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Publication No. OM20695U
Part No. 01999-20695
Printed in Japan 04- 9702- 02
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 61 . . . . . 
 If your vehicle will not start 137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 If your engine stalls while driving 140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 If your vehicle overheats 140, 141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 If you have a flat tire 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 Tips for driving during break- in period 115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
 How to start the engine 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 164 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index 213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
7A- FE engineÐUNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane
Rating 87) or higher.
5S- FE engineÐUNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane
Rating 87) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium
unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating
91) or higher is recommended.
See page 115 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil: API SH, ''Energy- Conserving II'' multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
See page 178 for detailed information.
Tire information:  See pages 181 through 186.
Tire pressure:  See page 208.
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CAUTION
 Before driving off, make sure that
the parking brake if fully released
and the parking brake reminder
light is off.
 Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is running.
 Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.
 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.
 Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, down shifting or braking
on a slippery surface. Sudden ac-
celeration or engine braking, could
cause the vehicle to spin or skid.!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-
sult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are  high-speed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.
 Do not continue normal driving
when the brakes  are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a lon-
ger stopping distance, and it may
pull to one side when the brakes are
applied.  Also, the parking brake
will not hold the vehicle securely. Make sure you have ethylene-glycol
antifreeze in the radiator.
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze.
NOTICE
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape to
provide enough power for winter starting.
Chapter 7-3 tells you how to visually in-
spect the battery. Your Toyota dealer and
most service stations will be pleased to
check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See Chapter 7-2 for recommended vis-
cosity. 
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  dealer-
he will be pleased to help.
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 in-
serting it.
Winter driving tips
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Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
oughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT-33-73F  (used belt), Ibf:7A-FE engine
Generator belt 115 + 20
Power steering pump belt 80 + 20
Air conditioning compressor belt 100 + 20
5S-FE engine Generator belt Vehicles with air conditioning 155 +  20
Vehicles without air conditioning 95 + 20
Power steering pump belt 80 + 20
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.): 7A-FE engine
With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter 3.5 (3.7, 3.0)
5S-FE engine With filter 3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
Without filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Oil grade:
API SH, Energy-Conserving IIº multi-
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
Temperature 
range anticipated before next oil change
80040-L03U
COOLING  SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp.):7A-FE engineWith manual transaxle 6.1 (6.4, 5.4)
With automatic transaxle6.6 (7.0, 5.8)
5S-FE  engine
With manual transaxle 6.7 (7.1, 5.9)
With automatic transaxle7.1 (7.5, 6.2)
Coolant type: With ethylene-glycol antifreeze 
(Do not use alcohol type.)
BATTERY
ÐMaintenance type battery Specific  gravity reading at 20 C (68F):
1.260 Fully charged
1.160 Half charged
1.060 Discharged
ÐNon-maintenance battery
Open voltage* at 20 C (68F):
12.7 V Fully charged
12.3 V Half charged
11.9 V Discharged
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes
after the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
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Charging rates:Non-maintenance  battery 5 A max.
Maintenance type battery Quick charge 15 A max.
Slow charge 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 5' 15 (0.2' 0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 
DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 7A-FE engine 1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
     5S-FE  engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Oil type:
Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or 
GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W-90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
7A-FE engine Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7) 5S-FE engine
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.): Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Differential Fluid capacity, L (qt., lmp. qt.):
1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D-II or 
DEXRON
[III (DEXRON[II)
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when de-
pressed with the pressure of 490 N (50
kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm
(in.): 7A-FE engine 75 (3.0)
5S-FE engine 80 (3.1)
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 1' 6 (0.04' 0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled
with the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 4-7 clicks
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 STEERING
Wheel freeplay:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
[II or III
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