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’99 MY PASEO (U)

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Defrosting

The outside of the windshield
For best results, set controls to:

Fan speed—

Any setting except ”OFF”

Temperature—

Towards

WARM

(red zone)

Air intake—FRESH

(outside air)

Air flow—WINDSHIELD

Vehicles with ”A/C” button—Turning the air

flow selector knob to windshield position

turns on the defroster−linked air condition-

ing. This is to clean 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 not satisfactory, check

the side vents. The side vents may be

opened or closed as shown.

Summary of Contents for PASEO 1999

Page 1: ...For your safety and comfort read carefully and keep in the vehicle ...

Page 2: ...ny other assistance you may require Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information also All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing However because of Toyota s policy of continual product improve ment we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice Please note that this manua...

Page 3: ...parate Scheduled Main tenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accesso ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible either for their performance repair or replacement or for any damage they may c...

Page 4: ...stem anti lock brake system SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contains explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they a...

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Page 6: ...king brake 79 1 7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system 89 1 8 Other equipment 113 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA 117 3 STARTING AND DRIVING 129 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 135 5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 153 6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE 159 7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction 165 7 2 Engine and Chassis 171 7 3 Electrical components 181 8 SPECIFICA...

Page 7: ...re informed what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people NOTICE This is a warning against something which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment Safety symbol In this manual you will also...

Page 8: ...Y PASEO U 1 Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Chapter 1 1 Overview of instruments and controls D Instrument panel overview D Instrument cluster overview D Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ...

Page 9: ...uster 3 Center vents 4 Personal lights 5 Rear view mirror remote control levers 6 Glove box 7 Power door lock switches 8 Power window switches 9 Parking brake lever 10 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 11 Hood lock release lever ...

Page 10: ...r and washer switches 4 Emergency flasher switch 5 Clock 6 Air conditioning controls 7 Car audio 8 Cigarette lighter 9 Ashtray 10 Cup holder 11 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 12 Ignition switch 13 Cruise control switch 14 Tilt steering lock release lever 15 Rear window defogger switch ...

Page 11: ...luster overview 1 Engine coolant temperature gauge 2 Fuel gauge 3 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4 Odometer 5 Speedometer 6 Theft deterrent system indicator light 7 Tachometer 8 Trip meter reset knob 9 Trip meter ...

Page 12: ...r lamp 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 Discharge warning light 1 type A type B Headlight high beam indicator light Overdrive off indicator light SRS airbag warning light 1 Turn signal indicator lights Anti lock brake system warning light 1 Open door warning light 1 Cruise control indicator light 2 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Chapter 1 5 2 If this light fla...

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Page 14: ...things locked in the glove box and trunk when you have your vehicle parked leave the sub key with the atten dant 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 KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle I...

Page 15: ...ith either side door In the driv er s door lock turning the key once will unlock the driver s door and twice in suc cession will unlock both side doors simul taneously LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Move the lock button To lock Push the button downward To unlock Pull the button upward Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the door Be care ful not to lock you...

Page 16: ...ngers from being thrown out from the ve hicle during an accident It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally Power windows The windows can be operated with the switch on each door The 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 d...

Page 17: ...ds and other 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 D When small children are in the ve hicle never let them use the power window switches without...

Page 18: ...gage 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 lever ...

Page 19: ...k 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 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked Other...

Page 20: ...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 is locked ...

Page 21: ...SET Activating the system The system will give the alarm and cut the starter circuit under the following conditions D If any of the doors trunk or hood is unlocked without using the key D 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 reset...

Page 22: ...bed above The doors should be locked with the key Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts flashing 3 Unlock either door from the inside The system should activate the alarm 4 Cancel the system by unlocking either door with the key 5 Repeat this operation for the other doors trunk and hood When testing on the hood also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconn...

Page 23: ... only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement It has a built in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following D While the vehicle is moving always keep the head hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening Other wise you could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is i...

Page 24: ...e handle is securely in place When closing the moon roof slowly pull down the handle while supporting the roof with your hand Close and lock the moon roof by pushing the handle Be sure to use your palm to push the handle After closing the moon roof make sure it is securely locked Removing 1 Pull the handle down while pushing in one of the lock buttons 2 Push in the retaining spring arms as shown a...

Page 25: ...Then lift the moon roof panel and pull it out Stowing 1 Press in the retaining spring arms and insert them in the holes to lock the handle securely 2 Place the moon roof with sun shade on the stowage bag When placing them be sure the interior side of the moon roof facing downward ...

Page 26: ...side attached the cau tion label facing upward CAUTION D Be sure to place the moon roof cor rectly Placing incorrectly may cause a damage and possibly per sonal injury D Make sure both hooks are securely attached to the stowage anchor NOTICE z Be sure that the luggages in the trunk room do not hit on the stowed moon roof z To avoid damaging the moon roof do not press on the center of the stowed mo...

Page 27: ...ert them into the holes Then push the handle up with the palm of your hand and look the roof Detachable sun shade To remove While supporting sun shade push in the look release button and turn the knob counterclockwise To install Hang the two hinges of the sun shade panel onto the hooks provided Then push up the sun shade panel while pushing in the look release button and turning the knob countercl...

Page 28: ... weight on the convertible top When the top is up or down damage to the top may result z Do not raise or lower the convert ible top when the temperature is below 0_C 32 F or damage to the material or rear window may result If necessary to do so warm the vehicle in heated garage prior to operating the convertible top mech anism z Do not lower the convertible top if the top is damp or wet Possible i...

Page 29: ...grasp the convertible top side rails INSTALLING THE TOP BOOT The top boot is used to cover and conceal the completely lowered convertible top It is in the trunk 3 Secure the top boot snaps to the ones on the quarter trim 4 Open the trunk and fix the top boot with right and left buttons and fas tener tapes then close the trunk af ter fixing the top boot ...

Page 30: ...to the gutter on the rear seat back Raising the convertible top REMOVING THE TOP BOOT 1 Lower both side windows and sun visors Then release the top boot snaps from the quarter trim 2 Pull out the rubber edge of the top boot from the gutter on the rear seatback ...

Page 31: ...4 Raise the convertible top from out side of the vehicle by holding its front side securely and move it to the top of the front window glass frame CAUTION To prevent personal injury do not grasp the convertible top side rails 5 Move into the front seat grasp the handle which is under the convert ible top and pull the top fully for ward ...

Page 32: ...indshield frame push latch handles fully forward till they are hooked Visually check that the latch handles are fully seated in the strikers Also pull on the convertible top side rails to make sure the top is securely hooked 7 Raise both the side windows and sun visors ...

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Page 34: ...erly seated andȡnot properly restrained by seat belts can be se verely injured in the event of emer gency braking or a collision D During 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 r...

Page 35: ...d release the lever 2 SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB convertible models only 3 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever CAUTION To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear coll...

Page 36: ...e seat try pushing the seat forward and rear ward to make sure it is secured in place D Never allow anyone to rest their foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving 1 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 This will enlarge the trunk as far as the front seatbacks See Luggage stowage precautions in Par...

Page 37: ...k Head restraints For your safety and comfort adjust the head restraint before driving To raise Pull it up To lower Push it down while pressing the 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 D Adjust the center of the head re straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears D Afte...

Page 38: ...on 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 first check with your doctor for spec...

Page 39: ...uickly A slow easy 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 T...

Page 40: ...High positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible D For your safety do not place the shoulder belt under your arm To release the belt press the buckle re lease button and allow the belt to re tract If the belt does not retract sm...

Page 41: ...ing on it firmly Failure to properly match the buckle and tab may cause severe injury in case of an accident or a collision Seat belt extender If your seat belt cannot be fastened se curely because it is not long enough a personalized seat belt extender is avail able from your Toyota dealer free of charge Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper re quired len...

Page 42: ...en releasing the seat belt press on the buckle release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself When not in use remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use CAUTION D After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc i...

Page 43: ...position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the front seat belt pretensioners and airbag system are operating properly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly seat belt preten sioner assemblies warning light intercon necting wiring and power sources For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Chapter 1 5 The seat belt pretensioner system mainl...

Page 44: ...ners in some cases z Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player z Repairs on or near the front seat belt retractor assemblies z Modification of the suspension sys tem z Modification of the front end struc ture z Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front end z Repairs m...

Page 45: ... work together with the seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury by inflating in order to decrease the likeli hood of the driver s or front passenger s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard The passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat Be sure to wear your seat belt CAUTION A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashb...

Page 46: ... not get serious injury The SRS airbags will deploy if the severi ty of the impact is above the designed threshold level comparable to an approxi mate 20 km h 14 mph collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level the SRS airbags may not deploy However this threshold velocity will be considerably h...

Page 47: ...ng over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS airbags may deploy if a seri ous impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustration The SRS airbag system mainly consists of the following components and their loca tions are shown in the illustration 1 SRS airbag warning light 2 Airbag module for driver airbag and inflator 3 Airbag module for passe...

Page 48: ...rbags themselves will not be hot The airbags are designed to inflate only once A crash severe enough to inflate the air bags may break the windshield as the vehicle buckles In vehicles with a pas senger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag CAUTION D The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima ry protection of the d...

Page 49: ...rning the installa tion of a child restraint system see Child restraint in this chapter D 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 Move seat fully back D A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un avoi...

Page 50: ...orce the child may be killed or seriously injured D Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint in this chapter D Do not put objects or your pets on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the airbag system They might restrict inflat...

Page 51: ...stallation of electronic items such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player z Modification of the suspension sys tem z Modification of the front end struc ture z Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snowplow winches or any other equipment to the front end z Repairs made on or near the front end structure console steering col umn steering wheel or das...

Page 52: ... scratched cracked or otherwise damaged NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer SRS driver airbag The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem airbag is designed to provide fur ther protection for the driver when add ed to the primary protection provided by the seat belt In response to a severe frontal impact the SRS airbag works together with the seat belt to pr...

Page 53: ...ly inflator warning light interconnecting wiring and power sources For details see service remind er 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 illustration There may be the case that the SRS air bag will not activate with such an impact in which the occupant wea...

Page 54: ...ety of all occupants be sure to always wear seat belt Collision from the rear Collision from the side Vehicle rollover The SRS airbag is not designed to in flate 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 Hitting a curb edge of pavement or hard material Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle ...

Page 55: ...e airbag happens in a fraction of a second so the airbag 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 supp...

Page 56: ...infla tion or disable the system which could result in death or serious in jury 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 z Installation of electronic items such as a mobile two way radio...

Page 57: ... key is turned to the ACC or ON position or remains on D The light comes on while driving In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible D The SRS airbag has been inflated D The front part of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbag to inflate D The pad section of the steering wheel shaded in the illustratio...

Page 58: ...strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system which conforms to the size of the child and is put on the rear seat Accord ing to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat D Vehicles with a passenger airbag Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflatio...

Page 59: ...aint sys tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un avoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child D After installing the child restraint system make sure it is secured in place following the manufacturer s instructions If it is not restrained securely it may cause death or se ri...

Page 60: ...rt No 91511 60830 Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac turer A Infant seat B Convertible seat Types of child restraint system ...

Page 61: ...ear facing position only CAUTION D 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 62: ...y 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 D 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 D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt ...

Page 63: ...he 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 manufac turer ...

Page 64: ...used in forward facing and rear facing position depend ing on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufacturer s instruction about the applicable child s age and size as well as directions for installing a child restraint system CAUTION D 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 ...

Page 65: ... the child D 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 the bu...

Page 66: ... 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 to retract 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly...

Page 67: ...stallation 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 68: ...s low as possible on child s hips See Seat belts for de tails CAUTION D 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 D High positioned lap belts and loose fitti...

Page 69: ...e 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 70: ... To comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards this model sold in Can ada is provided with a bracket set in the glove box designed for use with any of the 2 anchor locations shown in the il lustration If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts ask your Toyota dealer See Child restraint system Tilt steering wheel To change the steering wheel angle hold the s...

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

Page 72: ...of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries Anti glare in...

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Page 74: ...bove If 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 sta...

Page 75: ...ey must be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out Emergency flash...

Page 76: ...tery from being dis charged do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running Instrument panel light control To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the knob Personal lights Coupe Convertible ...

Page 77: ...he light comes on when either door is opened Windshield wipers and washer To turn on the windshield wipers move the lever to the desired setting The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow Position 3 Fast To squirt washer fluid pull the lever toward you and release it If the windshield wipers are off they will operate a couple of times af...

Page 78: ...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 z Without timer To prevent the bat tery from being dischar...

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Page 80: ...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 or the low fuel level warning light comes on fill the fuel tank as soon as possible On inclines or curves due to the move ment of fuel in the tank the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may com...

Page 81: ...tat 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 z Do not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your ve hicle overheats in Part 4 Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm revolutions per minute Use it ...

Page 82: ...er push the knob c Fasten front passenger s seat belt b Fasten driver s seat belt d Stop and check If the indicator or buzzer comes on a If parking brake is off stop and check e Stop and check f Take vehicle to Toyota dealer indicator and buzzer type A type B indicator and buzzer Do this j Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately h Take vehicle to Toyota dealer k Turn off lights l Remove key i Cl...

Page 83: ...eminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver s seat belt is not pulled out Unless the driver starts to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor the light keeps flashing and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds Convertible models Once the ignition key is turned to ON or START the reminder light flashes and buzzer comes on if the driver s seat belt is not fastened Unless the drive...

Page 84: ...ck It may ruin the engine f Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on in the following cases a The fuel tank is completely empty See Fuel gauge in Chapter 1 5 for instructions b The fuel tank cap is not tightened se curely See Fuel tank cap in Chapter 1 2 for instructions c There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system If it comes on while you are driv...

Page 85: ...ht Reminder Buzzer The 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 l Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver s door with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK position CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Open either side door The open door...

Page 86: ...ll remind you to remove the key LOCK Engine 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 b...

Page 87: ...l position Normal driving position Position for engine braking Position for stronger engine braking than that in 2 position Shift while holding the lock release button in With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must be in ON position Shift normally Vehicles with cruise control When the cruise control is being used even if you downshift the ...

Page 88: ... Turn off the overdrive switch The O D OFF indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear D Shift into the 2 position The trans mission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 70 km h 43 mph and more powerful engine brak ing will be obtained D Shift into the L position The trans mission will downshift to the first gea...

Page 89: ... P posi tion CAUTION While the vehicle is moving never attempt to move the selector lever into P position under any circum stances Serious 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...

Page 90: ...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 is e...

Page 91: ... 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 completely...

Page 92: ...ce although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades On steeper hills a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control CAUTION D To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic or on slip pery rainy icy or snow covered or winding roads D Avoid vehicle speed increas...

Page 93: ... a Pulling the lever in the CANCEL direction and releasing it b Depressing the brake pedal c Depressing the clutch pedal manual transmission If the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will auto matically cancel out If the vehicle speed drops 16 km h 10 mph below the preset speed the preset speed will also automatically cancel out If the preset speed automatically cancel...

Page 94: ...ed RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling the control lever or by depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal pushing the lever up in the RES ACC direction will restore the speed set prior to cancellation However once the vehicle speed falls be low about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will not be resumed CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the CRUISE indicator light in...

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Page 96: ... some basics D Using your audio system controls and features D Car audio system operating hints Air conditioning system D Controls D Air flow selector settings D Operating tips D Side vents Type 1 AM ڥ FM ETR radio cassette player compact disc auto changer controller Type 2 AM ڥ FM ETR radio compact disc player compact disc auto changer controller Car audio system Reference ...

Page 97: ... AM FM or TAPE if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to another BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the front and rear sound levels is also important Keep in mind that if you are listening to a stereo recording or broadcast changing the rig...

Page 98: ...part of the compact disc player Do not insert anything except a compact disc into the slot 8 cm 3 in compact disc singles Your compact disc player does not need an adaptor to play compact disc singles Compact disc singles are about 8 cm 3 in in diameter smaller than standard discs After you eject a compact disc single do not insert a standard 12 cm 5 in disc until DISC disappears from the display ...

Page 99: ... 99 MY PASEO U 92 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Using your audio system controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 100: ...orward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards com pletely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto re verse feature Compact Disc Player If you want to fast forward or reverse through a compact disc track...

Page 101: ... 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 down Clean the disc or insert it correctly If Err 2 appears on the display it indicates no disc is loaded inside the magazine insert a disc If Err 3 or Err 4 on the display it indicates there is a trouble inside the sys tem Eject the ...

Page 102: ...tton too long and the player will play all the tracks in the magazine in random order To turn off the random feature push the RAND a second time Compact disc auto changer only Random playing for all the tracks in the magazine Push and hold RAND until you hear a beep D RAND will appear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in ran dom order To tur...

Page 103: ...e SCAN a second time If the player scanned all the tracks on the disc it will stop scanning Compact disc auto changer only Scanning for the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine Push and hold SCAN until you hear a beep D SCAN will appear on the display and the player will perform the first track of the next disc To select a disc push the SCAN a second time If the player has scanned all the...

Page 104: ...u 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 Ɯ or Ɲ 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 ...

Page 105: ... 99 MY PASEO U 98 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 2 ...

Page 106: ...he display These systems al low you to set twelve FM stations two for each button If the audio system is off you can turn on the radio by pushing AM ڥ FM Also push AM ڥ FM to switch from compact disc operation to radio operation AUDIO CONTROL MODE Manual tone adjustment function This knob is used to adjust the tone manually For low pitch tone adjustment push AUDIO CONTROL MODE repeatedly until BAS...

Page 107: ...appears on the display it indicates the compact disc auto changer lid is open Close the compact disc auto changer lid If the malfunction is not rectified take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer DISC ƝƜ Compact disc auto changer only By using this button you can select a disc you wish to listen to Push either side of the button until the number of the disc you want to listen to appears on the displ...

Page 108: ...a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will scan the preset sta tions The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for a few seconds and then scan again To select a station push SCAN a second time ...

Page 109: ...r down the station band If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode Seeking In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band To seek a station push and hold the Ɯ or Ɲ side of TUNE until you hear a beep Do this again to find another sta tion NOTICE To ensure the correct audio system operation z Be careful not to sp...

Page 110: ...o sound alternately strong and weak Station interference When a reflected sig nal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency they can interfere with each other making it difficult to hear the broad cast Static AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise such as high tension power lines lightening or electri cal motors This results in st...

Page 111: ...crapes warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light D Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a compact disc Wipe it with a soft lint free cloth that has been damp ened ...

Page 112: ... 99 MY PASEO U 105 Compact disc players use invisible la ser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit Be sure to operate the player correctly as instructed ...

Page 113: ... 99 MY PASEO U 106 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 114: ...mainly from the instrument panel vents 2 Bi level Air flows from both the floor 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 bu...

Page 115: ...e sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to a Toyota dealer for service ...

Page 116: ...in front of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or snow for example D 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 D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle D On cold days move the fan speed to HI for a minute to help ...

Page 117: ...ioning ON D For quick cooling move the 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...

Page 118: ...knob to windshield position turns on the defroster linked air condition ing This is to clean 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 D To heat the vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield choose floor windshield air flow Side vents If air flow control is not satisfactory che...

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Page 120: ... power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o clock When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brightness of the time in dication will be reduced Cigarette lighter and ashtray CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter press it in When it becomes heated it automatical ly pops out ready for use If the engine is not running t...

Page 121: ... CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving always push the ash tray back in completely after using Glove box Coupe Convertible To use the glove box do this Coupe To open the glove box door compress the lock release buttons Convertible To open Compress the lock release but tons To lock Insert the master key and turn it clockwise CAUTION To reduce the...

Page 122: ... compartment and poss ibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an acci dent D To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving keep the cup holder closed when not in use Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole then it is designed for use with a locking clip...

Page 123: ... 99 MY PASEO U 116 CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident ...

Page 124: ... the engine at moderate speed be tween 2000 and 4000 rpm D Avoid full throttle starts D Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles D Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear D 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...

Page 125: ...on of your en gine Toyota recommends the use of gasolines that 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 GASOLINES CONTAINING MMT Some gas...

Page 126: ... gasohol dur ing refueling Gasohol may cause paint damage FUEL TANK CAPACITY 45 L 11 9 gal 9 9 Imp gal Operation in foreign countries If you plan to drive your Toyota in another country First comply with the vehicle registration laws Second confirm the availability of the cor rect fuel unleaded and minimum octane number Three way catalytic converter The three way catalytic converter is an emission...

Page 127: ...ealer knows your vehicle and its three way catalytic converter sys tem best z To ensure that the three way cata lytic converter and the entire emis sion control system operate proper ly your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule For scheduled maintenance information refer to the separate Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement En...

Page 128: ...mbustion 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 D Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with the intake air and is burned along with the fuel High tem perature exhaust gases also burn the oil...

Page 129: ... 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 However the pedal will be harder to press and your stopping distance wil...

Page 130: ... 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 in a panic stop Pump ing the brake pedal makes the stopping distance longer The brake pedal pulsation caused by the anti lock brake system may indicate haz ardous road surface conditions Although the anti lock brake system assists in pro viding vehicle control it...

Page 131: ...e system will still operate conventionally However when the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off anti lock brake 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 deal er as soon as possible Brake pad wear limit indicators The brake pad wear limit indicat...

Page 132: ...seri ous bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision D 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 D Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel They may interfere with the driver s field of view Or they may move during sharp vehicle...

Page 133: ...s is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention l...

Page 134: ...g 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 fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving Snow tires have better snow tr...

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Page 136: ...ake firmly 2 Turn 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 selec tor lever in P If you need to resta...

Page 137: ...a cold engine z If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immediately D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds This will allow you much better control D 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 bursts D When...

Page 138: ...res on your vehicle are high speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds D 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 a proper freeze protection of e...

Page 139: ...e or any other substitute because it may dam age your vehicle s paint Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze When parking put the transmission into P automatic or into first or reverse 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 a...

Page 140: ...sud den braking This will also reduce wear on your brakes D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible D Do not rest your foot on the clutch or brake pedal This causes needless wear overheating and poor fuel econo my D 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 D Keep the fron...

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Page 142: ...ght 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 starts...

Page 143: ... 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 D Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is poisonous and corrosive Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting and avoid spilling acid on your skin ...

Page 144: ...ightly depressed Jumper cable Discharged battery Booster battery Positive terminal mark 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 ɜ terminal on the discharged battery b Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive red jumper cable to the positive ɜ terminal on the boost er battery Negative te...

Page 145: ...gative 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 off the roa...

Page 146: ...gine 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 the coolant is leaking stop the en...

Page 147: ...icle is supported by the jack D 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 D 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 vehicle to fall ...

Page 148: ...cessary 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 D The compact spare tire was de signed especially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehicle D Do not ...

Page 149: ...n direction 1 until the jack is free To store Turn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking To remove the spare tire 1 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 s...

Page 150: ... 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 151: ...ts yet just unscrew them about one half turn Positioning the jack 5 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place Raising your vehicle 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when r...

Page 152: ...ts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts Before putting on wheels remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while drivi...

Page 153: ...ndle 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 When lowering...

Page 154: ... forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 12 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon after changing wheels as pos sible tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified in Part 8 with a torque wrench have a technician repair the fl...

Page 155: ...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 bumper and or un...

Page 156: ...e cured to one of the emergency towing eyelets under 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 condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing v...

Page 157: ...ift 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 set 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 You can shift ...

Page 158: ...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 160: ...pres ence of salt in the air near the sea coast or in areas of industrial pollution D High humidity accelerates corrosion es pecially when temperatures range just above the freezing point D 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 D High temperatures will cause corrosion to those compon...

Page 161: ...ill or leak should occur immediately clean and dry the area Use mud shields 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 sup...

Page 162: ...ater to enter the vehicle 2 Wash with a mild car wash soap mixed according to the manufacturer s instructions Use a soft cotton mitt and keep it wet by dipping it frequently into the wash water Do not rub hard let the soap and water remove the dirt Aluminum wheels Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent Plastic bumpers Wash carefully Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners The bumper faces are soft ...

Page 163: ... and dry the vehicle be fore you begin waxing even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax 2 Use a good quality polish and wax If the finish has become extremely weath ered use a car cleaning polish fol lowed by a separate wax Carefully fol low the manufacturer s instructions and precautions Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint 3 Wax the vehicle again when water does ...

Page 164: ...pet or mat and cause a malfunc tion and it may cause body corro sion Vinyl interior The vinyl upholstery may be easily cleaned with a mild soap or detergent and water First vacuum over the upholstery to re move loose dirt Then using a sponge or soft cloth apply the soap solution to the vinyl After allowing it to soak in for a few minutes to loosen the dirt remove the dirt and wipe off the soap wit...

Page 165: ...er or luke warm water then lightly wipe off dirt NOTICE z Do not use organic substances sol vents kerosene alcohol gasoline etc or alkaline or acidic solutions These chemicals can cause discol oring staining or peeling of the surface z If you use cleaners or polishing agents make sure their ingredients do not include the substances men tioned above z If you use a liquid car freshener do not apill ...

Page 166: ...on 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 Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement are ...

Page 167: ...nd 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 maintanance can affect your warranty coverage See Owner s Warranty Informa tion Booklet or Owner s Manual Supple ment for the details General maintenance Listed below are t...

Page 168: ...r 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 etc op...

Page 169: ... 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 See engine exhaust cautions in...

Page 170: ...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 172: ... 99 MY PASEO U 165 Part 7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction D Engine compartment overview D Fuse locations D Do it yourself service precautions D Parts and tools ...

Page 173: ...artment overview 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 ...

Page 174: ... 99 MY PASEO U 167 Fuse locations Spare fuses Canada only ...

Page 175: ...cidental injury Here are a few precautions that you should be especially careful to ob serve CAUTION D 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 D Right after driving the engine compartment the engine radiator exhaust manifold power steering fluid reservoir and spark plug boots etc will be h...

Page 176: ...he ground Call your dealer or a service station for information concerning recycling or disposal NOTICE z Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or volt ages Be careful of accidentally causing a short circuit z 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 damaging the ...

Page 177: ...olant Checking brake fluid Parts if level is low D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools D Rag or paper towel D Funnel only for adding fluid Checking power steering fluid Parts if level is low D Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III Tools D Rag or paper towel D Funnel only for adding fluid Checking battery condition Tools D Warm water D Baking soda D Grease D Conventional wrenc...

Page 178: ... to drain 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 ...

Page 179: ...tification 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 viscosity grade such as SAE 5W 30 Ener...

Page 180: ...t remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system Your coolant must contain ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of your engine that contains aluminum components Use Toyota Long Life Coolant or equivalent In addition to preventing freezing and subsequent damage to the engine this type of...

Page 181: ...S No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir Remove and replace the reservoir cover 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 from the air and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoi...

Page 182: ...is cold the level should be in the COLD range on the dipstick Similarly if it is hot the fluid level should be in the HOT range If the level is at the low side of either range add automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII or III to bring the level within the range e After replacing the filler cap visually check the steering box case vane pump and hose connections for leaks or dam age CAUTION The rese...

Page 183: ...ecial care when adding air to the compact spare tire The smaller tire size can gain pressure very quick ly Add compressed air in small quanti ties and check the pressure often until it reaches the specified pressure D Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure after driving It is normal for the tire pressure to be higher after driving D Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight The passenger and luggage ...

Page 184: ...as ply tires on your vehicle It can cause dangerous handling char acteristics resulting in loss of con trol D Do not use tires or wheels other than the manufacturer s recom mended size Toyota recommends all four tires or at least both of the front or rear tires be replaced at a time as a set See If you have a flat tire in Part 4 for tire change procedure When a tire is replaced the wheel should al...

Page 185: ...tween the front and rear tires which could cause loss of vehicle control When storing removed tires you should store them in a cool dry place Mark the direction of rotation and be sure to install them in the same direction when replacing CAUTION D Do not drive with the snow tires incorrectly inflated D Never drive over 120 km h 75 mph with any type of snow tires TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire c...

Page 186: ...he tire may slip off the wheel or they may cause loss of handling control WHEEL SELECTION When replacing wheels care should be taken to ensure that the wheels are re placed by ones with the same load ca pacity diameter rim width and offset This must be observed on compact spare tires too Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversel...

Page 187: ...uts are still tight after driving 1600 km 1000 miles D When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels D Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels D When balancing your wheels use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer D As with any wheel periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage If damaged replace imm...

Page 188: ... Keep children away from the bat tery EMERGENCY MEASURES D 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 D If electrolyte gets on your skin thoroughly wash the contact area If you feel pain or burning get medi cal attention immediatel...

Page 189: ...htening may damage the battery case NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accesso ries are off before performing main tenance z When checking the battery remove the ground cable from the negative terminal mark first and rein stall it last z Be careful not to cause a short cir cuit with tools z Take care no solution gets into the battery when washing it Checking battery fluid Type A Type B Dark Clear...

Page 190: ...les to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION D 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 D Only do a slow charge 5 A or less Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous The battery may ex plode causing personal injuries NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running Also be s...

Page 191: ...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 fuses which may be dispensable for normal driving and use it if its amper age rating is the same If you cannot use one of the same amper age use one that is lower but as close as possible to the rating If the amperage is lower than t...

Page 192: ... sure the ignition switch and light switch are off Use bulbs with the wattage ratings given in the table CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type Light bulbs Bulb No W Ty...

Page 193: ... 2 Unplug the connector Remove the rubber cover If the connector is tight wiggle it 3 Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring To install a bulb align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole ...

Page 194: ...tor 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 195: ...Y PASEO U 188 a Tail light b Back up light c Stop and tail light d Rear turn signal light e Rear side marker light License plate lights Rear side marker rear turn signal stop and tail tail and back up lights ...

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Page 198: ...mm in 1660 65 4 Overall height mm in 1296 51 0 1 mm in 1325 52 2 2 Wheelbase mm in 2380 93 7 Front tread mm in 1405 55 3 Rear tread mm in 1395 54 9 Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 284 625 1 Coupe unladen vehicle 2 Convertible 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 199: ...BKR5EKB11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 Drive belt tension measured with Boroughs drive belt tension gauge No PT 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 SJ Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended Recommended oil viscosity SAE COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity...

Page 200: ... 9 2 0 1 6 Oil type Gear oil API GL 4 or GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W 90 AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 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 DEXRONrIII DEXRONrII BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 490 N 50 kgf 110 lb with the engine running mm in With anti lock brake system 55 2 2 Without anti l...

Page 201: ...ystem charging system multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem SRS airbag system seat belt pre tensioners 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 6 DOME 10 A Personal lights open door warning light clock car audio...

Page 202: ...ning buzzers except discharge and open door warning lights back up lights rear window defogger daytime running light system 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 Instrument panel 21 CIG RADIO 15 A Cigarette lighter car audio system clock theft deterrent system shift lock co...

Page 203: ...D LH Hi fuses 28 MAIN 30 A Starter system 29 DEF 40 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 40 A DEF WIPER GAUGE ECU IG TURN IGN CIG RA DIO and PWR fuses 33 ALT 100 A ABS STOP TAIL ECU B DEF AM1 WIPER GAUGE ECU IG TURN IGN and PWR fuses ...

Page 204: ... 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 1 800 424 9393 ...

Page 205: ...B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea sured under controlled conditions on spe cified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include...

Page 206: ... 99 MY PASEO U 199 Part 10 INDEX ...

Page 207: ...ness control 69 C Car audio system 89 Carbon monoxide caution 120 Cassette player 89 Checking and replacing fuses 183 Checking brake fluid 174 Checking the engine oil level 171 Child restraint Child restraint system 52 Installation 54 Precautions 51 Top strap anchors and locations 62 Types of child restraint system 53 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 113 Cleaning the interior 157 Clock 113 Cold weath...

Page 208: ...73 Emission control device 119 Engine compartment 166 Exhaust gas caution 120 Hood release 12 Oil consumption 121 Oil level 171 Overheating 139 Starting procedure 129 Three way catalytic converter 119 Engine coolant Temperature gauge 74 Winter driving tips 131 Engine coolant temperature gauge 74 Engine oil Winter driving tips 131 Exhaust gas caution 120 F Facts about engine oil consumption 121 Fla...

Page 209: ... 69 Instrument panel overview 2 4 J Jack Location 142 Jump starting 136 K Key reminder buzzer 75 Keys 7 151 L Light bulbs Back up lights 188 Front side marker lights 187 Front turn signal lights 187 Headlights 186 High mounted stoplight 189 License plate lights 188 Parking lights 187 Rear side marker lights 188 Rear turn signal lights 188 Stop and tail lights 188 Light bulbs Replacing 185 Light re...

Page 210: ... 175 Power window switches 9 Preloaders seat belt pretensioners 36 Pretensioners seat belt pretensioners 36 Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 153 R Radiator Coolant Engine 173 Radio 89 Rear seat Fold down 29 Rear view mirror remote control 64 Rear view mirror Anti glare inside 65 Rear view mirror Remote controlled 64 Rear view mirrors Outside 64 Rear window defogger switch 71 Reporting safety ...

Page 211: ... Three way catalytic converter 119 Tilt steering wheel 63 Tires Changing 140 Flat tire 140 Rotation 177 Spare 142 Tire information 175 176 177 178 179 Tools 142 Towing Emergency towing 149 If your vehicle needs to be towed 147 Trailer 132 Trailer towing 132 Trip meter 75 Trunk lid 11 Trunk lid lock release lever 11 Turn signals 67 Types of tires 127 U Uniform tire quality grading 198 W Warning buz...

Page 212: ...CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are D Comfortable D Easy to use D Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive U ...

Page 213: ...ing during break in period 117 D How to start the engine 129 D General maintenance 160 D Complete index 199 Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 117 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 45 L 11 9 gal 9 9 lmp gal Engine oil API grade SJ Energy Conserving oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended Use SAE 5W 3...

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