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(a) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking
brake is fully released. The light should go
off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while
you are driving, slow down and pull off the
road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.There may be a problem somewhere in
the brake system. Check the fluid level of
the see-through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not
caused the warning light to come on,
check to see that the parking brake is fully
released.
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by start-
ing and stopping. If you judge that the brakes still work
adequately, drive cautiously to yournearest dealer or shop for repairs.
If the brakes are not working, have the
vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow- ing information, see Part 4.)
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level
is low. CAUTION
!
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzz-
er
Once the ignition key is turned to ONº or
STARTº, the reminder light and buzzer
come on if the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened. Unless the driver fastens the belt, the light stays on and the buzzer sounds for about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging system.
The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, ra dio, etc., and drive directly to the
nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

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Connecting point for 5VZ-FE engine
Connecting point for 3RZ-FE engineDo not connect it to or near any part that moves when the engine is cranked.
NOTICE
When making the connections, do not lean over the battery or acciden-
tally let the jumper cables or clamps touch anything except the correctbattery terminals or the ground.
5. Start your engine in the normal way.
After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm for several minutes with the accelerator ped-
al lightly depressed.
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the
exact reverse order: the negative cable
and then the positive cable.
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover
clothsÐthey may now contain sulfuric acid.
8. If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs.
If the cause of your battery discharging is
not apparent (for example, lights left on), you should have it checked. If your engine stalls while driving
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1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see If your ve-
hicle will not startº.
If the engine is not running, the
power assist for the brakes and
steering will not work so steering
and braking will be much harder
than usual. CAUTION
!
If your engine stalls while driving

Part 7Checking battery conditionÐ ÐPrecautions
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCEÐ
Chapter 7-3 Electrical components
Checking battery condition
Battery recharging precautions
Checking and replacing fuses
Adding washer fluid
Replacing light bulbs
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable
and explosive hydrogen gas.
Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes.
Never ingest electrolyte.
Wear protective safety glasses
when working near the battery.
Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
for at least 15 minutes and get im-
mediate medical attention. If pos-
sible, continue to apply water with
a sponge or cloth while en route to
the medical office. CAUTION
!
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area.
If you feel pain or burning, get
medical attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immedi- ately take off the exposed clothing
and follow the procedure above, if
necessary.
If you happen to swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
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CHECKING BY THE FLUID LEVEL
LINES (MAINTENANCE TYPE BAT-
TERY ONLY)
The fluid (electrolyte) level must be be-
tween the upper and lower lines.
When checking the fluid level, look at all six cells, not just one or two.
If the level is lower than the lower line, add
distilled water. (See ADDING DIS-
TILLED WATERº.)CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER Check the battery condition by the
hydrometer color. Maintenance type batteryHydrometer color
ConditionType AType BCondition
GREENBLUEGood
DARKWHITECharging necessary. Have battery checked
by your Toyota dealer.
CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOWREDAdd distilled water*
*: See ADDING DISTILLED WATERº. Non-maintenance battery
Hydrometer color
ConditionType AType BCondition
GREENBLUEGood
DARKWHITECharging necessary. Have battery checked
by your Toyota dealer.
CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOWREDHave battery checked
by your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
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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.
Battery recharging precautions

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5VZ-FE engine
Generator belt 100 + 20
Air conditioning compressor belt 100 + 20
Power steering
pump belt 100
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.): 3RZ-FE engine With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
5VZ-FE engine With filter 5.2 (5.5, 4.6)
Without filter 4.9 (5.2, 4.3) Oil grade:
API SH, Energy-Conserving IIº multi-
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 3RZ-FE engine
With rear heater 11.0 (11.6, 9.7)
Without rear heater
10.0 (10.6, 8.8)
5VZ-FE engine With rear heater
9.0 (9.5, 7.9)
Without rear heater 8.0 (8.5, 7.0) Coolant type:
With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do not use alcohol type.)
BATTERY ÐMaintenance type battery Specific gravity reading at 20 C (68 F):
1.280 Fully charged
1.180 Half charged
1.080 Discharged
ÐNon-maintenance battery Open voltage* at 20 C (68 F):
12.7 V Fully charged
12.3 V Half charged
11.9 V Discharged
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: Non-maintenance battery 5 A max. Maintenance type batteryQuick charge 15 A max.
Slow charge 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
5Ð15 (0.2Ð0.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

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Engine compartment (U.S.A.) Fuses (type A)
1. DEFOG 15 A: Back window defogger
2. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high-
mounted stoplight
3. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system
4. OBD 7.5 A: On-board diagnosis sys-
tem
5. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection systemEngine compartment (Canada)
6. HORN 15 A: Horns
7. DOME 15 A: Interior lights, personal
lights, luggage compartment light
8. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, parking lights, li-
cense plate lights
9. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning control sys-
tem
10. RR HTR 10 A: Rear air conditioning
control system
11. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand head-
light
12. HEAD (LH) 10 A: Left-hand headlightInstrument panel
13. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
14. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right-hand
headlight (high beam)
15. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light (high beam)
16. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right-hand
headlight (low beam)
17. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light (low beam)
18. ACC 15 A: Car audio system, power
antenna, clock, power rear view mirror control
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19. ECU-B 7.5 A:
SRS airbag warning
light
20. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four-wheel drive control system, rear dif- ferential lock system
21. TURN 10 A: Turn signals lights, emer-
gency flashers
22. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back window defogger, daytime running
light system, air conditioning system, electric moon roof
23. ECU-IG 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti-lock brake system, electronically
controlled automatic transmission sys-
tem, power antenna
24. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, back window wiper
25. IGN 7.5 A: SRS airbag system, multi-
port fuel injection system / sequential mul-
tiport fuel injection system, discharge
warning light Fuses (type B)
26. HEATER 50 A:
Air conditioning sys-
tem, A.Cº fuse
27. AM1 40 A: Starting system
28. AM2 30 A: Starting system, IGNº
fuse
29. POWER 30 A: Power window, power
back window, electric moon roofFuses (type C)
30. ABS 60 A: Anti-lock brake system
31. ALT 100 A: Charging system