'99camry U
154
The cup holder is designed for holding
cups or drink±cans securely in its
holes.
Front: To use the holder, open the lid.
Rear: To use the holder, pull it out.
CAUTION
Do not place anything else other
than cups or drink±cans on the cup
holder, as such item may be thrown
about in the compartment and poss-
ibly injure people in the vehicle
during sudden braking or an acci-
dent.
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, keep the cup holder
closed when it is not in use.
Traction control system
Slip indicator light
ºTRAC OFFº indicator/warning light
AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL SYS-
TEM
The traction control system automatical-
ly helps control the spinning of the
front wheels which may occur when ac-
celerating on slippery road surfaces,
thus assisting driver to control the driv-
ing power of the front wheels. When
you turn the ignition switch on, the
traction control system always turns on
automatically, and the slip indicator
light and ºTRAC OFFº indicator/warning
light will come on. The indicator lights
will go off after about 3 seconds.
Leave the system on during ordinary
driving so that it can operate when
needed. When traction control is ap-
plied, the slip indicator light blinks.
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
is started. This means that the traction
control system is in the self±check mode,
and does not indicate malfunction. When
the traction control system is operating,
you may feel vibration or noise of your
vehicle, caused by operation of the
brakes. This indicates the system is func-
tioning properly.
'99camry U
157
Part 2
INFORMATION
BEFORE DRIVING
YOUR TOYOTA
Break±in period
Fuel
Operation in foreign countries
Three±way catalytic converters
Engine exhaust cautions
Facts about engine oil
consumption
Twin ground electrode
platinum±tipped spark plugs
Brake system
Brake pad wear limit indicators
Luggage stowage precautions
Your Toyota's identification
Theft prevention labels
Suspension and chassis
Types of tires
Break±in period
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break±in. But following a few simple tips
for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add
to the future economy and long life of
your vehicle:
Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).
Run the engine at moderate speed be-
tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.
Avoid full±throttle starts.
Try to avoid hard stops during the first
300 km (200 miles).
Do not drive slowly with the manual
transmission in a high gear.
Do not drive for a long time at any
single speed, either fast or slow.
Do not tow a trailer during the first 800
km (500 miles).
Fuel
FUEL TYPE
Your new vehicle must use only un-
leaded gasoline.
To help prevent gas station mix±ups, your
Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open-
ing. The special nozzle on pumps with
unleaded fuel will fit it, but the larger
standard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas
will not.
At a minimum, the gasoline you use
should meet the specifications of ASTM
D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5±M93
in Canada.
NOTICE
Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of
leaded gasoline will cause the three±
way catalytic converter to lose its ef-
fectiveness and the emission control
system to function improperly. Also,
this can increase maintenance costs.
'99camry U
164
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
is started. This means that the anti±lock
brake system is in the self check mode,
and does not indicate a malfunction.
Effective way to press the ºABSº brake
pedal:
When the anti±lock brake system func-
tion is in action, you may feel the brake
pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In this
situation, to let the anti±lock brake sys-
tem work for you, just hold the brake
pedal down more firmly. Do not pump
the brake in a panic stop. Pumping the
brake pedal makes the stopping distance
longer.
The brake pedal pulsation caused by the
anti±lock brake system may indicate haz-
ardous road surface conditions. Although
the anti±lock brake system assists in pro-
viding vehicle control, it is still important
to drive with all due care, because the
anti±lock brake system cannot overcome
the laws of physics that act on your ve-
hicle:
Braking capability is dependent on tire
friction with the road surface.
Even though the anti±lock brake sys-
tem is operating, a driver cannot main-
tain full control on certain slippery road
surfaces, when cornering at high
speeds, or in violent maneuvers.
Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The
anti±lock brake system cannot elimi-
nate the risk of hydroplaning and loss
of tire friction.
Always maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle in front of you. Compared with
vehicles not fitted with an anti±lock brake
system, your vehicle may require a longer
stopping distance in the following cases:
Driving on rough, gravel or snow±cov-
ered roads.
Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving on roads where the road sur-
face is pitted or has other differences
in surface height.
ºABSº warning light
The light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the ºONº position. After a few
seconds, the light will go off.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
The light does not come on as de-
scribed above, or remains on.
The light comes on while driving.
'99camry U
178
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
'99camry U
240
Engine
Model:
5S±FE and 1MZ±FE
Type:
5S±FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
1MZ±FE engine
6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
5S±FE engine
87.0 91.0 (3.43 3.58)
1MZ±FE engine
87.5 83.0 (3.44 3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
5S±FE engine
2164 (132.0)
1MZ±FE engine
2995 (182.8)
Fuel
Fuel type:
5S±FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
1MZ±FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
For improved vehicle performance, the
use of premium unleaded gasoline with
an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Oc-
tane Number 96) or higher is recom-
mended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.):
70 (18.5, 15.4)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
5S±FE engine
Intake 0.19Ð0.29 (0.007Ð0.011)
Exhaust 0.28Ð0.38 (0.011Ð0.015)
1MZ±FE engine
Intake 0.15Ð0.25 (0.006Ð0.010)
Exhaust 0.25Ð0.35 (0.010Ð0.014)
Spark plug type:
DENSO PK20TR11
NGK BKR6EKPB11
Spark plug gap, mm(in.):
1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs
drive belt tension gauge No.BT±33±73F
(used belt), Ibf:
5S±FE engine
With air conditioning
Generator belt 13010
Power steering pump belt 8020
Without air conditioning
Generator belt 6520
Power steering pump belt 8020
1MZ±FE engine 11520
CAMRY ± OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES
CAMRY
26
OUTLINE OF NEW FEATURES
The Camry is a high-quality family sedan with advanced technology and sporty performance. The following
changes are made for the 1999 model year.
1. Model Line-Up
The following models have been added.
SXV20L-AEMDKK, SXV20L-AEPDKK
MCV20L-CEMNKA, MCV20L-AEPDKK
The following models have been discontinued.
SXV20L-CEMDKK, SXV20L-CEPDKK, SXV20L-CEMNKK, SXV20L-CEPNKK
MCV20L-CEMDKA, MCV20L-CEPDKK, MCV20L-CEPGKK
2. Engine
ORVR (On-board Refueling Vapor Recovery) system has been adopted on the 1MZ-FE engine models.
The basic construction and operation of this system are the same as in the '98 Camry with 5S-FE Engine.
The direction of the rotation of the radiator cooling fan of the 1MZ-FE engine models has been reversed.
A service port has been provided for inspecting the evaporative emission control system on all models.
For details, see the General 1999 Features section.
3. Axles
The rear axle bearing specifications have been partially changed.
4. Brakes
The brake specifications have been partially changed.
5. Body
The attachment method for the front bumper reinforcement has been changed.
The center pillar garnish extends into the vehicle's interior to provide its effectiveness in absorbing the
energy in case the occupant's head collides against the pillar.
A reinforcement has been added to the rocker panel to effectively dissipate the impact energy during a
frontal collision, thus minimizing the deformation of the cabin.
The front, center and rear pillar garnishes provide an impact-absorbing structure consisting of internal ribs
that dampen the impact.
6. Seat
A seat fabric has been changed on the CE grade models to improve the seat appearance.
7. Seat Belt
The shape of the tongue plate has been changed to help improve the usability of the seat belt.
APPENDIX ± TERCEL
CE2-Door Body Type
1st Gear km / h (mph) Angle of Approach degrees
Angle of Departure degrees
ItemArea
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 Weight
RatingFront kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Front kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity (US.gal., Imp.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)
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
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Engine Engine
Chassis
Electrical
U.S.A.
0 to 100 km / h sec.
0 to 400 m sec. Acceleration
Counter Gear Ratio4-Door
11 6
MAJOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TERCEL
EL53L-ADMRKA EL53L-ADHRKA EL53L-AEMRKA EL53L-AEPRKA
4130 (162.6)
1660 (65.4)
1375 (54.1)
2380 (93.7)
1400 (55.1)
1395 (54.9)
979 (38.5)
926 (36.5)
1046 (41.2)
801 (31.5)
1315 (51.8)1316 (51.8)
1311 (51.6)1300 (51.2)
810 (31.9)
940 (37.0)
125 (4.9)
19
17
562 (1240) 590 (1300) 565 (1245) 612 (1350)
365 (805) 358 (790) 374 (825)
927 (2045) 948 (2090) 940 (2070) 986 (2175)
ÐÐÐÐ
ÐÐÐÐ
1360 (3000) 1380 (3045) 1377 (3035) 1424 (3140)
45 (11.9, 9.9)
0.263 (9.3)
180 (112) 170 (106) 180 (112) 170 (106)
150 (93) 140 (87) 150 (93) 140 (87)
ÐÐÐÐ
ÐÐÐÐ
46 (28) 55 (34) 46 (28) 53 (33)
85 (53) 100 (62) 85 (53) 96 (60)
132 (82) Ð 132 (82) 165 (103)
ÐÐÐÐ
10.2 (33.5)
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, 12-32*
1, 12-48*212-40, 48*212-40, 32*1, 48*212-40, 48*2
720, 840*1840 720, 840*1840
0.8, 1.0*2
Dry, Single Plate Ð Dry, Single Plate Ð
C151 A132L C151 A242L
3.545 2.810 3.545 3.643
1.904 1.549 1.904 2.008
1.233 1.000 1.233 1.296
0.885 Ð 0.885 0.892
0.725 Ð 0.725 Ð
3.250 2.296 3.250 2.977
Ð 0.945 Ð Ð
3.7222.821
Ventilated Disc
L.T. Drum
Drum
Single, 8º
Dual-P Valve
MacPherson Strut
Torsion Beam
STD
STD
Rack and Pinion
21.8, 17.5*
1
Integral Type*1
*
1: Unladen Vehicle *1: Option
*2: Set Option with Cold Area Spec. *3: With P175 / 65R14 or P185 / 60R14 Tire
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., Imp.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
11 8
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*
112-48
720, 840*1840
0.8, 1.0*11.0
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