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Publication No. OM42453U
Part No. 01999-42453
Printed in Japan 01- 9705- 00

Quick index

If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on

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If your vehicle will not start

131

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If your engine stalls while driving

134

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If your vehicle overheats

135

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If you have a flat tire

136

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If your vehicle needs to be towed

143

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Tips for driving during break- in period

108

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How to start the engine

119

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General maintenance

156

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Complete index

203

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Gas station information

Fuel type:

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

See page 108 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

L (15.3 gal., 12.8 lmp. gal.)

Engine oil:

API SH, ’’Energy- Conserving II’’ or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
is recommended.

See page 170 for detailed information.

Tire information: See pages 173 through 178.

Tire pressure: See page 198.

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Содержание RAV4 1997

Страница 1: ...WS WWW MANUALS WS 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 instru...

Страница 2: ...s 4 Electronic moon roof switch and personal lights 5 Glovebox 6 Power door lock switch 7 Power window switches 8 Parking brake lever 9 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gea...

Страница 3: ...switch 4 Clock 5 Center differential lock button or driving pattern selector buton 6 Air conditioning controls 7 Emergency flasher switch 8 Rear window defogger switch 9 Car audio 10 Cigarette lighte...

Страница 4: ...WW MANUALS WS 4 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer 3 Fuel gauge 4 Service reminder indicators or indicator lights 5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 6 Tachometer 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Trip meter Instrument...

Страница 5: ...t belt reminder light 1 Discharge warning light 1 Low oil pressure warning light 1 Malfunction indicator light 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 Open door warning light 1 SRS airbag warning light 1 Aut...

Страница 6: ...g pattern indicator light Center differential lock indicator light Cruise control indicator light 2 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Chapter 1 5 2 If this light fla...

Страница 7: ...gs locked in the glovebox when you have your vehicle parked leave the subkey with the attendant Since the side doors and back door can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare key in ca...

Страница 8: ...her front door In the driver s door lock turning the key once will unlock the driver s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors and back door simultaneously LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WI...

Страница 9: ...as shown on the label This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only not from inside We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle C...

Страница 10: ...the switch To open Lightly push down the switch To close Pull up the switch Automatic operation to open only Push the switch completely down and then release it The window will fully open To stop the...

Страница 11: ...ndows safe ly When small children are in the ve hicle never let them use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the WINDOW LOCK button to prevent them from mak ing unexpected use of the sw...

Страница 12: ...t only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle If the open back door hides the rear stop and tail lights or rear turn sig nal lights while you...

Страница 13: ...the hood is still not fully closed lift and release the hood again After closing the hood make sure it is securely locked If you notice while driving that the hood is not securely locked stop the vehi...

Страница 14: ...After removing the cap hang it on the cap hanger It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened When installing turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click If the cap is not tighte...

Страница 15: ...y de sired position The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when re leased CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following While the vehicle is moving always ke...

Страница 16: ...er installing the sun roof panel make sure they are firmly secured by pushing up on the underside of each panel Never put your hands between the sun roof panel and the surrounding roof To tilt up the...

Страница 17: ...he handle down while push ing in one of the lock buttons 2 Push in the retaining spring arms as shown and push up the sun roof 3 Push back the auxiliary catch to re lease it from the hook Then lift th...

Страница 18: ...ll interfere with the installed sun roof panels possibly damaging them NOTICE 1 Remove the holder from the back door by turning the bolts counter clockwise The upper holder is for the front sun roof p...

Страница 19: ...ockwise NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle without checking that the roof panels are securely attached to the back door 1 Insert the flat hinges of the sun roof panel into the hinge cases on the body The...

Страница 20: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 20 2 Press in the retaining spring arms and insert them into the holes Then lock the sun roof by pushing the handle up with the palm of your hand until the handle clicks...

Страница 21: ...provide sufficient restraint If the shoulder belt falls across the child s neck or face 2 door models Have the child sit slightly closer to the cen ter of the vehicle so that the belt lays across the...

Страница 22: ...u will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact...

Страница 23: ...xed It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To adjust the anchor position pull the...

Страница 24: ...itioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could cause severe injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a colli sion Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible For your safety...

Страница 25: ...erly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed It cannot protect an adult occupant...

Страница 26: ...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...

Страница 27: ...the PRESS signs on the buckle release buttons of the ex tender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle When releasing the seat belt...

Страница 28: ...dicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the SRS airbags are operating properly The SRS airbag warning light system monit...

Страница 29: ...d activation that only one of your ve hicle s two airbags will deploy For the safety of all occupants be sure to always wear seat belts The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is su...

Страница 30: ...r bags may break the windshield as the ve hicle buckles In vehicles with a passen ger airbag the windshield may also be damaged by absorbing some of the force of the inflating airbag CAUTION The SRS a...

Страница 31: ...e seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force you may be killed or se riously injured Sit up straight and well back in the seat and...

Страница 32: ...m which could result in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju ries Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota...

Страница 33: ...assenger airbag cover shaded in the illustration is scratched cracked or otherwise dam aged Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them The laws of a...

Страница 34: ...assenger airbag cover shaded in the illustration is scratched cracked or otherwise dam aged Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems for children small enough to use them The laws of a...

Страница 35: ...accompany your child restraint system To provide proper restraint use a child re straint system following the manufactur er s instructions about the appropriate age and size of the child for the child...

Страница 36: ...aint systems are not metric You can damage the anchor nuts on your vehicle if you force bolts with different thread into the anchor nuts For instructions about how to install the anchor bracket see To...

Страница 37: ...g position only CAUTION Do not put a rear facing child re straint system in the rear seat if it in terfers with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause se vere injury to the child and fro...

Страница 38: ...e locked and that the lap belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally...

Страница 39: ...its manufacturer 3 To remove the infant seat press the buckle release button B CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA TION A convertible seat is used in forward facing and rear facing position de pending on the ch...

Страница 40: ...le seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle ar...

Страница 41: ...tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the convertible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the inst...

Страница 42: ...be cause the force of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child Do not put a rear facing child re straint system in the rear seat if it interferes wi...

Страница 43: ...he lap belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect y...

Страница 44: ...ke sure the seat belt is securely locked Also make sure the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installa tion instructions provided by its...

Страница 45: ...l as di rection for installing of a child restraint system CAUTION Never put a rear facing child re straint system in the rear seat be cause the force of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag c...

Страница 46: ...he instructions provided by its 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 t...

Страница 47: ...be fore letting 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...

Страница 48: ...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 CAUTION A forward facing child restraint system should be put o...

Страница 49: ...s shoulder Failure to do so could re duce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious in juries in a collision High positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could cause serious...

Страница 50: ...lease button and allow the belt to retact 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...

Страница 51: ...Child restraint sys tem If you remove the anchor brackets when the child restraint system is necessary no longer replace the bolts in the holes to prevent entry of exhaust emissions water or dirt To...

Страница 52: ...Child restraint sys tem If you remove the anchor brackets when the child restraint system is necessary no longer replace the bolts in the holes to prevent entry of exhaust emissions water or dirt To...

Страница 53: ...rror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Place the switch at L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror push the switch in the desired direc tion If the eng...

Страница 54: ...ors must be extended and properly adjusted before driving 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...

Страница 55: ...ou 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 discharged do not leave the lights on...

Страница 56: ...e 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...

Страница 57: ...he interior light slide the switch The interior light has the following posi tion ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR 2 door models Turns the light on when the back door is...

Страница 58: ...the switch once again The center switch has the following posi tions DOOR Turn both lights on when either front door is opened The light goes off when both front doors are closed OFF The lights are of...

Страница 59: ...scratch the glass To turn on the rear window wiper twist the lever knob upward The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Normal To squirt washe...

Страница 60: ...ce again to turn the de fogger off 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...

Страница 61: ...ank 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 level approaches E or the low fuel level warni...

Страница 62: ...e the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specif...

Страница 63: ...cle has been driven 2 Trip meter It shows the distance driv en since the last time it was set to zero The black digits no white indicate tenths of kilometers or miles 3 Trip meter reset knob It resets...

Страница 64: ...o your nearest dealer or shop for repairs If the brakes are not working have the vehicle towed in for repairs For tow ing information see Part 4 It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the b...

Страница 65: ...e in your engine or automatic transmission electri cal system If it comes on while you are driving in case c have your vehicle checked repaired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible f Low Fuel Lev...

Страница 66: ...osition or remains on The light comes on while driving k Light Reminder Buzzer This buzzer will sound if the driver s door is opened with the key removed from the ignition switch and the headlight swi...

Страница 67: ...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 the key to turn the key from ACC t...

Страница 68: ...e control When the cruise control is being used even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelle...

Страница 69: ...pedal slowly for smooth starting b Using engine braking To use engine braking you can downshift the transmission as follows Turn off the overdrive switch The O D OFF indicator light will come on and t...

Страница 70: ...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 NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving...

Страница 71: ...or 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 remains stuck after rocking the vehicle severa...

Страница 72: ...e cruising below the above downshifting speeds Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging and possibly ping ing Regularly revving the engine to maxi mum speed in each gear will ca...

Страница 73: ...or unlock smoothly Before locking the center differential make sure the wheels have stopped spinning Unlock the center differential immedi ately after you finish using the center differential lock sys...

Страница 74: ...ce again and check that the indica tor light in the instrument panel goes out and that the indicator buzzer stops sounding The indicator buzzer will sound while the center differential is being unlock...

Страница 75: ...e vehicle at a desired speed over 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...

Страница 76: ...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 example when passing depre...

Страница 77: ...ssion even if you turn off the overdrive switch with the cruise control on engine braking will not be applied because the cruise con trol is not cancelled To decrease the ve hicle speed reset to a slo...

Страница 78: ...m and Air conditioning system Car audio system Reference Using your audio system some basics Using your audio system controls and features Car audio system operating hints Air conditioning system Cont...

Страница 79: ...ur system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble and bass levels In fact differe...

Страница 80: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 89 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Using your audio system controls and features Type 1...

Страница 81: ...e bass Push the knob back into its retracted position FADE This knob lets you adjust the balance be tween the front and rear speakers Push BAL FADE so that it pops out of its retracted position Pull o...

Страница 82: ...NUALS WS 91 Seeking In the seak mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the sta tion band To seek a station push and hold the or side of TUNE until you hear a beep Do this again to...

Страница 83: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 92 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 2...

Страница 84: ...ack into its normal position BASS This knob lets you adjust the bass level Push BASS TREB so that it pops out of its retracted position Turn the knob to ad just the bass Push the knob back into its re...

Страница 85: ...et station up the band stay there for a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Push SCAN until you hear a beep The...

Страница 86: ...e a limited range and the farther you are from a station the weaker its signal will be In addition reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves Here are some common reception prob lems...

Страница 87: ...rom your cassette player and tapes Clean the tape head and other parts regu larly A dirty tape head or tape path can de crease sound quality and tangle your cassette tapes The easiest way to clean the...

Страница 88: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 97 1 Air Intake Selector 2 Air Flow Selector 3 Temperature Selector 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 A C Button on some models Air conditioning system Controls...

Страница 89: ...r 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 sel...

Страница 90: ...nto the sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicato...

Страница 91: ...ield are not blocked by leaves or snow for example On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outsi...

Страница 92: ...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 ins...

Страница 93: ...At this time the A C button indicator comes on regard less of whether or not the A C button is pressed in This is to clean up the front view more quickly When the A C button is not pressed in moving...

Страница 94: ...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 ch...

Страница 95: ...ly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre vent 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 i...

Страница 96: ...els right side and 4 door models To open the box turn the knob Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor mat has a hole then it is de signed for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat and lo...

Страница 97: ...UALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 106 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 driving it may cause an accident...

Страница 98: ...er center of gravi ty than ordinary cars An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to antici pate problems It is not designed for cornering at the same spee...

Страница 99: ...ttle starts Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or sl...

Страница 100: ...se of gasolines containing MTBE causes poor driveability and or poor fuel economy you should discontinue the use of fuels containing MTBE If you use gasohol in your Toyota be sure that it is unleaded...

Страница 101: ...ve hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass leaves paper or rags A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a f...

Страница 102: ...e If you hit something or notice a change in the sound of the exhaust have the system checked immediately Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the veh...

Страница 103: ...under More oil is consumed by high speed driv ing and frequent acceleration and decel eration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not become condition...

Страница 104: ...or braking on slippery road surfaces This assists in providing directional stability and steering performance of the vehicle under these circumstances The anti lock brake system becomes op erative af...

Страница 105: ...ted tires and do not mix tires or wheels of different sizes You may prevent the anti lock brake system from oper ating at full effectiveness Type A Type B ABS warning light This light comes on when th...

Страница 106: ...ges from sliding forward during brak ing do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks Keep luggage or packages low as close to the floor as possible Never allow anyone to...

Страница 107: ...danger or re sult in serious injury Use only a spare tire of the same size construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota because damage to the limited slip differential could po...

Страница 108: ...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 at tempt to remove it...

Страница 109: ...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...

Страница 110: ...ck all doors 5 Fasten seat belts 1 Apply the parking brake firmly 2 Turn off unnecessary lights and acces sories 3 Manual transmission Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the transmission in...

Страница 111: ...ot race a cold engine If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immediately Always slow down in gusty cross winds This will allow you much better control Dr...

Страница 112: ...r the tires on your vehicle are high speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet If they are wet your vehicle will require a lon...

Страница 113: ...off road driving that has taken you through rough terrain sand mud or water For scheduled mainte nance information refer to the separate Owner s Manual Sup plement Maintenance Schedule Make sure you...

Страница 114: ...Depending on where you are driving we recommend you carry some emer gency equipment Some of the things you might put in the ve hicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small sh...

Страница 115: ...kg 5357 lb Four wheel drive models 2445 kg 5390 lb The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR indicated on the Certification Label The gross ve hicle weight is the s...

Страница 116: ...ld be sealed to prevent entry of exhaust fumes and mud NOTICE Do not use an axle mounting hitch as it may cause damage to the axle housing wheel bearings wheels and or tires BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS T...

Страница 117: ...iler driving PRE T OWING SAFETY CHECK Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose up or nose down condition and...

Страница 118: ...ns firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but gradually Never increase speed Steer straight ahead If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes the vehicle and tra...

Страница 119: ...d cause the brakes to over heat and result in reduced brak ing efficiency Getting more kilometers mileage from a li ter gallon of fuel is easy just take it easy It will help make your vehicle last lon...

Страница 120: ...d slow down on rough roads Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine which in turn wastes fuel Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc Thi...

Страница 121: ...e 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 structions I...

Страница 122: ...ectronic components 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...

Страница 123: ...minutes During 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 jump...

Страница 124: ...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 disch...

Страница 125: ...coolant is a sign 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...

Страница 126: ...the jack CAUTION Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P automatic or reverse manu al Block the wheel diagonally op posite to the one being c...

Страница 127: ...hould familiarize yourself with the use of the jack each of the tools and their storage locations To remove the jack move the seat to the front most position and turn the jack joint by hand To remove...

Страница 128: ...ce and secure it to prevent it from flying for ward during a collision or sudden braking 2 Block the wheel diagonally oppo site the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When...

Страница 129: ...icle The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pu...

Страница 130: ...n it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly positioned Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone CAUTION 7 Remo...

Страница 131: ...the wheel nuts tapered end in ward and tighten them as much as you can by hand Press back on the tire back and see if you can tighten them more 9 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nu...

Страница 132: ...is lower drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and po...

Страница 133: ...carefully in accordance with the instructions given in Emergency towing in this part Proper equipment will help ensure that your vehicle is not damaged while being towed Commercial operators are gener...

Страница 134: ...you do not use a towing dolly place the ignition key in the ACC position and put the transmission in neutral NOTICE Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position when towing from the rear w...

Страница 135: ...nd brakes must all be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing vehicles Avoid sudden starts or er ratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing ey...

Страница 136: ...excessive stress will be put on the eyelet and the towing cable or chain may break causing serious injury or damage If the towing vehicle can hardly move do not forcibly continue the towing Contact y...

Страница 137: ...nto 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 Many Toyota dealers can...

Страница 138: ...als will accelerate 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 jus...

Страница 139: ...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 rec ommend that the fittings and the...

Страница 140: ...that the paint can be scratched by some type of brushes unfiltered washing water or the washing process itself Scratching re duces paint durability and gloss especial ly on darker colors The manager o...

Страница 141: ...d foam type shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to re move as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are available some are in aerosol cans and others are powders...

Страница 142: ...s or polishing agents make sure their ingredi ents do not include the sub stances mentioned above If you use a liquid car freshener do not apply the liquid onto the ve hicle s interior surfaces It may...

Страница 143: ...le for proper operation It is the owner s responsibility to ensure that the general maintenance items are performed regularly These checks or inspections can be done either by yourself or a qualified...

Страница 144: ...cal ability and a few basic automotive tools Simple instructions for how to per form them are presented in Part 7 If you are a skilled do it yourself me chanic the Toyota service manuals are recommend...

Страница 145: ...d other lights are all working Check headlight aim Service reminder indicators and warn ing buzzers Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly Steering wheel Chec...

Страница 146: ...a level spot See Chapter 7 2 for addition al 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 temperatur...

Страница 147: ...any of these clues take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible It probably needs adjustment or repair Do not continue driving with the vehicle unchecked It could result in serious vehi...

Страница 148: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS Part 7 161 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do it yourself service precautions Parts and tools...

Страница 149: ...her fluid tank 2 Battery 3 Fuse blocks 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Engine coolant reservoir 7 Electric cooling fans 8 Engine oil level dipstick 9 Power steering fluid reservoir 1...

Страница 150: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 163 Fuse locations Fuse locations Fuse locations Fuse locations Fuse locations...

Страница 151: ...le to prevent accidental 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 engin...

Страница 152: ...nd Call your deal er or a service station for informa tion concerning recycling or dis posal Remember that battery and igni tion cable carry high currents or voltages Be careful of accidental ly causi...

Страница 153: ...ols Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding fluid Checking power steering fluid Parts if level is low Automatic transmission fluid DEX RON II or III Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding f...

Страница 154: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 167 Tools Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Re placing light bulbs in Chapter 7 3 Tools Screwdriver...

Страница 155: ...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 CAUTION B...

Страница 156: ...istered 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...

Страница 157: ...reeze In addition to preventing freezing and subsequent damage to the engine this will also prevent corrosion Further supplemental inhibitors or addi tives are neither needed nor recom mended Read the...

Страница 158: ...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 temperature 10 C 30 C or 50 F 85 F if the engine has not been run for a...

Страница 159: ...er pos sibility of tire 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 Th...

Страница 160: ...below 4 mm 0 16 in Check the tires regularly for damage such as cuts splits and cracks If any damage is found consult with a tech nician and have the tire repaired or re placed Even if the damage does...

Страница 161: ...un known is a risk 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 t...

Страница 162: ...the original tires on your Toyota Make sure all the snow tires are the same brand Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible re strictions NOTICE Do not use ti...

Страница 163: ...rs before putting on the chains CAUTION Do not exceed 50 km h 30 mph or the chain manufacturer s recom mended speed limit whichever is lower Drive carefully avoiding bumps holes and sharp turns which...

Страница 164: ...pes This may damage the drive system After driving your vehicle the first 1600 km 1000 miles check that the wheel nuts are tight If you have rotated repaired or changed your tires check that the wheel...

Страница 165: ...safety glasses when working 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 med...

Страница 166: ...ming maintenance 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 solutio...

Страница 167: ...k the battery condition 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 T...

Страница 168: ...fore before recharging 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...

Страница 169: ...f the fuses are 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...

Страница 170: ...hing wrong 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 emerg...

Страница 171: ...open ing for adding fluid do not pull out the dipstick Otherwise the fluid will overflow Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may damage your vehicle s paint The headlights...

Страница 172: ...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 CAUTION NOTICE Only u...

Страница 173: ...r coun terclockwise and remove it If the connector is tight wiggle it 2 Remove the rubber cover 3 Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring...

Страница 174: ...gly on the connector and the headlight body 5 Install the plastic cover with the TOP mark upward and turn it clockwise Insert the connector Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming...

Страница 175: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 189 Front side marker lights lights...

Страница 176: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 190 Use a Philips head screwdriver Use a Philips head screwdriver Rear side marker lights Rear turn signal stop and tail and back up lights...

Страница 177: ...MANUALS WS 191 a Rear turn signal light b Stop and tail light c Back up light Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations Removing cover clips Installing cover clips Hig...

Страница 178: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS 192 License plate lights...

Страница 179: ...WWW MANUALS WS WWW MANUALS WS Part 8 193 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight Engine Fuel Service specifications Tires Fuses...

Страница 180: ...5 64 8 2 1636 64 4 1660 65 4 1 1650 65 0 2 1640 64 6 Wheelbase mm in 2200 86 6 2200 86 6 2410 94 9 2410 94 9 Front tread mm in 1460 57 5 1480 58 3 1460 57 5 1480 58 3 Rear tread mm in 1465 57 7 3 1470...

Страница 181: ...ve clearance engine cold mm in Intake 0 19 0 29 0 007 0 011 Exhaust 0 28 0 38 0 011 0 015 Spark plug type NIPPONDENSO PK20R11 NGK BKR6EP 1 1 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 Drive belt tension measured...

Страница 182: ...l the lights turned off Charging rates 5 A max CLUTCH Pedal freeplay mm in 5 15 0 2 0 6 Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity L qt Imp qt Two wheel drive models 3 9...

Страница 183: ...viscosity Above 18 C 0 F SAE 90 Below 18 C 0 F SAE 80W or 80W 90 BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when de pressed with the pressure of 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf with the engine running mm in 75 3 0 Pedal fr...

Страница 184: ...Front Rear Wheel size 2 door models 215 70R 16 99S 180 1 8 26 180 1 8 26 16 X 6JJ 16 X 6 5JJ 235 60R 16 100H 170 1 7 25 170 1 7 25 16 X 6 5 JJ 4 door models 215 70R 16 99S 190 1 9 28 180 1 8 26 16 x 6...

Страница 185: ...dlight 10 DRL 7 5A Daytime running light sys tem 11 H LP LH L 10A Left hand headlight low beam 12 H LP RH L 10A Right hand head light low beam 13 H LP LH H 10A Left hand headlight high beam 14 H LP RH...

Страница 186: ...airbag system 24 OBD 7 5A On board diagnosis sys tem 25 STOP 10A Stop lights Instrument panel 26 A C 7 5A Air conditioning system Fuses type B 27 MAIN No 1 30A Starting system headlights 28 RDI FAN 30...

Страница 187: ...ying Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc Toll free 1 800 331 4331 If NHTSA receives similar com plaints it may open a investiga tion and if it finds that a safety de fect exists in a group of vehicles it may...

Страница 188: ...rom 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 cret...

Страница 189: ...event of emer gency braking or a collision 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...

Страница 190: ...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 mu...

Страница 191: ...in lift up the seat back and return the seat until it locks CAUTION After putting back the seat try pushing the seat forward and rear ward to make sure it is secured in place Never allow anyone to res...

Страница 192: ...ips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen Therefore in the event of a frontal collision the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat back After adjusting t...

Страница 193: ...ginal position first remove the head restraint Unlock the seat and re turn it Be certain to replace the head restraint CAUTION When returning seats to their origi nal position Make sure the seat belts...

Страница 194: ...e seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback FOLDING REAR SEAT 1 Remove the head restraint Unlock the seatback and fold it down Folding up the rear seats will enlarge the luggage compartme...

Страница 195: ...position first remove the head restraint Unlock the seat and re turn it Be certain to replace head re straint CAUTION When returning seats to their origi nal position Make sure the seat belts are not...

Страница 196: ...ack and push it down CAUTION Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving use the seat in the normal position After putting back the seat try pushing the seatback forward and re...

Страница 197: ...e seatback forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place Be certain to replace head restraint For your safety adjust the head re straint before driving To raise Pull it up To lower Push it...

Страница 198: ...tart the engine 119 General maintenance 156 Complete index 203 Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher For improved vehicle performance...

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