Download
Share
Print this page
Toyota 1997 Avalon Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Toyota Manuals
  4. Automobile
  5. 1997 Avalon
  6. Owner's manual

Toyota 1997 Avalon Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value-conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner's Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and
follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner's Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of Toyota's policy of continual product improve-
ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
E 1997 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 1997 Avalon and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Toyota 1997 Avalon

Summary of Contents for Toyota 1997 Avalon

  • Page 1 This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
  • Page 2 New vehicle warranty Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and acces- S New vehicle warranty sories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in S Emission control systems warranty the market.
  • Page 3 The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota contains ex- plosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the The spark ignition system of your Toyota meets all re- airbag left as it is, it may cause an accident such as quirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing a fire.
  • Page 5 B−1 Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ..D If your vehicle will not start ........D If your engine stalls while driving .

  • Page 6: And Controls

    Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS— Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument panel...
  • Page 7 Instrument panel overview 1. Side vent 2. Side defroster outlet 3. Tilt steering lock release lever 4. Automatic transmission selector lever (column shift) 5. Center vents 6. Electric moon roof switch or front interior light, and personal lights 7. Power door lock switch 8.
  • Page 8 1. Instrument panel light control dial 2. Headlight and turn signal switch 3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Driving pattern selector button 5. Thermometer 6. Clock Emergency flasher switch 8. Car audio 9. Miscellany box 10. Air conditioning controls 11. Ashtray and cigarette lighter 12.
  • Page 9 Instrument cluster overview 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 4. Odometer 7. Fuel gauge 2. Tachometer 5. Trip meter 8. Trip meter reset knob 3. Service reminder indicators or 6. Speedometer 9. Theft deterrent system indicator indicator lights light...
  • Page 10 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel Anti-lock brake system warning light * Brake system warning light * Seat belt reminder light* Open door warning light* Rear light failure warning light* Discharge warning light* Low oil pressure warning light* SRS airbag warning light* Malfunction indicator lamp* Traction control...
  • Page 11 Headlight high beam indicator light Overdrive-of f indicator light Driving pattern indicator light Cruise control indicator light * Automatic transmission indicator lights Slip indicator light : For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” in Chapter 1-5. : If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6.
  • Page 12 Theft deterrent system additional keys, duplicates can be made glovebox. Fuel tank cap by a Toyota dealer using the key number. To protect things locked in the glovebox You should also put a copy of the key Electric moon roof when you have your vehicle parked, leave number with your important papers.
  • Page 13 Side doors— Driver’s side LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN- SIDE LOCK BUTTON Insert the key into the keyhole and turn Move the lock button. To lock: Push the button forward. To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Pull the button backward.
  • Page 14 LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH CAUTION Push the switch. Before driving, be sure that the To lock: Push the switch on the front side. doors are closed and locked, espe- To unlock: Push the switch on the rear cially when small children are in the side.
  • Page 15 —Wireless remote control Your vehicle has a wireless remote If the key is in the ignition switch, unlock- ing cannot be performed by the “UN- control system that can lock or unlock LOCK” switch. all the doors, or open the trunk lid from You have 30 seconds to open a door after a distance within approximately 1 m (3 using the wireless remote unlock feature.
  • Page 16 If you lose your transmitter, contact your lid cannot be opened by the trunk lid open S Check for closeness to a radio transmit- Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid switch. ter such as a radio station or an airport the possibility of theft, or an accident.
  • Page 17 Power windows MODEL/FCC ID: GQ43VT7T ISC: 1470 K1361 MADE IN U.S.A. This complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference recieved, in- cluding interference that may caused undesired operation.
  • Page 18 CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. S Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all oc- cupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in...
  • Page 19 Trunk lid (type A) —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.
  • Page 20 —Luggage security system Trunk lid (type B) 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. This system deactivates the lock re- To open the trunk lid from the outside, lease lever so that things locked in the insert the master key and turn it clock-...
  • Page 21 —Lock release button —Luggage security system Hood To open the trunk lid from the driver’s This system helps pretect things To open the hood, do the following. seat, push the lock release button. locked in the trunk by safeguarding 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. the lock release button from unwanted To safeguard the lock release button from The hood will spring up slightly.
  • Page 22 Theft deterrent system— To deter the vehicle theft, the system is SETTING THE SYSTEM 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the designed to give an alarm and keep the 1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” auxiliary catch lever and lift the engine from being started if any of the position and remove it.
  • Page 23 Be careful not to use the key or wireless Reactivating the alarm Close and lock the doors and hood, and remote control transmitter when opening the system will automatically be reset af- Once set, the system automatically resets any door. This will cancel the system. ter two seconds when the trunk is closed the alarm each time all the doors, trunk with the key removed.
  • Page 24 The indicator lamp goes off after driving out of the filler neck if the cap is several times. If the indicator lamp does suddenly removed. not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 25 60 case of an accident. seconds even after the ignition switch is S Use only a genuine Toyota fuel turned off. It stops working when any of tank cap for replacement. It has a the doors are opened.
  • Page 26 You may stop the moon roof at any de- S Never leave small children alone in sired position. The roof will move while the the vehicle, especially with the igni- switch is being pushed and stop when re- tion key still inserted. They could leased.
  • Page 28 Front seats— Part 1 Seats —Seat adjustment precautions OPERATION OF While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot hicle occupants should have the seatback pedals, steering wheel and instrument INSTRUMENTS AND upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- panel controls are within easy reach of the erly wear the seat belt provided.
  • Page 29 —Adjusting front seats (manual seat) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING S Do not put objects under the seats LEVER as they may interfere with the seat- Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to lock mechanism or unexpectedly the desired position with slight body push up the seat position adjusting lever;...
  • Page 30 —Adjusting front seats (power seat) 3. DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB (FOR FRONT) Turn the knob either way. 4. DRIVER’S CUSHION ANGLE AD- JUSTING KNOB (FOR REAR) Turn the knob either way. Separate seat Bench seat...
  • Page 31 Head restraints 1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSH- CAUTION ION HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired To reduce the risk of sliding under direction. the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than Releasing the switch will stop the seat at needed.
  • Page 32 Seat heaters To turn on the seat heater, push the CAUTION switch. The key must be in the “ON” position. S Adjust the top of the head restraint Pushing on the opposite side will turn it off. so that it is closest to the top of your ears.
  • Page 33 Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel NOTICE passengers in the vehicle be properly re- on either rear or front seats. An unre- z Do not put unevenly weighed ob-...
  • Page 34 Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel NOTICE passengers in the vehicle be properly re- on either rear or front seats. An unre- z Do not put unevenly weighed ob-...
  • Page 35 S Keep the belts clean and dry. If they CAUTION need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never Persons should ride in their seats use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean- properly wearing their seat belts ers—they may severely weaken the whenever the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 36 It also may lock your Toyota dealer. Do not use the if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, seat until the seat belt is fixed. It easy motion will allow the belt to extend, cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
  • Page 37 CAUTION CAUTION S High-positioned Always make sure the shoulder belt lap belts and loose-fitting belts both could is positioned across the center of cause severe injuries due to slid- your shoulder. The belt should be ing under the lap belt during a colli- kept away from your neck, but not sion.
  • Page 38 S 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 To release the belt, press the buckle- Sit up straight and well back in the or your child from injury.
  • Page 39 —Stowing the front center seat belt Remove excess length of the belt and To release the belt, press the buckle- The front center seat belts can be adjust the belt position. release button. stowed when not in use. To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt.
  • Page 40 Toyota dealer free of or for another person or at a differ- charge. ent seating position than the one Please contact your local Toyota dealer originally intended for.
  • Page 41 S If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- tem) airbags are designed to provide further protection to occupants in the following seats when added to the pri- mary protection provided by the seat belts.
  • Page 42 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 im- pact, or if it is involved in an underride col- lision (e.g. a collision in which the noise of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck).
  • Page 43 In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the air- bags with non-toxic nitrogen gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occu- pants.
  • Page 44 CAUTION S The SRS airbag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima- ry protection of the seat belt sys- tems. The front seat occupants are particularly susceptible to injury if they do not wear their seat belts; when sudden braking or a collision occurs, they may be thrown for- ward.
  • Page 45 S Do not allow a child to stand up, or S Do not put objects on or in front of S Do not sit on the edge of the seat to kneel on the front passenger the dashboard or steering wheel or lean over the dashboard when seat.
  • Page 46 Do not perform any of the following steering wheel column cover, front changes without consulting your passenger airbag cover, front pas- Toyota dealer. Such changes can senger airbag, airbag sensor as- interfere with proper operation of sembly. Doing any of these may...
  • Page 47 Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child S Toyota strongly urges use of a restraint systems for children small proper child restraint system enough to use them. which conforms to the size of the child and is put on the rear seat.
  • Page 48 Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child S Toyota strongly urges use of a restraint systems for children small proper child restraint system enough to use them. which conforms to the size of the child and is put on the rear seat.
  • Page 49 Toyota dealer. the front seat. CRS installation kit (Part No. 04731-22012)—contains 1 bolt, 3 types of spacers and 1 locking clip.
  • Page 50 —Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C)Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
  • Page 51 —Installation with 3-point type seat belt (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION S Do not use a rear-facing child re- An Infant seat is used in rear-facing CAUTION straint system in the rear seat if it only. interferes with the lock mecha- S Never use rear-facing child re- nism of the front seats.
  • Page 52 CAUTION S After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt is not twisted. S Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
  • Page 53 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly 4. To remove the infant seat, press the against the seat cushion and seat- buckle-release button and allow the CAUTION back, let the shoulder belt retract as far belt to retract completely. The belt will as it will go to hold the infant seat se- move freely again and be ready to Make sure the seat belt is securely...
  • Page 54 (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA- S Only when it is unavoidable TION CAUTION should a forward-facing child re- A convertible seat is used in forward- straint system be used on the front S Never use a rear-facing child re- facing and rear-facing depending on seat.
  • Page 55 CAUTION S After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt is not twisted. S Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
  • Page 56 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the convertible seat in the lock mode. When the belt is then firmly against the seat cushion and CAUTION retracted even slightly, it cannot be ex- seatback, let the shoulder belt retract tended.
  • Page 57 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION the buckle-release button and allow CAUTION A booster seat is used in forward-fac- the belt to retract completely. The belt ing only. will move freely again and be ready to Only when it is unavoidable should work for an adult or older child passen- a forward-facing child restraint sys-...
  • Page 58 S If the seat belt does not function CAUTION normally, it cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your To- S Always make sure the shoulder yota dealer immediately. Do not use belt is positioned across the cen- the seat until the seat belt is fixed. ter of child’s shoulder.
  • Page 59 —Top strap anchors and locations 2. To remove the child restraint system, a. Using the illustration as a guide, run If your child restraint system requires press the buckle-release button and your fingers across the trim of the filler the use of a top strap, latch the hood allow the belt to retract.
  • Page 60 3 anchor locations shown in the illustra- tion. If your child restraint system does not pro- vide any of the necessary parts, ask you Toyota dealer. (See “—Child restraint sys- tem.”) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION A convertible seat is used in forward...
  • Page 61 With the child restraint system installed, CAUTION check that your driving position is satis- factory and that the child restraint system S When using forward-facing does not interfere with your driving. child restraint system, move the If your driving position is not satisfactory, driver and passenger seats as far or the child restraint system interferes back as possible, set both seat-...
  • Page 62 CAUTION S After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap belt is not twisted. S Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.
  • Page 63 Tilt steering wheel To change the steering wheel angle, 3. To remove the convertible seat, press hold the steering wheel, pull up the the buckle-release button and allow CAUTION lock release lever, tilt the steering the belt to retract completely. The belt wheel to the desired angle and release will move freely again and be ready to Make sure the seat belt is securely...
  • Page 64 Tilt steering wheel To change the steering wheel angle, 3. To remove the convertible seat, press hold the steering wheel, pull up the the buckle-release button and allow CAUTION lock release lever, tilt the steering the belt to retract completely. The belt wheel to the desired angle and release will move freely again and be ready to Make sure the seat belt is securely...
  • Page 65 —Power rear view mirror Outside rear view mirrors— control CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the ve- hicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries. Type A Adjust the mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle in the mirror.
  • Page 66 Anti-glare inside rear view Vanity mirrors mirror To adjust a mirror, 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 direction. If the engine is not running, the key must be in the “ACC”...
  • Page 67 If you feel that the automatic light control above comes into operation too early or too late, Ignition switch light Position 3 (“AUTO”)—Headlights and/or have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota all of the above Windshield wipers and washer dealer. They automatically turn on or off depend- Headlight cleaner ing on the darkness of the surroundings.
  • Page 68 The lights automaticaly turn off when the driver’s door is opened with the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. To turn them on again, turn the key to the “ON” position or actuate the headlight switch. If you are going to park for over one week, make sure the headlight switch is off.
  • Page 69 Headlights and turn signals (without automatic light control system) NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running. Daytime running light system (Canada only) The headlights turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the light switch in the “OFF”...
  • Page 70 Emergency flashers NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running. To turn on the emergency flashers, TURN SIGNAL push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ All the turn signal lights will flash.
  • Page 71 Instrument panel light control Interior light To adjust the brightness of the instru- Type A Type C ment panel lights, turn the dial. To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light has the following posi- tions: “ON”—Keeps the light on all the time.
  • Page 72 Front personal lights Rear personal lights To turn on the front personal lights, push the switch. To turn the lights off, push the switch once again. With moon roof To turn on the rear personal light, push the switch. To turn the light off, push the switch once again.
  • Page 73 Ignition switch light Windshield wipers and washer With interval adjuster: The “INT TIME” band lets you adjust the wiping time inter- val when the wiper lever is in the intermit- tent position (position 1). Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps, and downward to decrease it.
  • Page 74 Rear window defogger and outside rear view mirror defoggers Headlight cleaner CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces reach high temperatures, keep your hands off them when the switch is on. The system will automatically shut off af- ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes.
  • Page 75 INSTRUMENTS AND the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving CONTROLS— several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Chapter 1-5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators...
  • Page 76 Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer S Idling for a long period with the air con- ditioning on in stop-and-go traffic. S Towing a trailer. NOTICE z Do not remove 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...
  • Page 77 Odometer and two trip meter Thermometer The thermometer indicates the out- side air temperatures with the ignition key at the “ON” position. When the tail lights are turned on, the brightness of the display will be reduced. Type A These meters show the running dis- tance.
  • Page 78 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers...
  • Page 79 Parking brake reminder blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the It is dangerous to continue driving nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. If this light is on, make sure the parking normally when the brake fluid level brake is fully released. The light should go is low.
  • Page 80 It may ruin the engine. If the light comes on while you are driving, tion key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” have your vehicle checked by your Toyota position. After about 6 seconds, the (e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 81 If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit is in need of repair. Have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos- sible.

  • Page 83: Ignition Switch

    Ignition switch with steering Part 1 lock OPERATION OF You must push in the key to turn the key from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. On INSTRUMENTS AND vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must be put in the “P” CONTROLS—...
  • Page 84 Automatic transmission " Floor shift type 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 cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” in this chapter.
  • Page 85 " Column shift type 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 cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” in this chapter.
  • Page 86 S Shift into the “L” position. The trans- Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of mission will downshift to the first gear CAUTION incorrect operation. This means you can when the vehicle speed drops down to only shift out of “P”...
  • Page 87 (c) Using the “2” and “L” positions (e) Parking z Do not continue hill climbing or The “2” and “L” positions are used for 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. hard towing for a long time in the strong engine braking as described pre- “2”...
  • Page 88 The z Do not depress the accelerator “PWR” mode indicator light comes on. pedal while shifting the selector For ordinary driving, Toyota recommends NOTICE lever or before the transmission is using the “NORM” mode to improve fuel...
  • Page 89 Parking brake Cruise control When parking, firmly apply the park- The cruise control allows you to cruise ing brake to avoid inadvertent creep- the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 ing. km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off the accelerator pedal.
  • Page 90 Another press will turn the system com- direction and release it. This sets the ve- pletely off. your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal- hicle at that speed. If the speed is not sat- er at the earliest opportunity. isfactory, tap the lever up for a faster CAUTION speed, or tap it down for a slower speed.
  • Page 91 If this is the case, contact your Toyota brake pedal. If you use the brake pedal, dealer and have your vehicle inspected. cruise control is cancelled.
  • Page 93 Car audio system— Part 1 —Reference OPERATION OF Air conditioning system Controls INSTRUMENTS AND Air flow selector settings CONTROLS— Operating Tips Instrumental vents Chapter 1-7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system Type 1: AM·FM ETR radio/cassette player Car audio system Reference Using your audio system: some basics...
  • Page 94 —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.
  • Page 95 YOUR AUDIO ANTENNA YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER Your vehicle has an antenna printed on Your compact disc player has an automat- ic charger which stores up to 12 discs. To the inside of the rear window. insert discs in the automatic changer, see NOTICE “CD (Compact Disc) Auto changer”.
  • Page 96 —Using your audio system: controls and features " Type 1-1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
  • Page 97 " Type 1-2 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
  • Page 98 " Type 1-3 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows.
  • Page 99 S If you choose the number “1”, the play- 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) AM FM er will rewind to the beginning of the These buttons are used to preset and Push “AM FM” to switch between the AM current track.
  • Page 100 BAL (Balance) The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise EJECT/ (Eject button) by about 10 dB. For best sound reproduc- This knob lets you adjust the balance be- Push this button to eject a cassette. tion, play your tapes with this button on or tween the right and left speakers.
  • Page 101 PROG (Program) REW/FF (Rewind/Fast forward) Push “R M”. “R M” will appear on the dis- play. Any time you are rewinding or fast Push “PROG” to select the other side of Push the “FF” side of the button to fast for- forwarding a cassette tape, the radio will a cassette tape.
  • Page 102 SCAN (for radio) Push “SCAN”. “SCAN” will appear on the ST (Stereo reception) display display. The player will fast forward to the Types 1-2 and 1-3 Your radio automatically changes to ste- next cassette track, play it for 12 seconds, reo reception when a stereo broadcast is You can either scan all the frequencies on and then scan again.
  • Page 103 TUNE/SEEK (type 1-1) TUNE (types 1-2 and 1-3) Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the “ ” (up) or “ ” (down) side of “TUNE/SEEK” or “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.
  • Page 104 " Type 2 Button display for radio/cassette tape player/compact disc player...
  • Page 105 Your audio system shows three different 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Press buttons) lAA/""l(Track down/up button) button displays that changes in accor- These buttons are used to preset and By using this button, you can skip up or dance with the audio mode you have se- tune in radio stations.
  • Page 106 S After the beginning of the tape is To stop the tape while it is fast forwarding, BAL (Balance) push on the up side of the track down/up reached, the player will automatically This knob lets you adjust the balance be- button or “TAPE”;...
  • Page 107 DISC EQ (Equalizer) By using this button, you can select a disc Your audio system can store five different you wish to listen to. EQ settings in its memory so that you will not need to readjust in every time you lis- Push the either side of the button until the ten to a different program.
  • Page 108 To cancel all of the changed EQ settings: PROG (Program) R M (Radio monitor) Push and hold in “EQ” until you hear a Push “PROG” to select the other side of The radio monitor feature allows your to third beep. a cassette tape.
  • Page 109 SCAN Push “SCAN”. “SCAN” will appear on the Push “SKIP”. “SKIP” will appear on the display. The player will fast forward to the display. The cassette player will keep Radio next cassette track, play it for 12 seconds, track of how much blank space it plays. You can either scan all the frequencies on and then scan again.
  • Page 110 Push the knob back into its retracted position. 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.
  • Page 111 2. Take out the magazine from the auto- 3. While pressing the lock release button 4. Place a disc on the tray with its lable matic changer. on the magazine, draw out a tray. face up, and insert the tray into the slot.
  • Page 112 5. Insert the magazine into the automatic you can make was exceeded. The member and keep a copy of it (not in your changer as shown above. Then close audio sytem is completely inoper- Toyota). the cover. able. Contact your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 113 2. While you are holding in the “ ” side of 3. Input the three digit code. Setting a security code for the first “TUNE”, push “1”. You have 10 seconds to enter each digit. time. The display will read “—“. For example, “209”: 1.
  • Page 114 Choose a security code that is easy to re- member and keep a copy of it (not in your 4. The three-digit code should be on the Changing the security code Toyota). display. 1. Turn off the audio system. Push and hold in “SCAN” until the display Turn the ignition key to “ACC”.
  • Page 115 2. While you are holding in the “ ” side of 3. Input the existing three-digit code. 4. The three-digit code should be on the “TUNE” push “1”. display. You have 10 seconds to enter each digit. The display will read “—”. Push “SCAN”.
  • Page 116 (At first, “SEC” will appear on system will completely Simultaneously push and hold in “1”, “6”, the display.) inoperable. this time, and “PWR/VOL” until “SEC” appears on anti-theft light also comes on. If this the display. occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 117 2. While you are holding in the “ ” side of 3. Input the existing three-digit code. 4. The three-digit code should be on the “TUNE”, push “1”. display. You have 10 seconds to enter each digit. The display will read “- - -”. Push “SCAN”.
  • Page 118 If this For example, “209”: 2. While you are holding in the “^ side of occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. To set the first digit: Push “1” until the digit “TUNE”, push “1”. you want appears on the display.
  • Page 119 If this the letters on the tape and disc mode but- occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. tons do not light up, but the slot lights up for easy access. Once a cassette tape or...
  • Page 120 RADIO RECEPTION Static and fluttering—These occur when CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAY- signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or Usually, a problem with radio reception ER AND TAPES other large objects. Increasing the bass does not mean there is a problem with For high performance from your cassette level may reduce static and fluttering.
  • Page 121 S Avoid using cassettes with a total play- S If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not hear any sound ing time longer than 100 minutes (50 even though your compact disc player minutes per side). The tape used in appears to be working.
  • Page 122 CAUTION Compact disc players use invisible laser beam which could cause haz- ardous radiation exposure if 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...
  • Page 123 Air conditioning system— —Controls "Type 1: Manual air conditioning controls 1. Fan Speed Selector 2. Temperature Selector 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Air Intake Selector 5. “A/C” Button...
  • Page 124 "Type 2: Automatic air conditioning controls 1. “AUTO” Button 2. Fan Speed Selector 3. Temperature Selector 4. Air Flow Selector 5. Air Intake Selector 6. “A/C” Button...
  • Page 125 “AUTO” button (type 2 only) 4. Floor/Windshield —Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield For automatic operation of the air condi- vents. tiooning, press the “AUTO” button. An in- 5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from dicator light will illuminate to show that the the windshield vents.
  • Page 126 If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air in- side the vehicle.
  • Page 127 —Air flow selector settings —Operating tips S 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 condi- tioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 128 Heating Air conditioning Type 2— For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: Press in the “AUTO” button. Type 1— Type 1— Temperature— To the desired temperature Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Temperature—...
  • Page 129 Type 2— The outside of the windshield Pressing the windshield button turns on the defroster-linked air conditioning. At For best results, set controls to: Temperature— Towards high this time, the “A/C” button indicator comes temperature to heat; Type 1— on regardless of whether or not the “A/C” low temperature to button is pressed in.
  • Page 130 —Instrument panel vents If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the instrument panel vents. The instru- ment panel vents may be opened or closed as shown. Side vents Lower vent...

  • Page 131: Other Equipment

    Part 1 Clock OPERATION OF Once the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the INSTRUMENTS AND time is automatically set to 1:00 (one o’clock). CONTROLS— When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indi- cation will be reduced.
  • Page 132 To lock: Insert the master key and turn it Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed clockwise. CAUTION Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement. To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed while driving.
  • Page 133 Cup holder Cup holder Auxiliary box (with separate front seat) (with bench front seat) To open the auxiliary box, press on the The cup holder is designed for holding knob and pull out the box lid. cups or drink-cans fit snugly in its holes.
  • Page 134 Traction control system The cup holder is designed for holding AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL cups or drink—cans fit snugly in its SYSTEM holes. The traction control system automati- To use the cup holder, open the armrest cally controls the spinning of the front lid, pull out the cup holder.
  • Page 135 When getting the vehicle out of mud or CAUTION new snow, etc. the traction control system will operate to prevent the wheels from spinning. Under certain slippery road condi- tions, full traction of the vehicles and power to the front wheels can- not be maintained, even though the traction control system is in opera- tion.
  • Page 136 Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size. If the floor mat has a hole, then it is de- CAUTION signed for use with a locking clip. Fix the floor mat and locking clip into the hole in Make sure the floor mat is properly the floor carpet.
  • Page 137 1600 km (1000 miles) can add To help prevent gas station mixups, your YOUR TOYOTA to the future economy and long life of your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. vehicle: The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded Break-in period S Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).
  • Page 138 If your engine knocks... GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL FUEL TANK CAPACITY If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 Imp. gal) If you detact heavy knocking even when sure that it is unleaded, has an octane...
  • Page 139 Operation in foreign countries Three-way catalytic converter If you plan to drive your Toyota in CAUTION another country... First, comply with the vehicle registration S Keep people and combustible ma- laws. terials away from the exhaust pipe Second, confirm the availability of the while the engine is running.
  • Page 140 Do not push-start or pull-start ceive the periodic inspections re- ide, which is a colorless and odor- your vehicle. quired by the Toyota Maintenance less gas. It can cause uncon- z Do not turn off the ignition while Schedule. For scheduled mainte- sciousness or even death.
  • Page 141 Facts about engine oil consumption S Oil is also used to lubricate the stems FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL S Keep the trunk lid closed while of the intake valves. Some of this oil Engine oil has the primary functions of lu- driving.
  • Page 142 Therefore, it is essen- CAUTION tial that the oil level be checked regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil level be Do not drive your vehicle with only Your engine is fitted with twin ground elec- checked every time you refuel the vehicle.
  • Page 143 S Even though the anti-lock brake sys- You may hear a sound in the engine 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 S Do not pump the brake pedal if the is started.
  • Page 144 Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Type B...
  • Page 145 S Do not drive with objects left on checked and replaced by your Toyota top of the instrument panel. They dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- may interfere with the driver’s tor damage can result if the pads are not field of veiw.
  • Page 146 This number is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
  • Page 147 Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) Suspension and chassis Types of tires Your new vehicle carries theft preven- Make sure what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION tion labels which are approximately 56 hicle is originally equipped with. mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). 1.
  • Page 148 CAUTION S Do not mix summer and all season tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics, resulting in loss of con- trol. S Do not use tires other than the manufacturer’s designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originals.

  • Page 149: Starting And Driving

    How to start the engine— Part 3 Before starting the engine (a) Before cranking STARTING AND 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. fore entering it. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- DRIVING 2.
  • Page 150 If the engine will not start— with the parking brake depressed. If See “If your vehicle will not start” in Part 4. they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota deal- er for assistance.
  • Page 151 If you are not sure about cause the vehicle to spin or skid. which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer- he will be pleased to help. Keep the door locks from freezing.
  • Page 152 This product is available at your Toyota dling, performance, braking, durability dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow Some of the things you might put in the ve- and driving economy (fuel consumption, the manufacturer’s directions for how...
  • Page 153 CAUTION S The total trailer weight (trailer weight plus its cargo load) must not exceed 907 kg (2000 lb.). Ex- ceeding this weight is dangerous. S The gross vehicle weight must not S The trailer cargo load should be exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight distributed so that the tongue load Rating (GVWR) indicated on the is 9 to 11 % of the total trailer...
  • Page 154 BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS S Never tow a trailer without using a S Use only a hitch which is recom- S Toyota recommends trailers with safety chain securely attached to mended by the hitch manufacturer and brakes that conform to any applicable both the trailer and the vehicle.
  • Page 155 S Make sure the trailer cargo is securely S Backing with a trailer is difficult and re- BREAK-IN SCHEDULE S Toyota recommends that you do not loaded so that it cannot shift. quires practice. Grip the bottom of the S Check that your rear view mirrors con-...
  • Page 156 S Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. S Be careful when passing other ve- 1. Apply the brakes and hold. The trailer could hit your vehicle in a hicles. Passing requires considerable 2. Have someone place wheel blocks un- tight turn. Slow down before making a distance.
  • Page 157 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too S Avoid continuous speeding up and Getting more kilometers/mileage from a li- CAUTION ter/gallon of fuel is easy-just take it easy. slowing down. Stop-and-go driving It will help make your vehicle last longer, wastes fuel.
  • Page 158 S Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud, etc. This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corrosion. S Keep your vehicle tuned-up and in top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp- er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc.
  • Page 159 If the light is O.K., but the engine still will If you lose your keys not start, it needs adjustment or repair. If you lose your wireless remote Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. control transmitter NOTICE Do not pull— or push-start the vehicle.
  • Page 160 CAUTION is correct. If the engine still will not start, it needs ad- S Batteries contain sulfuric acid justment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or which is poisonous and corro- qualified repair shop for assistance. sive. Wear...
  • Page 161 JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, make sure the ve- hicles are not touching. Turn off all un- necessary lights and accessories. 2. If required, remove all the vent plugs from the booster and discharged bat- teries.
  • Page 162 If your engine stalls while driving 5. Start your engine in the normal way. If your engine stalls while driving After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping for several minutes with the accelera- a straight line.
  • Page 163 Turn off the air conditioning if it is being used. 4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en- gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer 2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the for assistance.
  • Page 164 —Required tools and spare If you have a flat tire— tire 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping S Stop the vehilce at a level place a straight line. Move cautiously off the and chock the wheel diagnonally road to a safe place well away from the opposite being traffic.
  • Page 165 —Blocking the wheel Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove the spare tire: 2. Block the wheel diagnoally oppo- To remove: turn the joint in direction 1 until 1. Loosen the nut and remove it. site the flat tire to keep the vehicle the jack is free.
  • Page 166 —Removing wheel ornament —Loosening wheel nuts 3. Remove the wheel ornament. Pry off the wheel ornament, using the bev- eled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown. CAUTION Do not try to pull the ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the ornament avoid unexpected...
  • Page 167 —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. 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 that the spare tire can be installed.
  • Page 168 —Changing wheels —Reinstalling wheel nuts Before putting on wheels, remove any 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a tires. tight. wire brush or such. Installation of wheels Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside.
  • Page 169 —Lowering your vehicle —Reinstalling wheel ornament CAUTION When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body and all other persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground. Steel wheels 9. Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts.
  • Page 170 —After changing wheels 10. Reinstall the wheel ornament. 11. Check the air pressure of the CAUTION replaced tire. 1. Put the wheel ornament into position. Adjust the air pressure to the specification On some models, align the cutout of the Before driving, make sure all the designated in Part 8.
  • Page 171 If your vehicle needs to be towed— If towing is necessary, we recommend TOWING PRECAUTIONS: you to have it done by your Toyota Use a safety chain system for all towing, dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- and abide by the state/provincial and local laws.
  • Page 172 —Emergency towing z Do not tow with the key removed or in the “LOCK” position when towing from the rear without a towing dolly. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight. (b) Using flat bed truck Front (c) Towing with sling type truck NOTICE...
  • Page 173 If towing is necessary, we recommend CAUTION CAUTION you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice. Use extreme caution when towing If the engine is not running, the vehicles. Avoid sudden starts or...
  • Page 174 2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed 2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed keep the brake pedal depressed. screwdriver or equivalent. screwdriver or equivalent. Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
  • Page 175 If you lose your wireless If you lose your keys remote control transmitter Many Toyota dealers can make a new If you lose your transmitter, you can key if you can give them the key num- purchase a new one at your Toyota ber.

  • Page 177: Appearance Care

    Now, it is up to you. Proper S High temperatures will cause corro- CARE care of your Toyota can help ensure long- sion to those components of the ve- term corrosion prevention. hicle which are prevented from quick-...
  • Page 178 See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” mixed according to the manufacturer’s to resist corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will for more tips. instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and be happy to assist in supplying and instal- Check the condition of your vehicle’s...
  • Page 179 Cleaning the interior Waxing your Toyota NOTICE CAUTION Polishing and waxing is recommend- Do not use gasoline or strong ed to maintain the original beauty of solvents, which may be toxic or Do not wash the vehicle floor with your Toyota’s finish.
  • Page 180 Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean- NOTICE NOTICE ing, check the belts for excessive wear, fraying, or cuts. z Do not use organic substances solvent, thinner, gasoline or window cleaner on the (solvents, kerosene, alcohol, gas- NOTICE oline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic interior.
  • Page 181 If you have any questions about the line, or alkaline or acid solutions cleaning of your Toyota, your local for cleaning the leather as these Toyota dealer will be pleased to could cause discoloring.
  • Page 183 These checks or inspections can be done er’s Guide, Owner’s Manual Supple- Schedule”. either by yourself or a qualified technician, ment or Warranty Booklet for complete or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be warranty information. pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
  • Page 184 They learn to work on Booklet for the details. to your Toyota dealer or a qualified service Toyotas before they work on your vehicle, shop immediately. It is recommended rather than while they are working on it.
  • Page 185 Tire surface and wheel nuts Lights Brake pedal Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail Check the pedal for smooth operation and lights, turn signal lights, and other lights or excessive wear. See Chapter 7-2 for that the pedal has the proper clearance.
  • Page 186 If you notice any of these clues, take your clues are as follows: lines on the case. Add only distilled water vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as S Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging when replenishing. See Chapter 7-3 for possible.
  • Page 187 Part 7 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE— Chapter 7-1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do-it-yourself service precautions Parts and tools...
  • Page 188 Engine compartment overview 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuse blocks 6. Battery 7. Engine cooling fans 8. Engine oil level dipstick 9. Windshield washer and headlight cleaner fluid tank...
  • Page 189 Fuse locations Canada only...
  • Page 190 Read the sepa- tor, exhaust manifold, power rate Toyota Warranty statement for details steering fluid reservoir and spark and suggestions. plug boots, etc.—will be hot. So This part gives instructions only for those be careful not to touch them. Oil,...
  • Page 191 z Do not reuse S Dispose of used oil and filter only platinum-tipped S Be sure that the ignition is off if in a safe and acceptable manner. spark plugs by cleaning or regap- you work near the electric cooling Do not dispose of used oil and fil- ping.
  • Page 192 Parts (if level is low): Parts (if replacement is necessary): tenance. Remember all Toyota parts are S Automatic transmission fluid DEX- S Fuse or equivalent with same amper- designed in metric sizes, so your tools...

  • Page 193: Engine And Chassis

    Part 7 Checking the engine oil level DO-IT-YOURSELF CAUTION MAINTENANCE— Be careful not to touch the hot exhaust manifold. Chapter 7-2 If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level, add engine oil of Engine and Chassis the same type as already in the engine.
  • Page 194 Engine oil selection Oil identification marks Use API SH, “Energy-Conserving II” mul- Either or both API registered marks are tigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade en- added to some oil containers to help gine oil. you select the oil you should use. Recommended viscosity (SAE): The API Service Symbol is located any- where on the outside of the container.
  • Page 195 It is normal for the brake fluid level to go Do not use alcohol type antifreeze down slightly as the brake pads wear. So If you can find no leak, have your Toyota or plain water alone. be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
  • Page 196 Checking power steering fluid If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the is cold, the level should be in the “COLD”...
  • Page 197 If the caps have been lost, have new ones put on If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it as soon as possible. checked by your Toyota dealer. Keep your tire pressures at the proper The following instructions for check- level.
  • Page 198 Any tires which are over six years old must be checked by a qualified techni- Toyota recommends all four tires, or at cian even if damage is not obvious. least both of the front or rear tires be...
  • Page 199 To equalize tire wear and help extend except radial cable chains or V-bar type without first checking local regulations for chains. tire life, Toyota recommends that you possible restrictions. rotate your tires every 12000 km (7500 Regulations regarding the use of tire SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION miles).
  • Page 200 Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer. A wheel of a different size or type may ad- versely affect handling, wheel and bear- ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/...
  • Page 201 1600 km (1000 miles). S When using tire chains, be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels. S Use only the Toyota wheels, nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels. S When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer.

  • Page 203: Electrical Components

    Checking battery condition— Part 7 —Precautions DO-IT-YOURSELF S If electrolyte gets on your skin, CAUTION thoroughly wash the contact area. MAINTENANCE— If you feel pain or burning, get BATTERY PRECAUTIONS medical attention immediately. S If electrolyte gets on your clothes, The battery produces flammable Chapter 7-3 there is a possibility of its soaking...
  • Page 204 —Checking battery exterior —Checking battery fluid There are two types of batteries: Main- NOTICE tenance type and non-maintenance z Be sure the engine and all acces- type. sories are off before performing A non-maintenance battery has “MAIN- maintenance. TENANCE FREE BATTERY” on its top. A z When checking the battery, re- maintenance type battery does not have move the ground cable from the...
  • Page 205 Type A Type B GREEN BLUE Good Charging necessary. DARK WHITE Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. CLEAR or LIGHT Have battery checked YELLOW by your Toyota dealer. NOTICE CHECKING BY THE FLUID LEVEL CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER Do not refill the battery with water.
  • Page 206 Battery recharging precautions During recharging, the battery is pro- NOTICE ducing hydrogen gas. Do not overfill the cells. Excess Therefore, before recharging: electrolyte could squirt out of the 1. Maintenance type batteries—Remove battery during heavy charging, the vent plugs. causing corrosion or damage. 2.
  • Page 207 Checking and replacing fuses NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off. If the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses. If any of the fuses are blown, they must be replaced.
  • Page 208 Add washer is shown in the illustration. tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as fluid. soon as possible. If you are not sure whether the fuse has You may use plain water as washer fluid.

  • Page 209: Replacing Light Bulbs

    Replacing light bulbs— —Headlights The following illustrations show how to Light bulbs Bulb Type gain access to the bulbs. When replacing a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and Headlight 9006 light switch are off. Use bulbs with the (low beam) wattage ratings given in the table.
  • Page 210 2. Turn the bulb and remove it. 3. Install a new bulb and the connec- Use a Phillips-head screwdriver. tor into the mounting hole. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 211 —Front turn signal lights Remove the front side marker unit. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
  • Page 212 —Rear turn signal, stop and —Front side marker lights tail, and back-up lights Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
  • Page 213 —License plate lights Removing cover clips a: Rear turn signal light Use a Phillips-head screwdriver. b: Stop and tail light c: Back-up light Installing cover clips...
  • Page 214 —High mounted stoplight (type A)
  • Page 215 —High mounted stoplight (type B)

  • Page 217: Specifications

    Part 8 Dimensions and weight SPECIFICATIONS Overall length mm (in.) 4830 (190.1) Overall width mm (in.) 1785 (70.2) Dimensions and weight Overall height mm (in.) 1440 (56.7)* Engine Wheelbase mm (in.) 2720 (107.0) Fuel Front tread mm (in.) 1550 (61.0) Service specifications Rear tread mm (in.)
  • Page 218 Engine Fuel Service specifications Model: Fuel type: ENGINE 1MZ-FE Unleaded gasoline, Research Oc- Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.) tane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) Type: Intake 0.15 0.25 (0.006 0.010) or higher. For improved vehicle per- 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline Exhaust 0.25 0.35 (0.010 0.014) formance, the use of premium Bore and stroke, mm (in.):...
  • Page 219 Oil grade: BATTERY AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE API SH, “Energy-Conserving II” mul- —Maintenance type battery Automatic transmission tigrade engine oil or ILSAC multi- Specific gravity reading at 20 C (68 F) Fluid capacity (drain and refill), grade engine oil is recommended. 1.260 Fully charged L (qt., Imp.
  • Page 220 Tires Fuses Parking brake adjustment when pulled Tire size: with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf): P2.5/65R 15 92H 3-6clicks Tire pressure, kPa (kPa (kgf/cm Fluid type: bar, psi): SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 Front 220 (2.2, 32) DOT 3 Rear 220 (2.2, 32)
  • Page 221 Engine compartment (Canada) Engine compartment Engine compartment (Canada only) 17.TEL 15 A: No circuit 6. HAZ 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer- 10.HEAD HI (LH) 15 A: Left-hand head- 18.HEAD LO (LH) 10 A: Left-hand head- gency flasher light (high beam) light (low beam) 7.
  • Page 222 31.STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control system, high mounted stoplight, anti/ lock brake system, shift lock system, multiport fuel injection system/se- quential multiport fuel injection system 32.PANEL 5 A: Gauge and meter, Audio system, cigarette lighter, glovebox light, clock, electronically controlled automatic transmission system, air conditioning control system, service reminder indicators, turn signal lights,...
  • Page 223 Fuses (type B) 38.MAIN 40 A: “HEAD (LH)”, “HEAD HI (LH)”, “HEAD (RH)” and “HEAD HI (RH)” fuses 39.RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan 40.CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan 41.DOOR 30 A: Power door lock system, power seat 42.RR DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger 43.POWER 30 A: Power window, electric moon roof Fuses (type C)
  • Page 225 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
  • Page 226 A tire marked C may have poor trac- failure. quality grading. tion performance. 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.