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(k) Care must be taken when jacking up and supporting the
vehicle. Be sure to lift and support the vehicle at the prop-
er locations (See page IN-8).
Cancel the parking brake on the level place and
shift the transmission in Neutral (or N position).
When jacking up the front wheels of the vehicle at
first place stoppers behind the rear wheels.
When jacking up the rear wheels of the vehicle at
first place stoppers before the front wheels.
When either the front or rear wheels only should be
jacked up, set rigid racks and place stoppers in front
and behind the other wheels on the ground.
After the vehicle is jacked up, be sure to support it
on rigid racks . It is extremely dangerous to do any
work on a vehicle raised on a jack alone, even for
a small job that can be finished quickly.
(l) Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to the
following parts:
(1) Do not open the cover or case of the ECU unless
absolutely necessary. (If the IC terminals are
touched, the IC may be destroyed by static electric-
ity.)
(2) To disconnect vacuum hoses, pull off the end, not
the middle of the hose.
(3) To pull apart electrical connectors, pull on the con-
nector itself, not the wires.
(4) Be careful not to drop electrical components, such
as sensors or relays. If they are dropped on a hard
floor, they should be replaced and not reused.
(5) When steam cleaning an engine, protect the elec-
tronic components, air filter and emission-related
components from water.
(6) Never use an impact wrench to remove or install
temperature switches or temperature sensors.

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(7) When checking continuity at the wire connector, in-
sert the tester probe carefully to prevent terminals
from bending.
(8) When using a vacuum gauge, never force the hose
onto a connector that is too large. Use a step-down
adapter for adjustment. Once the hose has been
stretched, it may leak air.
(m) Installation and removal of vacuum hose:
(1) When disconnecting vacuum hoses, use tags to
identify how they should be reconnected to.
(2) After completing a job, double check that the vacu-
um hoses are properly connected. A label under the
hood shows the proper layout.
(n) Unless otherwise stated, all resistance is measured at an
ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F). Because the resis-
tance may be outside specifications if measured at high
temperatures immediately after the vehicle has been run-
ning, measurement should be made when the engine has
cooled down.

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(d) STEERING WHEEL PAD (with Airbag)
(1) When removing the steering wheel pad or handling
a new steering wheel pad, it should be placed with
the pad top surface facing up.
Storing the pad with its metallic surface facing up-
ward may lead to a serious accident if the airbag de-
ploys for some reason. In addition do not store a
steering wheel pad on top of another one.
(2) Never measure the resistance of the airbag squib.
(This may cause the airbag to deploy, which is very
dangerous.)
(3) Grease should not be attached to the steering
wheel pad and the pad should not be cleaned with
detergents of any kind.
(4) Store the steering wheel pad where the ambient
temperature remains below 93°C (200°F), without
high humidity and away from electrical noise.
(5) When using electric welding, first disconnect the air-
bag connector (yellow color and 2 pins) under the
steering column near the combination switch con-
nector before starting work.
(6) When disposing of a vehicle or the steering wheel
pad alone, the airbag should be deployed using an
SST before disposal (See page RS-1 1).
Perform the operation in a safe place away from
electrical noise.

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HEAT METHOD: When the problem seems to occur when the suspect area is heated. 2
NOTICE:3 WATER SPRINKLING METHOD:
(1)
(2)
4 OTHER: When a malfunction seems to occur when electrical load is excessive.When the malfunction seems to occur on a rainy day or in a
high-humidity condition. Heat the component that is the likely cause of the malfunction
with a hair dryer or similar object. Check to see if the malfunction
occurs.
Sprinkle water onto the vehicle and check to see if the malfunc-
tion occurs.
Turn on all electrical loads including the heater blower, head
lights, rear window defogger, etc. and check to see if the mal-
function occurs.ON HINT:
If a vehicle is subject to water leakage, the leaked water may
contaminate the ECU. When testing a vehicle with a water leak-
age problem, special caution must be taken.
Malfunc-
tion
Do not heat to more than 60°C (140°F). (Temperature
is limited not to damage the components.)
Do not apply heat directly to parts in the ECU. (1)
(2)
Never sprinkle water directly into the engine compart-
ment, but indirectly change the temperature and hu-
midity by applying water spray onto the radiator front
surface.
Never apply water directly onto the electronic compo-
nents. NOTICE:
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Turbocharger
TCCSTOYOTA Computer-Controlled System
TCVTiming Control Valve
TDCTop Dead Center
TEMP.Temperature
TEMSTOYOTA Electronic Modulated Suspension
TISTotal Information System For Vehicle Development
T/MTransmission
TMCTOYOTA Motor Corporation
TMMKTOYOTA Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc.
TRACTraction Control System
TURBOTurbocharge
U/DUnderdrive
U/SUndersize
VCVVacuum Control Valve
VENTVentilator
VINVehicle Identification Number
VPSVariable Power Steering
VSCVehicle Skid Control
VSVVacuum Switching Valve
VTVVacuum Transmitting Valve
w/With
WGNWagon
W/HWire Harness
w/oWithout
1stFirst
2ndSecond
2WDTwo Wheel Drive Vehicle (4x2)
4WDFour Wheel Drive Vehicle (4x4)

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GLOSSARY OF SAE AND TOYOTA TERMS
This glossary lists all SAE-J1930 terms and abbreviations used in this manual in compliance with SAE rec-
ommendations, as well as their TOYOTA equivalents.
SAE
ABBREVIATIONSSAE TERMSTOYOTA TERMS
( )--ABBREVIATIONS
A/CAir ConditioningAir Conditioner
ACLAir CleanerAir Cleaner, A/CL
AIRSecondary Air InjectionAir Injection (AI)
APAccelerator Pedal-
B+Battery Positive Voltage+B, Battery Voltage
BAROBarometric PressureHAC
CACCharge Air CoolerIntercooler
CARBCarburetorCarburetor
CFIContinuous Fuel Injection-
CKPCrankshaft PositionCrank Angle
CLClosed LoopClosed Loop
CMPCamshaft PositionCam Angle
CPPClutch Pedal Position-
CTOXContinuous Trap Oxidizer-
CTPClosed Throttle PositionLL ON, Idle ON
DFIDirect Fuel Injection (Diesel)Direct Injection (DI)
DIDistributor Ignition-
DLC1
DLC2
DLC3Data Link Connector 1
Data Link Connector 2
Data Link Connector 31: Check Connector
2: Total Diagnosis Comunication Link (TDCL)
3: OBD II Diagnostic Connector
DTCDiagnostic Trouble CodeDiagnostic Code
DTMDiagnostic Test Mode-
ECLEngine Control Level-
ECMEngine Control ModuleEngine ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
ECTEngine Coolant TemperatureCoolant Temperature, Water Temperature (THW)
EEPROMElectrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
(EEPROM),
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM)
EFEEarly Fuel EvaporationCold Mixture Heater (CMH), Heat Control Valve (HCV)
EGRExhaust Gas RecirculationExhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
EIElectronic IgnitionTOYOTA Distributorless Ignition (TDI)
EMEngine ModificationEngine Modification (EM)
EPROMErasable Programmable Read Only MemoryProgrammable Read Only Memory (PROM)
EVAPEvaporative EmissionEvaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
FCFan Control-
FEEPROMFlash Electrically Erasable Programmable
Read Only Memory-
FEPROMFlash Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory-
FFFlexible Fuel-
FPFuel PumpFuel Pump
GENGeneratorAlternator
GNDGroundGround (GND)

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Heated Oxygen SensorHeated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
IACIdle Air ControlIdle Speed Control (ISC)
IATIntake Air TemperatureIntake or Inlet Air Temperature
ICMIgnition Control Module-
IFIIndirect Fuel InjectionIndirect Injection (IDL)
IFSInertia Fuel-Shutoff-
ISCIdle Speed Control-
KSKnock SensorKnock Sensor
MAFMass Air FlowAir Flow Meter
MAPManifold Absolute PressureManifold Pressure
Intake Vacuum
MCMixture Control
Electric Bleed Air Control Valve (EBCV)
Mixture Control Valve (MCV)
Electric Air Control Valve (EACV)
MDPManifold Differential Pressure-
MFIMultiport Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
MILMalfunction Indicator LampCheck Engine Lamp
MSTManifold Surface Temperature-
MVZManifold Vacuum Zone-
NVRAMNon-V olatile Random Access Memory-
O2SOxygen SensorOxygen Sensor, O2 Sensor (O2S)
OBDOn-Board DiagnosticOn-Board Diagnostic System (OBD)
OCOxidation Catalytic ConverterOxidation Catalyst Convert (OC), CCo
OPOpen LoopOpen Loop
PAIRPulsed Secondary Air InjectionAir Suction (AS)
PCMPowertrain Control Module-
PNPPark/Neutral Position-
PROMProgrammable Read Only Memory-
PSPPower Steering Pressure-
PTOXPeriodic Trap OxidizerDiesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Diesel Particulate Trap (DPT)
RAMRandom Access MemoryRandom Access Memory (RAM)
RMRelay Module-
ROMRead Only MemoryRead Only Memory (ROM)
RPMEngine SpeedEngine Speed
SCSuperchargerSupercharger
SCBSupercharger BypassE-ABV
SFISequential Multiport Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection (EFI), Sequential Injection
SPLSmoke Puff Limiter-
SRIService Reminder Indicator-
SRTSystem Readiness Test-
STScan Tool-
TBThrottle BodyThrottle Body
TBIThrottle Body Fuel InjectionSingle Point Injection
Central Fuel Injection (Ci)
TCTurbochargerTurbocharger
TCCTorque Converter ClutchTorque Converter

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
1. GENERAL NOTES

Maintenance items may vary from country to country. Check the owner's manual supplement in which
the maintenance schedule is shown.

Every service item in the periodic maintenance schedule must be performed.

Periodic maintenance service must be performed according to whichever interval in the periodic main-
tenance schedule occurs first, the odometer reading (miles) or the time interval (months).

Maintenance service after the last period should be performed at the same interval as before unless
otherwise noted.

Failure to do even one item can cause the engine to run poorly and increase exhaust emissions.
2. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Check that there is sufficient fluid in the tank.
3. ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
Check that the coolant level is between the FULL and LOW lines on the see-through reservoir.
4. RADIATOR AND HOSES
(a) Check that the front of the radiator is clean and not blocked with leaves, dirt or bugs.
(b) Check the hoses for cracks, kinks, rot or loose connections.
5. BATTERY ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
Check that the electrolyte level of all battery cells is between the upper and lower level lines on the case.
If level is low, add distilled water only.
6. BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID LEVELS
(a) Check that the brake fluid level is near the upper level line on the see-through reservoir.
(b) Check that the clutch fluid level is within ±5 mm (0.20 in.). of the reservoir hem.
7. ENGINE DRIVE BELTS
Check drive belt for fraying, cracks, wear or oiliness.
8. ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned off.
9. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
(a) Check the level.
(b) The level should be in the HOT or COLD range depending on the fluid temperature.
10. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
(a) Park the vehicle on a level surface.
(b) With the engine idling and the parking brake applied, shift the selector into all positions from the P to
L, and then shift into the P position.
(c) Turn and pull out the dipstick and wipe off the fluid with a clean rag. Reinsert the dipstick and check
that the fluid level is in the HOT range.
(d) Do this check with the fluid at normal driving temperature (70 - 80°C, 158 - 176°F).
If the If the level is at the low side, add fluid.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill.
HINT:
Wait until the engine cools down (approx. 30 min.) before checking the fluid level after extended driving at
high speeds, in hot weather, in heavy traffic or pulling a trailer.
11. EXHAUST SYSTEM
Visually inspect for cracks, holes or loose supports.
If any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell of the exhaust fumes is noticed, have the cause located
and corrected.