STARTING AND DRIVING127
Instruments and controls.Especially
make sure the service reminder indicators,
instrument lights, and defroster are work-
ing.
Brakes.Make sure the pedal has enough
clearance.
Spare fuses.Make sure you have spare
fuses. They should cover all the amperage
ratings designated on the fuse box lid.
In the engine compartment
Coolant level.Make sure the coolant lev-
el is correct. (See page 190 in Section
7−2 for instructions.)
Wiring.Look for damaged, loose, or dis-
connected wires.
Fuel lines.Check the lines for leaks or
loose connections.
AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE
Exhaust system.If you notice any
change in the sound of the exhaust or
smell exhaust fumes, have the cause lo-
cated and corrected immediately. (See
“Engine exhaust cautions” on page 114 in
Section 2.)
Engine oil level.Stop the engine and
check the dipstick with the vehicle parked
on a level spot. (See page 188 in Section
7−2 for instructions.)
WHILE DRIVING
Instruments.Make sure the speedometer
and gauges are working.
Brakes.In a safe place, check that the
brakes do not pull to one side when ap-
plied.
Anything unusual?Look for loose parts
and leaks. Listen for abnormal noises.
If everything looks O.K., set your mind at
ease and enjoy your trip!DAlways slow down in gusty crosswinds.
This will allow you much better control.
DDrive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharp−edged objects and
other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage such
as a tire burst.
Drive slowly when passing over bumps
or travelling on abumpy road. Other-
wise, the impact could cause severe
damage to the tires and/or wheels.
DWhen parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb so
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
parking brake, and place the transmis-
sion in first or reverse. If necessary,
block the wheels.
DWashing your vehicle or driving through
deep water may get the brakes wet. To
see whether they are wet, check that
there is no traffic near you, and then
press the pedal lightly. If you do not
feel a normal braking force, the brakes
are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle cautiously while lightly
pressing the brake pedal with the park-
ing brake applied. If they still do not
work safely, pull to the side of the road
and call any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, for assis-
tance.
CAUTION
DBefore driving off, make sure the
parking brake is fully released and
the parking brake reminder light is
off.
DDo not leave your vehicle unat-
tended while the engine is running.
DDo not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.
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Tips for driving in various
conditions
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When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
serious damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE
Driving on a flooded road may cause
the engine to stall as well as cause
serious vehicle malfunctions such as
shorts in electrical components and
engine damage from water immersion.
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional check brake function,
changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, trans-
mission, differential, etc. and lubricant
condition for the propeller shaft, bear-
ings and suspension joints (where
possible) and the function of all joints
and bearings.
Make sure your coolant is properly pro-
tected against freezing.
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene glycol
based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,
and non−borate coolant with long−life
hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant
with long−life hybrid organic acid
technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
See “Checking the engine coolant level”
on page 190 in Section 7−2 for details of
coolant type selection.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mix-
ture of 50% coolant and 50% deionized
water. This coolant provides protection
down to about−35_C(−31_F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional, will be
pleased to check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See page 188 in Section 7−2forrecom-
mended viscosity. Leaving a heavy sum-
mer oil in your vehicle during winter
months may cause harder starting. If you
are not sure about which oil to use, call
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and equipped
professional—who will be pleased to help.
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Winter driving tips
158IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
Left−side wheel
Right−hand thread Left−hand threadRight−side wheel
7. Remove the stop bolts, change tires,
reinstall the stop bolts and tighten
them.
Skip this step to the next unless the inner
rear tire is flat.
Use the small end of the wheel nut
wrench to loosen the stop bolts. Note that
both the stop bolts and the wheel nuts on
the right and left side of the vehicle have
different threads.
Lift the flat tire straight off and put it
aside.
Roll the spare wheel into position and
align the holes in the wheel with the bolts.
Then lift up the wheel and get at least the
top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle
the tire and press it back over the other
bolts.Reinstall the stop bolts and tighten each
bolt a little at a time in the order shown.
Repeat the process until all the bolts are
tight.
Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten
the bolts. Do not use other tools or any
additional leverage other than your hands,
such as a hammer, pipe or your foot.
Make sure the wrench is securely en-
gaged over the bolt.
Before putting on wheels, remove any cor-
rosion on the mounting surfaces with a
wire brush or such.
CAUTION
Never use oil or grease on the bolts
or nuts. Doing so may lead to over-
tightening the nuts and damaging the
bolts. The nuts may loose and the
wheels may fall off, which could cau-
se a serious accident. If there is oil
or grease on any bolt or nut, clean
it.
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—Replacing inner rear wheel
(vehicles with double rear
tires)
DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE: Engine and Chassis189
ENGINE OIL SELECTION
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Toyota recommends
the use of approved “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil”. Another motor oil of matching
quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
ACEA C2
NOTICE
Using engine oil other than ACEA C2
may damage the catalytic converter.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
Preferred
SAE 0W−30 is filled into your Toyota
vehicle at manufacturing, and the best
choice for good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.Oil viscosity (0W−30 is explained here as
an example):
The0Win0W−30 indicates the character-
istic of the oil which allows cold startabil-
ity. Oils with a lower value before the W
allow for easier starting of the engine in
cold weather.
The30in0W−30 indicates the viscosity
characteristic of the oil when the oil is at
high temperature. An oil with a higher vis-
cosity (one with a higher value) may be
better suited if the vehicle is operated at
high speeds, or under extreme load condi-
tions.
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216SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.20—0.30 (0.008—0.012)
Exhaust 0.35—0.45 (0.014—0.018)
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain andrefill—reference
),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
With filter 7.0 (7.4, 6.2)
Without filter 6.8 (7.2, 6.0)
: The engine oil capacity is a reference
quantity to be used when exchanging.
Warm up and turn off the engine, wait
more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Toyota recommends
the use of approved “Toyota Genuine
Motor Oil”. Another motor oil of matching
quality can also be used.
Oil grade:
ACEA C2
NOTICE
Using engine oil other than ACEA C2
may damage the catalytic converter.
Recommended viscosity (SAE):
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
Preferred
Please contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional, for further
details.
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
With front and rear heaters
11.5 (12.2, 10.1)
With front heater 10.7 (11.3, 9.4)
Coolant type:
Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota
Super Long Life Coolant” at the factory.
In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non−silicate, non−amine,
non−nitrite, and non−borate coolant with
long−life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long−life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly quali-
fied and equipped professional, for fur-
ther details.
BATTERY
Specific gravity reading at 20_C(68_F):
1.250—1.290 Fully charged
1.160—1.200 Half charged
1.060—1.100 Discharged
Charging rates:
Quick charge 15 A max.
Slow charge 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5—18 (0.2—0.7)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
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Service specifications
INDEX223
E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel and
repairs 138..........................
Electrical system
Access to the battery 182..............
Battery 200,202.......................
Fuse locations 182....................
Fuses 203............................
Emergency flasher switch 64.............
Emergency, In case of
Bleeding the fuelsystem 142...........
Blown fuse 203........................
Emergency flasher switch 64...........
Flat tire 149...........................
If you cannot increase engine
speed 147..........................
If you lose your keys 166...............
If your engine stalls while
driving 147..........................
If your vehicle becomes stuck 162......
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency 167...................
If your vehicle needs to be
towed 163...........................
If your vehicle will not start 142.........
Jump starting 143.....................
Overheating 148.......................
Towing 163............................
Engine
Access hole cover 17..................
Before starting the engine 124..........
Checking the coolant level 190.........
Engine compartment 180...............
Exhaust gas caution 114...............
Identification number 122..............
Oil consumption 115...................
Oil level 188...........................
Overheating 148.......................
Starting procedure 124.................
Turning off an engine with
turbocharger 126....................
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 68.................
Winter driving tips 129.................
Engine coolant temperature gauge 68.....Engine oil
Oil maintenance management
system 70..........................
Winter driving tips 129.................
Engine oil change reminder light 73.......
Engine switch 80........................
Exhaust gas caution 114.................
F
Facts about engine oil
consumption 115......................
Flasher, Headlight 62....................
Flat tire
After changing wheels 162.............
If you have a flat tire 149...............
Installing wheel 159....................
Jack point 157.........................
Jacking precautions 149...............
Jacking up 157........................
Loosening wheel nuts 155..............
Lowering vehicle 160..................
Reinstalling wheel ornament 161........
Removing wheel ornament 155.........
Replacing inner rear wheel 158.........
Wheel block 154.......................
Floor mat 104...........................
Fluid level
Washer fluid 204......................
Fog light switch, Rear 64.................
Foreign countries, Operation in 110.......
Fuel
Bleeding the fuelsystem 142...........
Draining fuel filter water 192............
Fuel economy 138.....................
Gauge 68.............................
Operation in foreign countries 110......
Tank cap 21...........................
Fuel filter
Draining fuel filter water 192............
Fuel filter warning light 73................
Fuel information 108.....................
Fuse
Fuse box 203..........................
Fuse locations 182......................
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