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Publication No. OM22482U
Part No. 01999-22482
Printed in Japan 04- 9711- 02

Quick index

If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on

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If your vehicle will not start

151

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If your engine stalls while driving

154

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If your vehicle overheats

155

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If you have a flat tire

156

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

163

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Tips for driving during break- in period

129

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How to start the engine

141

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General maintenance

176

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Complete index

219

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Gas station information

Fuel type:

UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or
higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gaso-
line with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating 91) or higher is
recommended.

See page 129 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)

Engine oil:

API SH, “Energy- Conservint II” multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade

engine oil is recommended.

See page 186 for detailed information.

Automatic transmission fluid:

Automatic transmission fluid D- ll or DEXRON lll (DEXRON ll)

Tire information: See pages 189 through 193.

Tire pressure: See page 212.

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Содержание 1997 Avalon

Страница 1: ...u 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...

Страница 2: ...ner s Manual Supplement Mainte nance Schedule Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and acces sories for Toyota vehicles are currently avail...

Страница 3: ...multi port fuel injection system cruise control system anti lock brake system and SRS airbag system be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regardin...

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Страница 5: ...tion information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Research Octane Number 91 Octane Rating 87 or higher For improved vehicle performance the use of premium unleaded gaso line with a Research Octane Number o...

Страница 6: ...Part 1 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...

Страница 7: ...hift 5 Center vents 6 Electric moon roof switch or front interior light and personal lights 7 Power door lock switch 8 Power window switches 9 Seat heater switch 10 Glovebox 11 Automatic transmission...

Страница 8: ...button 5 Thermometer 6 Clock 7 Emergency flasher switch 8 Car audio 9 Miscellany box 10 Air conditioning controls 11 Ashtray and cigarette lighter 12 Rear window defogger switch 13 Ignition switch 14...

Страница 9: ...perature gauge 2 Tachometer 3 Service reminder indicators or indicator lights 4 Odometer 5 Trip meter 6 Speedometer 7 Fuel gauge 8 Trip meter reset knob 9 Theft deterrent system indicator light Instru...

Страница 10: ...at belt reminder light 1 Discharge warning light 1 Low oil pressure warning light 1 Malfunction indicator lamp 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 Open door warning light 1 SRS airbag warning light 1 Tur...

Страница 11: ...1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Chapter 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control in Chapter 1 6 Slip indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights...

Страница 12: ...when you have your vehicle parked leave the subkey with the attendant Since the side doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you acci dental...

Страница 13: ...un lock the driver s door and twice in succession will unlock all the doors simul taneously LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN SIDE LOCK BUTTON Move the lock button To lock Push the button forward To unloc...

Страница 14: ...ows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only not from inside We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle CAUTION Before driving be sure that the...

Страница 15: ...doors is not securely closed or if the key is in the ignition switch locking cannot be performed by the LOCK switch To unlock Push the UNLOCK switch once to unlock the driver s door alone Pushing the...

Страница 16: ...lid or operate from a normal distance Check for closeness to a radio transmit ter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfer with normal operation of the transmitter The batteries may h...

Страница 17: ...he igni tion switch is in the ON position Howev er if both front doors are closed they work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off They stop working when either front side door is...

Страница 18: ...oc cupants are kept completely inside 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 cl...

Страница 19: ...k lid lower it and press down on it After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed Keep the trunk lid closed while driv ing This not only keeps the luggage from being...

Страница 20: ...pen the trunk lid from the outside insert the master key and turn it clock wise See Luggage stowage precautions in Part 2 for precautions to observe in load ing luggage To close the trunk lid lower it...

Страница 21: ...osing the glovebox lid insert the master key into the glovebox lock and turn it clockwise to safeguard the lock release button After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely...

Страница 22: ...and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights tail lights and other exterior lights The engine cannot be started because the starte...

Страница 23: ...or hood is opened If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected Stopping the alarm Turn the ignition key from the LOCK to ACC position The alarm will be stopped with the starter circui...

Страница 24: ...en the fuel filler door pull the lever up CAUTION Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames when refuelling The fumes are flammable When opening the cap do not re move the cap quickly In hot wea...

Страница 25: ...fter the ignition switch is turned off It stops working when any of the doors are opened Sun shade operation The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand Sliding operation To open Push the switch on...

Страница 26: ...cle is involved in an ac cident Always make sure nobody places his her head hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening be fore you close the roof If some one s neck head or hands gets caugh...

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Страница 28: ...ly seated and not properly re strained by seat belts can be se verely injured in the event of emer gency braking or a collision During driving do not allow pas sengers to stand up or move around betwe...

Страница 29: ...lever 2 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 c...

Страница 30: ...VER S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB FOR FRONT Turn the knob either way 4 DRIVER S CUSHION ANGLE AD JUSTING KNOB FOR REAR Turn the knob either way Separate seat Bench seat Adjusting front seats pow...

Страница 31: ...up straight and well back in the seats If you are re clined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen Therefore in the event of a frontal collision the...

Страница 32: ...ON Occupants must use caution when operating the seat heater because it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures erythe ma varicella Use extra caution for Baby small child elderly...

Страница 33: ...accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be worn properly If an acci dent oc...

Страница 34: ...accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be worn properly If an acci dent oc...

Страница 35: ...hardware Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors Inspect the belt system periodical ly Check for cuts fraying and loose parts Damaged parts should be replaced Do no...

Страница 36: ...ly the belt is locked in that posi tion and cannot be extended This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint in this chapter To free the belt again f...

Страница 37: ...ion Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not your waist then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through t...

Страница 38: ...the buckle If the belt is not long enough for you hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the bel...

Страница 39: ...your waist then adjust it to a snug fit CAUTION High positioned and loose fitting lap belt could cause severe injuries due to sliding under the lap belt dur ing a collision Keep the lap belt positione...

Страница 40: ...increasing the chance of personal injury Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt with out it Remember that the extender pro vided for your may not be safe when used on a diff...

Страница 41: ...ion provided by the seat belts Vehicles with separate front seats The SRS airbags are designed to pro tect the driver and front passenger Vehicles with bench front seats The SRS airbags are designed t...

Страница 42: ...arable to an approxi mate 20 km h 14 mph collision when im pacting 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 a...

Страница 43: ...strain the forward motion of the occu pants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke along with the nitrogen gas This is not harmful and does not indicate a fir...

Страница 44: ...recautions concerning the seat belt system see Seat belts in this chapter A baby or small child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured in a rear seat us ing a child restraint s...

Страница 45: ...ont passenger seat The airbag inflates with con siderable speed and force the child may be severely injured Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear sea...

Страница 46: ...way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension system Modification of the front end structure Attachment of a grille guard bull bar kangaroo bar etc snow plow win...

Страница 47: ...traint system depending on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a substi tute for a child restraint system In an accident the child can be crushed against the windshield o...

Страница 48: ...traint system depending on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a substi tute for a child restraint system In an accident the child can be crushed against the windshield o...

Страница 49: ...you must install a forward fac ing child restraint system on the front seat move the seat as far back as possible After installing the child restraint system make sure it is secured in place following...

Страница 50: ...ed 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 manufa...

Страница 51: ...rce of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag can cause severe injury to the child Do not use a rear facing child re straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mecha nism of...

Страница 52: ...f the 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 it cannot protect yo...

Страница 53: ...t belt is securely locked Also make sure the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instruc tions provided by its manufacturer...

Страница 54: ...s direction of a child restraint system CAUTION Never use a rear facing child re straint system in the front seat be cause the force of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag can cause severe in...

Страница 55: ...ts manufacturer 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...

Страница 56: ...ing the belt to retract 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert ible seat securely CAU...

Страница 57: ...o work for an adult or older child passen ger C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward fac ing only Only when it is unavoidable should a forward facing child restraint sys tem be...

Страница 58: ...Failure to do so could re duce the amount of protection in an accident and increase the chance of injury High positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could in crease the chance of injury du...

Страница 59: ...ons to install the anchor bracket a Using the illustration as a guide run your fingers across the trim of the filler panel itself to locate the position of the holes underneath b Make a hole in the co...

Страница 60: ...s tem CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward facing and rear facing position de pending on the child s age and size When installing following the manufacturer s instructio...

Страница 61: ...nt sys tem is securely restrained CAUTION When using a forward facing child restraint system move the driver and passenger seats as far back as possible set both seat backs to the same angle as the ba...

Страница 62: ...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 normall...

Страница 63: ...e belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger To change the steering wheel angle hold the steering wheel pull up the lock release lever tilt the steering wh...

Страница 64: ...e belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger To change the steering wheel angle hold the steering wheel pull up the lock release lever tilt the steering wh...

Страница 65: ...side It is a convexmirror with a curved surface Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror Do not adjust the mirror while the ve hicle is mo...

Страница 66: ...face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror 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...

Страница 67: ...tail license plate side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2 Headlights and all of the above Position 3 AUTO Headlights and or all of the above They automatically turn on or off depend ing on...

Страница 68: ...Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn to full intensity for driving at night High Low beams For high beams turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you position 1 Pull the lever toward...

Страница 69: ...gine started even with the light switch in the OFF position They will not go off until the igni tion switch is turned off To turn on the other exterior lights and in strument panel lights twist the kn...

Страница 70: ...nel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out To turn on the emergency flashers push the switch All the turn signal lights will flash To turn them off push the switch onc...

Страница 71: ...turn on the interior light slide the switch The interior light has the following posi tions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when any of the door is...

Страница 72: ...rn on the front personal lights push the switch To turn the lights off push the switch once again To turn on the rear personal light push the switch To turn the light off push the switch once again Fr...

Страница 73: ...time inter val when the wiper lever is in the intermit tent position position 1 Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps and downward to decrease it To squirt washer fluid push the b...

Страница 74: ...iew mirrors will also quickly clear the surfaces Keep your hands off the mirror faces when the switch is on Push the switch once again to turn the de fogger off CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces reach...

Страница 75: ...ly full 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 ignitio...

Страница 76: ...t in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating r...

Страница 77: ...The black digits on white indicate tenths of kilometers or miles 3 Trip meter reset knob It resets the trip meter to zero To reset the trip meter push the knob Type A Type B The thermometer indicates...

Страница 78: ...70 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers...

Страница 79: ...the ignition key is turned to ON or START the reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver s seat belt is not fas tened Unless the driver fastens the belt the light stays on and the buzzer stops af...

Страница 80: ...is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels can lock up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces h Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors are co...

Страница 81: ...I CATORS except the low fuel level warning light 1 Apply the parking brake 2 Open one of the doors The open door warning light should come on 3 Close the door The open door warning light should go off...

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Страница 83: ...LOCK position and open the driver s door a buzzer will remind you to remove the key LOCK Engine is off and the steer ing wheel is locked The key can be re moved only at this position You must push in...

Страница 84: ...shift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled For ways to decrease the vehicle speed see Cruise control in t...

Страница 85: ...if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled For ways to decrease the vehicle speed see Cruise c...

Страница 86: ...ur foot in the accelera tor pedal while shifting CAUTION 3 Release the parking brake and brake pedal Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for smooth starting b Using engine braking To use engine braki...

Страница 87: ...D position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing d Backing up 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal held down with your foot shift the selector lever to the R position...

Страница 88: ...he accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels If your vehicle...

Страница 89: ...40 km h 25 mph even with your foot off the accelerator pedal Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance although a slight speed change may occur wh...

Страница 90: ...he lever up for a faster speed or tap it down for a slower speed Each tap changes the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 0 mph You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal If you need acceleration for ex...

Страница 91: ...se the ve hicle speed reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal If you use the brake pedal cruise control is cancelled RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset sp...

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Страница 93: ...m Reference Using your audio system some basics Using your audio system controls and features CD Compact Disc Auto changer Anti theft system Car audio system operating hints Air conditioning system Co...

Страница 94: ...tape If another function was previously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM TAPE or CD if the sys tem is already on but you want to switch from one function to another...

Страница 95: ...ing other than cassette tapes into the slot or the tape player may be damaged NOTICE YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER Your compact disc player has an automat ic charger which stores up to 12 discs To insert d...

Страница 96: ...88 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Using your audio system controls and features Type 1 1...

Страница 97: ...89 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 1 2...

Страница 98: ...90 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 1 3...

Страница 99: ...io by pushing AM FM Also push AM FM to switch from cassette opera tion to radio operation APS Automatic program selection Type 1 3 only The automatic program selection APS feature allows you to progra...

Страница 100: ...3 If you are listening to a tape that was re cored with Dolby B or C Noise Reduc tion push the button marked with the double D symbol until the appropriate symbol appears on the display To turn off Do...

Страница 101: ...ding push FF or TAPE to stop the tape while it is rewinding push REW or TAPE The tape will immediately begin to play If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that...

Страница 102: ...tinue scanning on the other side SKIP Type 1 3 only The skip feature allows you to fast forward past long stretches off blank tape This is especially useful at the end of cassettes Push SKIP SKIP will...

Страница 103: ...TUNE to step up or 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...

Страница 104: ...96 Button display for radio cassette tape player compact disc player Type 2...

Страница 105: ...1 2 and 3 at the same time and hold them in until you hear a beep Eject Button Push this button to eject a cassette After you turn the ignition to LOCK you will be able to eject a cassette but you wi...

Страница 106: ...e Compact Disc Player 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 com pact disc player will...

Страница 107: ...by Laboratories Licensing Corporation Five EQ settings EQ Equalizer Your audio system can store five different EQ settings in its memory so that you will not need to readjust in every time you lis ten...

Страница 108: ...aying or fast forwarding PWR VOL Power Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio sys tem on and off Turn the PWR VOL knob to adjust the volume RAND Random The random feature allows you to listen to the tr...

Страница 109: ...yer scan feature is similar to the radio scan feature Push SCAN SCAN will appear on the display The compact disc player will play the next track for 10 seconds then scan to the next disc To select a d...

Страница 110: ...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 sta tion band To seek a station push and hold the...

Страница 111: ...nger 3 While pressing the lock release button on the magazine draw out a tray 4 Place a disc on the tray with its lable face up and insert the tray into the slot The magazine can store 12 discs of 12...

Страница 112: ...s in the LOCK position You will need to know your security code to reactivate your radio after electrical ser vice is performed on your vehicle Choose a security code that is easy to re member and kee...

Страница 113: ...g in the side of TUNE push 1 The display will read On some modes and will also turn on 3 Input the three digit code You have 10 seconds to enter each digit For example 209 To set the first digit Push...

Страница 114: ...2 and try again If the display returns to while you are entering the code go back to step 3 To make sure the security code has been accepted turn the ignition to LOCK and then back to ACC SEC should a...

Страница 115: ...09 To set the first digit Push 1 until the digit you want appears on the display To set the second digit Push 2 until the digit you want appears on the display To set the third digit Push 3 until the...

Страница 116: ...code go back to step 3 To make sure the security code has been accepted turn the ignition to LOCK and then back to ACC SEC should appear on the display NOTICE A tenth error will activate the anti the...

Страница 117: ...9 To set the first digit Push 1 until the digit you want appears on the display To set the second digit Push 2 until the digit you want appears on the display To set the third digit Push 3 until the d...

Страница 118: ...he anti theft light also comes on If this occurs contact your Toyota dealer Reactivating a disabled audio system 1 Turn the ignition switch to ACC 2 While you are holding in the side of TUNE push 1 Th...

Страница 119: ...me the anti theft light also comes on If this occurs contact your Toyota dealer NOTICE To ensure the correct audio system operation Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio system Do not put a...

Страница 120: ...nd there is another strong station nearby on the FM band your radio may tune in the second station until the original signal can be picked up again AM Fading AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper a...

Страница 121: ...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 edge and do not bend them Avoid getting fingerp...

Страница 122: ...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 Compact disc players...

Страница 123: ...115 1 Fan Speed Selector 2 Temperature Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 Air Intake Selector 5 A C Button Air conditioning system Controls Type 1 Manual air conditioning controls...

Страница 124: ...116 1 AUTO Button 2 Fan Speed Selector 3 Temperature Selector 4 Air Flow Selector 5 Air Intake Selector 6 A C Button Type 2 Automatic air conditioning controls...

Страница 125: ...another air flow mode 1 Panel Air flows mainly from the in strument 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 v...

Страница 126: ...em 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 the...

Страница 127: ...ves 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 t...

Страница 128: ...emperature Air intake FRESH outside air Air conditioning ON For quick cooling move the air intake selector to recirculate for a few min utes Ventilation For best results set controls to Type 1 Fan spe...

Страница 129: ...ake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Moving the air flow selector lever to wind shield position turns on the defroster linked air conditioning At this time the A C button indicator comes on regar...

Страница 130: ...122 Side vents Lower vent If air flow control is not satisfactory check the instrument panel vents The instru ment panel vents may be opened or closed as shown Instrument panel vents...

Страница 131: ...on To reset the minutes Push the M button If quick adjustment to a full hour is de sired push the 00 button For example if the 00 button is de pressed when the time is between 1 01 1 29 the time will...

Страница 132: ...t other cigarette butts from catching fire After using the ashtray close the ash tray cover completely To remove the ashtray open the ashtray cover and pull it out To reduce the chance of injury in ca...

Страница 133: ...e cup holder is designed for holding cups or drink cans fit snugly in its holes To use the cup holder push on the lid Do not place anything else on the cup holder as such items may be thrown about and...

Страница 134: ...SYSTEM The traction control system automati cally controls the spinning of the front wheels which may occur when accel erating on slippery road surfaces thus assisting driver to control the driving po...

Страница 135: ...ntrol system and the TRAC OFF indicator warn ing light will go off Under certain slippery road condi tions full traction of the vehicles and power to the front wheels can not be maintained even though...

Страница 136: ...for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat and locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes w...

Страница 137: ...not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 miles FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only un leaded gasoline To help prevent ga...

Страница 138: ...e use of gasolines containing MTBE causes poor driveability and or poor fuel economy you should discontinue the use of fuels containing MTBE GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you use gasohol in your Toy...

Страница 139: ...e the engine is running The ex haust gas is very hot Do not drive idle or park your ve hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass leaves paper or rags A large amount of unburned gases fl...

Страница 140: ...must re ceive the periodic inspections re quired by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule For scheduled mainte nance information refer to the separate Owner s Manual Sup plement Maintenance Schedule CAUTION...

Страница 141: ...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...

Страница 142: ...he engine oil level in Chapter 7 2 Your engine is fitted with twin ground elec trode spark plugs Use only twin ground electrode spark plugs for your engine performance NOTICE TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BR...

Страница 143: ...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...

Страница 144: ...ck brake system should fail the brake system will still operate con ventionally However when the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system is not ass...

Страница 145: ...vehicle balanced Locating the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain balance For better fuel economy do not carry unneeded weight CAUTION Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the...

Страница 146: ...through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle identification number VIN is also on...

Страница 147: ...ake sure what kind of tires your ve hicle is originally equipped with 1 Summer tires Summer tires are high speed capability tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions Since summer tires...

Страница 148: ...n tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of con trol Do not use tires other than the manufacturer s designated tires and never mix tires or wheel...

Страница 149: ...st seat position seatback angle head restraint height and steering wheel angle 3 Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors 4 Lock all doors 5 Fasten seat belts 1 Apply the parking brake firmly 2 Tur...

Страница 150: ...f the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immediately NOTICE Always slow down in gusty cross winds This will allow you much better control Drive slowly onto...

Страница 151: ...ility 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 lon ger stopping distance and it may pull to one sid...

Страница 152: ...cy equipment Some of the things you might put in the ve hicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jump er cables etc Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenge...

Страница 153: ...cludes the weight of any special equip ment installed on your vehicle The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed th...

Страница 154: ...hain for turns The chain should cross under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in case it becomes damaged or seper ated For correct safety chain proce dures follow th...

Страница 155: ...will handle differently than when not tow ing The three main causes of vehicle trailer accidents are driver error ex cessive speed and improper trailer loading Keep these in mind when tow ing Before...

Страница 156: ...engine braking ef ficiency do not use overdrive Because of the added load of the trail er your vehicle s engine may overheat on hot days at temperatures over 30 C 85 F when going up a long or steep gr...

Страница 157: ...s may take a little longer Accelerate slowly and smoothly Avoid jackrabbit starts Avoid long engine idling If you have a long wait and you are not in traffic it is better to turn off the engine and st...

Страница 158: ...lon ger life of all parts and lower operating costs keep all maintenance work on schedule and if you often drive under severe conditions see that your ve hicle receives more frequent mainte nance For...

Страница 159: ...terminals are O K switch on the interior light 3 If the light is out dim or goes out when the starter is cranked the battery is discharged You may try jump starting See c Jump starting for further in...

Страница 160: ...nents these instruc tions 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 Batter...

Страница 161: ...jump starting run the engine at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed 4 Make the cable connection in the order a b c d a Connect the clamp of the positive red jumper cable to the...

Страница 162: ...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 a...

Страница 163: ...ign of very high pressure CAUTION 3 Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and under the ve hicle However note that water drain ing from the air conditioning is normal if it has been u...

Страница 164: ...changed Otherwise the vehicle will move and possibly cause un expected accident Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point Raising the ve hicle with jack improperly posi tioned will damage t...

Страница 165: ...ve it 4 Remove the spacer Then take the spare tire out of the vehicle When storing the spare tire put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire by repeating the above...

Страница 166: ...N 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is...

Страница 167: ...Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting in the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle into the jack it is a loose fit and turn it cl...

Страница 168: ...sion 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 t...

Страница 169: ...r 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 or der shown Repeat the process until all the nuts...

Страница 170: ...and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a...

Страница 171: ...cedure it is possible to make a mistake To avoid damage to your vehicle make sure the following few precautions are observed If necessary show this page to the tow truck driver TOWING PRECAUTIONS Use...

Страница 172: ...towing dolly The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight b Using flat bed truck c Towing with sling type truck NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck either fr...

Страница 173: ...g and brakes must all be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing vehicles Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing...

Страница 174: ...he button 4 Shift into N position 5 Insert the cover 6 Start the engine For your safety keep the brake pedal depressed Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible If y...

Страница 175: ...stion 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 us ing their special tools If you must brea...

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Страница 177: ...erate corrosion as will the pres ence of salt in the air near the sea coast or in areas of industrial pollution High humidity accelerates corrosion especially when temperatures range just above the fr...

Страница 178: ...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 rec ommend that the fittings and the area where the shie...

Страница 179: ...ollowed by a separate wax Carefully follow 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 not be...

Страница 180: ...window cleaner When cleaning the inside of the windows be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires on the rear window NOTICE Air conditioning control panel car au dio instrument panel consol...

Страница 181: ...face of the leather Mildew may develop on soiled leather upholstery Be especially careful to avoid oil spots Try to keep your upholstery always clean Long exposure to direct sunlight may cause the lea...

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Страница 183: ...proper operation It is the owner s responsibility to insure that the general maintenance items are performed regularly These checks or inspections can be done either by yourself or a qualified technic...

Страница 184: ...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 me chanic the Toyota service manuals are recommended Please be aw...

Страница 185: ...t 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 erate smoothly and that all latches...

Страница 186: ...edi ately See engine exhaust cautions in Part 2 Be on the alert for changes in perfor mance sounds and visual tip offs that in dicate service is needed Some important clues are as follows Engine missi...

Страница 187: ...Part 7 179 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do it yourself service precautions Parts and tools...

Страница 188: ...Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse blocks 6 Battery 7 Engine cooling fans 8 Engine oil level dipstick 9 Windshield washer and headlight cleaner fluid...

Страница 189: ...181 Canada only Fuse locations...

Страница 190: ...cidental injury Here are a few precautions that you should be especially careful to ob serve When the engine is running keep hands clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive belts Re...

Страница 191: ...station for informa tion concerning recycling or dis posal Remember that battery and igni tion cables carry high currents or voltages Be careful of accidental ly causing a short circuit Add only demin...

Страница 192: ...arts if level is low Automatic transmission fluid DEX RON II or III Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding fluid Checking battery condition Non maintenance batteries Tools Warm water Baking s...

Страница 193: ...ck 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 CAUTION Be caref...

Страница 194: ...re 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...

Страница 195: ...Coolant type selection Your coolant must contain ethylene gly col antifreeze In addition to preventing freezing and subsequent damage to the engine this will also prevent corrosion Further supplementa...

Страница 196: ...hicle has been driven around 80 km h 50 mph for 20 minutes a little more in frigid temperatures the fluid is hot 60 C 80 C or 140 F 175 F You may also check the level when the fluid is cold about room...

Страница 197: ...damage from road hazards If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by your Toyota dealer The following instructions for check ing tire pressure should be observed The pressure should be ch...

Страница 198: ...rate with age even if they have never or seldom been used This also applies to the spare tire and tires stored for future use REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire use only the same size and cons...

Страница 199: ...ns SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability between the front and...

Страница 200: ...rol WHEEL SELECTION When replacing wheels care should be taken to ensure that the wheels are replaced by ones with the same load capacity diameter rim width and off set Correct replacement wheels are...

Страница 201: ...ing 1600 km 1000 miles When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels Use only the Toyota wheels nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels When balancing your wheels use o...

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Страница 203: ...near the 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...

Страница 204: ...ce When checking the battery re move the ground cable from the negative terminal mark first and reinstall it last Be careful not to cause a short cir cuit with tools Take care no solution gets into th...

Страница 205: ...ondition by the hydrometer color Maintenance type battery Hydrometer color Condition Type A Type B Condition GREEN BLUE Good DARK WHITE Charging necessary Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer CL...

Страница 206: ...harging 1 Maintenance type batteries Remove the vent plugs 2 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 3 Be sure the power switch on the re charger...

Страница 207: ...blown they must be replaced See Fuse locations in Chapter 7 1 for locations of the fuses Turn the ignition switch and inopera tive component off Pull a suspected fuse straight out and check it Determ...

Страница 208: ...Be sure to get the correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clip It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your vehicle for emergencies If t...

Страница 209: ...bs Bulb No W Type Headlight low beam 9006 55 A Headlight high beam 9005 65 B Parking lights 168 5 D Front turn signal lights 1156 27 C Front side marker lights 194 3 8 D Rear turn signal ligths 1156 2...

Страница 210: ...ve it 3 Install a new bulb and the connec tor into the mounting hole Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer Use a Phillips hea...

Страница 211: ...203 Remove the front side marker unit Use a Phillips head screwdriver Front turn signal lights...

Страница 212: ...204 Use a Phillips head screwdriver Front side marker lights Rear turn signal stop and tail and back up lights...

Страница 213: ...205 a Rear turn signal light b Stop and tail light c Back up light Use a Phillips head screwdriver Removing cover clips Installing cover clips License plate lights...

Страница 214: ...206 High mounted stoplight type A...

Страница 215: ...207 High mounted stoplight type B...

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Страница 217: ...Overall width mm in Overall height mm in Wheelbase mm in Front tread mm in Rear tread mm in Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 4830 190 1 1785 70 2 1440 56 7 2720 107 0 1550 61 0 1525 60...

Страница 218: ...higher is recommended Fuel tank capacity L gal Imp gal 70 18 5 15 4 ENGINE Valve clearance engine cold mm in Intake 0 15 0 25 0 006 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 Spark plug type NIPPONDENSO PK20...

Страница 219: ...rged 11 9 V Discharged Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af ter the key is removed with all the lights turned off Charging Rates Non maintenance battery 5 A max Maintenance type battery Quick charge...

Страница 220: ...a kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Front 220 2 2 32 Rear 220 2 2 32 Wheel size 15 x 6JJ Wheel nut torque N m kgfm ft lbf 103 10 5 76 Engine compartment U S A Fuses type A 1 7 5 A Spare fuse 2 EFI 15 A Multiport...

Страница 221: ...t high beam 11 HEAD HI RH 15 A Right hand headlight high beam 12 ALT S 5 A Charging system 13 AM2 30 A Gauge and meters SRS airbag system Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel inje...

Страница 222: ...se control system high mounted stoplight anti lock brake system shift lock system multiport fuel injection system se quential multiport fuel injection system 32 PANEL 5 A Gauge and meter Audio system...

Страница 223: ...OOR 30 A Power door lock system power seat 42 RR DEF 40 A Rear window defogger 43 POWER 30 A Power window electric moon roof Fuses type C 44 ALT 120 A RDI FAN CDS fuses 45 AM1 80 A RR DEF DOOR POWER T...

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Страница 225: ...Motor Sales U S A Inc Toll free 1 800 331 4331 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a reca...

Страница 226: ...from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified govern ment test surfaces of asphalt and con cre...

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