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Checking brake fluid

If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir. Remove and replace the reservoir cap by hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted line. This brings the fluid to the correct level when you put the cap back on. Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air, and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking.

CAUTION

Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces. If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately. If you still feel uncomfortable with your eyes, go to the doctor.

NOTICE

If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint.

reservoir. The

To check the fluid level, simply look at the see−through level should be between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines on the reservoir. It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear. So be sure to keep the reservoir filled. If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious mechanical prob- lem.

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Checking power steering fluid

Checking tire pressure

If hot O.K.

Close

Open

If cold O.K.

If cold add

If hot add

Check the fluid level through the reser- voir. If necessary, add automatic trans- mission fluid DEXRONrII or III. If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot (60_C—80_C or 140_F—175_F). You may also check the level when the fluid is temperature, 10_C—30_C or 50_F—85_F) if the engine has not been run for about five hours.

(about

room

cold

Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid is cold, the level should be in the “COLD” range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level should be in the “HOT” range. If the level is at the low side of either range, add automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII or III to bring the level within the range. To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun- terclockwise and it, turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser- voir cap, visually check the steering box case, vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage.

lift up. To reinstall

CAUTION

The reservoir tank may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself.

NOTICE

Avoid overfilling, or the power steer- ing could be damaged.

Keep your tire pressures at the proper level. The recommended cold tire pressures, tire size and the vehicle capacity weight are given in Section 8. They are also on the tire pressure label as shown. You should check the tire pressures every two weeks, or at least once a month. And do not forget the spare! Incorrect fuel, reduce the comfort of driving, reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to drive.

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The following instructions for checking tire pressure should be observed: D The pressure should be checked only when the tires are cold. If your ve- hicle has been parked for at least 3
hours and has not been driven for more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you will get an accurate cold tire pressure reading.

D Always use a tire pressure gauge. The appearance of a tire can be mis- leading. Besides, that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and handling.

tire pressures

D Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure after driving. It is normal for the tire pressure to be higher after driving.

D Never exceed

the vehicle capacity weight. The passenger and luggage weight should be located so that the vehicle is balanced.

D Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation valve caps. Without the valve caps, dirt or moisture could get into the valve core and cause air leakage. If the caps have been lost, have new ones put on as soon as possible.

Checking and replacing tires

Tread wear indicator

CHECKING YOUR TIRES Check the tire tread for the tread wear indicators. If the indicators show, re- place the tires. The tires on your Toyota have built−in tread wear indicators to help you know when the tires need replacement. When the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06
in.) or less, the indicators will appear. If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be re- placed. The lower the tread, the higher the risk of skidding. The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm (0.16 in.).

If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

the

tire pressure properly. Keep your Otherwise, following conditions may occur and cause an accident re- sulting in death or serious injuries. Low tire pressure (underinflation)— D Excessive wear D Uneven wear D Poor handling D Possibility of blowouts from over-

heated tire

D Poor sealing of the tire bead D Wheel deformation and/or tire sepa-

ration

High tire pressure (overinflation)— D Poor handling D Excessive wear at the center of the

tire tread

D A greater possibility of tire damage

from road hazards

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Check the tires regularly for damage such as cuts, splits and cracks. If any damage is found, consult with a techni- cian and have the tire repaired or re- placed. Even if the damage does not appear seri- ous, a qualified technician should examine the damage. Objects which have pene- trated the tire may have caused internal damage. Any tires which are over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified techni- cian even if damage is not obvious. Tires deteriorate with age even have never or seldom been used. This also applies to the spare tire and tires stored for future use. REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire, use only the same size and construction as original- ly installed and with the same or great- er load capacity. Using any other size or type of tire may seriously affect handling, ride, speedome- ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance, and clearance between the body and tires or snow chains.

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When replacing a tubeless tire, the air valve should also be replaced with a new one.

CAUTION

the

following

Observe instructions. Otherwise, an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries. D Do not mix radial, bias belted, or bias−ply tires on your vehicle, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control.

D Do not use tires other

than the manufacturer’s recommended size, as this may cause dangerous han- dling characteristics in loss of control.

resulting

Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both front or rear tires be re- placed as a set. See “If you have a flat tire” in Section 4
for tire change procedure. When a is replaced, should always be balanced. An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle handling and tire life. Wheels can get out of balance with regular use and should therefore be balanced occasionally.

the wheel

tire

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Rotating tires

With a spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed tires

To equalize the wear and help extend tire life, Toyota recommends that you rotate your tires according to the main- tenance schedule. (For scheduled main- tenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.) Howev- er, the most appropriate timing for tire rotation may vary according to your driving habits and road surface condi- tions. See “If you have a flat tire” in Section 4
for tire change procedure. When for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu- ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im- proper wheel alignment, out−of−balance wheels, or severe braking.

tires, check

rotating

Installing snow tires and chains WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice. On wet or dry roads, conventional tires provide better traction than snow tires. SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you need snow tires, select the same size, construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota. Do not use tires other than those men- tioned above. Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions.

CAUTION

Do not use snow tires other than the manufacturer’s recommended size, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting loss of control. Otherwise, an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

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SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels. Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability between the front and rear tires which could cause loss of vehicle control. When storing removed tires, you should store them in a cool dry place. Mark the direction of rotation and be sure to install them in the same direction when replacing.

CAUTION

D Do not drive with the snow tires

incorrectly inflated.

D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)

with any type of snow tires.

tire

the

tires—Use

TIRE CHAIN SELECTION P205/65R15 92H chains of correct size and type. Use SAE Class “S” type radial tire chains except radial cable chains or V−bar type chains. P205/60R16 91H tires—Use tire chains of the correct size. Use only genuine Toyota tire chains or equiv- alent for use on the AVALON.

NOTICE

If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used, the chains could dam- age the vehicle body.

D AVALON genuine tire chains

(Part No. 08329−33801)

local

Laws about using tire chains vary ac- cording to locality and type of road, so always check your laws before you install tire chains. CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Do not use tire tires. Retighten chains on chains after km (1/4—1/2 mile).

rear driving

0.5—1.0

the

When installing chains on your tires, care- fully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer. If wheel covers are used, they will be scratched by the chain band, so remove the covers before putting on the chains.

CAUTION

D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or recom- is

the chain manufacturer’s mended speed lower.

limit, whichever

D Drive carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce.

D Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel braking, as use of chains may ad- versely affect vehicle handling.

D When driving with chains installed, be sure to drive carefully. Slow down before entering the curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle. Otherwise an accident may occur.

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Replacing wheels WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS If you have wheel damage such as bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the wheel should be replaced. If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss of handling control. WHEEL SELECTION When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that the wheels are re- placed by ones with the same load ca- pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset. 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- eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear- ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis.

Replacement with used wheels is not rec- ommended as they may have been sub- jected to rough treatment or high mileage and could fail without warning. Also, bent wheels which have been straightened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used. Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire.

CAUTION

Do not use wheels other than the manufacturer’s recommended size, as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting loss of control. Otherwise, an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

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Aluminum wheel precautions D When aluminum wheels, check tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles).

the wheel nuts are

installing that

repaired, or D If you have changed your the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km (1000 miles).

rotated, tires, check

that

D When using tire chains, be careful not

to damage the aluminum wheels.

D Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and for your aluminum

wrench designed wheels.

D When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer.

D As with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage. If damaged, replace immediately.

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SECTION 7− 3

DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition Battery recharging precautions Checking and replacing fuses Adding washer fluid Replacing light bulbs

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Checking battery condition— —Precautions

CAUTION

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas. D Do not cause a spark from the bat-

tery with tools.

D Do not smoke or light a match near

the battery.

The electrolyte contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid. D Avoid contact with eyes, skin or

clothes.

D Never ingest electrolyte. D Wear protective safety glasses when

working near the battery.

D Keep children away from the bat-

tery.

EMERGENCY MEASURES D If electrolyte gets

in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately immediate medical attention. If possible, con- tinue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medi- cal office.

and get

D If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. If you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately.

D If electrolyte gets on your clothes, there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin, so immediate- ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above, if nec- essary.

D If you accidentally swallow electro- lyte, drink a large quantity of water or milk. Follow with milk of magne- sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable oil. Then go immediately for emer- gency help.

D Warning: Battery posts,

terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

cancer

and

—Checking battery exterior

Terminals

Ground cable

Hold−down clamp

Check the battery for corroded or loose terminal connections, cracks, or loose hold−down clamp. a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm water and bak- ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi- nals with grease to prevent further cor- rosion.

b. If the terminal connections are loose, their clamp nuts—but do not

tighten overtighten.

c. Tighten

the hold−down clamp only enough to keep the battery firmly in place. Overtightening may damage the battery case.

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—Checking battery condition

NOTICE

Type A

z Be sure the engine and all accesso- ries are off before performing main- tenance.

z When checking the battery, remove the ground cable from the negative terminal (“−” mark) first and rein- stall it last.

z Be careful not to cause a short cir-

cuit with tools.

z Take care no solution gets into the

battery when washing it.

Green

Dark

Clear or light yellow

Type B

Blue

White

Red

CHECKING BY INDICATOR Check the battery condition by the indi- cator color.

Indicator color

Type A

Type B

Condition

Green

Blue

Good

Dark

White

Clear or

light yellow

Red

Charging necessary. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer.

Battery recharging precautions During recharging, the battery is pro- ducing hydrogen gas. Therefore, before recharging: 1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable.

2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger the charger cables to the battery and when disconnecting them.

is off when connecting

CAUTION

D Always charge the battery in an un- confined area. Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventila- tion.

D Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous. The battery may ex- plode, causing personal injuries.

NOTICE

Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off.

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Checking and replacing fuses

Type A

Good

Blown

Type B

Good

Blown

Type C

Good

Blown

If the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses. If any of the fuses are blown, they must be replaced. See “Fuse locations” in Section 7−1 for locations of the fuses. Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off. Pull a suspected fuse straight out and check it. Determine which fuse may be causing the problem. The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse. See Section 8 of this manual for the functions controlled by each circuit.

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Type A fuses can be pulled out by 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. If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse into the clip. Only install a fuse with the amperage rat- ing designated on the fuse box lid. If you do not have a spare fuse, in an emergency you can pull out the “RADIO” or “A/C” fuse, which may be dispensable for normal driving, and use its amperage rating is the same. If you cannot use one of the same amper- age, use one that is lower, but as close as possible to the rating. If the amperage is fuse might blow out again but this does not indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get the correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clip. It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve- hicle for emergencies.

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the new

If fuse immediately blows out, there is a problem with the electrical sys- tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible.

CAUTION

Never use a fuse with a higher am- perage rating, or any other object, in place of a fuse. This may cause ex- tensive damage and possibly a fire.

Adding washer fluid If any washer does not work or low windshield washer fluid level warning light comes on, the washer tank may be empty. Add washer fluid. You may use plain water as washer fluid. in cold areas where tempera- However, tures freezing point, use fluid containing antifreeze. This washer product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for how much to mix with water.

range below

NOTICE

Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam- age your vehicle’s paint.

following

illustrations show how

Replacing light bulbs— The to gain access to the bulbs. When replacing a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and light switch are off. Use bulbs with the wattage ratings given in the table.

CAUTION

D To prevent yourself from burning, do not replace the light bulbs while they are hot.

D Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case. Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands.

NOTICE

Only use a bulb of the listed type.

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the

The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash. This is not a problem because the is caused by fogging temperature difference between the outside and the windshield fogged up in the rain. However, if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens, or if there is water pooled light, contact your Toyota dealer.

inside of

inside

lens,

just

like

the

the

Light bulbs

Headlights (low beam) Headlights (high beam) Front fog lights

Front turn signal/parking lights Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail lights

Rear side marker lights Back−up lights

Tail lights

License plate lights High mounted stoplight Interior light

Front personal lights

Bulb No.

9006

9005

9006

51

60

51

1157NA 27/8

—

21

7443

21/5

194

921

168

168

921

—

—

3.8

18

18

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W Type

Light bulbs

Bulb No.

W Type

Rear personal lights Vanity lights

Glove box light

Door courtesy lights Trunk light

—

—

—

—

—

1.2

A: HB4 halogen bulbs B: HB3 halogen bulbs C: Single end bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (amber) E: Wedge base bulbs (clear) F: Double end bulbs

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—Headlights

1. Unplug the connector while depress-

ing the lock release.

If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

2. Turn the bulb and remove it.

3. Install a new bulb and the connector

into the mounting hole.

Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer.

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—Rear turn signal, stop/tail, rear side marker and back−up lights

—Front fog and front turn signal/parking lights If either the left or right front fog or front turn signal/parking lights burns out, contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

Do not try to replace the front fog or front turn signal/parking light bulbs by yourself. You may damage the ve- hicle.

Use a flat−bladed screwdriver which wrapped with a cloth.

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a: Rear turn signal light b: Stop/tail light c: Rear side marker light d: Back−up light

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—Tail lights

Remove and shown in the following illustrations.

install the cover clips as

Removing cover clips

Installing cover clips

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—License plate lights

Remove and shown in the following illustrations.

install the cover clips as

Removing cover clips

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—High mounted stoplight (type A)

—High mounted stoplight (type B)

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SECTION 8

SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight Engine Fuel Service specifications Tires Fuses

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300
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Dimensions and weight

Overall length

Overall width

Overall height

Wheelbase

Front tread

Rear tread

Vehicle capacity weight (occupants ) luggage)

mm (in.)

mm (in.)

mm (in.)

mm (in.)

mm (in.)

mm (in.)

kg (lb.)

4865 (191.5)

1820

1465

(71.7) (57.7)∗1

2720 (107.0)

1550

(61.0)

1525

(60.0) (900)∗2
410
475 (1050)∗3

∗1: Unladen vehicle ∗2: With floor shift type automatic transmission ∗3: With column shift type automatic transmission

Engine Model:

1MZ−FE

Type:

6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline

Bore and stroke, mm (in.):

87.5 83.0 (3.44 3.27)

Displacement, cm3 (cu. in.):

2995 (182.8)

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Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Oc- tane Number 96) or higher is recom- mended.

Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):

70 (18.5, 15.4)

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Service specifications ENGINE Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):

Intake Exhaust

0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010) 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)

Spark plug type:

DENSO NGK

SK20R11
IFR6A11

Spark plug gap, mm (in.):

Oil grade:

API grade SL “Energy−Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.

Recommended oil viscosity:

SAE 5W−30

1.1 (0.043) belt

Drive Borroughs drive belt BT−33−73F (used belt), Ibf:

tension measured with tension gauge No.

Generator belt Power steering pump belt

88"22
115"20

ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):

With filter Without filter

4.7 (5.0, 4.1) 4.5 (4.8, 4.0) “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to grade and viscosity.

following

satisfy

filled

the

is

Outside temperature

Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- ther details.

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STEERING Wheel free play:

Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)

Power steering fluid type:

Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII or III

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):

Up to 4.75 (5.0, 4.2)

Fluid type:

Toyota ATF DEXRONrIII (DEXRONrII)

Genuine

D−II

or

Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- ther details. BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):

75 (3.0)

Pedal free play, mm (in.):

1—6 (0.04—0.24)

Pad wear limit, mm (in.):

1.0 (0.04)

Lining wear limit, mm (in.):

1.0 (0.04)

Parking brake adjustment when depressed with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf):

3—6 clicks

Fluid type:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):

9.0 (9.5, 7.9)

Coolant type:

“Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” is filled in your Toyota vehicle. In order to avoid technical problems, we strongly recommend using “Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” or equivalent. With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum components Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

BATTERY Open voltage∗ at 20_C (68_F):

Fully charged Half charged Discharged

that

is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed with all the lights turned off

12.6—12.8 V 12.2—12.4 V 11.8—12.0 V

∗: Voltage

Charging rates:

5 A max.

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Tires Tire size and pressure: Normal driving

Tire size

P205/65R15 92H

P205/60R16 91H

Trailer driving

Tire size

P205/65R15 92H

P205/60R16 91H

kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)

Wheel size

15 6JJ

16 6JJ

Front

210 (2.1, 31)

220 (2.2, 32)

Front

220 (2.2, 32)

240 (2.4, 35)

Tire pressure

Tire pressure

Rear

210 (2.1, 31)

220 (2.2, 32)

kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)

Rear

220 (2.2, 32)

240 (2.4, 35)

When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such speeds are permitted by−law, inflate the front and rear tires to 280 kPa (2.8 kgf/cm2 or bar, 41 psi) provided that it does not exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall. Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·Ibf):

103 (10.5, 76)

NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire pressure” through “Aluminum

wheel precautions” in Section 7−2.

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Fuses

Engine compartment

Instrument panel

Fuses (type A) 1. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: No circuit 2. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: No circuit 3. HEAD RH LWR 15 A: Right−hand

headlight (low beam)

9. SPARE 25 A: Spare fuse 10. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse 11. ALT−S 5 A: Charging system 12. DCC 30 A: “RADIO” fuses

“DOME”,

“ECU−B” and

4. HEAD LH LWR 15 A: Left−hand head-

13. SECURITY 10 A: Theft−deterrent sys-

light (low beam)

tem

5. ABS NO.4 5 A: Vehicle skid control

system

6. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-

tem

7. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse 8. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse

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14. HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights 15. A/F 25 A: Air/fuel sensor 16. DOOR NO.2 15 A: Power door lock

system

17. HORN 10 A: Horn, theft−deterrent sys-

tem

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27. ECU−B 7.5 A: Air conditioning system, theft deterrent system, power seats, meters, power windows (for driver and front passenger), multiplex communica- tion system

28. TAIL 10 A: Parking lights, license plate lights, rear side marker lights, rear light failure warning light, engine control system

lights,

tail

29. SEAT HTR 20 A: Seat heaters 30. FR P/W 20 A: Power window (for front

passenger)

31. GAUGE NO.1 10 A: Vehicle skid con- trol system, rear window defogger, cruise control system, shift lock sys- tem, anti−lock brake system, auto anti− glare inside rear view mirror, automatic light control system, power seats, rear light light, automatic transmission indicator lights, power out- let, power window (for driver), brake system warning light, electric moon roof

failure warning

32. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system 33. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights 34. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights 35. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system 36. RADIO 15 A: Audio system, multi−in-

formation display

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37. PANEL 5 A: Gauges and meters, audio system, cigarette lighter, air condition- ing system, emergency flasher, elec- tronically controlled automatic transmis- sion system, power rear view mirrors, multi−information display, glove box light, instrument panel lights, instrument panel light control, power outlet

38. FL P/W 25 A: Power window (for driv-

er)

39. PWR OUTLET NO.1 15 A: Power out-

let (ACC)

40. ECU−ACC 5 A: Audio system, power rear view mirrors, multi−information dis- play, shift lock system, multiplex com- munication system

41. SRS−ACC 10 A: SRS airbag system 42. MIR HTR 10 A: Outside rear view mir-

ror defoggers, engine control system

43. PWR OUTLET NO.2 15 A: Power out-

let (IG)

44. GAUGE NO.2 10 A: Back−up lights 45. OBD−II 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-

tem

46. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted stoplight, anti−lock brake system, shift lock system, cruise control system, ve- hicle skid control system, engine con- trol system

305

fuel

18. AM2 10 A: SRS airbag system, multi- port injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, starter system, charging system, air/fuel sen- sor, fuel pump

19. EFI NO.2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection injec- system/sequential multiport flow meter, oxygen tion system, air sensor, evaporative emission control system, throttle positioner control sys- tem, engine control system

fuel

20. ABS NO.3 25 A: Anti−lock brake sys-

tem

21. ABS NO.2 25 A: Vehicle skid control

system

22. EFI NO.1 15 A: Multiport fuel injection injec-

system/sequential multiport tion system, fuel pump

fuel

23. IG2 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- injection

tem/sequential multiport system

fuel

24. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Left−hand head- light (high beam), high beam indicator light

25. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: Right−hand

headlight (high beam)

26. ECU−IG NO.1 5 A: Electric cooling

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Fuses (type B) 56. AM1 40 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- injection

tem/sequential multiport system

fuel

57. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system 58. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fans 59. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fans 60. MAIN 40 A: Starter system 61. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger,

noise filter

62. PWR SEAT 30 A: Power seats Fuses (type C) 63. ABS 60 A: Anti−lock brake system,

“ABS NO.4” fuse

64. ALT 120 A: “HTR”, “A/C”, “ABS NO.2”, “AM1”,

“ABS NO.3”, “ABS” and “ABS NO.4” fuses

“CDS”,

“RDI”,

47. DOME 7.5 A: Interior lights, front per- sonal lights, door courtesy lights, igni- tion switch light, vanity lights, garage door opener, open door warning light, illuminated entry system, rear personal lights, automatic light control system, trunk light, wireless remote control sys- tem, multiplex communication system

48. OPNER 5 A: No circuit 49. RL P/W 20 A: Power window (for rear

left passenger)

50. RR P/W 20 A: Power window (for rear

right passenger)

51. WIP 25 A: Windshield wipers and

washer

52. ECU−IG NO.2 10 A: Anti−lock brake system, cruise control system, multi−in- formation display, theft deterrent sys- tem, vehicle skid control system, me- ters, multiplex communication system

53. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter 54. DOOR NO.1 25 A: Theft deterrent sys- trunk opener, multiplex commu-

tem, nication system

55. SUN ROOF 30 A: Electric moon roof

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SECTION 9

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners Uniform tire quality grading

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308
308

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To contact NHTSA, you may ei- ther call the Auto Safety Hotline toll−free at 1−800−424−9393 (or 366−0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hot- line.

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately in- form the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331). If NHTSA receives similar com- plaints, it may open an investiga- tion, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve- hicles, it may order a recall and remedy However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

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Uniform tire quality grading This information has been prepared in ac- cordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration of the U.S. Department of Trans- portation. It provides the purchasers and/ or prospective purchasers of Toyota vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as you read this information. DOT quality grades—All passenger car tires must conform to Federal Safety Requirements these grades. Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

in addition

to

from

treadwear grade

Treadwear—The is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1−1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi- tions of their use, however, and may de- part significantly the norm due to variations in driving habits, service prac- tices and differences in road characteris- tics and climate. Traction AA, A, B, C—The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea- sured under controlled conditions on spe- cified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this is based on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) traction.

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Temperature A, B, C—The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi- pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to de- generate and reduce tire life, and exces- sive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a lev- el of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfor- mance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that is prop- erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces- sive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combina- tion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.

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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 D If your vehicle overheats D If you have a flat tire D If your vehicle needs to be towed D Tips for driving during break−in period D How to start the engine D General maintenance Gas station information Fuel type:

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116
236
239
239
240
249
210
224
263

UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended. See page 210 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

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

Engine oil:

API grade SL “Energy−Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom- mended. See page 277 for detailed information.

Automatic transmission fluid:

Toyota Genuine ATF D−II or DEXRONrIII (DEXRONrII)

Tire information: See pages 281 through 286. Tire pressure: See page 303.

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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 operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring. For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully. 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 maintenance and any other assistance you may require. If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number:

D U.S. OWNERS: D CANADIAN OWNERS: Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre

Toyota Customer Assistance Center

Toll−free: 1−800−331−4331
Toll−free: 1−888−TOYOTA−8 (1−888−869−6828)

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 improvement, 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.

© 2002 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.

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Important information about this manual

Safety and vehicle damage warnings

Safety symbol

Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows:

CAUTION

This is a warning against something which may cause is ignored. You are injury to people if the warning informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people.

NOTICE

This is a warning against something which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

the safety symbol When you see shown above, it means: “Do not...”; “Do not do this”; or “Do not let this happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota

New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties:

D New vehicle warranty D Emission control systems warranty D Others

For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s War- ranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple- ment”.

Your responsibility for

maintenance

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the speci- fied maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in- formation, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod- ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine Toyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi- tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system of your

Scrapping of your Toyota

If

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten- sioner removed and disposed of by the qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle.

the vehicle

Toyota

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require- ments of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equipment Standard.

Installation of a mobile two−way

radio system

As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multi- port fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti−lock brake system, traction control system, vehicle skid control system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary mea- sures or special instructions regarding installation.

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SECTION 1− 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Instrument panel overview "With bucket front seat (view A)

1. Side vents 2. Side defroster outlets 3. Instrument cluster and/or multi−information display

4. Garage door opener 5. Center vents 6. Auxiliary boxes 7. Front personal light, interior light and/or

electric moon roof switch 8. Power door lock switches 9. Power window switches 10. Glove box 11. Trunk opener main switch 12. Rear vents 13. Power outlet (115 VAC) 14. Power outlet (12 VDC) 15. Cup holder 16. Automatic transmission selector lever 17. Hood lock release lever 18. Parking brake pedal 19. Window lock switch

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"With bucket front seat (view B with manual air conditioning controls)

1. Power rear view mirror control switches