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CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.51.0 km
(1/41/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band,so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer’s recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel
braking, as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
Replacing wheels
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 cause loss
of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
This must 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
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, 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 therefore
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.
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Aluminum wheel precautions
After driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles), check that the wheel
nuts are tight.
If you have rotated, repaired, or
changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).
When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.
Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.
When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.
As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
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Dimensions and weightEngine
Model:
5S−FE and 1MZ−FE
Type: 5S−FE engine4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
1MZ−FE engine 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 5S−FE engine87.0 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)
4825(190.0)
1805(71.1)
1400(55.1)
∗
1520(59.8)
Overall length
mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) kg (lb.)2670(105.1)
1545(60.8)
410(900)
∗: Unladen vehicle
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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):5S−FE engine 6.9 (7.3, 6.1)
1MZ−FE engine 8.8(9.3,7.7)
Coolant type:
TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equivalent
With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain
water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.612.8 V Fully charged
12.212.4 V Half charged
11.812.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 515 (0.20.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S−FE engine 2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
1MZ−FE engine 4.2 (4.2, 3.7)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and ref ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S−FEengine Up to2.5(2.6, 2.2)
1MZ−FEengine Up to4.75(5.0, 4.2)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D−ll or
DEXRON IIl (DEXRON II)
Differential (5S−FE engine only) Fluid capacity L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D−II or
DEXRON III (DEXRON II) BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
60 (2.4)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 16 (0.040.23)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 58 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 DEXRON II
or III
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Tires
Tire size and pressure:kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
Tire size
FrontRearWheel size
P205/65R15200(2.0,29)200(2.0,29)15 6JJ
P205/60R16220(2.2,32)220(2.2,32)16 6JJ
When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such
speeds are permitted by−law, inflate the front and rear tires to 240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 35 psi) provided that it does not exceed
the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall.
Wheel nut torque, N m (kgf ⋅m, ft lbf):
103 (10.5, 76)
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Traction AA, A, B, CThe traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C, and they represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A, B, C The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire to de-
generate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a lev-
el of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grades for this
tire are established for a tire that is prop-
erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.