1997 TOYOTA TERCEL brake light

Part 7Checking the engine oil level
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DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCEÐ
Chapter 7-2 Engine and Chassis
Checking the engine oil level
Checking the engine coolant level
Checking brake fluid
Checking power steering fluid
Checking tire pressure
Checking and replacing tires
Rotating tires
Installing snow tires and chains
Replacing wheels
With the engine at operating tempera- ture and turned off, check the oil level
on the dipstick.
1. To get a true reading, the vehicle
should be on a level spot. After turning
off the engine, wait a few minutes for
the oil to drain back into the bottom of the engine.
2. Pull out the dipstick, and wipe it clean with a rag.
3. Reinsert the dipstick 'push it in as far
as it will go, or the reading will not be correct.
4. Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the end. If the oil level is below or only slightly
above the low level, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the engine. Remove the oil filler cap and add engine
oil in small quantities at a time, checking the dipstick.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level
on the dipstick is indicated below for refer- ence.
When the level reaches within the correct range, install the filler cap hand-tight.
Oil quantity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.3 (1.4, 1.1)

Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
Check the oil level on the dipstick
once again after adding the oil.
NOTICE

158To check the fluid level, simply look at
the see-through reservoir. The level
should be between the MAXº and
MINº lines on the reservoir. It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the
brake pads wear. So
be sure to keep the reservoir filled. If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious mechanical prob- lem.
If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir. Remove and replace the reservoir cover by hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted
line. This brings the fluid to the correct
level when you put the cover back on.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air, and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces.If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water.!
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from
damaging the parts or paint.
NOTICE
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add automatic transmis-
sion fluid DEXRON [
II or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little more
in frigid temperatures), the fluid is hot (60 C ' 80 C or 140 F ' 175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid is
cold (about room temperature, 10 C ' 30 C or 50 F ' 85 F) if the
engine has not been run for about fivehours.
a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reser- voir tank.
b. Remove the filler cap by turning it coun- terclockwise and wipe the dipstick clean.
Checking power steering fluid

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WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion,
the wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or they may cause loss of handling control. WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should
be taken to ensure that the wheels are
replaced by ones with the same load
capacity, diameter, rim width, and off-set.
This m
ust be observed on compact spare
tires, too.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may ad-
versely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/
odometer calibration, stopping ability,
headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis. Replacement
with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub- jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened
may have structural damage and there-
fore should not be used. Never use an in-
ner tube in a leaking wheel which is de-
signed for a tubeless tire.
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BATTERY ÐMaintenance type battery
Specific gravity reading at 20 5C (68 5F):
1.260 Fully charged
1.160 Half charged
1.060 Discharged
ÐNon-maintenance battery Open voltage* at 20 5C (68 5F):
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 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.):
1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
Oil type: Multipurpose gear oil API GL-4 or GL-5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W-90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 3-speed type automatic transmission Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.): Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Diffarencial Fluid capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.4 (1.5, 1.2)
4-speed type automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),L(qt., Imp. qt.): Up to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D-II or DEXRON [
III (DEXRON [
II) BRAKES
Minumum pedal clearance when de- pressed with the pressure of 490 N (50
kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
With anti-lock brake system55 (2.2)
Without anti-lock brake system 60 (2.4)
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 1Ð6 (0.04Ð0.24)
Pad wear limit, in. (mm):
1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, in. (mm):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulledwith the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
5Ð8 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
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Tire size:
Spare tireT115/70D14 T105/70D14
Except spare tire 115 SR13 P185/60R14 82HP175/65R14 81S
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm 2
or bar,
psi): Spare tire
420 (4.2, 60)
Except spare tire
155 SR13Front 240 (2.4, 34) Rear 220 (2.2, 32)
P185/60R14 82H
180 (1.8, 26)
P175/65R14 81S
200 (2.0, 28)
Wheel size:
Spare tire 14 x 4T Except spare tire
115 SR13 13 x 4 1/2J
P185/60R14 82H 14 x 5 1/2J
P175/65R14 81S 14 x 5 1/2J
Wheel nut torque, N Vm (kg Vm, ft Vlbf):
103 (10.5, 76)
Engine compartment (U.S.A.) Fuses (type A)
1. HEAD (LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light
2. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Personal Right-
hand headlight
3. AM2 15 A: Ignition system, charging
system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection system,
SRS airbag system, starter system
4. HAZ-HORN 15 A: Horns, turn signal
lights, em ergency flashers, theft deterrent
system
5. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, air conditioning system6. DOME 10 A: Interior lights, open door
warning light, clock, car audio sysem,
anti-lock brake system, theft deterrentsystem
7. OBD-II 7.5 A: On-board diagnosis
system
8. ALT-S 5 A: Charging system
9. DRL 5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
10. HEAD (RH-LWR) 10 A: Right-hand
headlight (low beam)
11. HEAD (LH-LWR) 10 A: Left-hand
headlight (low beam)
12. HEAD (RH-UPR) 10 A: Right-hand
headlight (high beam)
Fuses
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Engine compartment (Canada only)
13. HEAD (LH-UPR) 10 A: Left-hand
headlight (high beam)
14. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high
mounted stoplight, anti-lock brake sys-
tem, shift lock control system
15. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
16. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate lights, instrument panel
lights, emergency flashers, air condition-
ing system, rear window defogger, car au-
dio system, cigarette lighter, clockInstrument panel
17. GAUGE 10 A: Gauge and meters,
service reminder indicator and warning
buzzers (except discharge and open door
warning lights), back-up lights, rear win-
dow defogger
18. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers
19. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washers
20. ECU-IG 5 A: Anti-lock brake sys-
tem, air conditioning system
21. CIG&RADIO 15 A: Cigarette lighter,
car audio system, clock, anti-lock brake
system, theft deterrent system, shift lock control systemInstrument panel
22. IGN 5 A: Charging system, dis-
charge warning light, multiport fuel injec- tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system, SRS airbag system
23. SRS 5 A: SRS airbag warning light
Fuses (type B)
24. CDS FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
25. RAD FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
26. HEATER 40 A: Air conditioning sys-
tem, A/Cº fuses
27. DIMMER 30 A: HEAD RH (Lo)º,
HEAD LH (Lo)º, HEAD RH (Hi)º and
HEAD LH (Hi)º fuses
28. MAIN 30 A: Starter system