trunk TOYOTA TERCEL 1997 Owners Manual

Part 1Keys
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS ANDCONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors
Keys
Side doors
Power windows
Trunk lid
Hood
Theft deterrent system
Fuel tank cap
KEY PLATE
Type AÐ
Your vehicle is supplied with two
kinds of key.
1. Master keyÐThis key works in every
lock.
2. SubkeyÐThis key will not work in the trunk.
To protect things locked in the trunk when
you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant. Since the doors and trunk lid can be
locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare master key in case you acci-
dentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.
Type BÐ This key works in every lock. Since the doors and trunk lid can be
locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare key in case you accidentally
lock your key inside the vehicle.

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To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clock- wise. See ºLuggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load- ing luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.
CAUTION!
Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
To open the trunk lid from the driver's
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
Trunk lidÐ
ÐLock release lever

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This system deactivates the lock re-
lease lever so that things locked in the
trunk can be protected.
1. Push down the security lock levers
to lock the rear seatbacks.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold-
ing them down to make sure they are se-
curely locked, otherwise someone couldget into the trunk by folding down a rear seat.2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it counter-
clockwise to deactivate the lock re-
lease lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.To open the hood, do the following.
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is securely locked. Otherwise, the
hood may open unexpectedly and an
accident may occur.
CAUTION!
ÐLuggage security system
Hood

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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on theauxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.3. Hold the hood open by insertingthe support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its clip-
this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood
and make sure it locks into place. If neces-
sary, press down gently on the front edge
to lock it.
CAUTION!
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely.
To deter the vehicle theft, the system is
designed to give an alarm and keep the
engine from being started if any of the
doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-
locked or the battery terminal is dis-
connected and then reconnected
when the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights, andother exterior lights. The engine cannot
be started because the starter circuit will be cut.
Theft deterrent system (for Puerto Rico)

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SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the ºLOCKºposition and remove it.
2. Have all passengers get out of the ve- hicle.
3. Close and lock all the side doors, trunk
and hood.
The indicator light will come on when all
the doors, trunk and hood are closed andlocked.
As all the doors are locked, the system will
give you a preparation time of 30 secondsbefore the setting, during which the doors,
trunk and hood may be opened to prepare
for the setting. Be careful not to use the key when open-
ing either front door. This will cancel the system.
4. After making sure the indicator light
starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.
The system will automatically be set after the preparation time passes. The indica-
tor light will flash to show the system is
set. If any of the doors, trunk or hood is
open at that time, the setting is interrupted
until it is closed and locked. Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system
The system will give the alarm and cut the
starter circuit under the following condi- tions: If any of the side doors, trunk or hood is unlocked without using the key
If the battery terminal is disconnectedand then reconnected
After one minute, the alarm will automati-
cally stop with the starter circuit cut kept on. Reactiviating the alarm
Once
set, the system automatically resets
the alarm each time all the doors, trunk
and hood are closed after the alarm stops.
The alarm will be activated again under the following conditions. If any of the doors, trunk or hood is opened
If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected
Stopping the alarm
Turn the ignition key from the LOCKº to
ACCº position. The alarm w ill be stopped
with the starter circuit cut kept on. Stop-
ping the alarm in this manner will keep the
alarm from being reactivated when any of
the doors, trunk or hood is opened. Interrupting the setting
With the system set, the trunk can be
opened with the key without activating or
cancelling the system. While it is open,
the doors and hood may be opened in
addition. However, when the battery ter-
minal is disconnected and then recon-
nected, the system is activated.
To resume the setting, close and lock all the doors, the trunk and hood. The trunk must be closed with the key removed.

16CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
Unlock either front
door with the key. This
cancels the system completely and the
starter ci rcuit cut will be cancelled at once.
INDICATOR LIGHT
The indicator light gives the following three indications.
FLASHINGÐThe system is set. You
need the key to open the doors, trunk and
hood.
ONÐThe system will automatically be set
when the time comes. The doors, trunk
and hood may be opened without a key.
OFFÐThe system is inactive. You may
open any door, trunk and hood. TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with
the key. Be sure to wait until the indica-
tor light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the in- side. The system should activate the alarm.
4. Cancel the system by unlocking either front door with the key. 5. Repeat this operation for the other
doors, trunk and hood. When testing
on the hood, also check that the sys-
tem is activated when the battery ter-
minal is disconnected and then recon-
nected.
If the system does not work properly, have
it checked by your Toyota dealer.
Lever type
Key type
Fuel tank cap

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For easy access to the rear seat, do this.
1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting leveror press the pedal behind the seat- back.
The seat will slide forward slightly.
2. Move the seat to the front-most posi- tion.
After passengers are in, lift up the seat- back and return the seat until it locks.
CAUTION!
After pulling back the seat, try
pushing the seat forward and rear-
ward to make sure it is secured inplace.
Never allow anyone to rest their
foot on the release pedal while the
vehicle is moving.
1. Pull up the seatback security lock
lever 1 to the unlock position.
2. Pull out the lock release strap 2.
3 Fold down the seatback.
Each seatback may be folded separately.
This will enlarge the trunk room as far as the front seatbacks. See Luggage stow-
age precautionsº in Part 2 for precautions
to observe in loading luggage.
ÐMoving passenger's
seat for
rear seat entry (2-door models) Fold-down rear seat

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Keep
your engine in good running
order. Malfunctions in the engine
electrical system, electronic igni-tion system/distributor ignitionsystem or fuel systems could
cause an extremely high three- way catalytic converter tempera-ture.
If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, take your
vehicle in for a check-up as soon
as possible. Remember, your To-yota dealer knows your vehicleand its three-way catalytic con-
verter system best.
To ensure that the three-way cata-lytic converter and the engine
emission control system operateproperly, your vehicle must re-ceive the periodic inspections re-
quired by the Toyota Maintenance
Schedule. For scheduled mainte- nance information, refer to the
separate Owner's Manual Sup-
plement/Maintenance Scheduleº.
CAUTION!
Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.
It contains carbon monoxide,
which is a colorless and odorless
gas. It can cause unconsciousness
or even death.
Make sure the exhaust system has
no holes or loose connections. The
system should be checked from
time to time. If you hit something,
or notice a change in the sound of
the exhaust, have the system
checked immediately.
Do not run the engine in a garage or
enclosed area except for the time
needed to drive the vehicle in or
out. The exhaust gases cannot es-
cape, making this a paticularly dan-
gerous situation.
Do not remain for a long time in a
parked vehicle with the engine run-
ning. If it is unavoidable, however,
do so only in an unconfined areaand adjust the heating or cooling
system to force outside air into the vehicle.Keep the trunk lid closed while
driving. An open or unsealed trunk
lid may cause exhaust gases to be
drawn into the vehicle. If you must
drive with the trunk lid open to ac-
commodate a large object, close
the windows, open all the instru-
ment panel vents and have the
heating or cooling system deliver fresh air into the vehicle by turning
the fan to high speed with the air
intake control lever set at the out-side air position.
To allow proper operation of your
vehicle's ventilation system, keep
the inlet grilles in front of the wind-
shield clear of snow, leaves, or
other obstructions.
If you smell exhaust fumes in the
vehicle, drive with the windows
open and the trunk lid closed.
Have the cause immediately lo-cated and corrected.
Engine exhaust cautions

108ABSº warning light
This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ONº position. After about
3 seconds, the light will go off.
If either of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction somewhere inthe 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.
Even if the anti-lock brake system should
fail, the brake system will still operate con-
ventionally. However, when the ABSº
warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the anti-lock brake
system is not assisting brake perfor-
mance so that the wheel can lock-up dur-
ing sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces. Have your vehicle checked
by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos- sible.
The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise
when the brake pads are worn to
where replacement is required.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise
while driving, have the brake pads
checked and replaced by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-
tor damage can result if the pads are not
replaced when necessary. When stowing luggage or cargo in the ve-
hicle, observe the following:
Put luggage in the trunk when at all pos -
sible. Be sure all items are secured in
place.
Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-anced. Locating the weight as far
forward as possible helps maintain balance.
For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during brak-
ing, do not stack anything in the en- larged trunk room. Keep luggage or
packages low, as close to the flooras possible.
Never allow anyone to ride in theenlarged trunk room. It is not de-
signed for passengers. They
should ride in their seats with their
seat belts properly fastened. O ther-
wise, they are much more likely to
suffer serious bodily injury, in the
event of sudden braking or a colli- sion.
CAUTION!
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The compact spare tire saves space in your trunk, and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel economy and permits easier
installation in case of a flat tire.
The compact spare
tire can be used many
times, if necessary. It has tread life of up
to 4800km (3000 miles) depending on
road conditions and your driving habits.
When tread wear indicators appear on the
tire, replace the tire.
See also the tire section in Chapter 7-2 for
details on the tread wear indicators and other service information.
The compact spare tire was de-
signed especially for your Toyota. Do not use it on any other vehicle.
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
when driving with the compactspare tire.
Avoid sudden acceleration, sud-
den deceleration, and sharp turns with the compact spare tire. CAUTION
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NOTICE
Your ground clearance is reduced when the compact spare tire is
installed so avoid driving over obstacles and drive slowly onrough, unpaved roads and speed bumps. Also, do not attempt to gothrough an automatic car wash asthe vehicle may get caught,
resulting in damage.
1. Get the required tools and spare tire.
1 Wheel nut wrench
2 Jack
3 Jack handle
4 Spare tire
To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the
use of the jack, each of the tools and theirstorage locations.
ÐRequired tools and spare tire