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Push and hold in “SCAN” until the display goes dark. (At first, “SEC” will appear on the display.)
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—Car audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure the correct audio system operation: (cid:7)Be careful not to spill beverages
over the audio system.
(cid:7)Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or CD magazine into the cassette tape slot or CD changer.
ILLUMINATION CONTROL LOGIC On some audio–units, when the instru- ment panel lights are on, the letters on op- erable buttons of the mode in current use light up together with the mode selection and eject buttons. RADIO RECEPTION Usually, a problem with radio reception does not mean there is a problem with your radio–it is just the normal result of conditions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception. Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited range, and the farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal will be. In addition, reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves. Here are some common reception prob- lems that probably do not indicate a prob- lem with your radio: FM Fading and drifing stations—Generally, the effective range of FM is about 40 km (25 miles). Once outside this range, you may notice fading and drifting, which in- crease with the distance from the radio transmitter. They are often accompanied by distortion. Multi–path—FM signals are reflective, making it possible for two signals to reach your antenna at the same time. If this hap- pens, the signals will cancel each other out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception. Static and fluttering—These occur when signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or other large objects. Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swapping—If the FM signal you are listening to is interrupted or weak- ened, and there is another strong station nearby on the FM band, your radio may tune in the second station until the original signal can be picked up again. AM Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere–especially at night. These reflected signals can inter- fere with those received directly from the radio station, causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak. Station interference—when a reflected signal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency, they can interfere with each other, making it difficult to hear the broad- cast. Static—AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening, or electri- cal motors. This results in static. CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAY- ER AND TAPES For high performance from your cassette player and tapes: Clean the tape head and other parts regu- larly.
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(cid:5) A dirty tape head or tape path can de- crease sound quality and tangle your cassette tapes. The easiest way to clean them is by using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is recommended.)
Use high–quality cassettes. (cid:5) Low–quality cassette tapes can cause many problems, including poor sound, inconsistent playing speed, and constant auto–reversing. They can also get stuck or tangled in the cas- sette player.
(cid:5) Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off.
(cid:5) Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it, especially if it is hot outside.
(cid:5) Store cassettes in their cases and out
of direct sunlight.
(cid:5) Avoid using cassettes with a total play- ing time longer than 100 minutes (50
minutes per side). The tape used in these cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.102
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If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player appears to be working. Remove the disc from the player and wait until it dries.
(cid:5) Handle compact discs carefully, espe- cially when you are inserting them. Hold them on the edge and do not bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints on them, particularly on the shiny side. (cid:5) Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.)
(cid:5) Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them. Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint–free cloth that has been damp- ened with water. Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc (not in circles). Dry it with another soft, lint– free cloth. Do not use a conventional re- cord cleaner or anti–static device.
CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS (cid:5) Use only compact discs labeled as
shown.
(cid:5) Extremely high
temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working. On hot days, use the air con- ditioning to cool the vehicle interior be- fore you listen to a disc.
(cid:5) Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip.
CAUTION
Compact disc players use invisible laser beam which could cause haz- ardous radiation exposure if di- rected outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly as instructed.
A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeter. Remove the rough edges by pressing the side of a ball–point pen or pencil against the inner and outer perimeter of the disc as shown. If you continue to play a disc with rough edges, flakes will fall on to the signal side of the disc and cause sound skipping or other problems.
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1. “OFF” Button 2. “AUTO” Button 3. Air Intake Selector 4. Temperature Selector 5. Fan Speed Selector 6. “A/C” Button 7. Windshield Air Flow Button 8. Air Flow Selector
Air conditioning system— —Controls
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“AUTO” button For automatic operation of the air condi- tioning, press the “AUTO” button. An indi- cator light will illuminate to show that the automatic operation mode has been se- lected. In the automatic operation mode, the air conditioning selects the most suitable air intake, fan speed and air flow according to the temperature. You may use manual controls if you want to select your own settings. To turn off the automatic operation, press the “OFF” button. Fan speed selector Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to the right to increase, to the left to de- crease. In automatic operation, you do not have to adjust the fan speed unless you desire another fan speed mode. Temperature selector Turn the knob to adjust the temperature— to the right to warm, to the left to cool. “OFF” button Push the button to turn off the air condi- tioning system.
Air flow selector Press the buttons to select the vents used for air flow. In automatic operation, you do not have to select the air flow unless you desire another air flow mode. 1. Panel—Air flows mainly from the in-
strument panel vents.
2. Bi–level—Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents. 3. Floor—Air flows mainly from the floor
vents.
4. Floor/Windshield— Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents.
5. Windshield—Air flows mainly from
the windshield vents.
Pressing the button once again returns the air flow mode to the last one used. Pressing the windshield air flow button turns on the defroster–linked air condi- tioning. At this time, the “A/C” button indi- cator comes on regardless of whether or not the “A/C” button is pressed in. This is to clean up front view more quickly. For details about air flow selector settings, see the illustration after “A/C” button.
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“A/C” button To turn on the air conditioning, press the “A/C” button. The “A/C” button indicator will come on. To turn the air conditioning off, press the button again. If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off. If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.
Air Intake selector Press the button to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air in-
side the vehicle.
2. Fresh—Draws outside air into the sys-
tem.
In automatic operation, you do not have to select the air intake unless you desire another air intake mode.
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—Air flow selector settings
—Operating tips (cid:1) To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air condi- tioning to cool the interior more quickly. (cid:1) Make sure the air intake grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked (by leaves or snow, for example).
(cid:1) On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield. The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield.
(cid:1) Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through- out the vehicle.
(cid:1) On cold days, move the fan speed to “HI” for a minute to help clear the in- take ducts of snow or moisture. This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows.
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Air conditioning For best results, set controls to: For automatic operation—
Press in the “AUTO” button. Temperature— To the desired
temperature
Air conditioning—ON
Ventilation For best results, set controls to: For automatic operation—
Press in the “AUTO” button. Temperature— Towards low temperature
Air conditioning—OFF
For manual operation—
For manual operation—
Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature— To the desired
temperature
Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—ON
(cid:1) For quick cooling, move the air intake selector to recirculate for a few min- utes.
Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature— Towards low temperature
Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—PANEL Air conditioning—OFF
Heating For best results, set controls to: For automatic operation—
Press in the “AUTO” button. Temperature— To the desired
temperature
Air conditioning—OFF
For manual operation—
Fan speed—To the desired fan speed Temperature— To the desired
temperature
Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—FLOOR Air conditioning—OFF
(cid:1) For quick heating, select recirculated air for a few minutes. To keep the win- dows from fogging, select fresh after the vehicle interior has been warmed. (cid:1) Press the “A/C” button on for dehumid-
ified heating.
(cid:1) Choose floor/windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrost- ing the windshield.
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—Instrument panel vents
Defogging and defrosting —The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Temperature— Towards high
temperature to heat; low temperature to cool
Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD
Pressing the windshield air flow button turns on the defroster–linked air condi- tioning. At this time, the “A/C” button indi- cator comes on regardless of whether or not the “A/C” button is pressed in. This is to clean up front view more quickly. (cid:1) On humid days, do not blow cold air on the windshield—the difference be- tween the outside and inside tempera- tures could make the fogging worse.
—The outside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Temperature— Towards high temperature
Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD
Pressing the windshield air flow button turns on the defroster–linked air condi- tioning. At this time, the “A/C” button indi- cator comes on regardless of whether or not the “A/C” button is pressed in. This is to clean up front view more quickly. (cid:1) To heat the vehicle interior while de- frosting the windshield, choose floor/ windshield air flow.
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If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the instrument panel vents. The instru- ment panel vents may be opened or closed as shown.
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Part 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—Chapter 1–8
Other equipment (cid:1) Clock (cid:1) Cigarette lighter and ashtray (cid:1) Glovebox (cid:1) Miscellany box (cid:1) Luggage cover (cid:1) Traction control system (cid:1) Floor matClock
Once the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time is automatically set to 1:00 (one o’clock).
The digital clock indicates the time with the ignition key at the “ACC” or “ON” position. To reset the hour, de- press the “H” button. To reset the min- utes, depress the “M” button. To ad- just the time to full hour, depress the “:00” button. For example, if the “:00” button is de- pressed when is between 1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00. If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the time will change to 2:00. When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indi- cation will be reduced.
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray
Glovebox
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always close the ash- tray cover completely after using.
To operate the cigarette lighter, press it in. When it becomes heated, it auto- matically pops out ready for use. If the engine is not running, the key must be in the “ACC” position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. When finished with your cigarette, thor- oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre- vent other cigarette butts from catching fire. After using the ashtray, close the ash- tray cover completely. To remove the ashtray, open the ashtray cover and pull it out. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement. 112
To open the glovebox door, pull the le- ver. To lock the glovebox door, insert the master key and turn it clockwise. With the instrument panel lights on, the glovebox light will come on when the door is open.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop, always keep the glovebox door closed while driving.
Miscellany box
Luggage cover
Traction control system
To open the box, pull up the strap.
When you open the back door, the lug- gage cover tilt ups for easy access to the luggage area.
AUTOMATIC MODE The traction control system automati- cally controls the spinning of the rear wheels which may occur when accel- erating on slippery road surfaces, thus assisting driver control and driving power to the rear wheels. When you turn the ignition switch on, the trac- tion control system always turns on automatically, and the slip indicator light and “SNOW” indicator light will come on. The indicator lights will go off after about 3 seconds.
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Leave the system on during ordinary driving so that it can operate when needed. When traction control is ap- plied, the slip indicator light blinks. If your vehicle still skids even though traction control is applied, more pow- erful traction control is applied and the “SNOW” indicator light comes on. You may hear a slight clicking noise in the engine compartment when the engine is started. This means that the traction con- trol system is in the self–check mode, and does not indicate malfunction. When the traction control system is operating, you may feel vibration of your vehicle, caused by operation of the brakes. This indicates the system is functioning properly. When getting the vehicle out of mud or new snow, etc. the traction control system will operate to prevent the wheels from spinning. Even though the accelerator pedal is fully depressed, the engine speed will be restrained to a certain level.
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MANUAL SNOW OPERATION You can select the snow mode by pushing the “SNOW” switch. The “SNOW” indicator light will come on. To select the automatic mode, push the “OFF” switch. The “SNOW” indi- cator light will go off. If your vehicle still skids, the system automatically operates. MANUAL TRACTION CONTROL OFF OPERATION You can turn off the traction control system by pushing the “OFF” switch. The “TRAC OFF” indicator/warning light will come on. Pushing the “OFF switch a second time turns on the trac- tion control system and the “TRAC OFF” indicator/warning light will go off. If the “SNOW” indicator light is on, pushing the “OFF” switch once se- lects the automatic mode and pushing it a second time turns off the traction control system.
CAUTION
Under certain slippery road condi- tions, full stability of the vehicle and power to the rear wheels cannot be maintained, even though the trac- tion control system is in operation. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your ve- hicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains and driven at a more cautious pace.
Floor mat
Use a floor mat of the correct size. If the floor mat has a hole, then it is de- signed for use with a locking clip. Fix the floor mat and locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet.
CAUTION
Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driving, it may cause an accident.
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Break-in period Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break–in. But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle: (cid:1) Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph). (cid:1) Do not run the engine over 4000 rpm. Maintain engine speed between 2000
and 4000 rpm.(cid:1) Avoid full–throttle starts. (cid:1) Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
(cid:1) Do not drive slowly with the manual
transmission in a high gear.
(cid:1) Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
Part 2
INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA (cid:1) Break–in period (cid:1) Fuel (cid:1) Operation in foreign countries (cid:1) Three–way catalytic converters (cid:1) Engine exhaust cautions (cid:1) Facts about engine oilconsumption (cid:1) Brake system (cid:1) Brake pad wear limit indicators (cid:1) Luggage stowage precautions (cid:1) Limited–slip differential (cid:1) Your Toyota’s identification (cid:1) Theft prevention labels (cid:1) Suspension and chassis (cid:1) Types of tires
Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only un- leaded gasoline. To help prevent gas station mixups, your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank opening. The special nozzle on pumps with unleaded fuel will fit it, but the larger standard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not.
NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three–way catalytic converter to lose its effectiveness and the emis– sion control system to function im– properly. Also, this can increase maintenance costs.
OCTANE NUMBER Select premium unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Oc- tane Rating 91) or higher for optimum engine performance. However, if such premium type cannot be obtained, you may temporarily use unleaded gasoline with an octane number as low as 91 (Oc- tane Rating 87).
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If the use of gasolines containing MTBE causes poor driveability and/or poor fuel economy, you should discontinue the use of fuels containing MTBE. GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If the use of gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it is unleaded, has an octane rating no lower than 87 and does not contain more than 10% ethanol. Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha- nol. Toyota does not recommend the use of gasolines containing methanol. If you use gasoline containing methanol, use only gasoline meeting the requirements above and also containing less than 5% metha- nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi- tors for methanol.
NOTICE
(cid:2)Do not use gasohol other than stated above. It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle perfor- mance problems.
(cid:2)If driveability problems are en- countered (poor hot starting, va- porizing, engine knock, etc.), discontinue the use.
(cid:2)Take care not to spill gasohol dur- ing refueling. Gasohol may cause paint damage.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 Imp. gal)
Use of unleaded fuel with an octane num- ber or rating lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking. If se- vere, this will lead to engine damage. If your engine knocks... If you detact heavy knocking even when using the recommended fuel, or if you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on level roads, consult your Toyota dealer. However, now and then, you may notice light knocking for a short time while accel- erating or driving up hills. This is no cause for concern. GASOLINES CONTAINING DETER- GENT ADDITIVES Toyota recommends use of gasolines that contain detergent additives to avoid build–up of engine deposits. For further details, ask your Toyota dealer or a local gasoline retailer.. GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl Tertiary–Butyl Ether) are available in the market. If you use a gasoline mixed with MTBE, make certain that it does not contain more than 15% of MTBE. 118
Three–way catalytic converters
Operation in foreign countries If you plan to drive your Toyota in another country... First, comply with the vehicle registration laws. Second, confirm the availability of the correct fuel (unleaded and minimum oc- tane number).
The three–way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. Its purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas.
CAUTION
(cid:1) Keep people and combustible ma- terials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas is very hot.
(cid:1) Do not drive, idle or park your ve- hicle over anything that might burn easily such as grass, leaves, paper or rags.
NOTICE
A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three–way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this and other damage, observe the following precautions: (cid:2)Use only unleaded gasoline.
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Engine Exhaust Cautions
(cid:2)Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, creating an excessive load on the three–way catalytic converter.
(cid:2)Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min- utes.
(cid:2)Avoid racing the engine. (cid:2)Do not push–start or pull–start
your vehicle.
(cid:2)Do not turn off the ignition while
the vehicle is moving.
(cid:2)Keep your engine in good running order. Malfunctions in the engine electrical system, electronic igni- tion system/distributor ignition system or fuel system could cause an extremely high three– way catalytic converter tempera- ture.
(cid:2)If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, take your vehicle in for a check–up as soon as possible. Remember, your To- yota dealer knows your vehicle and its three–way catalytic con- verter system best.
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(cid:2)To ensure that the three–way cata- lytic converter and the entire emission control system operate properly, your vehicle must re- ceive the periodic inspections re- quired by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For scheduled mainte- nance information, refer to the separate “Owner’s Manual Sup- plement/Maintenance Schedule”.
CAUTION
(cid:1) Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust. It contains carbon monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless gas. It can cause unconsciousness or even death.
(cid:1) Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections. The system should be checked from time to time. If you hit something, or notice a change in the sound of the exhaust, have the system checked immediately.
(cid:1) Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out. The exhaust gases cannot es- cape, making this a particularly dangerous situation.
(cid:1) Do not remain for a long time in a parked vehicle with the engine run- ning. If it is unavoidable, however, do so only in an unconfined area and adjust the heating or cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle.
(cid:1) Keep the back door closed while driving. An open or unsealed trunklid may cause exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle. If you must drive with the trunklid open to accommodate a large object, close the windows, open all the in- strument panel vents and have the heating or cooling system deliver fresh air into the vehicle by turning the fan to high speed with the air in- take control lever set at the OUT- SIDE AIR position.
(cid:1) To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep the inlet grilles in front of the wind- shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth- er obstructions.
(cid:1) If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle, drive with the windows open and the back door closed. Have the cause immediately lo- cated and corrected.
Facts about engine oil consumption FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubri- cating and cooling the inside of the engine, and plays a major role in maintaining the engine in proper working order. ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION It is normal that an engine should con- sume some engine oil during normal engine operation. The causes of oil consumption in a normal engine are as follows. (cid:1) Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a piston moves downwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated when the vehicle is decelerating sucks some of this oil into the combustion chamber. This oil as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by the high temperature com- bustion gases during the combustion process.
(cid:1) Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves. Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion cham- ber together with the intake air and is burned along with the fuel. High tem- perature exhaust gases also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems.
The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the viscosity of the oil, the quality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under. More oil is consumed by high–speed driv- ing and frequent acceleration and decel- eration. A new engine consumes more oil, since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned. When judging the amount of oil con- sumption, note that the oil may be- come diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately. As an example, if a vehicle is used for re- peated short trips, and consumes a nor- mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not show any drop in the oil level at all, even after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with the fuel or moisture, making it appear that the oil level has not changed. 121
The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds, as on an expressway, making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving as high speeds. IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in proper vehicle maintenance is to keep the engine oil at the optimum level so that oil function will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essen- tial that the oil level be checked regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine trouble due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on the oil level check, see “Checking the engine oil level” in Chapter 7–2.
Brake system TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE SYSTEM The tandem master cylinder brake sys- tem is a hydraulic system with two sepa- rate sub–systems. If either sub–system should fail, the other will still work. Howev- er, the pedal will be harder to press, and your stopping distance will be longer. Also, the brake system warning light may come on.
CAUTION
Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed immediately.
BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine vacuum to power–assist the brakes. If the engine should quit while you are driving, you can bring the vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure. There is enough reserve vacuum for one or two stops – but no more!
CAUTION
(cid:1) Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls. Each push on the pedal uses up your vacuum re- serve.
(cid:1) Even if the power assist is com- pletely lost, the brakes will still work. But you will have to push the pedal hard—much harder than nor- mal. And your braking distance will be longer.
ANTI–LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM The anti–lock brake system is designed to automatically prevent lock–up of the wheels during sudden braking or braking on slip- pery road surfaces. This assists in providing directional stability and steering perfor- mance of the vehicle under these circum- stances. The anti–lock brake system becomes op- erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximate- ly 5 km/h (3 mph).
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You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started. This means that the anti–lock brake system is in the self check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. Effective way to press the “ABS” brake pedal: When the anti–lock brake system func- tion is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In this situation, to let the anti–lock brake sys- tem work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake. This will result in reduced braking performance. The brake pedal pulsation caused by the anti–lock brake system may indicate haz- ardous road surface conditions. Although the anti–lock brake system assists in pro- viding vehicle control, it is still important to drive with all due care, because the anti– lock brake system cannot overcome the laws of physics that act on your vehicle: (cid:1) Braking capability is dependent on tire
friction with the road surface.
(cid:1) Even though the anti–lock brake sys- tem is operating, a driver cannot main- tain full control on certain slippery road surfaces, when cornering at high speeds, or in violent maneuvers.
(cid:1) Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The anti–lock brake system cannot elimi- nate the risk of hydroplaning and loss of tire friction.
Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. Compared with ve- hicles not fitted with an anti–lock brake system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping distance in the following cases: (cid:1) Driving on rough, gravel or snow–cov-
ered roads.
(cid:1) Driving with tire chains installed. (cid:1) Driving on roads where the road sur- face is pitted or has other differences in surface height.
“ABS” warning light This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. After about 3 seconds, the light will go off. 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 as de-
scribed above, or remains on.
(cid:1) The light comes on while driving.
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Even if the anti–lock brake system should fail, the brake system will still operate con- ventionally. However, when the ‘ABS’’ warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti–lock brake system is not assisting brake perfor- mance so that the wheels can lock–up during sudden braking or braking on slip- pery road surfaces. Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible DRUM–IN–DISC BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle has a drum–in–disc type parking brake system. This type brake system needs bedding–down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the park- ing brake shoes and/or drums are re- placed. Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed- ding–down.
PARKING
TYPE
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Brake pad wear limit indicators
Luggage storage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in or on the vehicle, observe the following: (cid:1) Put luggage or cargo in the luggage compartment when at all possible. Be sure all items are secured in place.
(cid:1) Be careful to keep the vehicle bal- anced. Locating the weight as far for– ward as possible helps maintain bal– ance.
(cid:1) For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.
The brake pas wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise while driving, have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary.
CAUTION
(cid:1) To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during brak- ing, do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks. Keep luggage or packages low, as close to the floor as possible.
(cid:1) Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not de- signed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. Other- wise, they are much more likely suf- fer serious bodily injury, in the event of sudden braking or a colli- sion.
(cid:1) Do not place anything on the flat- tened seat, or it may slide forward during braking.
(cid:1) Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel. They may interfere with the driver’s field of view. Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turn- ing, and impair the driver’s control of the vehicle. In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants.
NOTICE
(cid:2)Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight speci- fied in Part 8.
(cid:2)If using a roof luggage carrier on sport roofs, avoid prolonged driv- ing on rough roads with heavy items on the roof luggage carrier.
Limited–slip differential Some Toyotas are equipped with a limit- ed–slip differential. If one rear wheel be- gins to spin, the limited–slip differential is designed to aid traction by automatically transmitting driving force to the other rear wheel. If you are not sure whether your vehicle is equipped with one, you can ask your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by a jack. The vehicle could be driven off the jack and could pose a danger or re- sult in serious injury.
NOTICE
Use only a spare tire of the same size, construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota because damage to the limited–slip differential could possibly occur with another type.
Your Toyota’s identification
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your ve- hicle. This number is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the Certification Label. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
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Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 56
mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface, any at- tempt to remove it will result in destroying the integrity of the label. Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth- er, will be impossible.NOTICE
You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may violate certain state or federal laws.
The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown
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Suspension and chassis
CAUTION
Do not modify the suspension/chas- sis with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control.
CAUTION
(cid:1) Do not mix summer and all season tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics, resulting in loss of con- trol.
(cid:1) Do not use tires other than the manufacturer’s designated tires, and do not mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the original.
Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve- hicle is originally equipped with 1. Summer tires. Summer tires are high–speed capability tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, sum- mer tires are inadequate for driving on snow–covered or icy roads. For driving on snow–covered or icy roads, we recom- mend using snow tires. If installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires. 2. All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use all year round. All season tires, however, do not have ad- equate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all season tires fall short in accelera- tion and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving.
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Before starting the engine
1. Check the area around the vehicle be-
fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle
and steering wheel angle.
3. Adjust inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4. Lock all doors. 5. Fasten seat belts.
Part 3
STARTING AND DRIVING (cid:1) Before starting the engine (cid:1) How to start the engine (cid:1) Precautions for turning off engine with turbocharger (cid:1) Tips for driving in variousconditions
(cid:1) Winter driving tips (cid:1) Trailer towing (cid:1) How to save fuel and make your
vehicle last longer, too
How to start the engine— (a) Before cranking
1. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Manual transmission: Press
the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the transmission into neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until the engine is started. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed. Automatic transmission: Put the se- lector lever in “P”. If you need to restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, put the selector lever in “N”. A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position.
4. Automatic transmission only: De- press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off.
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(b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to fol- low the instructions in “(a) Before crank- ing”. Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/se- quential multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air–fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot engine as follows: 1. With your foot off the accelerator ped- al, crank the engine by turning the key to “START”. Release it when the en- gine starts.
2. After the engine runs for about 10 sec-
onds, you are ready to drive.
If the weather is below freezing, let the en- gine warm up for a few minutes before driving. If the engine stalls... Simply restart it, using the correct proce- dure given in normal starting. If the engine will not start– See “If your vehicle will not start” in Part 4.
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NOTICE
(cid:2)Do not crank for more than 30 sec- onds at a time. This may overheat the starter and wiring systems.
(cid:2)Do not race a cold engine. (cid:2)If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately.
Precautions for turning off an engine with turbocharger (2JZ–GTE engine)
After high–speed or extended driving, etc., required a heavy engine load, the en- gine should be allowed to idle, as shown in the chart, before turning it off.
Driving condition and required idling time
Normal city driving
Idling time—Not necessary
High–speed driving About 80 km/h (50 mph)
Idling time—About 20 seconds
About 100 km/h (63 mph)
Idling time—About 1 minute
Steep mountain slopes or continued driv- ing above 100 km/h (63 mph)
Idling time—About 2 minutes
NOTICE
Never turn the engine off immediately after a heavy load. This may cause severe engine damage.
Tips for driving in various conditions (cid:1) Always slow down in gusty cross- winds. This will allow you much better control
(cid:1) Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos- sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving onto high, sharp–edged objects and other road hazards. Failure to do so can lead to severe tire damage result- ing in tire bursts.
(cid:1) When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels until they touch the curb so that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the park- ing brake, and place the transmission in “P” (automatic) or in first or reverse (manual). If necessary, block the wheels.
(cid:1) Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet. To see whether they are wet, check that there is no traffic near you, and then press the pedal lightly. If you do not feel a normal braking force, the brakes are probably wet. To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking brake pulled. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
(cid:1) Before driving off, make sure that the parking brake if fully released and the parking brake reminder light is off.
(cid:1) Do not leave your vehicle unat- tended while the engine is run- ning.
(cid:1) Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy.
(cid:1) To drive down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed and downshift. Remember, if you ride the brakes excessively, they may overheat and not work properly.
(cid:1) Be careful when accelerating, up- shifting, downshifting or braking on a slippery surface. Sudden ac- celeration or engine braking, could cause the vehicle to spin or skid.
(cid:1) Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle has high–speed capability tires. Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to de- termine whether the tires on your vehicle are high–speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.(cid:1) Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet. If they are wet, your vehicle will require a lon- ger stopping distance, and it may pull to one side when the brakes are applied. Also, the parking brake will not hold the vehicle se- curely.
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Depending on where you are driving, we recommend you carry some emer- gency equipment. Some of the things you might put in the ve- hicle are tire chains, window scraper, bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jump- er cables, etc.
Winter driving tips Make sure you have ethylene–glycol antifreeze in the radiator.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze.
Check the condition of the battery and cables. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter starting. Chapter 7–3 tells you how to visually in- spect the battery. Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to check the level of charge. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for the cold weather. See Chapter 7–2 for recommended vis- cosity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your vehicle during winter months may cause harder starting. If you are not sure about which oil to use, call your Toyota dealer– he will be pleased to help. Keep the door locks from freezing. Squirt lock de–icer or glycerine into the locks to keep them from freezing. To open a frozen lock, try heating the key before in- serting it. 132
Use a washer fluid containing an anti- freeze solution. This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for how much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute as washer fluid because it may damage your vehicle’s paint.
Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze. When parking, put the transmission into “P” (automatic) or into first or reverse (manual) and block the rear wheels. Do not use the parking brake, or snow or wa- ter accumulated in and around the parking brake mechanism may freeze, making it hard to release. Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders. Ice and snow built up under your fenders can make steering difficult. During bad winter driving, stop and check under the fenders occasionally.
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your Supra. It is not designed for trailer towing.
How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too Getting more kilometers/mileage from a li- ter/gallon of fuel is easy–just take it easy. It will help make your vehicle last longer, too. Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs: (cid:1) Keep your tires inflated at the cor- rect pressure. Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter 7–2 for instructions.
(cid:1) Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle. Excess weight puts a heavier load on the engine, causing greater fuel consumption.
(cid:1) Avoid
lengthy warm–up
idling. Once the engine is running smoothly, begin driving—but gently. Remember, however, that on cold winter days this may take a little longer.
(cid:1) Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high gear as quickly as possible.
(cid:1) Avoid long engine idling. If you have a long wait and you are not in traffic, it is better to turn off the engine and start again later.
(cid:1) Avoid engine lug or overrevving. Use a gear position suitable for the road on which you are travelling.
(cid:1) Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down. Stop–and–go driving wastes fuel.
(cid:1) Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try to time the traffic signals so you only need to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through streets to avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper distance from other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. This will also reduce wear on your brakes.
(cid:1) Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.
(cid:1) Do not rest your foot on the clutch or brake pedal. This causes needless wear, overheating and poor fuel econ- omy.
(cid:1) Maintain a moderate speed on highways. The faster you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. By re- ducing your speed, you will cut down on fuel consumption.
(cid:1) Keep the front wheels in proper alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads. Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
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(cid:1) Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud, etc. This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corrosion.
(cid:1) Keep your vehicle tuned–up and in top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp- er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. all lower engine performance and con- tribute to poor fuel economy. For lon- ger life of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all maintenance work on schedule, and if you often drive under severe conditions, see that your ve- hicle receives more frequent mainte- nance (For scheduled maintenance in- formation, please refer to the separate “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Main- tenance Schedule”).
CAUTION
Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your power steering and brake booster will not function with- out the engine running. Also, the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is running.
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Part 4
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY (cid:1) If your vehicle will not start (cid:1) If your engine stalls whiledriving
(cid:1) If your vehicle overheats (cid:1) If you have a flat tire (cid:1) If your vehicle needs to be
towed
(cid:1) If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
(cid:1) If you lose your keys
If your vehicle will not start— (a) Simple checks Before making these checks, make sure you have followed the correct starting pro- cedure given in “How to start the engine” in Part 3 and that you have sufficient fuel. If the engine is not turning over or is turning over too slowly— 1. Check that the battery terminals are
2.
3.
tight and clean. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch on the interior light. If the light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked, the battery is discharged. You may try jump starting. See “(c) Jump starting” for further in- structions.
If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start— 1. 2JZ–GE engine only—Check that all the push–on connectors are tight. (For example, connections at the spark plugs, ignition coil and/or distributor) If the connectors are O.K., the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking. See “(b) Starting a flooded engine” for further instructions.
2.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not pull— or push–start the vehicle. It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts. Also the three–way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard.
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(cid:1) The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near. Use only standardized cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting.
NOTICE
The battery used for boosting must be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct.
(b) Starting a flooded engine If the engine will not start, your engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking. If this happens, turn the key to “START” with the accelerator pedal held down. Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for 15 seconds and release them. Then try starting the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal. If the engine does not start after 15 sec- onds of cranking, release the key, wait a few minutes and try again. If the engine still will not start, it needs ad- justment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance.
NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30
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(c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and damage to your vehicle which might result from battery explosion, acid burns, electrical burns, or damaged electronic components, these instruc- tions must be followed precisely. If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure, we strongly recommend that you seek the help of a competent me- chanic or towing service.
CAUTION
(cid:1) Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is poisonous and corrosive. Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting, and avoid spilling acid on your skin, cloth- ing, or vehicle.
(cid:1) If you should accidentally get acid on yourself or in you eyes, remove any contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1.
If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, make sure the ve- hicles are not touching. Turn off all un- necessary lights and accessories. If required, remove all the vent plugs from the booster and discharged bat- teries. Lay a cloth over the open vents on the batteries. (This helps reduce the explosion hazard, personal injuries and burns.) If the engine in the vehicle with the booster battery is not running, start it and let it run for a few minutes. During jump starting, run the engine at about 2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed.
2.
3.
4. Make the cable connection in the order
a, b, c, d.
a. Connect the clamp of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (+) termi- nal on the discharged battery.
b. Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive (red) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on the booster battery.
c. Connect the clamp of the negative (black) jumper cable to the negative (–) terminal on the booster battery.
d. Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative (black) jumper cable to a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery. The recommended connecting points are shown in the following illustrations:
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If your engine stalls while driving If your engine stalls while driving… 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers. 3. Try starting the engine again. If the engine will not start, see “If your ve- hicle will not start”.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual.
Do not connect the cable to or near any part that moves when the engine is cranked.
CAUTION
When making the connections, to avoid serious injury, do not lean over the battery or accidentally let the jumper cables or clamps touch anything except the correct battery terminals or the ground.
5. Start your engine in the normal way. After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm for several minutes with the accelera- tor pedal lightly depressed.
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable.
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths—they may now contain sulfuric acid. If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs.
8.
If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent (for example, lights left on), you should have it checked.
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If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating, if you experience a loss of power, or if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise, the engine has probably overheated. You should follow this procedure… 1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and turn on your emergency flashers. Put the transmission in “P” (automatic) or neutral (manual) and apply the parking brake. Turn off the air conditioning if it is being used. I coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir, stop the engine. Wait until the steam subsides before opening the hood. If there is no coolant boiling over or steam, leave the engine running.
2.
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep the hood closed until there is no steam. Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of very high pressure.
3. Visually check to see if the engine drive belt (fan belt) is broken or loose. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radioator, hoses, and under the ve- hicle. However, note that water drain- ing from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used.
CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts.
4.
5.
If the engine drive belt is broken or the coolant is leaking, stop the engine im- mediately. Call a Toyota dealer for as- sistance. If the engine drive belt is O.K. and there are no obvious leaks, you may help the engine cool down more quick- ly by running it at about 1500 rpm for a few minutes with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed.
6. Check the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add coolant to the reservoir while the engine is running. Fill it about half full.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Serious injury could result from scalding hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure.
in
level
7. After the engine coolant temperature has cooled to normal, again check the coolant If necessary, bring it up to half full again. Serious coolant loss indicates a leak in the system. You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.
the reservoir.
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NOTICE
Do not continue driving with a deflated tire. Driving even a short distance can damage a tire beyond repair.
If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place well away from the traffic. Avoid stopping on the center di- vider of a highway. Park on a level spot with firm ground.
2. Stop the engine and turn on your
emergency flashers.
3. Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in “P” (automatic) or reverse (manual).
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
on the side away from traffic.
5. Read the following instructions thor-
oughly.
CAUTION
When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the poss– ibility of personal injury: (cid:1) Follow jacking instructions. (cid:1) Use a jack only for lifting your ve-
hicle during wheel changing.
(cid:1) Never get beneathe the vehicle
when supported by a jack
(cid:1) Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by a jack.
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Compact spare tire The compact spare tire is designed for temporary emergency use only. The compact spare tire is identified by the distinctive wheel design and color and special wording “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded into the side wall of the tire. The standard tire should be repaired and replaced as soon as possible. To keep the compact spare tire notice- able, do not hide the wheel by a wheel cover or such.
NOTICE
Your ground clearance is reduced when the compact spare tire is installed so avoid driving over obstacles and drive slowl on rough, unpaved roads and speed bumps. Also, do not attempt to go through an automatic car wash as the vehicle may get cauthe, resulting in damage.
The compact spare tire saves space in your luggage compartment, and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of a flat tire. The compact spare tire can be used many times, if necessary. It has tread life of up to 4800 km (3000 miles) depending on road conditions and your driving habits. When tread wear indicators appear on the tire, replace the tire. See also the tire section in Chapter 7–2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other service information.
CAUTION
(cid:1) The compact spare tire was de- signed especially for your Toyota. Do not use it on any other vehicle. (cid:1) Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) when driving with the compact spare tire.
—Required tools and spare tire
1. Get the wheel nut wrench, jack, jack
handle and spare tire.
To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools and their storage locations.
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—Blocking the wheel
To remove the jack, loosen the bolt and re- move it. When storing the jack, secure it by follow- ing removal step in reverse order to pre- vent it from flying forward during a colli- sion or sudden braking.
To remove the spare tire: 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 2. Loosen the bolt and remove it. When storing the spare tire, put it in place with the outer side of the wheel facing up. Then secure the tire by repeating the above removal steps in reverse order to prevent it from flying forward during a col- lision or sudden braking.
2. Block the wheel diagnoally oppo- site the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up.
When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels.
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—Removing wheel ornament
—Loosening wheel nuts
—Positioning the jack
3. Remove the wheel ornament. Pry off the wheel ornament, using the bev- eled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown.
CAUTION
Do not try to pull the ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.
4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- ing the vehicle. The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen. To get maximum leverage, fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side, as shown above. Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the handle. Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut. Do not remove the nuts yet—just unscrew them about one–half turn.
5. Position the jack at the correct jack
points as shown
Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place.
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—Raising your vehicle
—Changing wheels
7. Remove the wheel nuts and change
tires.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside. Roll the spare wheel into position and align the holes in the wheel with the bolts. Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts.
Before putting on wheels, remove any corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such. Installation of wheels without good metal–to–metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving. Therefore after the first 1600 km (1000 miles), check to see that the wheel nuts are tight.
6. After making sure that no one is in the vehicle, raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed. Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting in the spare tire than when removing the flat tire. To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle into the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn it clockwise. As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift, double–check that it is properly positioned.
CAUTION
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—Reinstalling wheel nuts
—Lowering your vehicle
—Reinstalling wheel ornament
8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger
tight.
Reinstall the wheel nuts and tighten them as much as you can by hand. Press back on the tire back and see if you can tighten them more.
9. Lower the vehicle completely and
tighten the wheel nuts.
leverage other
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten the nuts. Do not use other tools or any additional than your hands, such as a hammer, pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrench is securely en- gaged over the nut. Tighten each nut a little a time in the order shown. Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight.
10. Reinstall the wheel ornament. Put the wheel ornament into position and then tap it firmly with the side or heal of your hand to snap it into place.
CAUTION
Take due care ornament personal injury.
in handling the to avoid unexpected
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If your vehicle needs to be towed—
—After changing wheels 11. Check the air pressure of the re-
