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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, slowdown 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 Buzzer
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 stops af-
ter 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.

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Connecting point for 2RZ-FE and
3RZ-FE engines
Connecting point for 5VZ-FE engineDo not connect the cable to or near any
part that moves when the engine is cranked.
When making the connections, to
avoid serious injury, do not lean over the battery or accidentally let
the jumper cables or clamps touchanything except the correct battery
terminals or the ground.
CAUTION
!
5. Start your engine in the normal way. After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm
for several minutes with the accelera- tor pedal 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 sulfuricacid.
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
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi- cal 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 mag-
nesia, 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 orLIGHT
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 orLIGHT
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 needingfluid.
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 the ground cable.
3. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and
when disconnecting 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 be-fore recharging. CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
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ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models 2RZ-FE engine
With filter 5.5 (5.8, 4.8)
Without filter 4.8 (5.0, 4.2)
5VZ-FE engine
With filter 5.4 (5.7, 4.8)
Without filter 5.1 (5.4, 4.5)
Four-wheel drive models 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 en-
gine oil is recommended. Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Two-wheel drive models With manual transmission
2RZ-FE engine
8.0 (8.5, 7.0)
5VZ-FE engine 9.7 (10.3, 8.5)
With automatic transmission
2RZ-FE engine 7.8 (8.2, 6.9)
5VZ-FE engine 9.5 (10.0, 8.4) Four-wheel drive models With manual transmission
3RZ-FE engine
8.3 (8.8, 7.3)
5VZ-FE engine 10.1 (10.7, 8.9)
With automatic transmission
3RZ-FE engine 8.2 (8.7, 7.2)
5VZ-FE engine 10.0 (10.5, 8.8)
Coolant type: With ethylene-glycol antifreeze (Do not use alcohol type.)
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 after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off Charging rates: 5 A max.

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Engine compartment (U.S.A.) Fuses (type A)
1. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high-
mounted stoplight, cruise control sys- tem
2. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system
3. STA 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injction sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system, gauges and meters
4. OBD 10 A: On-board diagnosis sys-
tem
5. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection system
P195/75R14 200 (2.0, 29) 240 (2.4, 35) 14 x 5J
P215/70R14 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 14 x 6J
14 x 6JJ
P225/75R15 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29) 15 x 6J 15 x 7JJ
31x10.5R15LT 180 (1.8, 26) 200 (2.0, 29) 15 x 7JJ) Tire size
Tire pressure
kPa (kgf/cm 2
or bar, psi)
Front RearWheel size
Wheel nut torque, N
m (kg fm, ft lbf):
110 (11.5, 83)
Tires
Fuses

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Engine compartment (Canada)
6. HORN 15 A: Emergency flashers,
horns
7. DOME 15 A: Car audio system, power
antenna, interior light, clock, ignition
switch light, personal ligths, door cour-
tesy lights
8. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights
9. PANEL 10 A: Emergency flashers,
heater cotnrol system, air conditioning
cooling system, gauges and meters,
clock, car audio system overdrive indi-
cator light, glovebox light, cigarette
lighter, instrument panel lightsInstrument panel
10. A/C 10 A: Air conditionin cooling sys-
tem
11. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right-hand head-
light
12. HEAD (LH) 10 A: Left-hand headlight
13. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right-hand
headlight (high beam), hi-beam indi-
cator light
14. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light (high beam)
15. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right-hand
headlight (low beam)
16. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light (low beam) 17. DRL 7.5 A:
Daytime running light sys-
tem
18. 4WD 15 A: A.D.D. control system,
four-wheel drive control system, rear
differential lock system
19. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back-up lights, cruise control system,
power antenna, power door lock con- trol system, electronically controlled
automatic transmission system, start-
ing system, charging system, heater control system
20. TURN 10 A: Turn signal lights
21. ECU-IG 15 A: Cruise control system,
anti-lock brake system, shift lock sys-tem
22. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
23. IGN 7.5 A: Discharge warning light,
SRS airbag system
24. RADIO 7.5 A: Car audio system, pow-
er antenna
25. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock,
power rear view mirrors, back-up lights, shift lock system
26. ECU-B 15 A: SRS airbag warning
light, daytime running light system, cruise control syste, anti-lock brake system