2000 TOYOTA CAMRY length

APPENDIX ± PASEO
2-Door Coupe
Ð Body TypeItemArea
Vehicle Grade
Model Code
OverallLength mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height* mm (in.)
Wheel Base mm (in.)
TreadFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Effective Head RoomFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.) Effective Leg Room
Shoulder Room
Overhang
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.)
Angle of Approach degress
Angle of Departure degress
Curb Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight
RatingFront kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Front kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity (US.gal., lmp.gal.)
Luggage Compartment Capacity m
3 (cu.ft.)
Max. Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Cruising Speed km / h (mph)
Acceleration
Max. Permissible
Turning Diameter
(Outside Front)0 to 100 km / h sec.
0 to 400 m sec.
1st Gear km / h (mph)
2nd Gear km / h (mph)
3rd Gear km / h (mph)
4th Gear km / h (mph)
Wall to Wall m (ft.)
Curb to Curb m (ft.)
Engine Type
Valve Mechanism
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)
Displacement cm
3 (cu.in.)
Compression Ratio
Carburetor Type
Research Octane No. RON
Max. Output (SAE-NET) kW / rpm (HP@rpm)
Max. Torque (SAE-NET) N
.m / rpm (lb-ft@rpm)
Battery Capacity (5HR) Voltage & Amp. hr.
Generator Output Watts
Starter Output kW
Clutch Type
Transaxle Type
Transmission Gear
Ratio
Counter Gear Ratio
Differential Gear Ratio (Final)
Brake Type
Parking Brake Type
Brake Booster Type and Size in.
Proportioning Valve Type
Suspension Type
Stabilizer Bar
Steering Gear Type
Steering Gear Ratio (Overall)
Power Steering TypeIn First
In Second
In Third
In Fourth
In Fifth
In Reverse
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Engine Engine
Chassis
Electrical
U.S.A.
ÐCanada
172

PASEO
EL54L-DCMSKA EL54L-DCPSKA EL54L-DCMSKK EL54L-DCPSKK
4155 (163.6)



1660 (65.4)



1296 (51.0)



2380 (93.7)



1405 (55.3)



1395 (54.9)



960 (37.8)



812 (32.0)



1044 (41.1)



762 (30.0)



1315 (51.8)



1280 (50.4)



925 (36.4)



845 (33.3)



125 (4.9)



13



21



583 (1285) 628 (1385) 587 (1295) 633 (1395)
352 (775)
354 (780)

935 (2060) 980 (2160) 941 (2075) 987 (2175)
ÐÐÐÐ
ÐÐÐÐ
1284 (2830) 1331 (2935) 1281 (2825) 1331 (2935)
45 (11.9, 9.9)



0.277 (7.5)



180 (112) 175 (109) 180 (112) 175 (109)
145 (90) 140 (87) 145 (90) 140 (87)
11.0 12.0 11.0 12.0
17.8 18.6 17.8 18.6
42 (26) 53 (33) 42 (26) 53 (33)
80 (50) 97 (61) 80 (50) 97 (61)
117 (73) Ð 117 (73) Ð
160 (99) Ð 160 (99) Ð
10.5 (34.4)



10.0 (32.8)



5E-FE



16-Valve, DOHC



74.0 x 87.0 (2.91 x 3.43)



1497 (91.3)



9.4 : 1



SFI



91



69 / 5400 (93@5400)



136 / 4400 (100@4400)



12-40, 48*
1
12-48

720, 840*1840


0.8, 1.0*1
1.0

Dry, Single Ð Dry, Single Ð
C150 A244E C150 A244E
3.545 4.005 3.545 4.005
1.904 2.208 1.904 2.208
1.310 1.425 1.310 1.425
0.969 0.981 0.969 0.981
0.815 Ð 0.815 Ð
3.250 3.272 3.250 3.272
ÐÐÐÐ
3.941 2.821 3.941 2.821
Ventilated Disc



L.T. Drum



Drum



Single, 8º



Dual P-Valve



MacPherson Strut



Torsion Beam



STD



STD



Rack and Pinion



17.5 : 1



Integral Type



*
1: Unladen Vehicle
*1: Option

APPENDIX ± CELICA
Coupe
ST Body TypeItemArea
Vehicle Grade
Model Code
OverallLength mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height* mm (in.)
Wheel Base mm (in.)
TreadFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Effective Head RoomFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.) Effective Leg Room
Shoulder Room
Overhang
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.)
Angle of Approach degress
Angle of Departure degress
Curb Weight
Gross Vehicle WeightFront kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Front kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity (US.gal., lmp.gal.)
Luggage Compartment Capacity m
3 (cu.ft.)
Max. Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Cruising Speed km / h (mph)
Acceleration
Max. Permissible
Speed
Turning Diameter
(Outside Front)0 to 60 km / h sec.
0 to 400 m sec.
1st Gear km / h (mph)
2nd Gear km / h (mph)
3rd Gear km / h (mph)
4th Gear km / h (mph)
Wall to Wall m (ft.)
Curb to Curb m (ft.)
Engine Type
Valve Mechanism
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)
Displacement cm
3 (cu.in.)
Compression Ratio
Fuel System
Research Octane No. RON
Max. Output (SAE-NET) kW / rpm (HP / rpm)
Max. Torque (SAE-NET) N
.m / rpm (lb-ft / rpm)
Battery Capacity (5HR) Voltage & Amp. hr.
Generator Output Watts
Starter Output kW
Clutch Type
Transaxle Type
Transmission Gear
Ratio
Counter Gear Ratio
Differential Gear Ratio (Final)
Brake Type
Parking Brake Type
Brake Booster Type and Size in.
Proportioning Valve Type
Suspension Type
Stabilizer Bar
Steering Gear Type
Steering Gear Ratio (Overall)
Power Steering TypeIn First
In Second
In Third
In Fourth
In Fifth
In Reverse
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Engine Engine
Chassis
Electrical
U.S.A.
Liftback
174

CELICA
ST204L-BCMSKA ST204L-BCPSKA ST204L-BLMSKA ST204L-BLPSKA
4495 (177.0)
4425 (174.2)

1750 (68.9)



1310 (51.6)



2540 (100.0)



1515 (59.6)



1495 (58.9)



977 (38.5), 931 (36.7)*
1
974 (38.4), 928 (36.6)*1

881 (34.7), 874 (34.5)*1
843 (33.2)

1122 (44.2)



681 (26.8)



1333 (52.5)



1268 (49.9)



990 (39.0)



965 (38.0)
895 (35.2)

130 (5.1)



14.5



17
18

728 (1605) 755 (1665) 728 (1605) 755 (1665)
433 (955) 433 (955) 442 (975) 442 (975)
1161 (2560) 1188 (2620) 1170 (2580) 1197 (2640)
1585 (3495)



60 (15.9, 13.2)



ÐÐÐÐ
200 (124) 195 (121) 200 (124) 195 (121)
185 (115) 180 (112) 185 (115) 180 (112)
8.7 9.7 8.7 9.7
16.5 17.2 16.5 17.2
51 (32) 59 (37) 51 (32) 59 (37)
85 (53) 108 (67) 85 (53) 108 (67)
126 (78) Ð 126 (78) Ð
ÐÐÐÐ
11.2 (36.7)



10.4 (3.41)



5S-FE



16-Valve, DOHC



87.0 x 91.0 (3.43 x 3.58)



2164 (132.0)



9.5 : 1



SFI



96



97 / 5400 (130 / 5400)



197 / 4400 (145 / 4400)



12-52



840 960 840 960
1.4



Dry, Single Plate Ð Dry, Single Plate Ð
S54 A140E S54 A140E
3.285 2.810 3.285 2.810
1.960 1.549 1.960 1.549
1.322 1.000 1.322 1.000
1.028 0.706 1.028 0.706
0.820 Ð 0.820 Ð
3.153 2.296 3.153 2.296
Ð 0.945 Ð 0.945
4.176 3.950 4.176 3.950
Ventilated Disc



Solid Disc



Duo Servo



Tandem, 7º + 8º



Dual-P Valve



MacPherson Strut



MacPherson Strut



STD



STD



Rack & Pinion



17.2



Integral Type



*
1: Unladed Vehicle
*1: With Sun Roof

APPENDIX ± RAV4
1st Gear km / h (mph) Angle of Approach degrees
Angle of Departure degrees
ItemArea
Body Type
Vehicle Grade
Model Code
OverallLength mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height* mm (in.)
Wheel Base mm (in.)
TreadFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Effective Head RoomFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.) Effective Leg Room
Shoulder Room
Overhang
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.)
Curb Weight
Gross Vehicle WeightFront kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Front kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity (US.gal., lmp.gal.)
Luggage Compartment Capacity m
3 (cu.ft.)
Max. Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Cruising Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Permissible
Speed
Turning Diameter
(Outside Front)2nd Gear km / h (mph)
3rd Gear km / h (mph)
4th Gear km / h (mph)
Wall to Wall m (ft.)
Curb to Curb m (ft.)
Engine Type
Valve Mechanism
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)
Displacement cm
3 (cu.in.)
Compression Ratio
Carburetor Type
Research Octane No. RON
Max. Output (SAE-NET) kW / rpm (HP@rpm)
Max. Torque (SAE-NET) N
.m / rpm (lb-ft@rpm)
Battery Capacity (5HR) Voltage & Amp. hr.
Generator Output Watts
Starter Output kW
Clutch Type
Transaxle Type
Transmission Gear
Ratio
Differential Gear Ratio (Final)
Transfer and Rear Differential Gear Ratio
Brake Type
Parking Brake Type
Brake Booster Type and Size in.
Proportioning Valve Type
Suspension Type
Stabilizer Bar
Steering Gear Type
Steering Gear Ratio (Overall)
Power Steering TypeIn First
In Second
In Third
In Fourth
In Fifth
In Reverse
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Engine Engine
Chassis
Electrical
U.S.A. & Canada
2-Door Soft Top
Ð
Rear Differential Gear Size in.
0 to 100 km / h sec.
0 to 400 m sec. Acceleration
Counter Gear Ratio
176

RAV4 (Soft Top)
SXA10L-AKMGKA SXA10L-AKPGKA SXA15L-AKMGKA SXA15L-AKPGKA
3750 (147.6), 3765 (148.2)*1
3750 (147.6)

1695 (66.7), 1760 (69.3)*1
1695 (66.7)

1660 (65.4), 1640 (64.6)*1
1650 (65.0)

2200 (86.1)



1460 (57.5), 1480 (58.3)*
1
1460 (57.5)

1465 (57.7), 1490 (58.7)*1
1470 (57.9)

999 (39.3)



993 (39.1)



1003 (39.5)



862 (33.9)



1354 (53.3)



1276 (50.2)



745 (29.3)



805 (31.7), 820 (32.3)*
1
805 (31.7)

195 (7.7), 175 (6.9)*1
185 (7.3)

37, 34*1
36

41, 38*1
40

740 (1631) 770 (1698) 700 (1543) 720 (1587)
495 (1091)
455 (1003)

1235 (2722) 1265 (2789) 1155 (2546) 1175 (2590)
ÐÐÐÐ
ÐÐÐÐ
1655 (3649)
1610 (3549)

58 (15.3, 12.8)



ÐÐÐÐ
165 (103) 160 (100) 170 (106) 165 (103)
130 (81) 125 (78) 135 (84) 130 (81)
10.4, 10.6*
111.9, 12.1*19.4 10.6
17.9, 18.0*119.1, 19.3*117.5 18.3
44 (27), 43 (26)*167 (42), 65 (40)*147 (29) 72 (45)
88 (55), 86 (53)*1121 (75), 118 (73)*195 (59) 130 (81)
133 (83), 129 (80)*1Ð 144 (90) Ð
ÐÐÐÐ
10.6 (34.8)



10.2 (33.5)



3S-FE



16-Valve, DOHC



86.0 x 86.0 (3.39 x 3.39)



1998 (121.9)



9.5 : 1



SFI



91



95 / 5400 (127@5400), 93 / 5400 (125@5400)*3


179 / 4600 (132@4600), 176 / 4600 (130@4600)*3



12-36, 48*4



960



1.2, 1.4*
4



Dry, Single Plate, Diaphragm Ð Dry, Single Plate, Diaphragm Ð
E250F A540H E250 A247E
3.833 2.810 3.833 3.643
1.913 1.549 1.913 2.008
1.258 1.000 1.258 1.296
0.918 0.734 0.918 0.892
0.775 Ð 0.775 Ð
3.583 2.296 3.538 2.977
Ð 1.027 Ð Ð
4.933 4.285 4.562 3.178
2.928
ÐÐ
6.7º
ÐÐ
Ventilated Disc



Leading-Trailing



Drum



Single, 10º



Dual-P Valve



MacPherson Strut



Double Wishbone



STD



ÐÐÐÐ
Rack & Pinion



17.7 : 1



Integral Type



*
1: Unladen Vehicle *1: With 235 / 60R16 Tire
*3: California Specification Model *4: Option

APPENDIX ± TOYOTA TACOMA
U.S.A.ItemArea
Body Type
Vehicle Grade
Model Code
OverallLength mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height* mm (in.)
Wheel Base mm (in.)
TreadFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Effective Head RoomFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.) Effective Leg Room
Shoulder Room
Overhang
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.)
Angle of Approach degrees
Angle of Departure degrees
Curb Weight
Gross Vehicle WeightFront kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Front kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity (US.gal., lmp.gal.)
Luggage Compartment Capacity m
3 (cu.ft.)
Max. Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Cruising Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Permissible
Speed
Turning Diameter
(Outside Front)1st Gear km / h (mph)
2nd Gear km / h (mph)
3rd Gear km / h (mph)
4th Gear km / h (mph)
Wall to Wall m (ft.)
Curb to Curb m (ft.)
Engine Type
Valve Mechanism
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)
Displacement cm
3 (cu.in.)
Compression Ratio
Carburetor Type
Research Octane No. RON
Max. Output (SAE-NET) kW / rpm (HP@rpm)
Max. Torque (SAE-NET) N
.m / rpm (lb-ft@rpm)
Battery Capacity (5HR) Voltage & Amp. hr.
Generator Output Watts
Starter Output kW
Clutch Type
Transmission Type
Transmission Gear
Ratio
Transfer Gear Ratio H4 / L4
Differential Gear Ratio (Front / Rear)
Brake Type
Parking Brake Type
Brake Booster Type and Size in.
Proportioning Valve Type
Suspension Type
Stabilizer Bar
Steering Gear Type
Steering Gear Ratio (Overall)
Power Steering TypeIn First
In Second
In Third
In Fourth
In Fifth
In Reverse
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Engine Engine
Chassis
Electrical
Extra Cab
Length mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height mm (in.)DLX
Cargo Space
Differential Gear Size (Front / Rear) in.
178

TOYOTA TACOMA (PreRunner)
RZN196L-CRPDKAB VZN195L-CRPDKAB
5135 (202.2)

1690 (66.5), 1720 (67.7)*1, 1765 (69.5)*2

1705 (67.1), 1730 (68.1)*1

3095 (121.9)

1460 (57.5), 1500 (59.1)*
1

1455 (57.3), 1495 (58.9)*1

984 (38.7), 975 (38.4)*3

898 (35.4)

1088 (42.8)

690 (27.2)

1375 (54.1)

1355 (53.3)

ÐÐ
ÐÐ
ÐÐ
800 (31.5)

1240 (48.8)

280 (11.0), 315 (12.4)*
1

32, 35*1

24, 26*1

820 (1807) 870 (1917)
620 (1366)

1440 (3173) 1490 (3233)
ÐÐ
ÐÐ
2315 (1050)

68 (18.0, 15.0)

ÐÐ
161 (100) 165 (103)
ÐÐ
38 (24) 41 (25)
71 (44) 75 (47)
107 (66) 103 (64)
ÐÐ
12.9 (42.3)

12.2 (40.0)

3RZ-FE 5VZ-FE
16-Valve, DOHC 24-Valve, DOHC
95.0 x 95.0 (3.74 x 3.74) 93.5 x 82.0 (3.68 x 3.23)
2694 (164.3) 3378 (206.1)
9.5 : 1 9.6 : 1
SFI

91

112 / 4800 (150@4800) 142 / 4800 (190@4800)
240 / 4000 (177@4000) 298 / 3600 (220@3600)
12-55 12-48, 55*
4
840

1.4, 2.0*41.4, 1.8*4
ÐÐ
A340E

2.804

1.531

1.000

0.705

ÐÐ
2.393

ÐÐ
Ð / 3.909, 4.300*
1Ð / 3.909, 4.100*1
Ð/8º

Ventilated Disc

L.T. Drum

L.T. Drum

Tandem 8º + 9º

LSP & BV

Double Wishbone, Coil

Rigid Leaf

STD

ÐÐ
Rack and Pinion

19.4

Integral Type

*
3: Unladen Vehicle *1: With 31 x 10.5 R15 Tire or P265 / 75R15 Tire *2: With Wheel Opening Extention
*3: With Moon Roof *4: Option

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Adjust the seat as needed (front seats
only) and sit up straight and well back
in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it
out of the retractor and insert the tab
into the buckle.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
into the buckle.
The seat belt length automatically adjusts
to your size and the seat position.
The retractor will lock the belt during a
sudden stop or on impact. It also may
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A
slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
extend, and you can move around freely.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
position and cannot be extended. This fea-
ture is used to hold the child restraint
system securely. (For details, see ºChild
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. Do not use the seat
until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
protect an adult occupant or your
child from injury.
Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder
anchorÐ
Adjust the shoulder anchor position to
your size.
To raise: Slide the anchor up.
To lower: Push in the lock release button
and slide the anchor down.
After adjustment make sure the anchor is
locked in position.
ÐFront and rear seat belts

'99camry U
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To release the belt, press the buckle±re-
lease button and allow the belt to re-
tract.
If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull
it out and check for kinks or twists. Then
make sure it remains untwisted as it re-
tracts.
ÐSeat belt extender
If your seat belt cannot be fastened se-
curely because it is not long enough, a
personalized seat belt extender is avail-
able from your Toyota dealer free of
charge.
Please contact your local Toyota dealer so
that the dealer can order the proper re-
quired length for the extender. Bring the
heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop-
er measurement and selection of length.
Additional ordering information is available
at your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
When using the seat belt extender,
observe the following. Failure to fol-
low these instructions could result in
less effectiveness of the seat belt re-
straint system in case of vehicle acci-
dent, increasing the chance of per-
sonal injury.

Never use the seat belt extender if
you can fasten the seat belt without
it.

Remember that the extender pro-
vided for you may not be safe when
used on a different vehicle, or for
another person or at a different
seating position than the one origi-
nally intended for.

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PRE±TOWING SAFETY CHECK

Check that your vehicle remains level
when a loaded or unloaded trailer is
hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has
an abnormal nose±up or nose±down
condition, and check for improper
tongue load, overload,worn suspension
or other possible causes.

Make sure the trailer cargo is securely
loaded so that it can not shift.

Check that your rear view mirrors con-
form to any applicable federal, state/
provincial or local regulation. If not,
install the rear view mirrors required
for towing purpose.
TRAILER TOWING TIPS
When towing a trailer, your vehicle will
handle differently than when not tow-
ing. The three main causes of vehicle±
trailer accidents are driver error, exces-
sive speed and improper trailer loading.
Keep these in mind when towing:

Before starting out, check operation of
the lights and all vehicle±trailer connec-
tions. After driving a short distance,
stop and recheck the lights and con-
nections. Before actually towing a trail-
er, practice turning, stopping and back-
ing with a trailer in an area away from
traffic until you learn the feel.

Backing with a trailer is difficult and
requires practice. Grip the bottom of
the steering wheel and move your hand
to the left to move the trailer to the
left. Move your hand to the right to
move the trailer to the right. (This pro-
cedure is generally opposite to that
when backing without a trailer). Also,
just turn the steering wheel a little at
a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged
turning. Have someone guide you when
backing to reduce the risk of an acci-
dent.

Because stopping distance may be in-
creased, vehicle±to±vehicle distance
should be increased when towing a
trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of
speed, allow at least one vehicle and
trailer length between you and the ve-
hicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as
you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of control. This is especially
true on wet or slippery surfaces.

Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera-
tion. If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, prevent excessive clutch
slippage by keeping engine rpm low
and not racing the engine. Always start
out in first gear.

Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.
The trailer could hit your vehicle in a
tight turn. Slow down before making a
turn to avoid the necessity of sudden
braking.

Remember that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Therefore, compensate for this by
making a larger than normal turning
radius with your vehicle.

Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect handling of your vehicle
and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention
to the rear from time to time to pre-
pare yourself for being passed by large
trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel
and reduce speed immediately but
gradually. Never increase speed. Steer
straight ahead. If you make no extreme
correction with the steering or brakes,
the vehicle and trailer will stabilize.

Be careful when passing other ve-
hicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer and
be sure you have plenty of room be-
fore changing lanes.

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Getting more kilometers/mileage from a
liter/gallon of fuel is easyÐjust take it
easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:

Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter
7±2 for instructions.

Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.

Avoid lengthy warm±up idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
drivingÐbut gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.

Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.

Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.

Avoid engine lug or overrevving. Use
a gear position suitable for the road on
which you are travelling.

Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down. Stop±and±go driving
wastes fuel.

Avoid unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.

Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.

Do not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal. This causes needless
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.

Maintain a moderate speed on high-
ways. The faster you drive,the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.

Keep the front wheels in proper
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire
wear but also puts an extra load on
the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

Keep the bottom of your vehicle free
from mud, etc. This not only lessens
weight but also helps prevent corro-
sion.

Keep your vehicle tuned±up and in
top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp-
er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil
and grease,brakes not adjusted, etc. all
lower engine performance and contrib-
ute to poor fuel economy. For longer
life of all parts and lower operating
costs, keep all maintenance work on
schedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your vehicle
receives more frequent maintenance
(For scheduled maintenance informa-
tion, please refer to the separate
ºScheduled Maintenance Guideº or
ºOwner 's Manual Supplementº).
How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer, too