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CAUTION

Before driving off, make sure that
the parking brake is fully released
and the parking brake reminder
light is off.

Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is running.

Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.

To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and
not work properly.

Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
tion or engine braking, could cause
the vehicle to spin or skid.

Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has high- speed capability tires.
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
sult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are high- speed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.

Do not continue normal driving
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a
longer stopping distance, and it
may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.

Winter driving tips

Make sure you have ethylene- glycol an-
tifreeze in the radiator.

NOTICE

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze.

Check the condition of the battery and
cables.

Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Chapter 7- 3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased
to check the level of charge.

Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.

See Chapter 7- 2 for recommended viscos-
ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your
vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about
which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer–
he will be pleased to help.

Keep the door locks from freezing.

Squirt lock de- icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing. To open
a frozen lock, try heating the key before
inserting it.

Summary of Contents for Paseo 1998

Page 1: ...S WS WWW MANUALS WS 1 Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Chapter 1 1 Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ...

Page 2: ...ter 3 Center vents 4 Rear view mirror remote control levers 5 Glovebox 6 Power door lock switches 7 Power window switches 8 Parking brake lever 9 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 10 Instrument panel light control knob 11 Hood lock release lever ...

Page 3: ... switch 2 Headlight and turn signal switch 3 Wiper and washer switches 4 Emergency flasher switch 5 Clock 6 Air conditioning controls 7 Car audio 8 Cigarette lighter 9 Ashtray 10 Cup holders 11 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 12 Ignition switch ...

Page 4: ...LS WS 4 1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 2 Fuel gauge 3 Service reminder indicators and indica tor lights 4 Odometer 5 Speedmeter 6 Tachometer 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Trip meter Instrument cluster overview With tachometer ...

Page 5: ... WS 5 1 Fuel gauge 2 Service reminder indicators and indica tor lights 3 Odometer 4 Speedometer 5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 6 Theft deterrent system indicator light 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Trip meter Without tachometer ...

Page 6: ... warning light Anti lock brake system warning light type A type B Open door warning light type A type B SRS airbag warning light Overdrive off indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights The indicators marked with are service reminder indicators For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzer in Chapter 1 5 Front passenger s seat belt reminder li...

Page 7: ... lock 2 Subkey This key will not work in the trunk To protect things locked in the trunk when you have your vehicle parked leave the subkey with the attendant Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the ve hicle Type B This key works in every lock Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked ...

Page 8: ...t the key into the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key forward To unlock Turn the key backward Vehicles with power door lock system All the doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door In the driver s door lock turning the key once will unlock the driver s door and twice in succession will unlock all the doors simultaneously LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Move th...

Page 9: ...ont side To unlock Push the switch on the rear side All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous ly REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the LOCK position as shown on the label This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only not from inside We recommend us ing this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle ...

Page 10: ...doors from being opened unintentionally Power windows The windows can be operated with the switch on each door The ignition key must be in the ON posi tion OPERATING THE DRIVER S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver s door Normal operation The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Lightly push down the switch To close Pull up the switch Automatic operation to open only Push the switch...

Page 11: ...parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely in side the vehicle before you close the power windows If someone s neck head or hands gets caught in a closing window it could result in a serious injury When anyone closes the power windows be sure that they operate the windows safe ly When small children are in the ve hicle never let them use the power window switches without supervi sion U...

Page 12: ...ing luggage To close the trunk lid lower it and press down on it After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv ing This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle Lock release lever To open the trunk lid from the driver s seat pull up on the lock release ...

Page 13: ... someone could get into the trunk by folding down a rear seat 2 After closing the trunk lid insert the master key and turn it counterclock wise to deactivate the lock release lever After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed Hood To open the hood do the following 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be sure ...

Page 14: ...t edge to lock it CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body To deter the vehicle theft the system is designed to give an alarm and keep the engine from being started if any of the doors trunk or hood is forcibly un locked or the battery terminal is discon nected and then reconnected when the vehicle ...

Page 15: ... and cut the starter circuit under the following conditions If any of the doors trunk or hood is unlocked without using the key If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected After one minute the alarm will automati cally stop with the starter circuit cut kept on Reactivating the alarm Once set the system automatically resets the alarm each time all the doors trunk and hood are close...

Page 16: ...nactive You may open any door trunk and hood TESTING THE SYSTEM 1 Open all the windows 2 Set the system as described above The front doors should be locked with the key Be sure to wait until the indi cator light starts flashing 3 Unlock one of the doors from the in side The system should activate the alarm 4 Cancel the system by unlocking either front door with the key 5 Repeat this operation for ...

Page 17: ...slowly counterclockwise then pause slightly before removing it After removing the cap hang it on the cap hanger It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened When installing turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click If the cap is not tightened securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving sev...

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Page 19: ...ng driving do not allow pas sengers to stand up or move around between seats Severe inju ries can occur in the event of emer gency braking or a collision Adjust the driver s seat so that the foot pedals steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver CAUTION Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the d...

Page 20: ...e lever up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide pa...

Page 21: ...t forward and rear ward to make sure it is secured in place Never allow anyone to rest their foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving Fold down rear seat 1 Remove the head restraint Pull up the seatback security lock lever 1 to the unlock position 2 Pull out the lock release strap 2 3 Fold down the seatback Each seatback may be folded separately This will enlarge the trunk as far as t...

Page 22: ...rtain to replace head restraints Head restraints For your safety adjust the head re straint before driving To raise Pull it up To lower Push it down while pressing lock release button The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head Therefore using a cushion on the seatback is not recom mended CAUTION Adjust the center of the head re straint so that it is closest to the top of yo...

Page 23: ...llision Also do not let the child sit on your lap It does not provide sufficient restraint Pregnant woman Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Ask your doctor for specific recommendations The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist Injured person Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Depending on the inju ry however first check with your do...

Page 24: ...motion will allow the belt to extend and you can move around freely If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor firmly pull the belt and release it You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor When a passenger s shoulder belt is com pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fea ture is use...

Page 25: ...is positioned across the center of your shoulder The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a collision Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips no...

Page 26: ...nder your arm To release the belt press the buckle re lease button and allow the belt to re tract If the belt does not retract smoothly pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re tracts Rear center seat belt Lengthen Sit up straight and well back in the seat To fasten your belt insert the tab into the buckle You will hear a click when the tab locks into ...

Page 27: ...tect an adult occupant or your child from injury Too high Adjust to a snug fit Keep as low on hips as possible Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position To shorten the belt pull the free end of the belt Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist then ad just it to a snug fit CAUTION High positioned and loose fitting lap belts could cause serious inj...

Page 28: ...t system in case of vehicle acci dent increasing the chance of per sonal injury Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it Remember that the extender pro vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle or for another person or at a different seating position than the one origi nally intended for To connect the extender to the seat belt insert the tab...

Page 29: ... designed to be activated in response to a severe fron tal impact When the airbag sensor detects the shock of a severe frontal impact the front seat belt is quickly drawn back in by the re tractor so that the belt snugly restrains the front seat occupants The seat belt pretensioners are activated even with no passenger in the front seat This indicator comes on when the igni tion key is turned to t...

Page 30: ...ike or open the front seat belt pretensioner as semblies airbag sensor or surround ing area or wiring Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system which could re sult in serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injuries NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota deale...

Page 31: ...n dam aged The front and side parts of the vehicle shaded in the illustration were in volved in an accident not of the extent to cause the seat belt pretensioners to operate The front seat belt pretensioner assem bly is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger when added to th...

Page 32: ...e SRS airbags are operating properly The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly in flators warning light interconnecting wir ing and power sources For details see Service remainder indicators and warning buzzers in chapter 1 5 The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows in the illustrati...

Page 33: ...tion and activation that only one of your ve hicle s two airbags will deploy For the safety of all occupants be sure to always wear seat belts Collision from the rear Collision from the side Vehicle roll over The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a side or rear impact if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed frontal collision The SRS airbag system m...

Page 34: ...he SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima ry protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt sys tems The front seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by an inflating airbag if they do not wear the available seat belts During sud den braking just before a collision an unrestrained driver or front pas senger can move forward into direct contact w...

Page 35: ... when it is un avoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint sys tem see Child restraint in this chapter Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use The airbags inflate with considerable spee...

Page 36: ...steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rear ward by the force of deploying air bags Likewise the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees Do not modify or remove any wir ing Do not modify remove strike or open any components such as the steering wheel column cover...

Page 37: ... SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position or remains on The light comes on while driving In the followi...

Page 38: ...o the steering wheel during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that The driver sit as far back as pos sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve hicle All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts This indicator comes on when the igni tion key is turned to the ACC or ON position It goes off afte...

Page 39: ...rrier that does not move or deform If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level the SRS airbag may not deploy However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact or if it is involved in an underride collision e g a collision in which the nose of the vehicle underrid...

Page 40: ...rbag must inflate with considerable force While the system is designed to reduce serious inju ries it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swellings The steering wheel hub may be hot for several minutes but the airbag itself will not be hot The airbag is designed to inflate only once CAUTION The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the primary protection of the driver side ...

Page 41: ...inflation or disable the sys tem which could result in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju ries NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two way radio ca...

Page 42: ...d cracked or otherwise damaged NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them The laws of all fifty states in the U S A and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system Your vehicle conforms to SAE J1819 If a child is too large for a child restraint system the ...

Page 43: ...g could cause death or serious injury to the child Make sure that you have complied with all installation instructions pro vided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be properly restrained on the seat with either the lap belt or the lap portion of the lap shoulder belt You m...

Page 44: ...passenger compartment This will pre vent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident Your vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child restraint system The anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet metal to permit installation of an anchor bracket for a child restraint system To install an anchor bracket use an 8 mm 30 mm 1 25 mm coarse thread metric bolt and ...

Page 45: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 45 A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Junior seat A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only Installation with 2 point type seat belt ...

Page 46: ... seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally i...

Page 47: ...ck tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the infant seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 3 To remove the infant seat press the buckle release button ...

Page 48: ... directions for installing a child restraint system CAUTION Do not put a rear facing child re straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passen ger in case of sudden braking or a collision 1 Run the center lap belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its ma...

Page 49: ...unction normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it ...

Page 50: ...LATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only CAUTION Vehicles with a passenger airbag Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat be cause the force of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child Installation with 3 point type seat belt ...

Page 51: ...rovided by its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat be...

Page 52: ...e sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its msnufac turer ...

Page 53: ...eat is used in forward facing and rear facing position depend ing on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufacturer s in structions about the applicable child s age and size as well as directions for installing a child restraint system CAUTION Vehicles with a passenger airbag Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat be cause the force of the rapid infla t...

Page 54: ...njury to the child Do not put a rear facing child re straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak ing or a collision 1 Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into ...

Page 55: ...cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted slightly it cannot be ex tended To hold the convertible seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the convertible seat fir...

Page 56: ... the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward fac ing position only ...

Page 57: ...s low as possible on child s hips See Seat belts for de tails CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child s shoulder The belt should be kept away from child s neck but not falling off child s shoulder Fail ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col lision High positioned lap belts and loose fitting b...

Page 58: ... use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 To remove the child restraint system press the buckle release button and al low the belt to retract If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap See the following instructions to install the anchor bracket Top strap anchors and locations ...

Page 59: ...f m 12 2 18 2 ft lb To comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards vehicles sold in Canada are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox designed for use with any of the 3 anchor locations shown in the illustra tion If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts ask your Toyota dealer See Child restraint system Outside rear view mirrors Adjust the mirror so you ...

Page 60: ... mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at posit...

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Page 63: ... you remove the key with the headlights left on a buzzer reminds you to turn the lights off when you open the driver s door NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running Daytime running light system Canada only The headlights turn on at reduced intensi ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started ev...

Page 64: ... 1 The key must be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out Emergen...

Page 65: ...ent panel light control To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the knob Interior light To turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when any of the door is opened The light goes off when all of the doors is closed ...

Page 66: ...r up and release it To squirt washer fluid pull the lever toward you and release it Type A only If the windshield wipers are off they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid in Chapter 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from fre...

Page 67: ...f With timer The system will automatically shut off after the defogger has operated about 15 minutes Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow NOTICE Without timer To prevent the bat tery from di...

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Page 69: ...ull Needle at F Nearly empty Needle at E It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1 4 full This fuel gauge has a non return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off If the fuel level approaches E fill the fuel tank as soon as possible On inclines or curves due to the move ment of fuel in the tank the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate If the fuel ...

Page 70: ...not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to con trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range Do not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your vehicle overheats in Part 4 Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm revolutions...

Page 71: ... was set to zero The black digits on white indicate tenth of kilometers or miles 3 Trip meter reset knob It resets the trip meter to zero To reset the trip meter push the knob a If parking brake is off stop and check b Fasten seat belts If the indicator or Do this buzzer comes on d Stop and check f Take vehicle to Toyota dealer type A type B Indicator and buzzer e Stop and check Fasten front passe...

Page 72: ...king brake has not caused the warning light to come on check to see that the parking brake is fully released If the brake fluid level is low At a safe place test your brakes by start ing and stopping If you judge that the brakes still work adequately drive cautiously to your nearest dealer or shop for repairs If the brakes are not working have the vehicle towed in for repairs For tow ing informati...

Page 73: ...u are driving pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance The light may occasionally flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly The light may come on when the oil level is extremely low It is ...

Page 74: ...ervice the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position or remains on The light comes on or flashes while driving j Light Reminder Buzzer This buzzer will sound If the headlight switch is left on and the driver s door is opened with the key removed from the ignition switch k Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open ...

Page 75: ...ine is off and the steering wheel is locked The key can be re moved only at this position You must push in the key to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position On vehicles with an automatic transmission the selector lever must be in the P posi tion before pushing the key When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in ...

Page 76: ...stem will select the most suitable gear for running conditions such as normal cruising hill climbing hard towing etc CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelera tor pedal while shifting 3 Release the parking brake and brake pedal Depress accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting Lock release button To prevent misshifting Parking engine starting and key removal position Reverse position Neutral ...

Page 77: ... you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in D With the selector lever in 2 the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatical ly shift to the second gear With the selector lever in L the trans mission is engaged in the first gear NOTICE Be careful not to overrev the en gine Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone The approximate maximum al lowable s...

Page 78: ...en you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the ve hicle During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age...

Page 79: ...e lock release button in Shift normaly Position for engine braking With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must be in ON position Overdrive switch For selecting either a three speed or four speed transmission ON position Shifting into overdrive possible O D OFF indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is in OFF position OFF position Shift...

Page 80: ... braking you can downshift the transmission as follows Turn off the overdrive switch The O D OFF indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear Shift into the 2 position when the vehicle speed is lower than 111 km h 69 mph The transmission will down shift to the second gear and more en gine braking will be obtained Shift into the L position when the vehicle spee...

Page 81: ...rious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may re sult f Good driving practice If the transmission is repeatedly upshifted and downshifted between third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope the overdrive switch should be turned off Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running This prev...

Page 82: ...ion The shift pattern is as shown above Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting and then release it slowly Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving because it will cause clutch trouble And do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade use the parking brake Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting ...

Page 83: ...E Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear Good driving practice If it is difficult to shift into reverse put the transmission in neutral release the clutch pedal momentarily and then try again CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is co...

Page 84: ...e pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake To release Pull up the lever slightly press the thumb button and lower To remind you that the parking brake is set the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake CAUTION Before driving be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park ing brake reminder light is off ...

Page 85: ...Reference Using your audio system some basics Using your audio system controls and features Car audio system operating hints Air conditioning system Controls Air flow selector settings Operating tips Side vents Type 1 AM F M ETR radio cassette player Type 2 AM F M ETR radio cassette player compact disc auto changer controller Car audio system Reference ...

Page 86: ...ou eject the cassette tape or com pact disc If the another function was pre viously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM AM F M TAPE or CD if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to the other TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program so...

Page 87: ...layer will automatically eject a disc if the label side is down The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 again NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player Do not insert anything except a compact disc into the slot 8 cm 3 in compact disc singles Your compact disc player does not need an adaptor to play c...

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Page 89: ...d a cassette tape To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing lightly push the REW If a tape fast forwards completely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto reverse feature PROG Program Push PROG to select the other side of a cassette tape Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to play th...

Page 90: ... beep you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode Seeking In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band To seek a station push and hold the or side of TUNE until you hear a beep Do this again to find another sta tion VOL PWR Volume Power Push VOL PWR to turn the audio system on and off Turn VOL PWR to adjust the volume ...

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Page 92: ... fast forward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards com pletely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto re verse feature Compact Disc Player If you want to fast forward or reverse through a compact dis...

Page 93: ... push CD the system changes between single disc play er and automatic changer Your audio system shows six different dis play if the player malfunctions If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera ture Remove the disc or magazine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it indicates ...

Page 94: ... a cassette tape The display indicates which side is currently selected indicates top side indicates bot tom side Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding RAND Random There are two random features you can either listen to the tracks on al...

Page 95: ...re for a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will scan the preset sta tions The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for a few seconds and then scan again To select a station push SCAN a secon...

Page 96: ...ompact disc player By using this button you can skip up or down to a different track Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to return the beginning of the current track push the down side of the button one time quickly TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio ETR Push and release the up or down side ...

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Page 98: ... If you want to fast forward or reverse through a compact disc track push and hold in the fast forward or reverse button When you release the button the compact disc player will resume playing AM F M Push AM F M to switch between the AM and FM bands AM FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display These systems al low you to set twelve FM stations two for each button If the audio system is off you can tur...

Page 99: ...r and automatic changer Your audio system shows six different dis play if the player malfunctions If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera ture Remove the disc or magazine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it indicates the disc is dirty damaged or it was inserted up side d...

Page 100: ...splay If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the player will repeat the whole disc When the track ends it will automatically be replayed This pro cess will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature Compact disc auto changer only Repeating a disc Push and hold RPT until you hear a beep D RPT will appear on the display The player will repeat all the tra...

Page 101: ...ng ST Stereo reception display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re ceived ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev ent the weak signal from creating noise If the signal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono recep tion TRACK Track up down button Compact disc ...

Page 102: ... each oth er out causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception Static and fluttering These occur when signals are blocked by buildings trees or other large objects Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering Station swapping If the FM signal you are listening to is interrupted or weak ened and there is another strong station nearby on the FM band your radio may tune in the second...

Page 103: ... the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip If moisture gets into your compact disc player you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player appears to be working Remove the disc from the player and wait until it dries Handle compact discs carefully espe cially when you are inserting them Hold them on the ed...

Page 104: ...t the inner and outer perimeter of the disc as shown If you continue to play a disc with rough edges flakes will fall on to the signal side of the disc and cause sound skipping or other problems CAUTION Compact disc players use invisible la ser beam which could cause hazard ous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit Be sure to operate the player correctly as instructed ...

Page 105: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 105 1 Air Intake Selector 2 Temperature Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 A C Button on some models Air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 106: ...oor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents For details about air flow selector settings see the illustration after A C button Vehicles with A C button Turning the air flow selector knob to the windshield position turns on ...

Page 107: ...into the sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to a Toyota dealer for service ...

Page 108: ... grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or snow for example On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days move the fan speed to HI for a minute to he...

Page 109: ...e air intake selector to recirculate for a few min utes Ventilation For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards COLD blue zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow PANEL Air conditioning OFF Defogging The inside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone to heat COLD blue zone to c...

Page 110: ...air flow selector knob to the windshield position turns on the defroster linked air conditioning This is to clear up the front view more quickly When the A C button is not pressed in turning the air flow selector knob to anoth er position turns off the air conditioning To heat the vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield choose floor windshield air flow Side vents If air flow control is n...

Page 111: ...n the engine at moderate speed be tween 2000 and 4000 rpm Avoid full throttle starts Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only un leaded gasoline To help prevent gas station mixups your Toyota has a new sm...

Page 112: ...hat meet the AAMA specification if avail able for improved driveability and emis sion control system GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE Gasolines that contain MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether are available in the market If you use a gasoline mixed with MTBE make certain that it does not contain more than 15 of MTBE If the use of gasolines containing MTBE causes poor driveability and or poor fuel economy yo...

Page 113: ...es If you plan to drive your Toyota in another country First comply with the vehicle registration laws Second confirm the availability of the cor rect fuel unleaded and minimum octane number Three way catalytic converter The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas CAUTION Keep people and comb...

Page 114: ...er your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three way catalytic converter sys tem best To ensure that the three way cata lytic converter and the entire emis sion control system operate proper ly your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule For schedule maintenance information refer to the separate Owner s Manual Supplement Maintenance Schedule...

Page 115: ...inder wall when a pis ton moves downwards in the cylinder High negative pressure generated when the vehicle is decelerating sucks some of this oil into the combustion chamber This oil as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves Some of thi...

Page 116: ...el check see Checking the engine oil level in Chapter 7 2 Your engine is fitted with twin ground electrode spark plugs NOTICE Use only twin ground electrode spark plugs for your engine performance Brake system TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE SYSTEM The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub systems If either sub system should fail the other will still work How...

Page 117: ...ck brake system function is in action you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise In this situation to let the anti lock brake system work for you just hold the brake pedal down more firmly Do not pump the brake This will result in re duced braking performance The brake pedal pulsation caused by the anti lock brake system may indicate haz ardous road surface conditions Although the ant...

Page 118: ... the brake system will still operate conventionally However when the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels can lock up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos sible Brake pad wear limit indicators The brake pa...

Page 119: ... suffer seri ous bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the rear seatback Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel They may interfere with the driver s field of view Or they may move during sharp veh...

Page 120: ...of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the thef...

Page 121: ... we recom mend using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tir...

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Page 123: ...off unnecessary lights and acces sories 3 Manual transmission Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the trans mission into neutral Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until the engine is started A starter safety device will pre vent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed Automatic transmission Put The Se lector Lever In P If You Need To Restart The Engine Whil...

Page 124: ...tems Do not race a cold engine If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immediately Always slow down in gusty crosswinds This will allow you much better control Drive slowly onto curbs and if pos sible at a right angle Avoid driving onto high sharp edged objects and other road hazards Failure to do so can lead to severe tire damage result ing in tire bu...

Page 125: ...e are high speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet If they are wet your vehicle will require a longer stopping distance and it may pull to one side when the brakes are applied Also the park ing brake will not hold the vehicle securely Winter driving tips Make sure you have ethylene glycol an tifreeze in the radiator NOTICE ...

Page 126: ...manual and block the rear wheels Do not use the parking brake or snow or water accumulated in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze making it hard to release Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders Ice and snow built up under your fenders can make steering difficult During bad winter driving stop and check under the fenders occasionally Depending on where you are driving ...

Page 127: ...ehicles to avoid sud den braking This will also reduce wear on your brakes Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible Do not rest your foot on the clutch or brake pedal This causes needless wear overheating and poor fuel econo my Maintain a moderate speed on high ways The faster you drive the greater the fuel consumption By reducing your speed you will cut down on fuel con sumption Keep...

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Page 129: ...the light is out dim or goes out when the starter is cranked the battery is discharged You may try jump start ing See c Jump starting for further instructions If the light is O K but the engine still will not start it needs adjustment or repair Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop NOTICE Do not pull or push start the ve hicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine ...

Page 130: ... explosion acid burns electrical burns or damaged electronic components these instructions must be followed precisely If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure we strongly recommend that you seek the help of a competent me chanic or towing service CAUTION Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is poisonous and corrosive Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting and avoid spilling...

Page 131: ...or pedal lightly depressed Jumper cable Positive terminal mark Booster battery Discharged battery Positive terminal mark 4 Make the cable connections in the or der a b c d a Connect the clamp of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery b Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery Discha...

Page 132: ...der the negative cable and then the positive cable 7 Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths they may now contain sulfuric acid 8 If removed replace all the battery vent plugs If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent for example lights left on you should have it checked If your engine stalls while driving 1 Reduce your speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously o...

Page 133: ...o see if the engine drive belt water pump belt is broken or loose Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and un der the vehicle However note that wa ter draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the engine drive belt is broken or coolant is leaking ...

Page 134: ...gine while your vehicle is supported by the jack Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P automatic or reverse manual Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if neces sary Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point Raising the ve hicle with jack improperly posi tioned will damage the vehicle or may allow the v...

Page 135: ... many times if necessary It has tread life of up to 4800 km 3000 miles depending on road conditions and your driving habits When tread wear indicators appear on the tire replace the tire See also the tire section in Chapter 7 2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other service information CAUTION The compact spare tire was de signed especially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other ve...

Page 136: ...il the jack is free To store Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking To remove the spare tire 1 Remove the spare tire cover 2 Loosen the bolt and remove it Then take the spare tire out of the ve hicle When storing the spare tire put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire by...

Page 137: ...ing the wheel place a wheel block from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels Removing wheel ornament Type A Type B 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using the beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown CAUTION Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected person al injury ...

Page 138: ... remove the nuts yet just unscrew them about one half turn Positioning the jack 5 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place Raising your vehicle 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare ti...

Page 139: ...l with the bolts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts Before putting on wheels remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come o...

Page 140: ...the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight CAUTION Wh...

Page 141: ...ressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 12 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon as possible after changing wheels tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified in Part 8 with a torque wrench have a technician ...

Page 142: ...a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition If they are damaged use a towing dolly a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front Release the parking brake NOTICE When lifting wheels take care to en sure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Otherwise the b...

Page 143: ...ency towing eyelet under the front of the vehicle or the left emergency towing eyelet under the rear of the vehicle Use extreme caution when towing vehicles A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes Towing in this manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads for a short dis tance and at low speeds Also the wheels axles drive train steering and brakes must all be in good ...

Page 144: ...you cannot shift the selector lever out of P position to other positions even though the brake pedal is de pressed use the shift lock override but ton as follows 1 Turn the ignition key to LOCK position Make sure the parking brake is on 2 Pry up the cover with a flat bladed screwdriver or equivalent 3 Insert the screwdriver or equivalent into the hole to push down the shift lock override button Yo...

Page 145: ...tion given in Keys in Chapter 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass ...

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Page 147: ...as will the pres ence of salt in the air near the sea coast or in areas of industrial pollution High humidity accelerates corrosion es pecially when temperatures range just above the freezing point Wetness or dampness to certain parts of your vehicle for an extended period of time may cause corrosion even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry High temperatures will cause corrosion to those ...

Page 148: ...s on your wheels If you drive on salted or gravel roads mud shields help protect your vehicle Full size shields which come as near to the ground as possible are the best We recommend that the fittings and the area where the shields are installed be treated to resist corrosion Your Toyota dealer will be happy to assist in supplying and installing the shields if they are recommended for your area Ke...

Page 149: ... scratched by some type of brushes unfiltered washing water or the washing process itself Scratching reduces paint durability and gloss especially on darker colors The manager of the car wash should be able to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it is retracted before driv ing your Toyota through an automatic car w...

Page 150: ...e a good foam type shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are available some are in aerosol cans and others are powders or liquids which you mix with water to pro duce a foam To shampoo the carpets use a sponge or brush to apply the foam Rub in overlapping circles Do not apply water the best results are obtained ...

Page 151: ...th After cleaning or whenever any part of the leather gets wet dry with a soft clean cloth Allow the leather to dry in a venti lated shaded area NOTICE If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent Never use organic substances such as benzine alcohol or gasoline or alkaline or acid solutions for clean ing the leather as these c...

Page 152: ...LS WS 98 TERCEL U 156 Improper cleaning of the leather up holstery could result in discolor ation or staining If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them ...

Page 153: ...er operation It is the owner s responsibility to ensure that the general maintenance items are performed regularly These checks or inspections can be done either by yourself or a qualified technician or if you prefer your Toyota dealer will be pleased to do them at a nominal cost Scheduled maintenance The scheduled maintenance items listed in the Owner s Manual Supplement Mainte nance Schedule are...

Page 154: ...al ability and a few basic automotive tools Simple instructions for how to per form them are presented in Part 7 If you are a skilled do it yourself mechan ic the Toyota service manuals are recom mended Please be aware that do it your self maintenance can affect your warranty coverage See Owner s Guide Owner s Manual Supplement or Warranty Booklet for the details General maintenance Listed below a...

Page 155: ...nd other lights are all working Check headlight aim Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly Steering wheel Check that it has the specified freeplay Be alert for changes in steering condition such as hard steering or strange noise Seats Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters seatback recliner...

Page 156: ...le parked on a level spot See Chapter 7 2 for addi tional information Power steering fluid level Check the level through the reservoir The level should be in the HOT or COLD range depending on the fluid temperature See Chapter 7 2 for additional information Exhaust system If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes have the cause located and corrected immedi ately S...

Page 157: ...any of these clues take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible It probably needs adjustment or repair CAUTION Do not continue driving with the ve hicle unchecked It could result in se rious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury ...

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Page 159: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 98 TERCEL U 163 Part 7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do it yourself service precautions Parts and tools ...

Page 160: ...64 1 Power steering fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse blocks 6 Windshield washer fluid tank 7 Battery 8 Engine coolant reservoir 9 Electric cooling fans Engine compartment overview ...

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Page 162: ...ehicle to prevent accidental injury Here are a few precautions that you should be especially careful to ob serve CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belts Removing rings watches and ties is advisable Right after driving the engine compartment the engine radiator exhaust manifold power steering fluid reservoir and spark plug boo...

Page 163: ... sewers or onto the ground Call your dealer or a service station for information concerning recycling or disposal NOTICE Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or volt ages Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit Add only demineralized or distilled water to fill the radiator And if you spill some of the coolant be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from ...

Page 164: ... Parts if level is low SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding fluid Checking power steering fluid Parts if level is low Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding fluid Checking battery condition Non maintenance batteries Tools Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional wrench for terminal clamp...

Page 165: ...S WWW MANUALS WS 98 TERCEL U 169 Tools Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Replacing light bulbs in Chapter 7 3 Tools Screwdriver Conventional wrench ...

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Page 167: ...n back into the bottom of the engine 2 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag 3 Reinsert the dipstick push it in as far as it will go or the reading will not be correct 4 Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the end If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engi...

Page 168: ...mbol ILSAC certification mark Oil identification marks Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use The API Service Symbol is located any where on the outside of the container The top portion of the label shows the oil quality by API American Petroleum Insti tute designations such as SJ The center portion of the label shows the SAE ...

Page 169: ... no leak have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system CAUTION To prevent burning yourself do not remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot Coolant type selection Your coolant must contain ethylene glycol antifreeze In addition to preventing freez ing and subsequent damage to the engine this will also prevent corrosion Further supplemental inhibitors...

Page 170: ... moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water NOTICE If you spill the fluid be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint Checking power steering fluid If cold add If cold O K If hot add If h...

Page 171: ...ast once a month And do not forget the spare Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to drive Low tire pressure results in excessive wear poor handling reduced fuel econo my and the possibility of blowouts from overheated tires Also low tire pressure can cause poor sealing of the tire bead If the tire pressure is excessively low there is the possibility of whee...

Page 172: ...tread depth wears to 1 6 mm 0 06 in or less the indicators will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be re placed The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in Check the tires regularly for damage such as cuts splits and cracks If any damage is found consult with...

Page 173: ...out of balance with regular use and should therefore be balanced occasionally When replacing a tubeless tire the air valve should also be replaced with a new one Rotating tires To equalize tire wear and help extend tire life Toyota recommends that you rotate your tires approximately every 12000 km 7500 miles However the most appropriate timing for tire rotation may vary according to your driving h...

Page 174: ...e over 120 km h 75 mph with any type of snow tires TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of correct size and type Use SAE Class S type radial tire chains except radial cable chains or V bar type chains Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road so always check them before installing chains CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the front tires as t...

Page 175: ...on compact spare tires too Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling wheel and bear ing life brake cooling speedometer odom eter calibration stopping ability headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground clear ance and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis Replacement with used wheels is not rec omme...

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Page 177: ...battery Keep children away from the bat tery EMERGENCY MEASURES If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately and get immediate medical attention If possible con tinue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medi cal office If electrolyte gets on your skin thoroughly wash the contact area If you feel pain or burning get medi cal attention immedia...

Page 178: ... damage the battery case NOTICE Be sure the engine and all accesso ries are off before performing main tenance When checking the battery remove the ground cable from the negative terminal mark first and rein stall it last Be careful not to cause a short cir cuit with tools Take care no solution gets into the battery when washing it Checking battery fluid There are two types of batteries maintenanc...

Page 179: ...e White Red CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER NON MAINTENANCE BATTERY ONLY Check the battery condition by the hydrometer color Hydrometer color Condition Type A Type B Condition GREEN BLUE Good DARK WHITE Charging necessary Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW RED Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Low O K ADDING DISTILLED WATER MAINTENANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY 1 Remove t...

Page 180: ...e ground cable 3 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION Always charge the battery in an un confined area Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventila tion Non maintenance batteries Only do a slow charge 5A or less Charg ing at a quicker rate is dangerous Th...

Page 181: ...n the illustration If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the clip Only install a fuse with the amperage rat ing designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the DOME or A C fuse which may be dispensable for normal driving and use it ...

Page 182: ...containing antifreeze This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam age your vehicle s paint Replacing light bulbs The following illustrations show how to gain access to the bulbs When replacing a bulb make sure the ignition...

Page 183: ...W21W 21 C License plate lights 5 C High mounted stoplight 921 18 C Interior light 8 D Trunk light 194 3 8 C A HB2 halogen bulbs B Single end bulbs C Wedge base bulbs D Double end bulbs Headlights 1 Open the hood Unplug the connec tor Remove the rubber cover If the connector is tight wiggle it 2 Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring T...

Page 184: ...ert the connector Then install the plastic cover Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer Use a Phillips head screwdriver Parking front side marker and front turn signal lights ...

Page 185: ...WW MANUALS WS 98 TERCEL U 189 Use a wrench a Rear side marker light b Rear turn signal light c Stop and tail light d Back up light License plate lights Rear side marker rear turn signal stop and tail and back up lights ...

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Page 187: ...ngth mm in 4130 162 6 Overall width mm in 1660 65 4 Overall height mm in 1375 54 1 Wheelbase mm in 2380 93 7 Front tread mm in 1400 55 1 Rear tread mm in 1395 54 9 Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 352 775 Unladen vehicle Engine Model 5E FE Type 4 cylinder in line 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke mm in 74 0 87 0 2 91 3 43 Displacement cm3 cu in 1497 91 3 ...

Page 188: ...ith Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No BT 33 73F used belt Ibf 100 20 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt With filter 2 8 3 0 2 5 Without filter 2 6 2 7 2 3 Oil grade API grade SH Energy Conserving II or SJ Energy Conserving multigrade en gine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended Recommended oil viscosity SAE COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity L qt Imp qt Automa...

Page 189: ...viscosity SAE 75W 90 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 3 speed type automatic transmission Automatic transmission Fluid capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt Up to 2 5 2 6 2 2 Diffarencial Fluid capacity L qt Imp qt 1 4 1 5 1 2 4 speed type automatic transmission Fluid capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt Up to 3 1 3 3 2 7 Fluid type Automatic transmission fluid D II or DEXRON III DEXRON II BRAKES Minimum peda...

Page 190: ... headlight 2 HEAD RH 10 A Right hand headlight 3 AM2 15 A Ignition system charging system multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system SRS airbag system seat belt pretensioners starter system 4 HAZ HORN 15 A Horns emergency flashers theft deterrent system 5 EFI 15 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system Engine compartment Canada ...

Page 191: ...rs except discharge open door and SRS warning lights back up lights rear window defogger power windows 18 TURN 7 5 A Turn signal lights 19 WIPER 20 A Windshield wipers and washer 20 ECU IG 5 A Anti lock brake system air conditioning system shift lock con trol system daytime running light sys tem Instrument panel 21 CIG RADIO 15 A Cigarette lighter car audio system clock theft deterrent system shif...

Page 192: ...es 28 MAIN 30 A Starter system 29 DEF 30 A Rear window defogger 30 PWR 30 A Power windows power door lock system Fuses type C 31 ABS 60 A Anti lock brake system 32 AM1 50 A DEF WIPER GAUGE ECU IG TURN IGN PWR and CIG RADIO fuses 33 ALT 100 A ABS STOP TAIL ECU B DEF AM1 WIPER GAUGE ECU IG TURN PWR and CIG RADIO fuses ...

Page 193: ...c Toll free 1 800 331 4331 If NHTSA receives similar com plaints it may open an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety de fect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob lems between you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 80...

Page 194: ...e Traction A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under con trolled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction per formance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does n...

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