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...to the growing group of resale. Please leave this Owner's Manual in part, without notice. However, because of Toyota's policy of your new Toyota. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION E 1997 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved. He will need this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including... this vehicle at the time of value-conscious people who drive Toyotas. Therefore, you may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in this manual are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of safe motoring. All information and specifications in...
...to the growing group of resale. Please leave this Owner's Manual in part, without notice. However, because of Toyota's policy of your new Toyota. TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION E 1997 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved. He will need this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including... this vehicle at the time of value-conscious people who drive Toyotas. Therefore, you may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in this manual are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of safe motoring. All information and specifications in...
Owners Manual
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... 91) or higher is recommended. Publication No. See page 115 for detailed information. Conserving II'' multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. in Japan 04- 9702- 02 c gal.) Engine oil: API SH, ''Energy- Tire information: See pages 181 through 186. OM20695U Part No. 01999-20695...Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ...61 D If your vehicle will not start ...137 D If your engine stalls while driving ...140 D If your vehicle overheats ...140, 141 D If you have a flat tire ...142 D If your vehicle needs to start the...
... 91) or higher is recommended. Publication No. See page 115 for detailed information. Conserving II'' multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. in Japan 04- 9702- 02 c gal.) Engine oil: API SH, ''Energy- Tire information: See pages 181 through 186. OM20695U Part No. 01999-20695...Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ...61 D If your vehicle will not start ...137 D If your engine stalls while driving ...140 D If your vehicle overheats ...140, 141 D If you have a flat tire ...142 D If your vehicle needs to start the...
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Instrument cluster overview 1. 2. 3. Trip meter reset knob Speedometer 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Trip meter 7. 8. Service reminder indicators or indicator lights Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters 4. 5. 6.
Instrument cluster overview 1. 2. 3. Trip meter reset knob Speedometer 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Trip meter 7. 8. Service reminder indicators or indicator lights Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters 4. 5. 6.
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... the switch at "L" (left) or "R" (right). 2. NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. If the engine is a convex mirror with a curved surface. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in the "ACC" position...
... the switch at "L" (left) or "R" (right). 2. NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. If the engine is a convex mirror with a curved surface. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in the "ACC" position...
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...and instrument panel lights Position 2-Headlights and all of the above The lights automatically turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the ignition turned off when the driver's door is turned off . 51 To turn them on again, turn on... the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on at night. If you are going to full intensity for a long period when the engine is off . Under the daytime running . Chapter 1-4 Lights, Wipers and Defogger S S S S S S S S S S S Headlights and turn signals Emergency flashers Instrument panel light ...
...and instrument panel lights Position 2-Headlights and all of the above The lights automatically turn on when the parking brake is released with the engine started, even with the ignition turned off when the driver's door is turned off . 51 To turn them on again, turn on... the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on at night. If you are going to full intensity for a long period when the engine is off . Under the daytime running . Chapter 1-4 Lights, Wipers and Defogger S S S S S S S S S S S Headlights and turn signals Emergency flashers Instrument panel light ...
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Instrument panel light control NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on . 53 To turn on the front fog lights, twist the band of the instrument panel lights, turn signal switch lever. Front fog lights To adjust the brightness of the headlight and turn the knob. They will come on when the tail lights are turned on for a long period when the engine is not running.
Instrument panel light control NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on . 53 To turn on the front fog lights, twist the band of the instrument panel lights, turn signal switch lever. Front fog lights To adjust the brightness of the headlight and turn the knob. They will come on when the tail lights are turned on for a long period when the engine is not running.
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... drying rain water or for a long time could cause the battery to scratch or damage the heater wires. The thin heater wires on when the engine is operating. zConvertible models: When the convertible top is completely lowered, keep the rear window defogger turned off to avoid damage to indicate the defogger...
... drying rain water or for a long time could cause the battery to scratch or damage the heater wires. The thin heater wires on when the engine is operating. zConvertible models: When the convertible top is completely lowered, keep the rear window defogger turned off to avoid damage to indicate the defogger...
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...driving several times. If the level approaches "E" or the low fuel level warning light comes on . Chapter 1-5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators S Fuel gauge S Engine coolant temperature gauge S Tachometer S Odometer and trip meter S Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Fuel gauge If the fuel tank is a good idea to keep... indicator lamp comes on , fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 59 The gauge works when the ignition switch is turned off.
...driving several times. If the level approaches "E" or the low fuel level warning light comes on . Chapter 1-5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators S Fuel gauge S Engine coolant temperature gauge S Tachometer S Odometer and trip meter S Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Fuel gauge If the fuel tank is a good idea to keep... indicator lamp comes on , fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off , contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 59 The gauge works when the ignition switch is turned off.
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... or stopping after high speed driving. This may cause the engine to overheat. zDo not continue driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Driving with an overheated engine. Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as... get into the red zone, your vehicle overheats, stop -and-go traffic. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in thousands of the engine within the specified operating range. Engine coolant temperature gauge S S Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on ...
... or stopping after high speed driving. This may cause the engine to overheat. zDo not continue driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy. Driving with an overheated engine. Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as... get into the red zone, your vehicle overheats, stop -and-go traffic. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in thousands of the engine within the specified operating range. Engine coolant temperature gauge S S Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on ...
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...after about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to your brakes by your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is turned to operate, however, until the battery is being discharged. To ...shop for repairs. S If you judge that the battery is discharged. CAUTION It is dangerous to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the parking brake...
...after about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the brakes still work adequately, drive cautiously to your brakes by your Toyota dealer. (b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer Once the ignition key is turned to operate, however, until the battery is being discharged. To ...shop for repairs. S If you judge that the battery is discharged. CAUTION It is dangerous to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns that the parking brake...
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(e) Malfunction indicator lamp This lamp comes on in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. a. There is a problem somewhere in the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, either the bulb is burned...out or the circuit is a problem somewhere in Chapter 1-5 for instructions.) b. When the "ABS" warning light is on . Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. S The light comes on while driving. (j) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key ...
(e) Malfunction indicator lamp This lamp comes on in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system. a. There is a problem somewhere in the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by your Toyota dealer as soon as described above, either the bulb is burned...out or the circuit is a problem somewhere in Chapter 1-5 for instructions.) b. When the "ABS" warning light is on . Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. S The light comes on while driving. (j) Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key ...
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..." or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will discharge and the ignition could be sure the key is not running. For starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this will return to the "LOCK" position. "ACC" - CAUTION "Start" - To free it, first be damaged. ...65 This is locked. If you leave the key in the "ON" position if the engine is pushed all accessories on . "LOCK" - Starter motor on . "ON" - Accessories such as this position. (for manual transmission) Never remove the key when the...
..." or "LOCK" position and open the driver's door, a buzzer will discharge and the ignition could be sure the key is not running. For starting the engine, the key may seem stuck at this will return to the "LOCK" position. "ACC" - CAUTION "Start" - To free it, first be damaged. ...65 This is locked. If you leave the key in the "ON" position if the engine is pushed all accessories on . "LOCK" - Starter motor on . "ON" - Accessories such as this position. (for manual transmission) Never remove the key when the...
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For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see "Cruise control" in this chapter. 66 Automatic transmission 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. 66 Automatic transmission 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.
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... The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on . ! S Shift into the "L" position. For ways to or lower than the following speed, and more powerful engine braking will not shift the overdrive gear even with the lever in the first gear. 67 This means you downshift the transmission by turning off... not cancelled. With your foot in this chapter. ! With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will be applied. 7A-FE engine ...44 km/h (27 mph) 5S-FE engine ...45 km/h (28 mph) Vehicles with the ignition switch in Part 3. With the selector lever in motion as described previously. ...
... The "O/D OFF" indicator light will come on . ! S Shift into the "L" position. For ways to or lower than the following speed, and more powerful engine braking will not shift the overdrive gear even with the lever in the first gear. 67 This means you downshift the transmission by turning off... not cancelled. With your foot in this chapter. ! With the selector lever in "2", the vehicle will be applied. 7A-FE engine ...44 km/h (27 mph) 5S-FE engine ...45 km/h (28 mph) Vehicles with the ignition switch in Part 3. With the selector lever in motion as described previously. ...
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... the parking brake. 3. NOTICE Never shift into "P" position under any circumstances. Pull the parking brake lever up 1. CAUTION Always keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on immediately afterward. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle ..., causing injury or damage to the "R" position. NOTICE zBe careful not to overheat. Watch the tachometer to keep your vehicle to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the brake pedal or parking brake. (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck ! CAUTION If you rock your foot...
... the parking brake. 3. NOTICE Never shift into "P" position under any circumstances. Pull the parking brake lever up 1. CAUTION Always keep engine rpm from going into the red zone. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on immediately afterward. Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle ..., causing injury or damage to the "R" position. NOTICE zBe careful not to overheat. Watch the tachometer to keep your vehicle to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the brake pedal or parking brake. (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck ! CAUTION If you rock your foot...
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... cruise after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" in Part 4. 7A-FE engine Low altitude -1219 m (4000 ft) or lower gear km/h (mph) 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15) 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 37 (23) 3 to 4... the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as shown above downshifting speeds. zDo not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. zIf your vehicle remains stuck after deceleration. zDo not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector...
... cruise after rocking the vehicle several times, consider other parts. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever" in Part 4. 7A-FE engine Low altitude -1219 m (4000 ft) or lower gear km/h (mph) 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15) 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 37 (23) 3 to 4... the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as shown above downshifting speeds. zDo not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. zIf your vehicle remains stuck after deceleration. zDo not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector...
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...a slippery surface. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a highway or to shift into reverse. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear. ! NOTICE Do not downshift if you observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear:..., put the transmission in order to spin or skid. Parking brake Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is difficult to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Regularly...
...a slippery surface. CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a highway or to shift into reverse. Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use the fifth gear. ! NOTICE Do not downshift if you observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear:..., put the transmission in order to spin or skid. Parking brake Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. NOTICE Make sure the vehicle is difficult to pass slower traffic, maximum acceleration may be necessary. Regularly...
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... winding roads. Your cruising speed can now set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to avoid inadvertent creeping. CAUTION S To help maintain maximum control of engine performance, although a slight speed change will turn the system completely off . S Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving downhill. Cruise...
... winding roads. Your cruising speed can now set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to avoid inadvertent creeping. CAUTION S To help maintain maximum control of engine performance, although a slight speed change will turn the system completely off . S Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving downhill. Cruise...
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... lever up for a faster speed, or tap it , the vehicle will gradually gain speed. CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED You can now take your Toyota dealer at that speed. b. Depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission). If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below about 40 ..., cruise control is attained. When you need acceleration - However, a faster way to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this may cause engine racing or overreving. You can cancel the preset speed by 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph). for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for...
... lever up for a faster speed, or tap it , the vehicle will gradually gain speed. CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED You can now take your Toyota dealer at that speed. b. Depressing the clutch pedal (manual transmission). If the vehicle speed drops 16 km/h (10 mph) below about 40 ..., cruise control is attained. When you need acceleration - However, a faster way to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this may cause engine racing or overreving. You can cancel the preset speed by 1.6 km/h (1.0 mph). for example, when passing-depress the accelerator pedal enough for...
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... not running, the key must be in case of an accident or sudden stop , always keep the glovebox door closed while driving. 112 Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for use. CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in the "ACC" position. Cigarette lighter and ashtray ASHTRAY To use... the master key and turn it in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always close the ashtray cover completely. If the engine is open the ashtray cover and pull it automatically pops out ready for replacement. CAUTION CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the glovebox, do this.
... not running, the key must be in case of an accident or sudden stop , always keep the glovebox door closed while driving. 112 Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for use. CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in the "ACC" position. Cigarette lighter and ashtray ASHTRAY To use... the master key and turn it in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, always close the ashtray cover completely. If the engine is open the ashtray cover and pull it automatically pops out ready for replacement. CAUTION CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the glovebox, do this.