1999 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual

The removable pad is attached by fasten- er tapes.

CAUTION

If your child’s shoulders are above the maximum shoulder height indica- tor label, do not use the built- in child restraint. Your child should use the adult lap and shoulder belt.

6. Press the removable pad against the fastener tapes and install the pad to the seatback. Make sure the belts go through the slots in the pad.

CAUTION

If you have removed the removable pad for cleaning etc., do not use the built- in child restraint without the pad.

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(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tabs and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the built- in child restraint until the seat belt is fixed.

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8. Adjust the shoulder pads.

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7. Sit the child on the child seat. Place a shoulder belt over each shoulder. Insert the tabs into the buckle.

CAUTION

(cid:1) When the built- in child restraint is in use, do not use the adult lap and shoulder belt instead of the built- in child restraint seat belt as it can cause severe injury to the child in a sudden stop or crash.

(cid:1) After inserting the tabs, make sure the tabs and buckle are locked and that the shoulder belts and buckle strap are not twisted.

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11. To release the child from the seat belts, separate the shoulder belts then press the buckle release button. Move both belts off the child’s shoulders.

9. Fasten the shoulder belt clip. The purpose of the clip is to keep the shoulder belts positioned correctly on the shoulders.

CAUTION

An unfastened shoulder belt clip will not help keep the belts on the child’s shoulders. In a sudden stop or crash, the child may go too far forward and be seriously injured. Make sure the belt clip is fastened at all times.

10. Pull the seat belt adjustment strap (gray tab) firmly until the shoulder belts are snugly adjusted around the child’s shoulders.

You should not be able to put more than two fingers between a shoulder belt and the child’s chest. After adjusting the shoulder belt tightness, move the shoulder belt clip 5 to 8 cm (2
to 3 in.) below the child’s chin. On each belt, the shoulder part should be centered on the child’s shoulder. The belts should be away from the child’s face and neck, but not falling off the child’s shoulders.

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—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.

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12. To store the built- in child restraint, fasten the shoulder belt clip and re- turn the seat belt buckle using the fastener tapes. Fold up the seat belt adjustment strap (gray tab) in the seat so that the edge of the strap does not come out the raised child restraint cushion. Raise the child re- straint cushion and the head restraint correctly by inserting the posts into the holes.

reinstall

CAUTION

Before using the vehicle’s seat belt, make sure the head restraint is rein- stalled to its normal position. Do not occupy this position unless the head restraint is reinstalled as serious inju- ry may result.

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—Installation with 3- point type seat belt

(A) Baby seat

(C) Junior seat

(A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear- facing position only.

(B) Child seat

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Never put rear- facing child restraint system on the front seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

(cid:1) Do not put a rear- facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.

1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur- er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

the

To hold infant seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

3. While pressing the infant seat

firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure- ly.

CAUTION

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

4. To remove the infant seat, press the buckle- release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

freely again and be ready

(B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward- facing and rear- facing position depend- ing on the child’s age and size. When installing, follow the manufacturer’s in- structions about the applicable child’s age and size as well as directions for installing a child restraint system.

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(cid:1) Do not put a rear- facing child re- straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats. This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak- ing or a collision.

Move seat fully back

(cid:1) A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un- avoidable. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow lean against the front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

the child

to

CAUTION

(cid:1) Never put a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child.

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(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function it cannot protect your normally, child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode. When the belt is then retracted even slightly, it cannot be extended.

To hold the convertible seat securely, make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract.

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1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following its the instructions manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight.

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3. While pressing

the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the convert- ible seat securely.

CAUTION

Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac- turer.

4. To remove the convertible seat, press the buckle- release button and allow the belt to retract completely. The belt will move to work for an adult or older child passen- ger.

freely again and be ready

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Move seat fully back

(C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward- fac- ing position only.

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CAUTION

A forward- facing child restraint sys- tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is unavoid- able. Always move the seat as far back as possible, because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child. On vehicles with side airbags, do not allow the child to lean against the front door or around the front door even in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.

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is seated

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CAUTION

(cid:1) Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.

to do so could reduce

(cid:1) If the seat belt does not function normally, it cannot protect your child injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed.

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lap

(cid:1) High- positioned

belts

and loose- fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un- der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt as low on hips as pos- sible.

(cid:1) For child’s safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under child’s arm.

(cid:1) After inserting the tab, make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted.

(cid:1) Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol- lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt.

insert

tab

the

Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child’s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child’s hips. See ”Seat belts” for de- tails.

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—Top strap anchors and locations

2. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle- release button and al- low the belt to retract.

If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. See the following instructions to install the anchor bracket.

Anchor bracket Spacer

Bolt

190.75 mm (7.5 in.)

153.0 mm (6.0 in.)

216.5 mm (8.5 in.)

On the filler panel behind the rear seat a. Using the illustration as a guide, run your fingers across the trim of the filler panel itself to locate the position of the holes underneath. b. Make a hole in the covering directly above the hole in the filler panel. c. Insert a 15 mm (0.6 in.) spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt. Torque to 16.5—24.7 N⋅m (1.68—2.52
the bolt kgf⋅m, 12.2—18.2 ft⋅lbf).

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Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors—

this model sold

To comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, in Canada is provided with a bracket set in the glovebox, designed for use with any of the 3 anchor the illustration. If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts, ask your Toyota dealer. (See ”—Child restraint system”.)

locations shown

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tilt

lever,

release

To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, push down the lock the steering wheel to the desired angle and return the lever to its original position. When the steering wheel is in a low posi- tion, it will spring up as you release the lock release lever.

Adjust the mirror so that you can see the side of your vehicle in the mirror. Be careful when judging the size or dis- tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger’s side. It is a convex mirror with a curved sur- face. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not adjust the steering wheel

while the vehicle is moving.

(cid:1) After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position.

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—Rear view mirror control

remote

—Power rear view mirror con- trol

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries.

To adjust the rear view mirror, simply operate the control lever.

To adjust a mirror, use the switches. 1. Master switch—To select the mirror to

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.

be adjusted

Place the switch at ”L” (left) or ”R” (right). the mir- 2. Control the desired

switch—To move

the switch

in

ror P ush direction.

Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the ”ACC” or ”ON” position.

NOTICE

If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.

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Vanity mirror

Anti- glare mirror

inside rear view

CAUTION

Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries.

To use the vanity mirror for the driver, swing down the sun visor and slide the cover.

Adjust the mirror so you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mirror. To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving, operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror. Daylight driving—Lever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position. Night driving—Lever at position 2
Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1- 4
Lights, Wipers and Defogger

(cid:1) Headlights and turn signals (cid:1) Emergency flashers (cid:1) Instrument panel light control (cid:1) Interior light (cid:1) Ignition switch light (cid:1) Personal light (cid:1) Windshield wipers and washer (cid:1) Rear window defogger

Headlights and turn signals

HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights: Twist the headlight/turn signal lever knob. Position 1—Parking, side marker and instrument panel lights Position 2—Headlights and all of above If you remove the key with the headlights left on, a buzzer reminds you to turn the lights off when you open the driver’s door.

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NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running.

the

Daytime running light system The headlights turn on at reduced intensi- ty when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with light switch in the ”OFF” position. They will not go off until the ignition switch is turned off. To turn on the other exterior lights and instrument panel lights, twist the knob to the position 1. Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn the headlights to full intensity for driving at night. Vehicles for the U. S. A.: The headlights automatically turn to full intensity in the twilight even with the light switch in the ”OFF” position.

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The daytime running light control sensor is on the top of the driver’s side instru- ment panel. Do not place anything on the instrument panel, and/or do not affix anything on the windshield to block this sensor.

High- Low beams—For high beams, turn the headlights on and push the lever away from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- ward you (position 2) for low beams. The headlight high beam light indicator (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on. Flashing the high beam headlights (position 3)—Pull the way back. The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever. You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to ”OFF”.

the lever all

TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position 1. The key must be in the ”ON” position. The lever automatically returns after you make a turn, but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes. To signal a lane change, move the lever up or down to the pressure point (position 2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out.

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Emergency flashers

Instrument panel light control

NOTICE

To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running.

flashers,

turn on

the emergency

To push the switch. All the turn signal lights will flash. To turn them off, push the switch once again. Turn on the emergency flashers to warn other drivers if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard. Always pull as far off the road as pos- sible. The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat- ing.

To adjust the brightness of the instru- ment panel lights, turn the knob.

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Interior light

Ignition switch light

Personal light

For easy access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors are opened. The light remains on for a certain time after all the doors are closed. When all the doors are locked or the ignition switch is turned to ”ACC” or ”ON” after all the doors are closed, the light fades out.

To turn on the personal light, push the switch. To turn it off, push the switch once again.

To turn on the interior light, slide the switch. The interior light switch has the following positions: ”ON”—Keeps the light on all the time. ”OFF”—Turns the light off. ”DOOR”—Turns the light on when any of the door is opened. The light remains on for a certain time after all the doors are closed. When all the doors are locked or the ignition switch is turned to ”ACC” or ”ON” after all the doors are closed, the light fades out.

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Windshield wipers and washer

To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever to the desired setting. The key must be in the ”ON” position. Type A—

Lever position

Speed setting

Position 1

Position 2

Slow

Fast

For a single sweep of push the lever up and release it. Type B—

the windshield,

Lever position

Speed setting

Position 1

Position 2

Position 3

Intermittent

Slow

Fast

interval adjuster: The

With ”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 time between sweeps, and downward to decrease it.

increase

the

to

If

interval adjuster:

To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. the windshield With wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see ”Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7- 3. In freezing weather, warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer. This will help prevent fluid from freezing on your windshield, which can block your vision.

the washer

NOTICE

Do not operate the wipers if the wind- shield is dry. It may scratch the glass.

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Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear. Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge, especially during stop- and- go driving. The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow.

NOTICE

(cid:1) Without timer: To prevent the bat- tery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is run- ning.

(cid:1) When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

Rear window defogger

To defog or defrost the rear window, push the switch. The key must be in the ”ON” position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the sur- faces. An indicator light will illuminate to indicate the defogger is operating. Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off. On some models, the system will automat- ically shut off after the defogger has oper- ated about 15 minutes.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1- 5
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators

(cid:1) Fuel gauge (cid:1) Engine coolant temperature

gauge

(cid:1) Tachometer (cid:1) Odometer and two trip meters (cid:1) Thermometer (cid:1) Service reminder indicators and

warning buzzers

Fuel gauge

Type A

Type B

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The gauge works when ignition switch is on and indicates the approxi- mate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. Nearly full—Needle at ”F” Nearly empty—Needle at ”E” It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full. This fuel gauge has a non- return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off. If the fuel level approaches ”E” or the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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(cid:1) Do not continue driving with an overheated engine. See ”If your ve- hicle overheats” in Part 4.

Engine coolant gauge

temperature

Type A

Type B

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The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. If the needle moves into the red zone, your engine is too hot. If your vehicle overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: (cid:1) Driving up a long hill on a hot day. (cid:1) Reducing speed or stopping after high

speed driving.

(cid:1) Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop- and- go traffic.

(cid:1) Towing a trailer.

NOTICE

(cid:1) Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to con- trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.

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Tachometer

Odometer and two trip meters

The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm ( revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en- gine lugging and overrevving. Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in most cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel economy.

NOTICE

Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. This may cause severe engine damage.

This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Odometer—It shows the total distance

the vehicle has been driven.

2. Two trip meters—They show two differ- ent distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero. You can use one trip meter to calculate the to measure the distance on each trip. All trip meter data is cancelled if the elec- trical power source is disconnected.

fuel economy and

the other

3. Trip meter reset knob—It can reset the to zero, and also

trip meters

two change the meter display. To change the meter display, quickly push and release the knob. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter then back B, the odometer each time you push. To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis- play the meter A reading, then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero. The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B.

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Service and warning buzzers

reminder

indicators

The thermometer indicates the outside air temperature. The key must be in the ”ON” position. If there is some abnormality in the con- nection of the outside air temperature sen- sor, ”- E” or ”E” will appear on the display. If ”- E” or ”E” appears on the display, contact your Toyota dealer.

If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

(a)

(type A)

If parking brake is off, stop and check.

(type B)

(b) belts.

Fasten

seat

(Indicator and buzzer)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Stop and check.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

Fill up tank.

Thermometer

Type A

Type B

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

(type A)

(type B)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j) fluid.

Stop and check.

(k)

Key reminder buzzer

Remove key.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

(l)

Light reminder buzzer

Turn off lights.

Close all doors.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.

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(a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder If this light is on, make sure the parking brake is fully released. The light should go off. Low brake fluid level warning If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving, slowdown and pull off the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully. There maybe a problem somewhere in the brake system. Check the fluid level of the see- through reservoir. To make sure the parking brake has not caused to come on, check to see that the parking brake is fully released. If the brake fluid level is low... At a safe place, test your brakes by start- ing and stopping. (cid:1) If you judge that the brakes still work to your

adequately, drive cautiously nearest dealer or shop for repairs.

the warning

light

(cid:1) If the brakes are not working, have the vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow- ing information, see Part 4.)

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(e) Low Fuel Level Warning Light This light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible. On inclines or curves, due to the move- ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual. (f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the engine oil pres- sure is too low. If it flickers or stays on while you are driving, pull off the road to a safe place and stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance. The flicker when the engine is idling or it may come on briefly after a hard stop. There is no cause for concern if it then goes out when the engine is accelerated slightly. The light may come on when the oil level is extremely is not designed to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick.

light may occasionally

low. It

CAUTION

It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low.

If the brake fluid level is correct... Have the warning system checked by your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and

Buzzer

The light and buzzer remind you to buckle up the driver’s seat belt. Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or ”START”, the reminder light flashes and buzzer sounds if the driver’s seat belt is not pulled out. Unless the driver starts to pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor, the light keeps flashing and the buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the battery is being discharged. If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging system.

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The engine ignition will continue to oper- the battery ate, however, until is dis- charged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose.

in

following

lamp comes on

(d) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This the cases. a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See ”Fuel gauge” in Chapter 1- 5 for instruc- tions.) b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se- curely. (See ”Fuel tank cap” in Chapter 1- 2 for instructions.) c. There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. If it comes on while you are driving in case c, have your vehicle checked/re- paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

NOTICE

Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light on—even for one block. It may ruin the engine.

(g) ”ABS” Warning Light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in your anti- lock brake sys- tem. If the light comes on while you are driv- ing, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ON” position. After a few seconds, the light will go off. When the ”ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the brake system operates conventionally but anti- lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels can lock- up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. (h) Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors and back door are completely closed.

(i) SRS Airbag Warning Light This light will come on when the igni- tion key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” position. After about 6 seconds, the light will go off. This means the system of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioners are operating properly. The warning light system monitors the air- bag sensor assembly, seat belt pretension- er assembly, inflators, warning light, inter- connecting wiring, power sources. If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. (cid:1) The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ”ACC” or ”ON” position or remains on.

(cid:1) The light comes on while driving. (j) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level

Warning Light

The light warns that the windshield washer fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity. (For instructions, see ”Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7- 3.)

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(k) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driver’s door with the ignition key in the ”ACC” or ”LOCK” position. (l) Light Reminder Buzzer This buzzer will sound if the head light switch is left on and the driver’s door is opened with the key removed from the ignition switch. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA- TORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Open one of the side doors or back

door. The open door warning come on.

light should

3. Close the door.

The open door warning light should go off.

4. Turn the ignition key to ”ACC”.

The SRS airbag warning light should come on. It goes off after about 6 sec- onds.

5. Turn the ignition key to ”ON”, but do

not start the engine.

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All the service reminder indicators ex- cept the open door warning light and SRS airbag warning light should come on. The ”ABS” warning light goes off after a few seconds.

If any service reminder indicator or warn- ing buzzer does not function as described above, either the bulb is burned out or the circuit it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

repair. Have

in need of

is

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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1- 6
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake

(cid:2) Ignition switch with steering lock (cid:2) Automatic transmission (cid:2) Manual transmission (cid:2) Parking brake (cid:2) Cruise control

Ignition switch with steering lock

”START”—Starter motor on. The key will return to the ”ON” position when released. For starting tips, see Part 3. ”ON”—Engine on and all accessories on. This is the normal driving position. ”ACC”—Accessories such as the radio operate, but the engine is off. the ”ACC” or If you ”LOCK” position and open the driver’s door, a buzzer will remind you to remove the key. ”LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position.

the key

leave

in

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You must push in the key to turn the key from ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the selector lever must be put in the ”P” position before pushing the key. When starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at the ”LOCK” position. To free it, first be sure the key is pushed all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently.

CAUTION

For manual transmission: Never remove the key when the ve- hicle is moving, as this will lock the steering wheel and result in loss of steering control.

NOTICE

Do not leave the key in the ”ON” position if the engine is not running. The battery will discharge and the ignition could be damaged.

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Automatic transmission (cid:1)3- speed

Lock release button To prevent misshifting

— Parking, engine starting

and key removal position

— Reverse position

— Neutral position

— Normal driving position

— Position for engine braking

— Position for stronger engine

braking than that in “2” position

With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in “ON” position.)

Shift while holding the lock release button in.

Shift normally.

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Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of ”P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in ”ON” position and the lock re- lease button depressed). (a) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in ”How in Part 3. The

to start transmission must be in ”P” or ”N”.

the engine”

2. With your foot holding down the brake

pedal, shift the selector lever to ”D”.

In ”D” position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for different running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.

CAUTION

Never put your foot on the accelera- tor pedal while shifting.

3. Release the parking brake and brake the accelerator pedal

pedal. Depress slowly for smooth starting.

(b) Using engine braking

into

To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: (cid:2) Shift

the vehicle speed is lower than 93 km/h (58 mph). The transmission will down- shift to the second gear and more en- gine braking will be obtained.

the ”2” position when

(cid:2) Shift

into

the ”L” position when

the vehicle speed is lower than 37 km/h (23 mph). The transmission will down- shift to the first gear and maximum engine braking will be applied.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on a slippery shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.

surface. Abrupt

(c) Using the ”2” and ”L” position The ”2” and ”L” positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre- viously. With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”, you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in ”D”. With the selector lever in ”2”, the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatical- ly shift to the second gear.

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With the selector lever in ”L”, the trans- mission is engaged in the first gear.

NOTICE

(cid:1) Be careful not to overrev the en- gine. Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum al- lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference:

”2”.................126 km/h (78 mph) ”L”................ 70 km/h (43 mph) (cid:1) Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the ”2” or ”L” position. This may cause severe automatic transmission dam- age from overheating. To prevent such damage, ”D” position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing.

(d) Backing up 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the ”R” position.

NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the ve- hicle is moving.

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NOTICE

NOTICE

(e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to

securely apply the parking brake.

3. With

the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the ”P” posi- tion.

Do not hold the vehicle on an up- grade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to over- heat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.

CAUTION

(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

is moving, never While the vehicle lever attempt to move the selector into ”P” position under any circum- stances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may re- sult.

(f) Good driving practice

CAUTION

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

CAUTION

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the ve- hicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move for- ward or backward as it becomes un- stuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.

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If your rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent dam- age to the transmission and other parts. (cid:1) Do not depress the accelerator ped- al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com- pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear.

(cid:1) Do not race the engine and avoid

spinning the wheels.

(cid:1) If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as tow- ing.

(h) If you cannot shift the selector le-

ver out of ”P” position

If you cannot shift the selector lever from ”P” position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see ”If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever” in Part 4.

(cid:1)4- speed

Lock release button To prevent misshifting

— Parking, engine starting

and key removal position

— Reverse position

— Neutral position — Normal driving position — Position for engine

braking

— Position for stronger

engine braking than that in “2” position

With the brake pedal depressed, shift while holding the lock release button in. (The ignition switch must be in ”ON” position.)

Shift while holding the lock release button in

Shift normally.

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Overdrive switch For selecting either a 3- speed or 4- speed transmission

ON position (Shifting into overdrive possible)

OFF position (Shifting into overdrive not possible)

”O/D OFF” indicator light Shows overdrive switch is in off position

the

Vehicles with cruise controlWhen the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see ”Cruise control” in this chapter.

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3. Release the parking brake and brake the accelerator pedal

pedal. Depress slowly for smooth starting.

(b) Using engine braking To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: (cid:2) Turn off the overdrive switch. The ”O/D OFF” indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear.

(cid:2) Shift into the ”2” position. The trans- the second mission will downshift gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 100 km/h (61
mph), and more powerful engine brak- ing will be obtained.

to

(cid:2) Shift into the ”L” position. The trans- mission will downshift to the first gear When the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 41 km/h (25 mph), and maximum engine braking will be ap- plied.

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Vehicles with cruise controlWhen the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive switch, engine braking is not applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see ”Cruise control” in this chapter.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on a slippery shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.

surface. Abrupt

(c) Using ”2” and ”L” positions The ”2” and ”L” positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre- viously. With the selector lever in ”2” or ”L”, you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in ”D”. With the selector lever in ”2”, the vehicle will start in the first gear and automatical- ly shift to the second gear. With the selector lever in ”L”, the trans- mission is engaged in the first gear.

Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of ”P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in ”ON” position and the lock re- lease button depressed). (a) Normal driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in ”How in Part 3. The

to start transmission must be in ”P” or ”N”.

the engine”

2. With your foot holding down the brake

pedal, shift the selector lever to ”D”.

In ”D” position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for the running conditions such as normal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc. Always turn the overdrive switch on for better fuel economy and quieter driving. If the engine coolant temperature is low, the transmission will not shift into overdrive gear even with the overdrive switch on.

CAUTION

Never put your foot on the accelera- tor pedal while shifting.

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(e) Parking 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to

securely apply the parking brake.

3. With

the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the ”P” posi- tion.

CAUTION

is moving, never While the vehicle lever attempt to move the selector into ”P” position under any circum- stances. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may re- sult.

CAUTION

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.

NOTICE

Do not hold the vehicle on an up- grade with the accelerator pedal. It can cause the transmission to over- heat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.

(f) Good driving practice (cid:2) If

the

transmission is repeatedly up- shifted and downshifted between the third gear and overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the overdrive switch should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward.

(cid:2) When towing a trailer, in order to main- tain engine braking efficiency, do not use overdrive.

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NOTICE

(cid:1) Be careful not to overrev the en- gine. Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. The approximate maximum al- lowable speed for each position is given below for your reference:

”2”................. 118 km/h (73 mph) ”L”.................. 65 km/h (40 mph) (cid:1) Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the ”2” or ”L” position. This may cause severe automatic transmission dam- age from overheating. To prevent such damage, ”D” position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing.

(d) Backing up 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the ”R” position.

NOTICE

Never shift into reverse while the ve- hicle is moving.

(cid:1) Do not race the engine and avoid

spinning the wheels.

(cid:1) If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other ways such as tow- ing.

(h) If you cannot shift the selector le-

ver out of ”P” position

If you cannot shift the selector lever from ”P” position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see ”If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever” in Part 4.

(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck

CAUTION

If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward. Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the ve- hicle. During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move for- ward or backward as it becomes un- stuck, causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects.

NOTICE

If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent dam- age to the transmission and other parts. (cid:1) Do not depress the accelerator ped- al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com- pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear.

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Manual transmission

is conventional as

The shift pattern shown above. Press the clutch pedal down fully while shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not rest your foot on the pedal while driving, because it will cause clutch trouble. And do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade—use the parking brake. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy. For fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds:

the best compromise between

Low altitude —1219 m (4000 ft.) or lower

gear

km/h (mph) (15)

24

1 to 2 or 2 to 1 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 37/40* 1 (23/25* 1) 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64/45* 2 (40/28* 2) 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72/64* 2 (45/40* 2)

* 1: Under cold engine conditions. * 2: For cruise

or constant- speed cruise after deceleration.

constant- speed

High altitude —Higher than 1219 m (4000 ft.)

Upshifting gear 1 to 2 2 to 3 3 to 4 4 to 5

km/h (mph) 24 (15) 40 (25) 64 (40) 72 (45)

Downshifting

gear km/h (mph) 24 (15) 40 (25) 64 (40) 72 (45)

2 to 1 3 to 2 4 to 3 5 to 4

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Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel- eration is needed when you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds. Upshifting too too soon or downshifting late will cause lugging, and possibly ping- ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi- mum speed in each gear will cause ex- cessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec- essary. Make sure you observe the follow- ing maximum allowable speeds in each gear:

Good driving practice (cid:2) If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put the transmission in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again.

(cid:2) When towing a trailer, in order to main- tain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear.

CAUTION

Be careful when downshifting on a slippery shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.

surface. Abrupt

gear km/h (mph) (33) 54 (56) 91 132 (82) 180 (112)

NOTICE

Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear.

NOTICE

Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into reverse.

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Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40
km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off the accelerator pedal. Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance, although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades. On steeper hills, a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control.

When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold- ing power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the brake. To press the thumb button, and lower. To remind you that the parking brake is set, the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake.

release: Pull up

lever slightly,

the

CAUTION

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the park- ing brake reminder light is off.

(cid:2) To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle, do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on slip- pery (rainy, icy or snow- covered) or winding roads.

If

(cid:2) Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving downhill. the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down.

Parking brake

Type A

Type B

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If you need acceleration—for example, when passing—depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release it, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration.

CAUTION

For manual transmission: While driving with the cruise control on, do not shift to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this may cause engine racing or overrev- ving.

CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED You can cancel the preset speed by: a. Pulling

lever

the

the