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CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by your
Toyota dealer.
(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
and Buzzer
This light and buzzer remind you to
buckle up the driver’s seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or
“START”, the reminder light flashes and
buzzer sounds if the driver ’s seat belt is
not pulled out. Unless the driver starts to
pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor,
the light keeps flashing and the buzzer
stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Front Passenger ’s Seat Belt Re-
minder Light
This light reminds you to buckle up the
front passenger ’s seat belt.Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or
“START”, the reminder light flashes if a
passenger sits in the front passenger seat
and does not pull out the seat belt. Un-
less the front passenger starts to pull the
shoulder belt out of the retractor, the light
stays flashing.
If luggage load is placed on the front
passenger seat, depending on its weight
and how it is placed on the seat, built−in
sensors in the seat cushion may detect
the pressure, causing the reminder light to
come on.
(d) 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.
The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to
the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.
(e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following
cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See
“Fuel gauge” in Section 1−5 for instruc-
tions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-
curely. (See “Fuel tank cap” in Section
1−2 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your
engine or automatic transmission electrical
system.
If it comes on while you are driving in
case c, have your vehicle checked/re-
paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
(f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.
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5. Start your engine in the normal way.
After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm
for several minutes with the accelerator
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
cloths—they may now contain sulfuric
acid.
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...
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
vehicle will not start”.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
perience a loss of power, or if you hear
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
engine has probably overheated. You
should follow this procedure...
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-
hicle and turn on your emergency
flashers. Put the transmission in “P”
and apply the parking brake. Turn off
the air conditioning if it is being used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
Wait until the steam subsides before
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
running and make sure the electric
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,
turn the ignition off.
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
stexam. Escaping steam or coolant is
a sign of very high pressure.
If your engine stalls while
driving
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DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Electrical components
Checking battery condition256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery recharging precautions257 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing fuses258 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding washer fluid259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing light bulbs259 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 7− 3
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NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (“−” mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
—Checking battery fluid
Ty p e A
Green DarkClear or
light yellow
Ty p e B
Blue White Red
CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER
Check the battery condition by the
hydrometer color.
Hydrometer color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e B
GREENBLUEGood
DARKWHITE
Charging necessary.
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
CLEAR
or LIGHT
YELLOWREDHave battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed
on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re-
charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may ex-
plode, causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
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BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20C (68F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates:
5 A max.
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and refill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D−ll or
DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
Differential
Fluid capacity L (qt., Imp. qt.):
0.8 (0.8, 0.7)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D−II or
DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110
lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.):
96 (3.8)
Pedal free play, 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 depressed
with the pressure of 294 N (30 kgf, 66
lbf):
3—5 clicks
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
or III
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Fuses
Engine compartment
(with towing package)Engine compartment
(without towing package)
Engine compartment
(without daytime running light system)
Fuses (type A)
1. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
2. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
3. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
4. ALT−S 5 A: Charging system
5. H−LP RH 15 A: Right−hand headlight
6. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
7. HORN 10 A: Horn, theft deterrent sys-
tem
8. HAZ 10 A: Emergency flashers
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22. IGN 5 A: Gauges and meters, charging
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioners, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
23. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control
system, high−mounted stoplight, tail
lights
24. TAIL 10 A: Parking lights, front side
marker lights, license plate lights, tail
lights
25. PWR−VENT 15 A: Power rear quarter
windows
26. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
27. PWR−OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
28. STARTER 5 A: Gauges and meters,
SRS airbag system, seat belt preten-
sioners, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
29. DOOR 20 A: Power door lock system,
theft deterrent system
30. PANEL 7.5 A: Gauge and meter, car
audio system, clock, air conditioning
system, instrument panel light control,
rear window defogger, electronically
controlled automatic transmission sys-
tem, emergency flashers, parking lights31. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers
32. RADIO NO.2 7.5 A: Car audio system
33. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, clock, pow-
er rear view mirror controls, SRS air-
bag system, seat belt pretensioners,
back−up lights, theft deterrent system
34. A/C 5 A: Air conditioning system
35. A/F HTR 25 A: EFI system
Fuses (type B)
36. CDS FAN 40 A: Electric cooling fans
37. RDI FAN 40 A: Electric cooling fans
38. CDS FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
39. RDI FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
40. MAIN 40 A: “DRL”, “H−LP RH” and
“H−LP LH” fuses
41. R/R A/C 40 A: Rear air conditioning
system
42. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system
43. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger,
“MIRROR−HEATER” fuse
44. AM1 40 A: “INP” fuse
45. PWR 30 A: Power windows, electric
moon roof, power seat, power sliding
door, “PWR−VENT” fuseFuses (type C)
46. ALT 140 A: Charging system, “FL
ABS”, “INP”, “HTR” and “R/R A/C”
fuses
47. INP 100 A: “AM1” and “DEF” fuses
48. FL ABS 60 A: Anti−lock brake system
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