilling or the engine could be dam aged Check the oil level on the dipstick o...

Page 140: ... the following Engine oil selection for proper engine oil selection Engine oil ad ditives are neither needed nor recommended b After adding the oil make sure that the filler cap is installed hand tight You should double check the oil level on the dipstick c With the engine r nning look carefully for any small leaks frgm around the oil filter or drain plug Any lepk indicates a faulty instal lation ...

Page 141: ...ng yourself do not re moye tho engine Goolant filler cap when the engine is hot llil l l llilll llilll il ll il il l ll il ilt t t il tilt t il 1 Ghecking and replac ng the air cleaner element Coolant type selection Your coolant must contain either ethylene glycol antifreeze or ant corros ve Ethylene glycol antifreeze is the antifreeze contained in the coolant your new Toyota is delivered with ln ...

Page 142: ...rive with re air cleaner removed or excessive enginy wear cor H result Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment Replacing spark plugs 3S GE eng ne 1 Unfasten the spark plug cables by pulling on the boot not on tho cable itself a Note the order of the spark plug cables lf you are not posit ve that you can reconnect them correctly mark each cable with a num ber on a piece of tape...

Page 143: ... order of the spark plug cables lf you are not positive that you can reconnect them correctly mark each cable with a num ber on a piece of tape before disconnecting it b Unfasten the connector by pulling straight up Pulling on the cables may break the car bon conductor inside GAUTIOf I r I tt tl I r I t I r I I I I I I I r I I ll I I r I I I I I I I I I I I The boots may be hot so be careful rril ...

Page 144: ... b Screw in the plugs by hand as far as they will go lf necessary a spark plug wrench may be used for an extension lf a plug does not screw in smoothly remove it and try again to ensure the correct engagement of the threads on the spark plug with the threads in the hole This prevents the threads from stripping in the next step c Tighten the plugs with wrench Do not overtighten d Make sure the cabl...

Page 145: ...ent refilling it may indicate a serious mechanical problem lf the level is low add SAE J 1 703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake ol clutch reservo r Remove and replace the reservoir covers by hand Fill the brake fluid to the dotted line This brings the fluid to the correct level when you put the cover back on Use only newly opened brake fluid Once opened brake fluid absorbs moisture f...

Page 146: ...R ght hand drive vehicles 112 mm 4 4 in min Wrth tho engine running have someone press the brake pedal severa t mes and then press hard approx mat ly 49O N t5O kgf 110 lb ll on it The distance from the asphalt sheet to the top surface of the pedal should not be less than specified lf the clearance is less have your Toyota dealer adjust the brakes Checking park ng brake adiustment Count the number ...

Page 147: ... fluid is cold below 2OoC or 68oF lf the vehicle has not been driven for over five hours the fluid is cold The fluid will be hot 40 C 80 C or 104oF 176oF if you turn the steering wheel from lock to lock ten or more times w th the vehi cle stopped a Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir tank b Remove the filler cap by turning it counter clockwise and wipe the dipstick clean c Reinstall the f...

Page 148: ...be no more than 5 mm 0 2 in l bebw the bottom edge of the hole lf the level s O K reinstall the plug and t ghten t a Make sure the vehicle is level while making this check b After installing the plug visually check the transaxle case for leaks or damage lf the level is low there may be a leak in the system Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible GAUTION rrnr nlltntr trt...

Page 149: ...ressure reading o Always us6 a t ro pressu e gauge The ap pearance of a tire can be misleading Be sides tire pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade handling and ride a Take special care when adding air to the compact spare t re The smaller tire size can gain pressure very quickly Add com pressed air in small quantities and check the pressure often until it reaches the specified ...

Page 150: ...e construct on combinations is for bidden by SIVZO llilill r r rrr l u t tl ilI lnilI ll il tt ililt t il tl llil ll Never use second hand t res on your Toyota Using tires whose previous history is un known is a risk Toyota recommends all four t res or at least both of the front or rear t res be replaced at a üme as a set See lf you have a flat tire in Part 4 for tire change procedure When a tire ...

Page 151: ...i e chains which are the correct size for youf fear t fes For 22515OR1 5 tires use only genuine Toyota tire chains designed exclusively for use on the MR2 These tire chains can also be used on the 195 55R15 spare tire NOTICE When using tire chains other than Toyota MR2 tire chains you should use 215 50R15 tires lf the wrong combination of tire and tire chain is used the chains could damage the veh...

Page 152: ...rance to the body and chassis Replacement with used wheels is not recom mended as they may have been subjected 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 precaut ons o After d...

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Page 154: ...electrolyto o Wear protect ve safety glasrec when working near the ba tery o Keep children away from the battery EMERGEITCY MEASURES o lf electrolyte gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water for at lea t 15 minutes and get immediate med cal at ention lf possible cont nue to apply water widr a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office o lf electrolyte get on your skin thor ough...

Page 155: ...ts stor age locat on to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a collision or sud den braking ll il 1ililil ilil 1 ll lt t llt il l ililililil ililil 1il 1t t l 2 Check the battery for corroded or loose connect ons cracks or loose hold down clamp a lf the battery is corroded wash it off with a solution of warm water and baking soda Coat the outside of the terminals with grease to prevent...

Page 156: ...battery is producing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 Remove the vent plugs 2 lf recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 3 Be sure the power switch on the recharger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them GAUTIOII n nr rurnru nn nr rur lrnn n n lur Ahrays chargo the battery in an uncon fined ...

Page 157: ...t of spare fuses and keep them in your vehicle for emergencies lf the new fuse immediately blows out there is a problem with the electrical system Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as pos sible GAUTION r nr rntrtr rrlt n t rtrutr rtut IIever use a fuse with a higher amperage rating or any other object in place of a fuse This may causo extensive damage and possibly a fire ilt tl il il ilil...

Page 158: ...ame d Once all of the rubber is in the frame slot allow it to expand and fill in the end NOTICE Be careful not to scratch the glass surface w th the wiper frame Adding washer fluid If the windshield washer does not work the washe tank may be empty Add washer fluid You may use plain water as washer fluid However in cold areas where temperatures range below freezing point use washer fluid containing...

Page 159: ...taine screws and take out the beam unit together with the retainer unplugging thé connector Remove the rubber cover lf the connector is tight wiggle it NOTICE Never attempt to loosen the headlight aim adjusting screws 3 Release üF bulb retaining spring and te move the hlb lnstall a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring To install a bulb align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting ...

Page 160: ...upward plugging the connec tor Put the retainer on the unit tighten the screws and install the ornament R t back the fuse After replacement have the headlight aim checked by your Toyota dealer Replacing front fog light bulbs 1 Loosen the reta ner screw take out the beam unit and disconnect the cords Before replacement make sure the front fog or driving light sw tch is off lf the connector is tight...

Page 161: ...ass with al cohol and clean rag Replacing light bulbs The illustrations which follow show how to gain access to the bulbs When replacing a bulb make sure the light switch is off Use bulbs with the wattage rating given in the following list The single end bulbs are removed by pressing in and turning counterclockwise The double end bulbs l or wedge base bulbs pull straight out of the holder clips NO...

Page 162: ...Paper for protecting surface Rear turn signal stop and tail rear fog and back up lights L 4b License plate lights Front tum signal and parking líghts 157 ...

Page 163: ...Rear trunk room light l l i i Door courtesy lights 158 lnter or lights ...

Page 164: ...Overall width Overall height Wheelbase Front tread Rear tread mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in 41 80 164 6 1700 66 9 1235 48 6 2400 94 5 t470 s7 9 1450 57 1 Engine Model 3S FE and 3S GE Type 4 cylinder in line 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke mm in 86 0 x 86 0 3 39 x 3 39 Displacement cm3 cu in 1998 121 9 I 159 ...

Page 165: ...ug type 3S GE Engine NIPPONDENSO NGK 35 FE NIPPONDENSO K2OR U11 NGK BKR6EYA1 1 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 Drive belt deflection with 98 N 1O kgf 22 lb l thumb pressure used belt mm in 1 10 15 O 39 O 59 2 7 10 0 28 O 39 PK2OR8 BKR6EPS lgnition timing 1OO BTDC with terminals E TE of check connec tor connected ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity L qt lmp qt 35 FE engine Dry fill Drain and refill with...

Page 166: ...omatic transmission fluid DEXRON II Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W 9O BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed mm in Left hand drive vehicles lOB 4 3 Right hand drive vehicles 112 4 41 Pedal freeplay mm in l 3 5 0 12 0 201 Parking brake adjustment Fluid type SAE J1 703 or FMVSS 5 8 clicks No 1 16 DOT oc a9 18 oF 20 0 Temperature change 7 20 rang 416275a 40 60 80 loo antic pat d befofe next...

Page 167: ...l tire Except spare t re 35 GE engine Front 210 12 1 301 3S FE engine Front 1 60 km h 1OO mph or over 220 t2 2 32t 250 2 5 36 Under 160 km h 1OO mph 20012 o 29t Spare tire 230 2 3 33 195 55R15 83M 250 2 5 420 4 2 36 60 T1 35 70D 1 6 Snow tire Same as original tire Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft lb 103 10 5 76 162 Fuses eft hand drive vehicles Oriver s side kick panel Engine compartment 80052Vr Driv...

Page 168: ... clock c garette lighter power rear view mirrors power an tenna 18 PWR 30 A Power windows 19 DOOR 2O A Power door lock system 20 GAUGE 7 5 A Gauges and meters warning lights and buzzer except discharge and open door warning lights econodrive monitor air conditioning heating system power steering system 21 TURN 7 5 A Turn signal lights 22 WIPER 2O A Wipers and washer 23 MIR HTR 7 5 A Outside rear v...

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Page 171: ...4 Changing the engine oil and filter 134 Checking and replacing fuses 151 Checking brake and clutch fluid 14O Checking the brake booster 142 Checking the engine drive belts 133 Checking the engine oil level 134 Cigarefte lighter and ashtray 85 Cleaning the interior 122 Clock 85 Clutch Fluid level 14O Pedal freeplay 140 Cold weather Operation 99 Controls lnstrument panel 2 4 6 Cooling system Coolan...

Page 172: ...oil Winter driving t ps Engine system warning light Engine temperature gauge Exhaust gas caution Power steering 142 Washer fluid 153 Fog light switch Front 36 Headlight beam level control switch Headlight switch Fog light switch Rear 36 Foreign countr es Operation in 88 Freeplay Brake pedal 14 l Clutch pedal 14O Steering wheel 143 Front fog light switch 36 Front fog lights Replacement 155 Fronttru...

Page 173: ...t 41 Low fuel level warning light 41 Low oil pressure warning light 41 Luggage stowage precautions 93 M Maintenance Do it yourself maintenance 132 Does your vehicle need repairing 126 Maintenance requirements 125 Where to go for service 125 Manual transmission Driving with a manual transm ssion 46 Shift pattern 46 Sh fting speed 46 Maximum allowable speed Manual transmission 46 Mirror Anti glare i...

Page 174: ...s Towing Emergency towing lf your vehicle needs to be towed Trailer Trailer towing Transaxle Oil level 143 Trip meter 41 Trunk lid opener Rear 12 Trunk lid Front 10 Trunk lid Rear 11 Turn signals 33 V Voltmeter 40 W Warning buzzer 41 Warning lights 4 l Washer fluid Adding washer fluid 153 Washing and waxing 12O Wheels Aluminum wheel Windshield wiper and h h Winter driving tips Wiper t25 84 t 51 11...

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Page 176: ...tion information 96 1 65 fuel ty e _üse ordy unleaded gasorine w th an octane number of 9s or higher Resear h Octane Number Fuel tanL capacity 55L 14 5 gal 12 1tmp gal Recommended engire oil apr grade sG or better rf it s imposs bre to get sG or better g radel you may use SÉgrar te l Use SAE lOW 3O if nqmat téinpn atire s are above _ 1g C OoFl See page 1i 15 for detailed infbrmation Tirc informali...

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