Whendriving for Your Toyota Yaris 4 Door First Generation (1999-2005)

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Instrument panel vents  
Defogging  
Defrosting  
—Center vents  
Close  
—Side vents  
The inside of the windshield  
For best results, set controls to:  
The outside of the windshield  
For best results, set controls to:  
Close  
Open  
Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”  
Temperature—Towards red zone to heat;  
blue zone to cool  
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)  
Air flow—WINDSHIELD  
Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”  
Temperature—Towards red zone  
Air intake—FRESH (outside air)  
Air flow—WINDSHIELD  
Open  
Turning the air flow control knob to wind-  
shield position turns on the defroster−  
linked air conditioning. This is to clean up  
the front view more quickly.  
Turning the air flow control knob to wind-  
shield position turns on the defroster−  
linked air conditioning. This is to clean up  
the front view more quickly.  
When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,  
turning the air flow control knob to a posi-  
tion other than windshield or floor/wind-  
shield turns off the air conditioning.  
If air flow control is not satisfactory, check  
the instrument panel vents. The instrument  
panel vents may be opened or closed as  
shown.  
When the “A/C” button is not pressed in,  
turning the air flow control knob to a posi-  
tion other than windshield or floor/wind-  
shield turns off the air conditioning.  
D To heat the vehicle interior while de-  
D 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.  
frosting  
the  
windshield,  
choose  
floor/windshield air flow.  
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SECTION 1− 9  
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND  
CONTROLS  
Other equipment  
Cigarette lighter and ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92  
Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92  
Auxiliary boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93  
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
Grocery bag hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
Luggage cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
Floor mat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray  
Glove box  
ASHTRAY  
To use the ashtray, open out.  
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, push it back  
in completely.  
To remove the ashtray, press down on the  
lock spring plate and pull out.  
CAUTION  
To reduce the chance of injury in  
case of an accident or sudden stop  
while driving, always completely close  
the ashtray after use.  
CIGARETTE LIGHTER  
To open the glove box door, pull the  
lever.  
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.  
After it finishes heating up, it automati-  
cally pops out ready for use.  
CAUTION  
If the engine is not running, the key must  
be in the “ACC” position to use the light-  
er.  
To reduce the chance of injury in  
case of an accident or a sudden stop,  
always keep the glove box door  
closed while driving.  
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed  
in.  
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or  
equivalent for replacement.  
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Auxiliary boxes  
NOTICE  
Instrument panel: During hot weather,  
the interior of the vehicle becomes  
very hot. Do not leave anything flam-  
mable or deformable such as a light-  
er, glasses, etc. inside.  
Instrument panel  
Passenger’s seat  
To use the box, pull on the handle.  
To use the box, slightly lift up the box  
and pull it out as shown in the illustra-  
tion.  
This auxiliary box can be used to store  
the first−aid kit.  
CAUTION  
To reduce the chance of injury in  
case of an accident or a sudden stop,  
always keep the auxiliary box closed  
while driving.  
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Cup holders  
Grocery bag hook  
Type A  
Type C  
This hook is designed to hang thing  
like grocery bag.  
The cup holder is designed for holding  
cups or drink−cans securely in its  
holes.  
To use the hook, pull it down.  
NOTICE  
To prevent damage to the hook, do  
not hang any object heavier than 4 kg  
(8.8 lb.) in it.  
CAUTION  
Do not place anything else other than  
cups or drink−cans in the cup holder,  
as such items may be thrown about  
and possibly injure people in the ve-  
hicle during sudden braking or in an  
accident.  
Type B  
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Luggage cover  
Floor mat  
When you open the back door, the lug-  
gage cover tilts up for easy access to  
the luggage area.  
Use a floor mat of the correct size.  
CAUTION  
If the floor carpet and floor mat have two  
holes, then it is designed for use with a  
locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking  
clip into the holes in the floor carpet.  
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 driv-  
ing, it may cause an accident.  
For additional luggage space, unhook the  
cords and lift the cover out of the retain-  
ers.  
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SECTION  
INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR  
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TOYOTA  
Break−in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98  
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98  
Operation in foreign countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100  
Three−way catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100  
Engine exhaust cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101  
Facts about engine oil consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102  
Brake system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103  
Brake pad wear limit indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106  
Your Toyota’s identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106  
Suspension and chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107  
Tire information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108  
Vehicle load limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119  
Cargo and luggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120  
Types of tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122  
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Break−in period  
Fuel  
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.  
FUEL TYPE  
If your engine knocks...  
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:  
Your new vehicle must use only un-  
leaded gasoline.  
If you detect heavy knocking even when  
using the recommended fuel, or if you  
hear steady knocking while holding  
a
To help prevent gas station mix−ups, your  
Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening.  
The special nozzle on pumps with un-  
leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan-  
dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will  
not.  
steady speed on level roads, consult your  
Toyota dealer.  
D Avoid full throttle acceleration when  
However, occasionally, you may notice  
light knocking for a short time while accel-  
erating or driving up hills. This is normal  
and there is no need for concern.  
starting and driving.  
D Avoid racing the engine.  
At  
a
minimum, the gasoline you use  
D Try to avoid hard stops during the first  
should meet specification of CGSB  
300 km (200 miles).  
3.5−M93 in Canada.  
D Do not drive slowly with the manual  
transmission in a high gear.  
NOTICE  
D Do not drive for a long time at any  
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of  
leaded gasoline will cause the three−  
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-  
fectiveness and the emission control  
system to function improperly. Also,  
this can increase maintenance costs.  
single speed, either fast or slow.  
D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800  
km (500 miles).  
OCTANE RATING  
Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc-  
tane Number 91) or higher.  
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.  
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QUALITY GASOLINE  
OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE  
GASOLINE QUALITY  
Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.,  
Toyota allows the use of oxygenate  
blended gasoline where the oxygenate  
content is up to 10% ethanol or 15%  
MTBE. If you use gasohol in your  
Toyota, be sure that it has an octane  
rating no lower than 87.  
In a very few cases, you may experience  
drivability problems caused by the particu-  
lar gasoline that you are using. If you  
continue to have unacceptable drivability,  
try changing gasoline brands. If this does  
not rectify your problem, then consult your  
Toyota dealer.  
Europe and Japan have developed  
a
specification for quality fuel named  
World−Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that  
is expected to be applied world wide.  
The WWFC consists of three categories  
that depend on required emission lev-  
Toyota does not recommend the use of  
gasoline containing methanol.  
els. In Canada, category  
3
has been  
NOTICE  
adopted. The WWFC improves air quali-  
ty by providing for better emissions in  
vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction  
through better vehicle performance.  
GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT  
z Do not use gasohol other than  
stated above. It will cause fuel sys-  
tem damage or vehicle performance  
problems.  
Some gasoline contain an octane en-  
hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-  
cropentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).  
CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE  
Toyota does not recommend the use of  
gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con-  
taining MMT is used, your emission con-  
trol system may be adversely affected.  
The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-  
strument cluster may come on. If this hap-  
pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser-  
vice.  
Cleaner burning gasoline, including re-  
formulated gasoline that contains oxy-  
genates such as ethanol or MTBE is  
available in many areas.  
z If drivability problems are encoun-  
tered (poor hot starting, vaporizing,  
engine knock, etc.), discontinue the  
use.  
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner  
burning gasoline and appropriately blended  
reformulated gasoline. These types of gas-  
oline provide excellent vehicle perfor-  
mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im-  
prove air quality.  
z Take care not to spill gasohol dur-  
ing refueling. Gasohol may cause  
paint damage.  
FUEL TANK CAPACITY  
45 L (11.9 gal., 9.9 lmp. gal.)  
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Operation in foreign countries  
Three−way catalytic converter  
If you plan to drive your Toyota in  
another country...  
CAUTION  
First, comply with the vehicle registration  
laws.  
D Keep people and combustible mate-  
rials away from the exhaust pipe  
while the engine is running. The  
exhaust gas is very hot.  
Second, confirm the availability of the cor-  
rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane  
number).  
D Do not drive, idle or park your ve-  
hicle over anything that might burn  
easily such as grass, leaves, paper  
or rags.  
The three−way catalytic converter is an  
emission control device installed in the  
exhaust system.  
The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the  
exhaust gas.  
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Engine exhaust cautions  
NOTICE  
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:  
z Keep your engine in good running  
order. Malfunctions in the engine  
electrical system, electronic ignition  
system/distributor ignition system  
or fuel system could cause an ex-  
tremely high three−way catalytic  
converter temperature.  
CAUTION  
A
D Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.  
It contains carbon monoxide, which  
is a colorless and odorless gas. It  
can cause unconsciousness or even  
death.  
z If the engine becomes difficult to  
start or stalls frequently, take your  
vehicle in for a check−up as soon  
as possible. Remember, your Toyota  
dealer knows your vehicle and its  
three−way catalytic converter sys-  
tem best.  
D 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.  
z Use only unleaded gasoline.  
z Do not drive with an extremely low  
fuel level; running out of fuel could  
cause the engine to misfire, creat-  
ing an excessive load on the three−  
way catalytic converter.  
z Do not allow the engine to run at  
idle speed for more than 20 min-  
utes.  
z To ensure that the three−way  
catalytic converter and the entire  
emission control system operate  
properly, your vehicle must receive  
the periodic inspections required by  
the Toyota Maintenance Schedule.  
D 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  
escape, making this a particularly  
dangerous situation.  
z Avoid racing the engine.  
z Do not push−start or pull−start your  
vehicle.  
For  
scheduled  
maintenance  
D 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.  
z Do not turn off the ignition while  
the vehicle is moving.  
information, refer to the “Scheduled  
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s  
Manual Supplement”.  
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Facts about engine oil  
consumption  
FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL  
D Oil is also used to lubricate the stems  
of the intake valves. Some of this oil  
is sucked into the combustion chamber  
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.  
D Keep the back door closed while  
driving. An open or unsealed back  
door may cause exhaust gases to  
be drawn into the vehicle.  
Engine oil has the primary functions of  
lubricating and cooling the inside of the  
engine, and plays a major role in main-  
taining the engine in proper working order.  
D 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.  
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.  
The amount of engine oil consumed de-  
pends on the viscosity of the oil, the  
quality of the oil and the conditions the  
vehicle is driven under.  
D If you smell exhaust fumes in the  
vehicle, drive with the windows  
open and the back door closed.  
Have the cause immediately located  
and corrected.  
D Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston  
rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil  
is left on the cylinder wall when a pis-  
ton 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 combustion  
gases during the combustion process.  
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.  
Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000  
km (1.1 qts./600 miles, 0.9 lmp.qts./600  
miles)  
When judging the amount of oil con-  
sumption, note that the oil may become  
diluted and make it difficult to judge  
the true level accurately.  
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Brake system  
As an example, if a vehicle is used for  
repeated 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 fuel or moisture, making it  
appear that the oil level has not changed.  
For detailed information on oil level check,  
see “Checking the engine oil level” in Sec-  
tion 7−2.  
The tandem master cylinder brake system  
is a hydraulic system with two separate  
sub−systems. If either sub−system should  
fail, the other will still work. However, the  
pedal will be harder to press, and your  
stopping distance will increase. Also, the  
brake system warning light may come on.  
CAUTION  
The diluting ingredients evaporate out  
when the vehicle is then driven at high  
speeds, as on an express way, making it  
appear that oil is excessively consumed  
after driving at high speeds.  
Do not drive your vehicle with only a  
single brake system. Have your  
brakes fixed immediately.  
IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL  
CHECK  
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 reserved  
vacuum for one or two stops but no more!  
One of the most important points in prop-  
er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-  
gine oil at the optimum level so that oil  
function will not be impaired. Therefore, it  
is essential 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.  
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When the anti−lock brake system is ac-  
tivated, the following conditions may  
occur. They do not indicate a malfunc-  
tion of the system:  
Effective way to press the ABS brake  
pedal:  
CAUTION  
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 in a panic stop. This will re-  
sult in reduced braking performance.  
D Do not pump the brake pedal if the  
engine stalls. Each push on the  
pedal uses up your reserved vacu-  
um.  
D You may hear the anti−lock brake sys-  
tem operating and feel the brake pedal  
pulsating and the vibrations of the ve-  
hicle body and steering wheel. You  
may also hear the motor sound in the  
engine compartment even after the ve-  
hicle is stopped.  
D 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  
increase.  
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  
D At the end of the anti−lock brake sys-  
tem activation, the brake pedal may  
move a little forward.  
ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM  
vehicle decelerates to  
a
speed below  
The anti−lock brake system is designed  
to automatically help prevent lock−up of  
the wheels during a sudden braking or  
braking on slippery road surfaces. This  
assists in providing directional stability  
and steering performance of the vehicle  
under these circumstances.  
approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).  
Depressing the brake pedal on slippery  
road surfaces such as on a manhole cov-  
er, a steel plate at a construction site,  
joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day  
tends to activate the anti−lock brake sys-  
tem.  
You may hear a click or motor sound in  
the engine compartment for a few seconds  
when the engine is started or just after  
the vehicle begins to move. This means  
that the anti−lock brake system is in the  
self−check mode, and does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
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Anti−lock brake system is not de-  
signed to shorten the stopping dis-  
CAUTION  
Do not overestimate the anti−lock  
brake system: Although the anti−lock  
brake system assists in providing ve-  
hicle control, it is still important to  
drive with all due care and maintain  
a moderate speed and safe distance  
from the vehicle in front of you, be-  
cause there are limits to the vehicle  
stability and effectiveness of steering  
wheel operation even with the anti−  
lock brake system on.  
tance: Always drive at  
a
moderate  
speed and maintain a safe distance  
from the vehicle in front of you.  
Compared with vehicles without an  
anti−lock brake system, your vehicle  
may require  
a
longer stopping dis-  
tance in the following cases:  
D Driving on rough, gravel or snow−  
covered roads.  
D Driving with tire chains installed.  
D Driving over the steps such as the  
If tire grip performance exceeds its  
capability, or if hydroplaning occurs  
during high speed driving in the rain,  
the anti−lock brake system does not  
provide vehicle control.  
“ABS” warning light  
joints on the road.  
This light comes on when the ignition key  
is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti−  
lock brake system works properly, the  
light turns off after a few seconds. There-  
after, if the system malfunctions, the light  
comes on again.  
D Driving on roads where the road  
surface is pitted or has other differ-  
ences in surface height.  
Install all 4 tire of specified size at  
appropriate pressure: The anti−lock  
brake system detects vehicle speeds  
using the speed sensors for respec-  
tive wheels’ turning speeds. The use  
of tires other than specified may fail  
to detect the accurate turning speed  
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and  
the brake system warning light is off), the  
anti−lock brake system does not operate,  
but the brake system still operates con-  
ventionally.  
resulting in  
tance.  
a
longer stopping dis-  
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Your Toyota’s identification—  
—Vehicle identification  
number  
Brake pad wear limit indicators  
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and  
the brake system warning light is off), the  
anti−lock brake system does not operate  
so that the wheels could lock up during  
a sudden braking or braking on slippery  
road surfaces.  
If either of the following conditions oc-  
curs, this indicates a malfunction some-  
where in the components monitored by  
the warning light system. Contact your  
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to  
service the vehicle.  
D The light does not come on when the  
ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-  
tion, or remains on.  
The brake pad wear limit indicators on  
your disc brakes give a warning noise  
when the brake pads are worn to where  
replacement is required.  
The vehicle identification number (VIN)  
is the legal identifier for your vehicle.  
This number is on the left top of the  
instrument panel, and can be seen  
through the windshield from outside.  
D The light comes on while you are driv-  
ing.  
A warning light turning on briefly during  
operation does not indicate a problem.  
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.  
This is the primary identification number  
for your Toyota. It is used in registering  
the ownership of your vehicle.  
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—Engine number  
Suspension and chassis  
CAUTION  
Do not modify the suspension/chassis  
with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It  
can cause dangerous vehicle handling  
characteristics, resulting in loss of  
control.  
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is  
also on the Certification Label.  
The engine number is stamped on the  
engine block as shown.  
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Tire information—  
—Tire symbols (Standard tire)  
This illustration indicates typical tire  
symbols.  
1. Tire size—For details, see “Tire  
size” on page 112.  
2. DOT and Tire Identification  
Number (TIN)—For details, see  
“DOT and Tire Identification Num-  
ber (TIN)” on page 111.  
3. Location of tread wear indica-  
tors—For details, see “Checking  
and replacing tires” on page 194.  
4. Tire ply composition and mate-  
rials—Plies mean a layer of rub-  
ber−coated parallel cords. Cords  
mean the strands forming the plies  
in the tire.  
5. Radial tires or bias−ply tires—A  
radial tire has “RADIAL” on the  
sidewall. A tire not marked with  
“RADIAL” is a bias−ply tire.  
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6. “TUBELESS”  
or  
“TUBE  
TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not  
have a tube inside the tire and air  
is directly filled in the tire. A tube  
type tire has a tube inside the tire  
and the tube maintains the air  
pressure.  
7. Load limit at maximum cold tire  
inflation pressure—For details,  
see “Checking and replacing tires”  
on page 194.  
8. Maximum cold tire inflation  
pressure—This means the pres-  
sure to which a tire may be in-  
flated. For recommended cold tire  
inflation pressure, see “Tires” on  
page 217.  
9. Summer tire or all season  
tire—An all season tire has “M+S”  
on the sidewall. The tire not  
marked with “M+S” is a summer  
tire. For details, see “Types of  
tires” on page 122.  
10.Uniform tire quality grading—  
For details, see “Uniform tire quali-  
ty grading” that follows.  
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—Tire symbols (Compact  
spare tire)  
This illustration indicates typical tire  
symbols.  
1. “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”—A  
compact spare tire is identified by  
the phrase “TEMPORARY USE  
ONLY” molded into its sidewall.  
This tire is designed for temporary  
emergency use only. For details,  
see “Compact spare tire” on page  
145.  
2. Tire size—For details, see “Tire  
size” on page 112.  
3. DOT and Tire Identification  
Number (TIN)—For details, see  
“DOT and Tire Identification Num-  
ber (TIN)” on page 111.  
4. Location of tread wear indica-  
tors—For details, see “Checking  
and replacing tires” on page 194.  
5. Load limit at maximum cold tire  
inflation pressure—For details,  
see “Checking and replacing tires”  
on page 194.  
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—DOT and Tire Identification  
Number (TIN)  
6. Maximum cold tire inflation  
pressure—This means the pres-  
sure to which a tire may be in-  
flated. For recommended cold tire  
inflation pressure, see “Tires” on  
page 217.  
7. Tire ply composition and mate-  
rials—Plies mean a layer of rub-  
ber−coated parallel cords. Cords  
mean the strands forming the plies  
in the tire.  
The “DOT” symbol certifies that the  
tire conforms to applicable Federal  
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.  
8. “TUBELESS”  
or  
“TUBE  
TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not  
have a tube inside the tire and air  
is directly filled in the tire. A tube  
type tire has a tube inside the tire  
and the tube maintains the air  
pressure.  
This illustration indicates typical DOT  
and Tire Identification Number (TIN).  
1. “DOT” symbol  
2. Tire Identification Number (TIN)  
3. Tire manufacturer’s identification  
mark  
4. Tire size code  
5. Manufacturer’s optional tire type  
code  
9. Radial tires or bias−ply tires—A  
radial tire has “RADIAL” on the  
sidewall. A tire not marked with  
“RADIAL” is a bias−ply tire.  
6. Manufacturing week  
7. Manufacturing year  
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—Tire size  
—Name of each section of tire  
This illustration indicates typical tire  
size.  
1. Tire use (P=Passenger car,  
T=Temporary use)  
2. Section width (in millimeters)  
3. Aspect ratio (tire height to section  
width)  
4. Tire construction code (R=Radial,  
D=Diagonal)  
5. Wheel diameter (in inches)  
6. Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)  
7. Speed symbol (alphabet with one  
letter)  
1. Section width  
2. Tire height  
3. Wheel diameter  
1. Bead  
2. Sidewall  
3. Shoulder  
4. Tread  
5. Belt  
6. Inner liner  
7. Reinforcing rubber  
8. Carcass  
9. Rim lines  
10.Bead wires  
11. Chafer  
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—Uniform tire quality grading  
This information has been prepared  
in accordance with regulations issued  
by the National Highway Traffic Safe-  
ty Administration of the U.S. Depart-  
ment of Transportation. It provides  
the purchasers and/or prospective  
purchasers of Toyota vehicles with in-  
formation on uniform tire quality grad-  
ing.  
Tread wear—The tread wear grade  
is a comparative rating based on the  
wear rate of the tire when tested un-  
der controlled conditions on a speci-  
fied government test course. For ex-  
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear  
one and a half (1−1/2) times as well  
on the government course as a tire  
graded 100. The relative performance  
of tires depends upon the actual  
conditions of their use, however, and  
may depart significantly from the  
norm due to variations in driving hab-  
its, service practices and differences  
in road characteristics and climate.  
Traction AA, A, B, C—The traction  
grades, from highest to lowest, are  
AA, A, B, and C, and they represent  
the tire’s ability to stop on wet pave-  
ment as measured under controlled  
conditions on specified government  
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.  
A tire marked C may have poor trac-  
tion performance.  
Warning: The traction grade assigned  
to this tire is based on braking  
(straight ahead) traction tests and  
does not include cornering (turning)  
traction.  
Your Toyota dealer will help answer  
any questions you may have as you  
read this information.  
DOT quality grades—All passenger  
vehicle tires must conform to Fed-  
eral Safety Requirements in addi-  
tion to these grades. Quality  
grades can be found where appli-  
cable on the tire sidewall between  
tread shoulder and maximum sec-  
tion width. For example: Treadwear  
200 Traction AA Temperature A.  
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Temperature A, B, C—The tempera-  
ture grades are A (the highest), B,  
and C, representing the tire’s resis-  
tance to the generation of heat and  
its ability to dissipate heat when  
tested under controlled conditions on  
a specified indoor laboratory test  
wheel. Sustained high temperature  
can cause the material of the tire to  
degenerate and reduce tire life, and  
excessive temperature can lead to  
sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-  
responds to a level of performance  
which all passenger car tires must  
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle  
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B  
and A represent higher levels of per-  
formance on the laboratory test wheel  
than the minimum required by law.  
Warning: The temperature grades for  
this tire are established for a tire that  
is properly inflated and not over-  
loaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-  
tion, or excessive loading, either sep-  
arately or in combination, can cause  
heat buildup and possible tire failure.  
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—Glossary of tire terminology  
Tire related term  
Meaning  
tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours  
or more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile under that  
condition  
Cold tire inflation pressure  
the maximum cold inflation pressure to which a tire may be inflated and it is  
shown on the sidewall of the tire  
Maximum inflation pressure  
Recommended inflation pressure  
cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer  
the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced)  
of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, pow-  
er seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as  
factory−installed equipment (whether installed or not)  
Accessory weight  
Curb weight  
the weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum  
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and addi-  
tional weight optional engine  
the sum of—  
(a) curb weight;  
(b) accessory weight;  
(c) vehicle capacity weight; and  
(d) production options weight  
Maximum loaded vehicle weight  
Normal occupant weight  
68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second column  
of Table 1 that follows  
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Tire related term  
Meaning  
the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over  
2.3 kg (5 lb.) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not pre-  
viously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty  
brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim  
Production options weight  
Vehicle capacity weight  
(Total load capacity)  
the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kg (150 lb.) times the vehicle’s desig-  
nated seating capacity  
(A) the sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears white lettering or bears  
manufacturer, brand, and/or model name molding that is higher or deeper  
than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or  
Intended outboard sidewall  
(B) the outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular  
side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle  
distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table  
1 that follows  
Occupant distribution  
Rim  
a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads  
are seated  
Rim diameter (Wheel diameter)  
Rim size designation  
Rim type designation  
Rim width  
nominal diameter of the bead seat  
rim diameter and width  
the industry of manufacturer’s designation for a rim by style or code  
nominal distance between rim flanges  
the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle  
its share of the maximum loaded vehicle weight and dividing by two  
Vehicle maximum load on the tire  
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Tire related term  
Meaning  
the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle  
its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight  
(distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two  
Vehicle normal load on the tire  
Weather side  
the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire  
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Table 1–Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities  
Designated seating capacity,  
Number of occupants  
Vehicle normal load,  
Number of occupants  
Occupant distribution in a normally  
loaded vehicle  
2 through 4  
5 through 10  
2
3
2 in front  
2 in front, 1 in second seat  
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Vehicle load limits  
Vehicle load limits include total load  
capacity, seating capacity, towing ca-  
pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the  
load limits shown below.  
Towing capacity:  
CAUTION  
318 kg (700 lb.)  
Towing capacity means the maximum  
gross trailer weight (trailer weight plus  
its cargo weight) that your vehicle is  
able to tow.  
Do not apply the load more than  
each load limit. That may cause  
not only damage to the tires, but  
also deterioration to the steering  
ability and braking ability, which  
may cause an accident.  
Total load capacity:  
280 kg (617 lb.)  
Total load capacity means combined  
weight of occupants, cargo and lug-  
gage. Tongue load is included when  
trailer towing.  
Cargo capacity  
Cargo capacity may increase or de-  
crease depending on the size (weight)  
and the number of occupants. For de-  
tails, see “Capacity and distribution”  
that follows.  
Seating capacity:  
Total 4 (Front 2, Rear 2)  
Seating capacity means the maximum  
number of occupants whose esti-  
mated average weight is 68 kg (150  
lb.) per person. Depending on the  
weight of each person, the seating ca-  
pacity given may exceed the total  
load capacity.  
NOTICE  
Even if the number of occupants are  
within the seating capacity, do not ex-  
ceed the total load capacity.  
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Cargo and luggage—  
—Stowage precautions  
When stowing cargo and luggage in  
the vehicle, observe the following:  
D Put cargo and luggage in the lug-  
gage compartment when at all  
possible. Be sure all items are se-  
cured in place.  
D Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-  
anced. Locating the weight as far  
forward as possible helps maintain  
the balance.  
NOTICE  
D Never allow anyone to ride in  
the luggage compartment. It is  
not designed for passengers.  
They should ride in their seats  
with their seat belts properly  
fastened. Otherwise, they are  
much more likely to suffer seri-  
ous bodily injury, in the event  
of sudden braking or a colli-  
sion.  
Do not load the vehicle beyond  
the vehicle capacity weight giv-  
en in Section 8.  
D For better fuel economy, do not  
D Do not place anything on the  
luggage cover. Such items may  
be thrown about and possibly  
injure people in the vehicle  
during sudden braking or an  
accident. Secure all items in a  
safe place.  
D 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 turning, and im-  
pair the driver’s control of the  
vehicle. In an accident they  
may injure the vehicle occu-  
pants.  
carry unneeded weight.  
CAUTION  
D To prevent cargo and luggage  
from sliding forward during  
braking, do not stack anything  
in the luggage compartment  
higher than the seatbacks.  
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—Capacity and distribution  
Cargo capacity depends on the to-  
tal weight of the occupants.  
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capac-  
ity) – (Total weight of occupants)  
4. The resulting figure equals the  
available amount of cargo and lug-  
gage load capacity. For example,  
if the “XXX” amount equals 1400  
lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.  
passengers in your vehicle, the  
amount of available cargo and lug-  
gage load capacity is 650 lbs.  
(1400–750 (5x150)=650 lbs).  
5. Determine the combined weight of  
luggage and cargo being loaded  
on the vehicle. That weight may  
not safely exceed the available  
cargo and luggage load capacity  
calculated in Step 4.  
6. If your vehicle will be towing a  
trailer, load from your trailer will  
be transferred to your vehicle.  
Consult this manual to determine  
how this reduces the available car-  
go and luggage load capacity of  
your vehicle.  
STEPS  
FOR  
DETERMINING  
CORRECT LOAD LIMIT  
1. Locate the statement “The  
combined weight of occupants and  
cargo should never exceed XXX  
pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.  
2. Determine the combined weight of  
the driver and passengers that will  
be riding in your vehicle.  
3. Subtract the combined weight of  
the driver and passengers from  
XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.  
Cargo  
capacity  
Total load  
capacity  
EXAMPLE ON YOUR VEHICLE  
In case that 2 people with the com-  
bined weight of 166 kg (366 lb.) are  
riding in your vehicle with the total  
load capacity of 280 kg (617 lb.), the  
available amount of cargo and lug-  
gage load capacity will be as follows:  
280 kg – 166 kg = 114 kg.  
(617 lb. – 366 lb. = 251 lb.)  
For details about trailer towing,  
see page 130.  
From this condition, if 2 more passen-  
gers with the combined weight of 100  
kg (221 lb.) get on, the available car-  
go and luggage load will be reduced  
as follows:  
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Types of tires  
114 kg – 100 kg = 14 kg.  
(251 lb. – 221 lb. = 30 lb.)  
Determine what kind of tires your  
vehicle is originally equipped with.  
CAUTION  
As shown in the above example, if the  
number of occupants increases, the  
cargo and luggage load equaling the  
combined weight of occupants who  
got on later must be reduced. In other  
words, if the increase in the number  
of occupants causes the excess of  
the total load capacity (combined  
weight of occupants plus cargo and  
luggage load), you have to reduce the  
cargo and luggage on your vehicle.  
1. Summer tires  
Even if the total load of occu-  
pant’s weight and the cargo load  
is less than the total load capac-  
ity, do not apply the load uneven-  
ly. That may cause not only dam-  
age to the tire but also deteriora-  
tion to the steering ability due to  
unbalance of the vehicle, causing  
an accident.  
Summer tires are high−speed capabil-  
ity tires best suited to highway driving  
under dry conditions.  
Since summer tires do not have the  
same traction performance as snow  
tires, summer tires are inadequate for  
driving on snow−covered or icy roads.  
For driving on snow−covered or icy  
roads, we recommend using snow  
tires. If installing snow tires, be sure  
to replace all four tires.  
For details about total load capacity,  
see “Vehicle load limits” on page 119.  
2. All season tires  
All season tires are designed to pro-  
vide better traction in snow and to be  
adequate for driving in most winter  
conditions, as well as for use all year  
round.  
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All season tires, however, do not have  
adequate  
traction  
performance  
compared with snow tires in heavy or  
loose snow. Also, all season tires fall  
short in acceleration and handling  
performance compared with summer  
tires in highway driving.  
The details about how to distinguish  
summer tires from all season tires are  
described on page 108.  
CAUTION  
D Do not mix summer and all sea-  
son tires on your vehicle as  
this can cause dangerous han-  
dling characteristics, resulting  
in loss of control.  
D Do not use tires other than the  
manufacturer’s  
designated  
tires, and do not mix tires or  
wheels of the sizes different  
from the originally equipped  
tires and wheels as this can  
cause dangerous handling  
characteristics, resulting in  
loss of control.  
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SECTION  
3
STARTING AND DRIVING  
Before starting the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126  
How to start the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126  
Tips for driving in various conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127  
Winter driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128  
Dinghy towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129  
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130  
How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too . . . . . . . . . 136  
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How to start the engine—  
(a) Before cranking  
Before starting the engine  
(b) Starting the engine  
1. Check the area around the vehicle be-  
fore entering it.  
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.  
Before starting the engine, be sure to  
follow the instructions in “(a) Before  
cranking”.  
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-  
sories.  
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,  
head restraint height and steering  
wheel angle.  
Normal starting procedure  
3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch  
pedal to the floor and shift the trans-  
mission into neutral. Hold the clutch  
pedal to the floor until the engine is  
started. A starter safety device will pre-  
vent the starter from operating if the  
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.  
The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-  
tial 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:  
3. Adjust inside and outside rear view  
mirrors.  
4. Lock all doors.  
5. Fasten seat belts.  
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.  
Automatic transmission: Put the se-  
lector lever in “P”. If you need to re-  
start 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.  
2. After the engine runs for about 10 se-  
conds, you are ready to drive.  
If the weather is below freezing, let the  
engine warm up for a few minutes before  
driving.  
4. Automatic transmission only: De-  
press the brake pedal and hold it to  
the floor until driving off.  
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 Sec-  
tion 4.  
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Tips for driving in various  
conditions  
D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.  
D 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 park-  
ing brake applied. If they still do not  
work safely, pull to the side of the road  
and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.  
NOTICE  
This will allow you much better control.  
z Do not crank for more than 30 se-  
conds at a time. This may overheat  
the starter and wiring systems.  
D 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 such  
as a tire burst.  
z Do not race a cold engine.  
z If the engine becomes difficult to  
start or stalls frequently, have the  
engine checked immediately.  
Drive slowly when passing over bumps  
or travelling on a bumpy road. Other-  
wise, the impact could cause severe  
damage to the tires and/or wheels.  
D When parking on a hill, turn the front  
wheels until they touch the curb so  
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the  
parking brake, and place the transmis-  
sion in “P” (automatic) or in first or  
reverse (manual). If necessary, block  
the wheels.  
CAUTION  
D Before driving off, make sure that  
the parking brake is fully released  
and the parking brake reminder  
light is off.  
D Do not leave your vehicle unat-  
tended while the engine is running.  
D Do not rest your foot on the brake  
pedal while driving. It can cause  
dangerous overheating, needless  
wear, and poor fuel economy.  
D 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.  
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Winter driving tips  
Make sure you have  
protection for engine coolant.  
a
proper freeze  
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is  
suitable for the cold weather.  
D Be careful when accelerating, up-  
shifting, downshifting or braking on  
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-  
tion or engine braking could cause  
the vehicle to skid or spin.  
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”  
or similar high quality ethylene glycol  
based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,  
and non−borate coolant with long−life hy-  
brid organic acid technology. (Coolant with  
long−life hybrid organic acid technology is  
a combination of low phosphates and or-  
ganic acids.)  
See Section 7−2 for recommended viscos-  
ity. 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 deal-  
er—they will be pleased to help.  
D 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 con-  
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  
inserting it.  
See “Checking the engine coolant level” in  
Section 7−2 for details of coolant type  
selection.  
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-  
ture of 55% coolant and 45% deionized  
water. This coolant provides protection  
down to about −42_C (−44_F).  
sult  
a
tire dealer to determine  
Use a washer fluid containing an anti-  
freeze solution.  
whether the tires on your vehicle  
are high−speed capability tires or  
not before driving at such speeds.  
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.  
D Do not continue normal driving  
NOTICE  
when the brakes are wet. If they are  
wet, your vehicle will require  
a
Do not use plain water alone.  
longer stopping distance, and it  
may pull to one side when the  
brakes are applied. Also, the park-  
ing brake will not hold the vehicle  
securely.  
NOTICE  
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of  
any battery, so it must be in top shape  
to provide enough power for winter start-  
ing. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually  
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer  
and most service stations will be pleased  
to check the level of charge.  
Do not use engine antifreeze or any  
other substitute because it may dam-  
age your vehicle’s paint.  
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Dinghy towing  
(with automatic transmission)  
Dinghy towing  
(with manual transmission)  
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  
water 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.  
Your vehicle is not designed to be  
dinghy towed (with four wheels on the  
ground) behind a motorhome.  
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed (with  
four wheels on the ground) from the  
front behind a motorhome.  
Depending on where you are driving,  
we recommend you carry some emer-  
gency equipment.  
NOTICE  
CAUTION  
Do not tow your vehicle with four  
wheels on the ground. This may  
cause serious damage to your vehicle.  
Some of the things you might put in the  
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,  
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,  
jumper cables, etc.  
Dinghy towing requires special equip-  
ment and accessories. Please refer to  
your service outlet of the motorhome  
manufacture for the recommended  
equipment.  
NOTICE  
Dinghy towing does not eliminate the  
possibility of damage to your vehicle.  
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Trailer towing  
DINGHY TOWING TIPS  
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a  
passenger−carrying vehicle. Towing  
a
Before dinghy towing, be sure to ob-  
serve the following in order to reduce  
the damage to your vehicle.  
trailer will have an adverse effect on  
handling, performance, braking, durability  
and driving economy (fuel consumption,  
etc.). Your safety and satisfaction depend  
on the proper use of correct equipment  
and cautious driving habits. For your  
safety and the safety of others, you must  
not overload your vehicle or trailer. Toyota  
warranties do not apply to damage or  
malfunction caused by towing a trailer for  
commercial purposes. Ask your local  
Toyota dealer for further details before  
towing.  
1. Put the shift lever in neutral.  
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ACC”  
position. Make sure the audio is turned  
off and any item is not plugged into  
the power outlet.  
NOTICE  
To avoid the locking of the steering  
wheel, turn the ignition switch to the  
“ACC” position.  
NOTICE  
Do not tow your vehicle from the  
rear. This may cause serious damage  
to your vehicle.  
3. Release the parking brake.  
After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for  
more than 3 minutes before driving the  
vehicle.  
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WEIGHT LIMITS  
D Trailer hitch assemblies have differ-  
ent weight capacities established by  
the hitch manufacturer. Even though  
the vehicle may be physically capa-  
ble of towing a higher weight, the  
operator must determine the maxi-  
mum weight rating of the particular  
hitch assembly and never exceed  
the maximum weight rating speci-  
fied for the trailer−hitch. Exceeding  
the maximum weight rating set by  
the trailer hitch manufacturer can  
cause an accident resulting in seri-  
ous personal injuries.  
Before towing, make sure the total trailer  
weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle  
weight and trailer tongue load are all with-  
in the limits.  
The total trailer weight and tongue load  
can be measured with platform scales  
found at a highway weighing station, build-  
ing supply company, trucking company,  
junk yard, etc.  
CAUTION  
D The gross vehicle weight must not  
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight  
Rating (GVWR) indicated on the  
Certification Label. The gross ve-  
hicle weight is the sum of weights  
of the unloaded vehicle, driver, pas-  
sengers, luggage, hitch and trailer  
tongue load. It also includes the  
weight of any special equipment  
installed on your vehicle.  
D The total trailer weight (trailer  
weight plus its cargo load) must  
not exceed 318 kg (700 lb.), regard-  
less of the trailer with or without a  
brake. Exceeding this weight is dan-  
gerous.  
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HITCHES  
D The load on either the front or rear  
axle resulting from distribution of  
the gross vehicle weight on both  
axles must not exceed the Gross  
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed  
on the Certification Label.  
D Use only a hitch (Toyota genuine hitch  
or equivalent) which is recommended  
by the hitch manufacturer and conforms  
to the total trailer weight requirement.  
Total trailer weight  
Tongue load  
D Follow the directions supplied by the  
hitch manufacturer. Lubricate the hitch  
ball with a light coat of grease.  
D Toyota recommends removing the trail-  
er hitch whenever you are not towing  
Tongue load  
X 100 = 9 to 11%  
a
trailer to reduce the possibility of  
Total trailer weight  
additional damage caused by the hitch  
if your vehicle is struck from behind.  
D The trailer cargo load should be  
NOTICE  
distributed so that the tongue load  
Do not use axle−mounted hitches as  
they can cause damage to the axle  
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or  
tires. Also, never install a hitch which  
may interfere with the normal function  
of and Energy Absorbing Bumper, if  
so equipped.  
is  
9
to 11% of the total trailer  
weight, not exceeding the maximum  
of 31 kg (68 lb.). Never load the  
trailer with more weight in the back  
than in the front. About 60% of the  
trailer load should be in the front  
half of the trailer and the remaining  
40% in the rear.  
BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS  
D Toyota recommends trailers with  
brakes that conform to any applica-  
ble federal and state/provincial regu-  
lations.  
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D A safety chain must always be used  
between the towing vehicle and the  
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the  
chain for turns. The chain should  
cross under the trailer tongue to  
prevent the tongue from dropping to  
the ground in case it becomes dam-  
aged or separated. For correct safety  
chain procedures, follow the hitch or  
trailer manufacturer’s recommenda-  
tion.  
TIRES  
MAINTENANCE  
D Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are  
properly inflated. See page 191 in Sec-  
tion 7−2 and page 217 in Section 8 for  
instructions.  
D If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will  
require more frequent maintenance due  
to the additional load. For this  
information,  
please  
refer  
to  
the  
scheduled maintenance information in  
the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or  
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.  
D The trailer tires should be inflated to  
the pressure recommended by the trail-  
er manufacturer in respect to the total  
trailer weight.  
D Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing  
ball and bracket after approximately  
1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving.  
TRAILER LIGHTS  
D Trailer lights must comply with federal,  
state/provincial and local regulations.  
See your local recreational vehicle  
dealer or rental agency for the correct  
type of wiring and relays for your trail-  
er. Check for correct operation of the  
turn signals and stop lights each time  
you hitch up. Direct splicing may dam-  
age your vehicle’s electrical system  
and cause a malfunction of your lights.  
PRE−TOWING SAFETY CHECK  
CAUTION  
D Check that your vehicle remains level  
when a loaded or unloaded trailer is  
hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has  
an abnormal nose−up or nose−down  
condition, and check for improper  
tongue load, overload, worn suspension  
or other possible causes.  
D Never tap into your vehicle’s hy-  
draulic system as it would lower its  
braking effectiveness.  
D Never tow a trailer without using a  
safety chain securely attached to  
both the trailer and the vehicle. If  
damage occurs to the coupling unit  
or hitch ball, there is danger of the  
trailer wandering over into another  
lane.  
D Make sure the trailer cargo is securely  
BREAK−IN SCHEDULE  
loaded so that it can not shift.  
D Toyota recommends that you do not  
tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a  
vehicle with any new power train com-  
ponent (engine, transmission, differen-  
tial, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first  
800 km (500 miles) of driving.  
D Check that your rear view mirrors con-  
form to any applicable federal, state/  
provincial or local regulations. If not,  
install the rear view mirrors required  
for towing purpose.  
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D Because stopping distance may be in-  
creased, vehicle−to−vehicle distance  
D Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-  
versely affect handling of your vehicle  
and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention  
to the rear from time to time to pre-  
pare yourself for being passed by large  
trucks or buses, which may cause your  
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying  
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel  
and reduce speed immediately but  
gradually. Never increase speed. Steer  
straight ahead. If you make no extreme  
correction with the steering or brakes,  
the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.  
When towing a trailer, your vehicle will  
handle differently than when not tow-  
ing. The three main causes of vehicle−  
trailer accidents are driver error, exces-  
sive speed and improper trailer loading.  
Keep these in mind when towing:  
should be increased when towing  
a
trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of  
speed, allow at least one vehicle and  
trailer length between you and the ve-  
hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as  
you may skid, resulting in jackknifing  
and loss of control. This is especially  
true on wet or slippery surfaces.  
D Before starting out, check operation of  
the lights and all vehicle−trailer connec-  
tions. After driving  
a
short distance,  
D Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-  
stop and recheck the lights and con-  
nections. Before actually towing a trail-  
er, practice turning, stopping and back-  
ing with a trailer in an area away from  
traffic until you learn the feel.  
tion. If your vehicle has  
a
manual  
transmission, prevent excessive clutch  
slippage by keeping engine rpm low  
and not racing the engine. Always start  
out in first gear.  
D Be careful when passing other ve-  
hicles. Passing requires considerable  
distance. After passing a vehicle, do  
not forget the length of your trailer and  
be sure you have plenty of room be-  
fore changing lanes.  
D Backing with a trailer is difficult and  
requires practice. Grip the bottom of  
the steering wheel and move your hand  
to the left to move the trailer to the  
left. Move your hand to the right to  
move the trailer to the right. (This pro-  
cedure is generally opposite to that  
when backing without a trailer.) Also,  
just turn the steering wheel a little at  
D Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.  
The trailer could hit your vehicle in a  
tight turn. Slow down before making a  
turn to avoid the necessity of sudden  
braking.  
D In order to maintain engine braking effi-  
ciency do not use fifth gear (manual  
transmission) or overdrive (automatic  
transmission).  
D Remember that when making a turn,  
the trailer wheels will be closer than  
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the  
turn. Therefore, compensate for this by  
a
time, avoiding sharp or prolonged  
turning. Have someone guide you when  
backing to reduce the risk of an acci-  
dent.  
making  
radius with your vehicle.  
a
larger than normal turning  
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D Because of the added load of the trail-  
er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat  
on hot days (at temperatures over  
30°C [85°F]) when going up a long or  
steep grade with a trailer. If the engine  
coolant temperature gauge indicates  
overheating, immediately turn off the air  
conditioning (if in use), pull off the road  
and stop in a safe spot. Refer to “If  
your vehicle overheats” on page 143 in  
Section 4  
When restarting out after parking on a  
slope:  
CAUTION  
1. With the transmission in “P” position  
(automatic) or the clutch pedal de-  
pressed (manual), start the engine.  
(With an automatic transmission, be  
sure to keep the brake pedal de-  
pressed.)  
D Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or  
the posted towing speed limit,  
whichever is lower. Because insta-  
bility (swaying) of a towing vehicle−  
trailer  
combination  
usually  
in-  
creases as the speed increases, ex-  
ceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may  
cause loss of control.  
2. Shift into gear.  
3. Release the parking brake (also foot  
brake on automatic transmission ve-  
hicles) and slowly pull or back away  
from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply  
your brakes.  
D Slow down and downshift before  
descending steep or long downhill  
grades. Do not make sudden down-  
shifts.  
D Always place wheel blocks under both  
the vehicle and trailer wheels when  
parking. Apply the parking brake firmly.  
Put the transmission in “P” (automatic)  
or in first or reverse (manual). Avoid  
parking on a slope with a trailer, but  
if it cannot be avoided, do so only  
after performing the following:  
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.  
D Avoid holding the brake pedal down  
too long or too frequently. This  
could cause the brakes to overheat  
and result in reduced braking effi-  
ciency.  
1. Apply the brakes and hold.  
2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-  
der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.  
3. When the wheel blocks are in place,  
release your brakes slowly until the  
blocks absorb the load.  
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.  
5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or  
“P” (automatic) and turn off the engine.  
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How to save fuel and make  
your vehicle last longer, too  
Improving fuel economy 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:  
D 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.  
D Maintain a moderate speed on high-  
ways. The faster you drive,the greater  
the fuel consumption. By reducing your  
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-  
sumption.  
D Avoid engine lugging or over−rev-  
ving. Use a gear position suitable for  
the road on which you are travelling.  
D Keep your tires inflated at the cor-  
rect pressure. Underinflation causes  
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Section  
7−2 for instructions.  
D 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.  
D Avoid continuous speeding up and  
slowing down. Stop−and−go driving  
wastes fuel.  
D Do not carry unneeded weight in  
your vehicle. Excess weight puts  
a
D 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 dis-  
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-  
den braking. This will also reduce wear  
on your brakes.  
heavier load on the engine, causing  
greater fuel consumption.  
D Keep the bottom of your vehicle free  
from mud, etc. This not only lessens  
weight but also helps prevent corro-  
sion.  
D Avoid lengthy warm−up idling. Once  
the engine is running smoothly, begin  
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-  
er, that on cold winter days this may  
take a little longer.  
D Always keep the automatic transmis-  
sion overdrive turned on. Driving with  
the overdrive off will reduce the fuel  
economy. (For details, see “Automatic  
transmission” in Section 1−7.)  
D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams  
whenever possible.  
D Do not rest your foot on the clutch  
or brake pedal. This causes needless  
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-  
my.  
D Accelerate slowly and smoothly.  
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high  
gear as quickly as possible.  
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D Keep your vehicle tuned−up and in  
top shape.  
A
dirty air cleaner,  
improper valve clearance, dirty plugs,  
dirty  
adjusted,  
oil  
and  
etc.  
grease,brakes  
not  
all lower  
engine  
performance and contribute to poor fuel  
economy. For longer 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 vehicle  
receives more frequent maintenance.  
(For  
information,  
scheduled  
maintenance  
refer to the  
please  
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or  
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)  
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 run-  
ning.  
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SECTION  
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY  
4
If your vehicle will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140  
If your engine stalls while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143  
If your vehicle overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143  
If you have a flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144  
If your vehicle becomes stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156  
If your vehicle needs to be towed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156  
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever . . . . . . . . 161  
If you lose your keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161  
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If your vehicle will not start—  
(a) Simple checks  
(b) Starting a flooded engine  
Before making these checks, make sure  
you have followed the correct starting pro-  
cedure given in “How to start the engine”  
in Section 3 and that you have sufficient  
fuel.  
If the engine turns over at its normal  
speed but will not start—  
If the engine will not start, your engine  
may be flooded because of repeated  
cranking.  
1. The engine may be flooded because of  
repeated cranking. See “(b) Starting a  
flooded engine” for further instructions.  
If this happens, turn the key to “START”  
with the accelerator pedal fully depressed.  
Keep the key and accelerator pedal in  
these positions for 15 seconds and re-  
lease them. Then try starting the engine  
with your foot off the accelerator pedal.  
If the engine does not turn over or  
turns over too slowly—  
2. If the engine still will not start, it needs  
adjustment or repair. Call  
a
Toyota  
1. Check that the battery terminals are  
tight and clean.  
dealer or qualified repair shop.  
If the engine does not start after 30 se-  
conds of cranking, release the key, wait  
a few minutes and try again.  
2. If the battery terminals are connected  
correctly, switch on the interior light.  
3. If the light does not come on, is dim  
or goes out when the starter is  
cranked, the battery is discharged. You  
may try jump starting. See “(c) Jump  
starting” for further instructions.  
If the engine still will not start, it needs  
adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer  
or qualified repair shop for assistance.  
NOTICE  
If the light comes on and is normal, but  
the engine still will not start, it needs  
adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer  
or qualified repair shop.  
Do not crank for more than 30 se-  
conds at a time. This may overheat  
the starter and wiring systems.  
NOTICE  
Do not pull− or push−start the ve-  
hicle. 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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(c) Jump starting  
To avoid serious personal injury and  
damage to your vehicle which might re-  
sult from battery explosion, acid burns,  
electrical burns, or damaged electronic  
components, these instructions must be  
followed precisely.  
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE  
D The gas normally produced by  
a
1. If the booster battery is installed in  
another vehicle, make sure the vehicles  
are not touching. Turn off all unneces-  
sary lights and accessories.  
battery will explode if a flame or  
spark is brought near. Use only  
standardized jumper cables and do  
not smoke or light a match while  
jump starting.  
When boosting, use the battery of  
matching or higher quality. Any other  
battery may be difficult to jump start  
with.  
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.  
NOTICE  
If jump starting is difficult, charge the  
battery for several minutes.  
The battery used for boosting must  
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you  
are sure that the booster battery is  
correct.  
CAUTION  
2. If required, remove all the vent plugs  
from the booster and discharged batter-  
ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents  
on the batteries. (This helps reduce the  
explosion hazard, personal injuries and  
burns.)  
D Batteries  
contain  
sulfuric  
acid  
which is poisonous and corrosive.  
Wear protective safety glasses when  
jump starting, and avoid spilling  
acid on your skin, clothing, or ve-  
hicle.  
3. 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.  
D If you should accidentally get acid  
on yourself or in your eyes, remove  
any contaminated clothing and flush  
the affected area with water imme-  
diately. Then get immediate medical  
attention. If possible, continue to  
apply water with a sponge or cloth  
while en route to the medical office.  
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Jumper cable  
Negative terminal  
(“–” mark)  
Discharged  
battery  
Positive terminal  
(“+” mark)  
Discharged  
battery  
Positive  
terminal  
Jumper cable  
(“+” mark)  
Booster battery  
Booster battery  
Connecting point  
4. Make the cable connections in the or-  
der a, b, c, d.  
c. Connect the clamp of the negative  
(black) jumper cable to the negative (−)  
terminal on the booster battery.  
Do not connect the cable to or near any  
part that moves when the engine is  
cranked.  
a. Connect the clamp of the positive  
(red) jumper cable to the positive (+)  
terminal on the discharged 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.  
b. Connect the clamp at the other end  
of the positive (red) jumper cable to  
the positive (+) terminal on the booster  
battery.  
CAUTION  
When making the connections, to  
avoid serious injury, do not lean over  
the battery or accidentally let the  
jumper cables or clamps touch any-  
thing except the correct battery termi-  
nals or the ground.  
The recommended connecting point is  
shown in the following illustration:  
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If your engine stalls while  
driving  
If your vehicle overheats  
5. Start your engine in the normal way.  
After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm  
for several minutes with the accelerator  
pedal lightly depressed.  
If your engine stalls while driving...  
If your engine coolant temperature  
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-  
perience 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. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping  
a straight line. Move cautiously off the  
road to a safe place.  
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the  
exact reverse order: the negative cable  
and then the positive cable.  
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.  
3. Try starting the engine again.  
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 ap-  
ply the parking brake. Turn off the air  
conditioning if it is being used.  
If the engine will not start, see “If your  
vehicle will not start”.  
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover  
cloths—they may now contain sulfuric  
acid.  
CAUTION  
8. If removed, replace all the battery vent  
plugs.  
If the engine is not running, the pow-  
er assist for the brakes and steering  
will not work so steering and braking  
will be much harder than usual.  
2. If 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 and make sure the electric  
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,  
turn the ignition off.  
If the cause of your battery discharging is  
not apparent (for example, lights left on),  
you should have it checked at your Toyota  
dealer.  
If the first start attempt is not success-  
ful...  
Check that the clamp on the jumper  
cables are tight. Recharge the discharged  
battery with the jumper cables connected  
for several minutes and restart your en-  
gine in the normal way.  
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.  
If another attempt is not successful, the  
battery may be depleted. Have it checked  
at your Toyota dealer.  
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If you have a flat tire—  
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the  
radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.  
However, note that water draining from  
the air conditioning is normal if it has  
been used.  
6. After the engine coolant temperature  
has cooled to normal, again check the  
coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-  
sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-  
ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the  
system. You should have it checked as  
soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.  
1. Reduce your speed gradually,  
keeping a straight line. Move cau-  
tiously off the road to a safe place  
well away from the traffic. Avoid  
stopping on the center divider of  
a highway. Park on a level spot  
with firm ground.  
CAUTION  
2. Stop the engine and turn on your  
emergency flashers.  
3. Firmly set the parking brake and  
put the transmission in “P” (auto-  
matic) or reverse (manual).  
4. Have everyone get out of the ve-  
hicle on the side away from traffic.  
5. Read the following instructions  
thoroughly.  
When the engine is running, keep  
hands and clothing away from the  
moving fan and engine drive belts.  
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-  
gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer  
for assistance.  
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check  
the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add  
coolant to the reservoir while the en-  
gine is running. Fill it about half full.  
For the coolant type see “Coolant type  
selection” on page 188 in Section 7−2.  
CAUTION  
When jacking, be sure to observe  
the following to reduce the possi-  
bility of personal injury:  
D Follow jacking instructions.  
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.  
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D Do not put any part of your  
body under the vehicle sup-  
ported by the jack. Personal in-  
jury may occur.  
D Do not start or run the engine  
while your vehicle is supported  
by the jack.  
D Stop the vehicle on a level firm  
ground, firmly set the parking  
brake and put the transmission  
in “P” (automatic) or reverse  
(manual). Block the wheel diag-  
onally opposite to the one be-  
ing changed if necessary.  
D Use the jack only for lifting  
your vehicle during wheel  
changing.  
D Do not raise the vehicle with  
someone in the vehicle.  
D When raising the vehicle, do  
not put an object on or under  
the jack.  
D Raise the vehicle only high  
enough to remove and change  
the tire.  
Compact spare tire  
The compact spare tire is designed  
for temporary emergency use only.  
The compact spare tire is identified  
by the distinctive wording “TEM-  
PORARY USE ONLY” molded into the  
sidewall of the tire.  
To keep the compact spare tire no-  
ticeable, do not hide the wheel by a  
wheel cover or such.  
NOTICE  
D Make sure to set the jack prop-  
erly in the jack point. Raising  
the vehicle with jack improper-  
ly positioned will damage the  
vehicle or may allow the ve-  
hicle to fall off the jack and  
cause personal injury.  
D Never get under the vehicle  
when the vehicle is supported  
by the jack alone.  
Do not continue driving with a  
deflated tire. Driving even a  
short distance can damage a  
tire and wheel beyond repair.  
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The compact spare tire saves space  
in your luggage compartment, and its  
lighter weight helps to improve fuel  
economy and permits easier installa-  
tion 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) de-  
pending on road conditions and your  
driving habits. When tread wear indi-  
cators appear on the tire, replace the  
tire.  
NOTICE  
CAUTION  
Your ground clearance is re-  
duced when the compact spare  
tire is installed so avoid driving  
over obstacles and drive slowly  
on rough, unpaved roads and  
speed bumps. Also, do not at-  
tempt to go through an auto-  
matic car wash as the vehicle  
may get caught, resulting in  
damage.  
D The compact spare tire was de-  
signed especially for your To-  
yota. Do not use it on any other  
vehicle.  
D Do not use more than one com-  
pact spare tire at the same  
time.  
D The pressure for the compact  
spare tire must be 420 kpa (4.2  
2
kgf/cm or bar, 60 psi).  
See also the tire information in Sec-  
tion 7−2 for details on the tread wear  
indicators and other service informa-  
tion.  
D Do not exceed 80 km/h (50  
mph) when driving with the  
compact spare tire.  
D The standard tire should be re-  
paired and reinstalled as soon  
as possible.  
D Avoid sudden acceleration,  
sudden deceleration and sharp  
turns with the compact spare  
tire.  
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—Required tools and spare  
tire  
1. Get the required tools and  
spare tire.  
Tool tray  
1. Jack handle  
2. Wheel nut wrench  
Glove box  
Tie−down belt  
To prepare yourself for an emergency,  
you should familiarize yourself with  
the use of the jack, each of the tools  
and their storage locations.  
1. Tool tray  
2. Spare tire  
3. Jack  
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To remove the jack, move the driver  
seat to the front−most position and re-  
move the cover.  
To remove: Turn the joint in direction  
1 by hand until the jack is free.  
To store: Turn the joint in direction 2  
by hand until the jack is firmly secured  
to prevent it flying forward during a  
collision or sudden braking.  
When you remove or reinstall the  
jack, do not make the wire harness  
tangle with the jack.  
To remove the spare tire:  
1. Remove the spacer.  
2. Remove the spare tire cover.  
3. Loosen the bolt with spacer and  
remove it.  
Then take the spare tire out of the  
vehicle.  
By taking off the luggage cover first,  
the spare tire can be easily taken out.  
See “Luggage cover” on page 95 in  
Section 1−9 for details.  
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