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WWW.MANUALS.WS Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS— Chapter 1- 1 Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument panel WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Instrument panel overview 1. Side vents 2. Instrument cluster 3. Center vents 4. Rear view mirror remote control levers 5. Glovebox 6. Power door lock switches 7. Power window switches 8. Parking brake lever 9. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 10.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 1. Rear window defogger switch 2. Headlight and turn signal switch 3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Emergency flasher switch 5. Clock 6. Air conditioning controls 7. Car audio 8. Cigarette lighter 9. Ashtray 10. Cup holders 11. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light 12.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Instrument cluster overview "With tachometer 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 4. Odometer 7. Trip meter reset knob 2. Fuel gauge 5. Speedmeter 8. Trip meter 3. Service reminder indicators and indica- 6. Tachometer tor lights WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS "Without tachometer 1. Fuel gauge 4. Speedometer 7. Trip meter reset knob 2. Service reminder indicators and indica- 5. Engine coolant temperature gauge 8. Trip meter tor lights 6. Theft deterrent system indicator light 3. Odometer WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Indicator symbols on the instrument panel (type A) (type A) ∗ ∗ Brake system warning light Anti-lock brake system warning light (type B) (type B) ∗ ∗ Driver’s Seat belt reminder light Open door warning light ∗ ∗ SRS airbag warning light Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light ∗...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Keys Part 1 KEY PLATE OPERATION OF Type A— INSTRUMENTS Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of key. AND CONTROLS— 1. Master key—This key works in every lock. Chapter 1- 2 2. Subkey—This key will not work in the Keys and Doors trunk.
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Vehicles with power door lock system—All Closing the door with the lock button made by a Toyota dealer using the key the doors lock and unlock simultaneously pushed in will also lock the door. Be care- number.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous- Driver’s side REAR DOOR CHILD- PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the ”LOCK”...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Power windows CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the doors closed locked, especially when small children are in the ve- hicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the ve- hicle during an accident.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION Window lock To avoid serious personal injury, you button must do the following. " Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Trunk lid— —Lock release lever CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. To open the trunk lid from the outside, To open the trunk lid from the driver’s insert the master key and turn it clock- seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Luggage security system Hood This system deactivates the lock re- 2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the To open the hood, do the following. lease lever so that things locked in the master key and turn it counterclock- 1.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Theft deterrent system (for Puerto Rico) 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on 3. Hold the hood open by inserting the To deter the vehicle theft, the system the auxiliary catch lever and lift the support rod into the slot. is designed to give an alarm and keep hood.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Be careful not to use the key when open- Reactivating the alarm ing either front door. This will cancel the Once set, the system automatically resets system. the alarm each time all the doors, trunk 4. After making sure the indicator light and hood are closed after the alarm starts flashing, you may leave the ve-...
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If the system does not work properly, INDICATOR LIGHT have it checked by your Toyota dealer. The indicator light gives the following three indications. FLASHING—The system is set. You need the key to open the doors, trunk and hood.
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If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions Seats Part 1 While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot OPERATION OF hicle occupants should have the seatback pedals, steering wheel instrument upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- panel controls are within easy reach of INSTRUMENTS erly wear the seat belts provided.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Adjusting front seats 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER " While adjusting the seat, do not put Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat your hands under the seat or near to the desired position with slight body the moving parts. You may catch pressure and release the lever.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (2- door models) Fold- down rear seat CAUTION " After putting back the seat, pushing the seat forward and rear- ward to make sure it is secured in place. " Never allow anyone to rest their foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Head restraints CAUTION CAUTION " When returning the seatback to the Adjust the center of the head re- upright position: straint so that it is closest to the " top of your ears. Make sure the seat belts are not "...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow the child to stand up or CAUTION passengers in the vehicle be properly re- kneel on either rear or front seats. An strained at all times with the seat belts...
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It also may normally, immediately contact your lock if you lean forward too quickly. A Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat slow, easy motion will allow the belt to until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot extend, and you can move around freely.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION Take up slack Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not Too high falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a collision.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Rear center seat belt CAUTION Lengthen " High- positioned belts loose- fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un- der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
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If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Keep as low on hips as possible Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot Remove excess length of the belt and...
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Please contact your local Toyota dealer so nally intended for. that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length.
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" If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat The driver and front passenger’s seat This indicator comes on when the igni- until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot belt pretensioners are designed to be tion key is turned to the “ACC”...
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Do not perform any of the following may be released. This gas is harmless changes without consulting your and does not indicate that a fire is occur- Toyota dealer. Such changes ring. interfere with proper operation of the seat belt...
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This front seat belt pretensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer soon possible service vehicle.
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A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment killed seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: " The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle. "...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the SRS airbags may not deploy. However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes Collision from the rear an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride Collision from the side...
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When the airbags inflate, they produce a tems. The front seat occupants can restraint system. Toyota strongly fairly loud noise and release some smoke be killed or seriously injured by an recommends that all infants and along with non- toxic gas.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Move seat fully back " " " Never put a rear- facing child re- A forward- facing child restraint sys- Do not sit on the edge of the seat straint system on the front seat be- tem should be allowed to put on or lean over the dashboard when cause the force of the rapid infla- the front seat only when it is un-...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS " Do not modify or remove any wir- ing. Do not modify, remove, strike or open any components such as the steering wheel column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag, airbag sensor as- sembly. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in death or serious injury.
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Modification of the suspension sys- z Modification of the front end struc- This SRS airbag system has a service In the following cases, contact your Toyota ture reminder indicator to inform the driver of dealer as soon as possible:...
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SRS driver airbag CAUTION A driver too close to the steering wheel during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: " The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride Collision from the rear collision (e.g.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS In a severe frontal impact, the sensor de- CAUTION tects deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflator. Then a chemical reac- The SRS airbag system is designed tion in the inflator momentarily fills the only as a supplement to the primary airbag with non- toxic gas to help restrain protection of the driver side seat belt the forward motion of the driver.
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Do not perform any of the following or open any components such as changes without consulting your the steering wheel column cover, Toyota dealer. Such changes airbag sensor assembly. Doing any interfere with proper operation of the of these may cause sudden SRS SRS airbag system in some cases.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child restraint systems children small enough to use them. The laws of all fifty states in the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of a child restraint system.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small " Toyota strongly urges use of A forward- facing child restraint sys- child or baby must itself be properly proper child restraint system which tem should be allowed to put on...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Installation with 2- point type seat belt (A) Infant seat (C) Junior seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear- facing position only. (B) Convertible seat WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not 1. Run the center lap belt through or use the seat until the seat belt is CAUTION around the infant seat following the fixed. instructions provided by its manufactur-...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 2. While pressing the infant seat firmly 3. To remove the infant seat, press the CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, buckle- release button. tighten the lap belt by pulling its free Push and pull the child restraint sys- end to hold the infant seat securely.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION 1. Run the center lap belt through or CAUTION around the convertible seat following A convertible seat is used in forward- instructions provided facing and rear- facing position depend- Do not put a rear- facing child re- manufacturer and insert the tab into ing on the child’s age and size.
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Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not 2. While pressing convertible seat use the seat until the seat belt is CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and fixed. seatback, tighten the lap belt by pulling...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Installation with 3- point type seat belt 3. To remove the convertible seat, press (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle- release button. An infant seat is used in rear- facing position only. " Vehicles with a passenger airbag: Never put a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla-...
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Contact your 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through Toyota dealer immediately. Do not " Do not put a rear- facing child re- or around the infant seat following the use the seat until the seat belt is...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly CAUTION in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, then retracted even slightly, it cannot let the shoulder belt retract as far as Push and pull the child restraint sys- be extended.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle- release button and allow the A convertible seat is used in forward- belt to retract completely. The belt will facing and rear- facing position depend- "...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Move seat fully back 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through " A forward- facing child restraint sys- Do not put a rear- facing child re- or around the convertible seat following tem should be allowed to put on straint system on the rear seat if it instructions provided...
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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing convertible seat Toyota dealer immediately. Do not in the lock mode. When the belt is firmly against the seat cushion and use the seat until the seat belt is...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle- release button and allow the A booster seat is used in forward- fac- belt to retract completely. The belt will ing position only. Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to tem in different directions to be sure work for an adult or older child passen-...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION " Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.
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Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. 2. To remove the child restraint system, If your child restraint system requires press the buckle- release button and al- the use of a top strap, latch the hook low the belt to retract.
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3 anchor locations shown in the illustra- tion. If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts, ask your Toyota dealer. (See ”—Child restraint 210 mm (8.3 in.) system”.) 350 mm (12.0 in.) 270 mm (10.6 in.)
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Rear view mirror remote Anti- glare inside rear view control mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries To adjust the rear view mirror, simply Adjust the mirror so that you can just operate the control lever.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Headlights and turn signals Part 1 OPERATION OF NOTICE INSTRUMENTS To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on AND CONTROLS— for a long period when the engine is not running. Chapter 1- 4 Daytime running light system (Canada Lights, Wipers and only)
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Emergency flashers High- Low beams—For high beams, turn TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, the headlights on and push the lever away push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- turn signal lever up or down to position All the turn signal lights will flash.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Instrument panel light control Interior light NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the interior light, slide the ment panel lights, turn the knob.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Windshield wipers and washer To turn on the windshield wipers, move In freezing weather, warm the windshield the lever to the desired setting. with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent the washer fluid The key must be in the ”ON” position. from freezing on your windshield, which Type A—...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Rear window defogger Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop- and- go driving. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.
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Fill the fuel tank immediately. " Service reminder indicators and The indicator lamp goes off after driving warning buzzers several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Without tachometer WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. If the needle moves into the red zone, your engine is too hot.
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3. Trip meter reset knob—It resets the Fasten seat belts. trip meter to zero. To reset the trip meter, push the knob. (Indicator and buzzer) With tachometer Fasten front passenger’s seat belt. Stop and check. Stop and check. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. Without tachometer WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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Take vehicle to If this light is on, make sure the parking low. Toyota dealer. (type A) brake is fully released. The light should go off. If the brake fluid level is correct...
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Toyota dealer as soon as the pressure, causing the reminder light to briefly after a hard stop. There is no possible.
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Have it the parts monitored by the warning light checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as system. Contact your Toyota dealer as possible. soon as possible to service the vehicle. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Ignition switch with steering lock Part 1 You must push in the key to turn the key OPERATION OF from ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, INSTRUMENTS the selector lever must be in the ”P” posi- AND CONTROLS—...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Automatic transmission (3- speed type) Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of Lock release button incorrect operation. This means you can To prevent misshifting only shift out of ”P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition Parking, engine starting switch in ”ON”...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS (b) Using engine braking (c) Using the ”2” and ”L” positions z Do not continue hill climbing or To use engine braking, you can downshift The ”2” and ”L” positions are used for hard towing for a long time in the the transmission as follows: strong engine braking as described pre- ”2”...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS (e) Parking NOTICE NOTICE 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Do not hold the vehicle on an up- If you rock your vehicle, observe the 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to grade with the accelerator pedal. It following precautions to prevent dam- securely apply the parking brake.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Automatic transmission (4- speed type) Lock release button Overdrive switch To prevent misshifting For selecting either a three- speed or four- speed Parking, engine starting transmission and key removal position ON position Reverse position (Shifting into overdrive possible Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine OFF position...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Your automatic transmission has a shift 3. Release the parking brake and brake (c) Using the ”2” and ”L” positions lock system to minimize the possibility of pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal The ”2” and ”L” positions are used for incorrect operation.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS z Do not continue hill climbing or NOTICE CAUTION hard towing for a long time in the Do not hold the vehicle on an up- ”2” or ”L” position. This may cause While the vehicle is moving, never grade with the accelerator pedal. It severe automatic transmission dam- attempt to move the selector lever can cause the transmission to over-...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Manual transmission Recommended shifting speeds NOTICE The transmission is fully synchronized and If you rock your vehicle, observe the upshifting or downshifting is easy. following precautions to prevent dam- For the best compromise between fuel age to the transmission and other economy and vehicle performance, you parts.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Parking brake Maximum allowable speeds Good driving practice To get on a highway or to pass slower If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec- the transmission in neutral, release the essary. Make sure you observe the follow- clutch pedal momentarily, and then try ing maximum allowable speeds in each again.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold- ing power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake. To release: Pull up the lever slightly, press the thumb button, and lower.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Car audio system— —Reference Part 1 Operating tips OPERATION OF Side vents INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS— Chapter 1- 7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system Type 1: AM F M ETR radio/cassette player Car audio system Reference Using your audio system: some basics Using your audio system: controls and features...
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—Using your audio system: some basics This section describes some of the basic TONE AND BALANCE features on Toyota audio systems. Some For details about your system’s tone and information may not pertain to your sys- balance controls, see the description of tem.
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To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is retracted before driv- 8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singles ing your Toyota through an automatic car wash. Your compact disc player does not need an adaptor to play compact disc singles.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Using your audio system: controls and features "Type 1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) BAL (Balance) ST (Stereo reception) display These buttons are used to preset and Move the “BAL” ring around “TONE” to Your radio automatically changes to stereo tune in radio stations. adjust the balance between the right and reception when a stereo broadcast is re- left speakers ceived.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the “ ” (up) or “ ” (down) side of “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.)
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WWW.MANUALS.WS "Type 2 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Push “AM” to switch the AM band. “AM” Cassette Player tune in radio stations. will appear on the display. Push the fast forward button to fast for- To preset a station to a button: Tune in If the audio system is off, you can turn ward a cassette tape.
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If the malfunction is not recovered, take CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until “BAL” er and automatic changer. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. appears on the display. Then turn the Your audio system shows six different dis- knob to adjust the left/right balance.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ∗ RAND (Random) Dolbyr B NR Push “FM” to switch the FM band. “FM1” There are two random features—you can If you are listening to a tape that was or “FM2” will appear on the display. This either listen to the tracks on all the com- recorded with Dolbyr B Noise Reduction, system allow you to set twelve FM sta- pact discs in the magazine in random or-...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS RPT (Repeat) SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features—you can Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- either replay a disc track or a whole com- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
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Your radio automatically changes to stereo Tuning reception when a stereo broadcast is re- Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If the (ETR). Push and release the “ ” (up) or signal becomes weak, the radio reduces “...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS "Type 3 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) AUDIO CONTROL / MODE (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Manual tone adjustment function— If you want to fast forward or reverse tune in radio stations. This knob is used to adjust the tone through a compact disc track, push and To preset a station to a button: Tune in manually.
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If the malfunction is not recovered, take CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until “BAL” disc player and automatic changer. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. appears on the display. Then turn the Your audio system shows six different dis- knob to adjust the left/right balance.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS RAND (Random) RPT (Repeat) SCAN There are two random features—you can There are two repeat features—you can Radio either listen to the tracks on all the com- either replay a disc track or a whole com- You can either scan all the frequencies on pact discs in the magazine in random or- pact disc.
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Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio scan the first tracks of all the discs in the ceived. “ST” appears on the display. If the (ETR).
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Car audio system operating hints Here are some common reception prob- NOTICE lems that probably do not indicate a prob- Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by lem with your radio: To ensure the correct audio system the upper atmosphere—especially at night. operation: These reflected signals can interfere with z Be careful not to spill beverages...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Use high- quality cassettes. If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not hear any sound Low- quality cassette tapes can cause even though your compact disc player many problems, including poor sound, appears to be working. Remove the inconsistent playing speed,...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION Compact disc players use invisible la- ser beam which could cause hazard- radiation exposure directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly as instructed. A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeter. Remove the rough edges by pressing the side of a ball- point pen or pencil against the inner and outer perimeter of the...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Air conditioning system— —Controls 1. Air Intake Selector 2. Temperature Selector 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Fan Speed Selector 5. ”A/C” Button (on some models) WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Fan speed selector For details about air flow selector settings, see the illustration after ”A/C” button. Move the lever to adjust the fan speed— to the right to increase, to the left to Vehicles with “A/C” button— decrease. Turning the air flow selector knob to the Temperature selector windshield position turns on the defroster- linked air conditioning.
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If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside the vehicle.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Air flow selector settings —Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Heating Air conditioning Defogging For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Fan speed —Any setting except ”OFF” Fan speed —Any setting except ”OFF” Temperature —Towards WARM Temperature —Towards COLD Fan speed —Any setting except ”OFF”...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS —Side vents Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Fan speed —Any setting except ”OFF” Temperature —Towards WARM (red zone) Air intake —FRESH (outside air) Air flow —WINDSHIELD Air conditioning —OFF Vehicles with “A/C” button— Turning the air flow selector knob to the windshield position turns on the defroster- If air flow control is not satisfactory, check...
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1600 km (1000 miles) can add To help prevent gas station mixups, your YOUR TOYOTA to the future economy and long life of Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open- your vehicle: ing. The special nozzle on pumps with "...
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Toyota dealer. Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be Tertiary- Butyl Ether) are available in the sure that it is unleaded, has an octane However, now and then, you may notice market.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Operation in foreign countries Three- way catalytic converter If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE another country... z Do use gasohol other than First, comply with the vehicle registration stated above. It will cause fuel sys- laws.
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Remember, your Toyota time to time. If you hit something, cause the engine to misfire, creat- dealer knows your vehicle and its or notice a change in the sound of...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Facts about engine oil consumption " FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Oil is also used to lubricate the stems " Keep the trunk lid closed while of the intake valves. Some of this oil Engine oil has the primary functions of driving.
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CAUTION function will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essential that the oil level be checked Do not drive your vehicle with only a regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil single brake system. Have...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) " You may hear a sound in the engine Even though the anti- lock brake sys- CAUTION compartment for a few seconds when the tem is operating, a driver cannot main- engine is started or just after the vehicle tain full control on certain slippery road "...
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Expensive ro- road surfaces. Have your vehicle checked tor damage can result if the pads are not by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos- replaced when necessary. sible. Type B...
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This is the primary identification number vehicle capacity weight specified in " Never allow anyone to ride in the for your Toyota. It is used in registering Part 8. enlarged trunk. It is not designed the ownership of your vehicle.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Theft prevention labels —Engine number (except for Canada) Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Suspension and chassis Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION CAUTION hicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires " Do not modify the suspension/chassis Do not mix summer and all season Summer tires are high- speed capability with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) How to start the engine— Before starting the engine (a) Before cranking Part 3 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. STARTING AND DRIV- fore entering it. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- 2.
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See ”If your vehicle will not start” in Part ing brake pulled. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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Sudden accelera- harder starting. If you are not sure about tion or engine braking, could cause which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer– the vehicle to spin or skid. he will be pleased to help. Keep the door locks from freezing.
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Depending on where you are driving, freeze solution. we recommend you carry some emer- gency equipment. This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow Some of the things you might put in the manufacturer’s...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too " " Getting more kilometers/mileage from a Avoid continuous speeding up and Keep the bottom of your vehicle free liter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take it slowing down.
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If the light is O.K., but the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. " If you lose your keys Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. NOTICE Do not pull- or push- start the ve- hicle.
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" correct. Batteries contain sulfuric acid adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer which is poisonous and corrosive. or qualified repair shop for assistance. Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting, and avoid spilling NOTICE acid on your skin, clothing, or ve- hicle.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE Jumper cable 1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, make sure the vehicles Discharged are not touching. Turn off all unneces- battery sary lights and accessories. 2. If required, remove all the vent plugs from the booster and discharged batter- ies.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) If your engine stalls while driving 6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the If your engine stalls while driving... Connecting point exact reverse order: the negative cable 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping and then the positive cable. a straight line.
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You should have it checked as 4. If the engine drive belt is broken or Wait until the steam subsides before soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. coolant is leaking, stop the engine im- opening the hood. If there is no coolant mediately.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping " NOTICE Stop the vehicle on a level firm a straight line. Move cautiously off the ground, firmly set the parking brake road to a safe place well away from Do not continue driving with a de- and put the transmission in ”P”...
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" The compact spare tire was de- The compact spare tire is identified by the signed especially for your Toyota. distinctive wheel design and color and Do not use it on any other vehicle. special wording ”TEMPORARY USE ONLY”...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) —Required tools and spare tire 1. Get the required tools and spare Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove the spare tire: tire. To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 1. Remove the spare tire cover. Wheel nut wrench until the jack is free.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) —Blocking the wheel —Removing wheel ornament 3. Remove the wheel ornament. Pry off the wheel ornament, using the beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown. CAUTION Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) —Loosening wheel nuts —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. 5. Position the jack at the correct jack 6. After making sure that no one is in point as shown. the vehicle, raise it high enough so Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- that the spare tire can be installed.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle supported jack alone. 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- tires. rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle CAUTION When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body and all oth- er persons around will not be injured the vehicle is lowered to the ground. 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger 9.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) If your vehicle needs to be —Reinstalling wheel ornament —After changing wheels towed— 11. Check the air pressure of the re- (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— placed tire. —From front Adjust the air pressure to the specification designed in part 8.
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’98 TERCEL (U) If towing is necessary, we recommend TOWING PRECAUTIONS: NOTICE you to have it done by your Toyota Use a safety chain system for all towing, dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- Do not tow with the key removed and abide by the state/provincial and local vice.
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’98 TERCEL (U) —Emergency towing If towing is necessary, we recommend (c) Towing with sling type truck you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice. If towing service is not available in an...
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6. Start the engine. For your safety, 2. Pry up the cover with a flat- bladed keep the brake pedal depressed. screwdriver or equivalent. Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) If you lose your keys Many Toyota dealers can make a new key if you can give them the key num- ber. See the suggestion given in ”Keys” in Chapter 1- 2. If your keys are locked in the vehicle and...
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Now, it is up to you. Proper " High temperatures will cause corrosion care of your Toyota can help ensure long- to those components of the vehicle " Protecting your Toyota from term corrosion prevention. which are prevented from quick- drying...
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We recommend See ”Washing and waxing your Toyota” for " When driving in the areas where there that the fittings and the area where the more tips.
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Do not use gasoline or strong sol- face in large patches. ing your Toyota through an automatic vents, which may be toxic or cause car wash. NOTICE damage.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Cleaning the interior NOTICE NOTICE CAUTION z Do not use dye or bleach on the Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline Do not wash the vehicle floor with or window cleaner on the interior. belts–it may weaken them. water, or allow water to get onto the z Do not use the belts until they be- floor when cleaning the vehicle interi-...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) After cleaning or whenever any part of the leather gets wet, dry with a soft clean NOTICE cloth. Allow the leather to dry in a venti- NOTICE lated shaded area. z Do not use organic substances (sol- z If a stain should fail to come out vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, with a...
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’98 TERCEL (U) z Improper cleaning of the leather up- holstery could result in discolor- ation or staining. If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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Owner’s or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be Guide, Owner’s Manual Supplement or pleased to do them at a nominal cost. Warranty Booklet for complete warranty information. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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They learn to work on for the details. vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- Toyotas before they work on your vehicle, fied service shop immediately. It is recom- rather than while they are working on it.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Tire surface and wheel nuts INSIDE THE VEHICLE Seat belts Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage Check that the seat belt system such as Items listed below should be checked or excessive wear. See Chapter 7- 2 for buckles, retractors and anchors operate regularly, e.g.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS Does your vehicle need repairing? Automatic transmission ”Park” mecha- Brake fluid level Be on the alert for changes in perfor- nism Make sure the brake fluid level is correct. mance, sounds, and visual tip- offs that Check the lock release button of the se- See Chapter 7- 2 for additional information.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. It probably needs adjustment or repair. CAUTION Do not continue driving with the ve- hicle unchecked. It could result in se- rious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury.
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" Right after driving, engine warranty coverage. Read separate compartment—the engine, radiator, Toyota Warranty statement for details and exhaust manifold, power steering suggestions. fluid reservoir spark plug This part gives instructions only for those boots, etc.—will be hot.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) " " z Use only spark plugs of the speci- Be sure that the ignition is off if Dispose of used oil and filter only fied type. Using other types will you work near the electric cooling in a safe and acceptable manner.
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Tools: need on performing do- it- yourself mainte- " " Rag or paper towel Warm water nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- " " Funnel (only for adding fluid) Baking soda signed in metric sizes, so your tools must "...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Tools: " Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts: " Bulb with same number and wattage rating original (See charts ”Replacing light bulbs” in Chapter 7- 3.) Tools: " Screwdriver " Conventional wrench WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Checking the engine oil level Part 7 If the oil level is below or only slightly DO- IT- YOURSELF above the low level, add engine oil of Low level Full level the same type as already in the engine. MAINTENANCE–...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Engine oil selection Oil identification marks Use API grade SH, ”Energy-Conserving II” Either or both API registered marks are or SJ, “Energy- Conserving” multigrade en- added to some oil containers to help gine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. you select the oil you should use.
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Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. If you can find no leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap pressure and check for leaks in the cooling system. CAUTION...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Checking power steering fluid To check the fluid level, simply look at NOTICE If cold add the see- through reservoir. The level should between ”MAX” If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash If cold O.K. ”MIN”...
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If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it Keep your tire pressures at the proper checked by your Toyota dealer. level. CAUTION The following instructions for checking The recommended cold tire pressures, tire...
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REPLACING YOUR TIRES The tires on your Toyota have built- in as soon as possible. tread wear indicators to help you know When replacing a tire, use only the when the tires need replacement.
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Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both of the front or rear tires be To equalize tire wear and help extend replaced at a time as a set. tire life, Toyota recommends that you See ”If you have a flat tire”...
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Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph) " size, construction and load capacity as with any type of snow tires. Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the original tires on your Toyota. chain manufacturer’s recom- mended speed limit, whichever is...
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This must be observed on compact spare tires, too. Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer. A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling, wheel and bear- ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Checking battery condition— —Precautions Part 7 DO- IT- YOURSELF " CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. If MAINTENANCE — BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and "...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) —Checking battery exterior —Checking battery fluid There are two types of batteries: NOTICE Terminals maintenance type and non- maintenance z Be sure the engine and all accesso- type. ries are off before performing main- non- maintenance battery tenance.
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(See ” ADDING DIS- directly above cell illustrated Charging necessary. Have TILLED WATER”.) DARK WHITE battery checked by your above. Toyota dealer. 3. Retighten the vent plugs securely. CLEAR or Have battery checked by LIGHT your Toyota dealer. YELLOW WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Battery recharging precautions During recharging, the battery is pro- NOTICE NOTICE ducing hydrogen gas. Do not overfill the cells. Excess elec- Never recharge the battery while the Therefore, before recharging: trolyte could squirt out of the battery engine is running.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Checking and replacing fuses Type A fuses can be pulled out by using Type A the pull- out tool. The location of the pull- out tool is shown in the illustration. If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good.
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Add washer gain access to the bulbs. When replacing tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as fluid. a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and soon as possible.
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) —Headlights Bulb Light bulbs Type Headlights 60/55 Parking, front side marker and front turn 1157 27/8 signal lights Rear side marker lights Rear turn signal lights PY21W W21/ Stop and tail lights 21/5 Back- up lights W21W License plate lights —...
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Insert the connector. Then install the plastic cover. Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) —Rear side marker, rear turn signal, stop tail, back- up lights —License plate lights Use a wrench. a: Rear side marker light b: Rear turn signal light c: Stop and tail light d: Back- up light WWW.MANUALS.WS...
WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Fuel Service specifications Fuel type: ENGINE Recommended oil viscosity (SAE): Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.): (Research Octane Number 91) or higher Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010) Exhaust 0.31—0.41 (0.012—0.016) Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 45 (11.9, 9.9) Spark plug type: DENSO...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) BATTERY MANUAL TRANSAXLE BRAKES Maintenance type battery Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Minimum pedal clearance when depressed Specific gravity reading at 20_C(68_F): 1.9 (2.0, 1.7) with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) 1.250—1.290 Fully charged with the engine running, mm (in.):...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) Engine compartment (Canada only) Instrument panel Instrument panel 13. HEAD (LH- UPR) Left- hand 17. GAUGE 10 A: Gauge and meters, ser- 21. CIG&RADIO 15 A: Cigarette lighter, headlight (high beam) vice reminder indicator (except head- car audio system, clock, theft deterrent light high beam indicator) and warning system, shift lock control system, SRS...
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WWW.MANUALS.WS ’98 TERCEL (U) 27. DIMMER 30 A: ”HEAD RL (LWR)”, ”HEAD LL (LWR)”, ”HEAD RH (UPR)” and ”HEAD LH (UPR)” fuses 28. MAIN 30 A: Starter system 29. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger 30. PWR 30 A: Power windows, power door lock system Fuses (type C) 31.
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However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob- lems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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C may have poor traction per- tire failure. quality grading. formance. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any Warning: The traction grade assigned to questions you may have as you read this this tire is based on braking (straight information.
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