1996 TOYOTA COROLLA tail light

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Anti-lock brake system warning light *1
Brake system warning light *1
Seat belt reminder light*1
Discharge warning light*1
Low oil pressure warning light*1
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
Open door warning light*1
SRS airbag warning light*1
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive-of f indicator light
Cruise control indicator light*
2
Rear window defogger indicator light
*
1: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Chapter 1-5.
*
2: If this light flashes, see Cruise controlº in Chapter 1-6.
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
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To deter the vehicle theft, the system is
designed to give an alarm and keep the
engine from being started if any of the
side doors, trunk lid, back door or hood
is forcibly unlocked or the battery ter-
minal is disconnected and then recon-
nected when the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
other exterior lights. The engine cannot
be started because the starter circuit will
be cut.SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the ºLOCKº
position.
2. Have all passengers get out of the ve-
hicle.
3. Close and lock all the side doors, trunk
lid, back door and hood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the side doors, trunk lid, back door and
hood are closed and locked.
As the side doors are locked, the system
will give you a preparation time of 30 se-
conds before the setting, during which the
side doors, trunk lid, back door and hood
may be opened to prepare for the setting.
Be careful not to use the key when open-
ing either front door. This will cancel the
system.
Theft deterrent system
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25 If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the
retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it.
You will then be able to smoothly pull the
belt out of the retractor.
When a passenger's shoulder belt is com-
pletely extended and is then retracted
even slightly, the belt is locked in that posi-
tion and cannot be extended. This feature
is used to hold the child restraint system
securely. (For details, see Child restraintº
in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fully
retract the belt and then pull the belt out
once more.
CAUTION!

After inserting the tab, make sure
the tab and buckle are locked and
that the belt is not twisted.

Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
the buckle as this may prevent you
from properly latching the tab and
buckle.

If the seat belt does not function
normally, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder
anchorÐ
Adjust the shoulder anchor position
to your size.
To adjust the anchor position, pull the
knob out and slide it up or down. Release
the knob and make sure the anchor is
locked in position.
CAUTION!
Always make sure the shoulder belt
is positioned across the center of
your shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the neck, but not
falling off your shoulder. Failure to
do so could reduce the amount of
protection in an accident and
increase the chance of injury.
Adjust the position of the lap and
shoulder belts.
Position the lap belt as low as possible on
your hipsÐnot on your waist, then adjust
it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder por-
tion upward through the latch plate.
CAUTION!

High-positioned lap belts and
loose-fitting belts both could in-
crease the chance of injury due to
sliding under the lap belt during an
accident. Keep the lap belt as low
on your hip bone as possible.

For your safety, do not place the
shoulder belt under your arm.
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Part 1Headlights and turn signals
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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-4
Lights, Wipers and
Defogger

Headlights and turn signals

Emergency flashers

Instrument panel light control

Interior light

Personal light

Luggage compartment light

Windshield wipers and washer

Rear window wiper and washer

Rear window defoggerTo turn the lights on, twist the knob on
the end of the lever.
Daytime running light system (Canada
only)ÐThe headlights turn on when the
parking brake is released with the engine
started, even with the light switch in the
OFFº position. They will not go off until
the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and in-
strument panel lights, twist the knob to the
first clickstop.
Under the daytime running light system,
the headlights turn on at reduced intensi-
ty. Twist the knob to the second clickstop
to turn to full intensity for driving at night.FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking,
tail, license plate, side marker and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: The headlights
also turn on.
If you remove the key with the headlights
left on, a buzzer reminds you to turn the
lights off when you open the driver's door.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a long period when the
engine is not running.
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95 If the indicator light flashes, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There
may be a slippage of the drive belt or
trouble in the compressor. If this happens,
the air conditioning is automatically turned
off to avoid damage to the drive belt.
(b) Heating
1. Place the temperature control lever
anywhere except the LOW position.
When dehumidified heating is desired,
place the lever between the HIGH and
middle positions.
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi-
level operation, place the lever around the
middle.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.
If quick circulation of heated air is desired,
move the lever to the RECIRCULATED
AIR position.
For normal use, it is best to keep the lever
in the OUTSIDE AIR position. Otherwise
the windows will fog up more easily.
3. Move the air flow control lever to the
FLOOR position.
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi-
level operation, place the lever to the BI-
LEVEL position.If the windshield fogs up easily, move the
lever to the FLOOR/WINDSHIELD posi-
tion.
For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (f) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Move fan speed control lever any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
ton in the ºOFFº position.
If dehumidifed heating is desired, press in
the air conditioning on-off button.
(c) Cooling
1. Place the temperature control lever
anywhere between the middle and LOW
positions.
If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-
level operation, place the lever around the
middle.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.
If quick circulation of cooled air is desired,
move the lever to the RECIRCULATED
AIR position.
For normal use, it is best to keep the lever
in the OUTSIDE AIR position.3. Move the air flow control lever to the
FACE position.
If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-
level operation, place the lever to the BI-
LEVEL position.
For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (f) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Move the fan speed control lever any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Press in the air conditioning on-off but-
ton.
(d) Ventilation
1. Place the temperature control lever at
the LOW position.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.
3. Move the air flow control lever to the
FACE position.
For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (f) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Move the fan speed control lever any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
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96(e) Windshield defogging and defrost-
ing
To remove interior fog on the windshield:
1. Place the temperature control lever at
any position.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.
3. Move the air flow control lever to the
WINDSHIELD position.
For detailed information on air flow con-
trol, see (f) Air flow selectionº.
4. Move fan speed control lever any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Press in the air conditioning on-off but-
ton.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the
windshield:
1. Place the temperature control lever at
the HIGH position.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.
3. Move the air flow control lever to the
WINDSHIELD position.
For detailed information on air flow con-
trol, see (f) Air flow selectionº.
4. Move fan speed control lever to the
HIº position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
ton in the OFF position.(f) Air flow selection
FACE positionÐThis position directs the
air flow to face level.
BI-LEVELÐThis position directs the air
flow to face level and floor. Except in ven-
tilation, the air to the floor is slightly warm-
er than that to the face level.
FLOOR positionÐThis position directs
the air flow mostly to the floor.
FLOOR / WINDSHIELD position Ð This
position directs the air flow to the wind-
shield and front side windows as well as
the floor.
WINDSHIELD positionÐThis position di-
rects the air flow mostly to the windshield,
front side windows.
Do not use the WINDSHIELD position
during cooling operation in extremely hu-
mid weather. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air and that of
the windshield could cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up blocking
your vision.
(g) Operating tips

Be sure the air inlet grilles in front of the
windshield are not blocked by leaves
or other obstructions.
If air flow control is not satisfactory,
check the side vents. (See Side
ventsº after Heater controlsº.)

To help cool down the interior after
parking in the hot sun, drive for the first
few minutes with the windows open.
After the excess heat has blown away,
close the windows.

When driving on dusty roads, close all
windows. If dust thrown up by the ve-
hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recom-
mended that the air intake control le-
ver be set to the OUTSIDE AIR posi-
tion and the fan speed control lever
anywhere except the OFFº position.

If following another vehicle on a dusty
road, or driving in windy and dusty con-
ditions, it is recommened that the air
intake control lever be temporarily set
to the RECIRCULATED AIR position,
which will close off the outside pas-
sage and prevent outside air and dust
from entering the vehicle interior.ProCarManuals.com

99 (b) Heating
1. Place the temperature control lever
anywhere except the NO HEAT position.
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi-
level operation, place the lever around the
middle.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.
If quick circulation of heated air is desired,
move the lever to the RECIRCULATED
AIR position.
For normal use, it is best to keep the lever
in the OUTSIDE AIR position. Otherwise
the windows will fog up more easily.
3. Move the air flow control lever to the
FLOOR position.
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi-
level operation, move the lever to the BI-
LEVEL position.
If the windshield fogs up easily, move the
lever to the FLOOR/WINDSHIELD posi-
tion.
For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (e) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Move fan speed control lever any-
where except the OFFº position.(c) Ventilation
1. Place the temperature control lever at
the NO HEAT position.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.
3. Move the air flow control lever to the
FACE position.
For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (e) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Move fan speed control lever any-
where except the OFFº position.
(d) Windshield defogging and defrost-
ing
1. Place the temperature control lever at
FULL HEATING position.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.
3. Move the air flow control lever to the
WINDSHIELD position.
For detailed information on air flow con-
trol, see (e) Air flow selectionº.
4. Move fan speed control lever to the
HIº position.
(e) Air flow selection
FACE positionÐThis position directs the
air flow to face level.BI-LEVEL positionÐThis position directs
the air flow to face level and floor. Except
in ventilation, the air to the floor is slightly
warmer than that to face level.
FLOOR positionÐThis position directs
the air flow mostly to the floor.
FLOOR / WINDSHIELD position Ð This
position directs the air flow to the wind-
shield and front side windows as well as
the floor.
WINDSHIELD positionÐThis position di-
rects the air flow mostly to the windshield,
front side windows.
(f) Operating tips

Be sure the air inlet grilles in front of the
windshield are not blocked by leaves
or other obstructions.

If air flow control is not satisfactory, check
the side vents. (See Side ventsº.)

When driving on dusty roads, close all
windows. If dust thrown up by the ve-
hicle is still drawn into the vehicle after
closing the windows, it is recom-
mended that the air intake control le-
ver be set to the OUTSIDE AIR posi-
tion and the fan speed control lever
anywhere except the OFFº position.ProCarManuals.com

106If your engine knocks...
If you detect heavy knocking even when
using the recommended fuel, or if you
hear steady knocking while holding a
steady speed on level roads, consult your
Toyota dealer.
However, now and then, you may notice
light knocking for a short time while accel-
erating or driving up hills. This is no cause
for concern.
GASOLINES CONTAINING DETER-
GENT ADDITIVES
Toyota recommends use of gasolines
that contain detergent additives to
avoid build-up of engine deposits.
For further details, ask your Toyota dealer
or a local gasoline retailer.
GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE
Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl
Tertiary-Butyl Ether) are available in
the market. If you use a gasoline mixed
with MTBE, make certain that it does
not contain more than 15% of MTBE.
If the use of gasolines containing MTBE
causes poor driveability and/or poor fuel
economy, you should discontinue the use
of fuels containing MTBE.GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL
If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be
sure that it is unleaded, has an octane
rating no lower than 87 and does not
contain more than 10% ethanol.
Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha-
nol.
Toyota does not recommend the use of
gasolines containing methanol. If you use
gasoline containing methanol, use only
gasoline meeting the requirements above
and also containing less than 5% metha-
nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-
tors for methanol.

Do not use gasohol other than
stated above. It will cause fuel
system damage or vehicle perfor-
mance problems.
If driveability problems are en-
countered (poor hot starting, va-
porizing, engine knock, etc), dis-
continue the use.
Take care not to spill gasohol dur-
ing refueling. Gasohol may cause
paint damage.
NOTICE
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 imp. gal.)If you plan to drive your Toyota in anoth-
er country...
First, comply with the vehicle registration
laws.
Second, confirm the availability of the
correct fuel (unleaded and minimum oc-
tane number).
Operation in foreign countries
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