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ADDING DISTILLED WATER (MAINTE-
NANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY)
1. Remove the vent plugs.
2. Add distilled water to cells needing fluid.
If the side of your battery is covered,
check the water level by looking down di-
rectly above the cell as illustrated above.
3. Retighten the vent plugs securely.
NOTICE
Do not overfill the cells. Excess electrolyte could squirt out of the
battery during heavy charging,causing corrosion or damage.
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas. Therefore, before recharging:
1. Maintenance type batteriesÐRemove the vent plugs.
2. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect theground cable.
3. Be sure the power switch on the re-
charger is off when connecting the char-ger cables to the battery and when dis-
connecting them.
Always charge the battery in an
unconfined area. Do not charge
the battery in a garage or closed
room where there is not sufficient ventilation.
Non-maintenance batteries: Only
do a slow charge (5A or less).
Charging at a quicker rate is dan-
gerous. The battery may explode,
causing personal injuries.
Maintenance type batteries: Be sure to remove the vent plugs
before recharging.
CAUTION!
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
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If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work, check the
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
they must be replaced.
See Fuse locationsº in Chapter 7-1 for
locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inopera-
tive component off. Pull a suspected
fuse straight out and check it. Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse. See Part8 of this manual for the functions con-
trolled by each circuit. Type A fuses can be pulled out by usingthe pull-out tool. The location of the pull- out tool is shown in the illustration.
If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an emergency you can pull out the DOMEº or A/Cº fuse, which may be dispensable
for normal driving, and use it if its amper- age rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower, but as close as
possible to the rating. If the amperage is
lower than that specified, the fuse might
blow out again but this does not indicate
anything
wrong. Be sure to get the correct
fuse as soon as possible and return the
substitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare
fuses and keep them in your vehicle for emergencies.
Checking and replacing fuses

200If the new fuse immediately blows out, there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem.
Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-tensive damage and possibly a fire. CAUTION
!
If any washer does not work, the wash-
er tank may be empty. Add washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer 's directions for how much
to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may
damage your vehicle's paint.
The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the wattage ratings given in the table.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and require special han-
dling. They can burst or shatter ifscratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
only by its plastic or metal case. Do
not touch the glass part of a bulb
with bare hands. CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Adding washer fluid Replacing light bulbsÐ

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Light bulbs
Bulb
No.WType
HeadlightÐ60/55A
Parking and front side marker lightsÐ5C
Front turn signal lights115627B
Rear turn signal lightsÐ21C
Stop and tail lightsÐ21/5C
Back-up lightsÐ21C
License plate lightÐ5C
High mounted stop light92118C
Interior lightÐ8D
Personal lightsÐ8D
Glovebox lightÐ1.4C
Luggage compart- ment lightÐ8D
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Double end bulbs
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-
tor. Remove the rubber cover. If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Release the bulb retaining spring
and remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole.
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3. Install the rubber cover, and
snuggle on the boss. Inset the connec-
tor.
Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on
the connector and the headlight body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.a: Back-up light
b: Rear turn signal lights
c: Stop and tail light
ÐFront turn signal lights
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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
ÐLicense plate lights ÐHigh mounted stoplight

Cargo weight rating kg (lb.): 200 (300)
* 1
: Unladen vehicle plus two occupants
* 2
: Unladen vehicle mm (in.)
P265/70R 16 tire
P225/75R 15 tire Without wheel With wheel
opening extension opening extension
Overall length 4540 (178.7) 4540 (178.7) 4540 (178.7)
Overall width 1690 (66.5) 1730 (68.1) 1800 ( 70.9)
Overall height 1690 (66.5)* 1
1745 (68.7)* 1
1745 (68.7)* 1
1715 (67.5)* 2
1760 (69.3)* 2
1760 (69.3)* 2
Wheelbase 2675 (105.3) 2675 (105.3) 2675 (105.3)
Front tread 1505 (59.3) 1505 (59.3) 1505 (59.3)
Rear tread 1495 (58.9) 1510 (59.4) 1510 (59.4)
Part 8 Dimensions and weight
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight
Engine
Fuel
Service specifications
Tires
Fuses