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Keep your tire pressures at the proper
level.
The recommended cold tire pressures,
tire size and the vehicle capacity weight
are also given in Part 8. They are also on
the tire pressure label as shown.
You should check the tire pressures every
two weeks, or at least once a month. And
don't forget the spare!
Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire
life and make your vehicle less safe to
drive.Low tire pressure results in excessive
wear, poor handling, reduced fuel econo-
my, and the possibility of blowouts from
overheated tires. Also, low tire pressure
can cause poor sealing of the tire bead.
If the tire pressure is excessively low,
there is the possibility of wheel deforma-
tion and/or tire separation.
High tire pressure produces a harsh ride,
handling problems, excessive wear at the
center of the tire tread, and a greater
pos-
sibility of tire damage from road hazards.
If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
The following instructions for check-
ing tire pressure should be observed:

The pressure should be checked
only when the tires are cold. If your
vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours and has not been driven for
more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you
will get an accurate cold tire pressure
reading.

Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of a tire can be mis-
leading. Besides, tire pressure that
are even just a few pounds off can de-
grade handling and ride.

Do not bleed or reduce tire pres-
sure after driving. It is normal for the
tire pressure to be higher after driving.

Never exceed the vehicle capacity
weight. The passenger and luggage
weight should be located so that the
vehicle is balanced.

Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation
valve caps. Without the valve caps,
dirt or moisture could get into the valve
core and cause air leakage. If the caps
have been lost, have new ones put on
as soon as possible.
Checking tire pressure
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Part 8Dimensions and weight
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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight
 Engine
 Fuel
 Service specifications
 Tires
 Fuses 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.) 4830 (190.1)
1785 (70.2)
1440 (56.7)*

2720 (107.0)
1550 (61.0)
1525 (60.0)
410 (904)*
2
478 (1054)*3
*1: Unladen vehicle*2: With floor shift type automatic transmission*3: With column shift type automatic transmission
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210Model:
1MZ-FE
Type:
6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.):
87.5 x 83.0 (3.44 x 3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2995 (182.8) Fuel type:
Unleaded gasoline, Research Oc-
tane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87)
or higher. For improved vehicle per-
formance, the use of premium
unleaded gasoline with a Research
Octane Num ber of 96 (Octane Rating
91) or higher is recommended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 70 (18.5, 15.4) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.)
Intake 0.15' 0.25 (0.006'0.010)
Exhaust 0.25 '0.35 (0.010' 0.014)
Spark plug type: NIPPONDENSO PK20TR11
NGK BKR6EKPB11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
oughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT-33-73F (used belt), Ibf: Generator belt
115 + 10
Power steering pump belt
115 + 20
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.): With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
Fuel
Engine Service specifications
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212Parking brake adjustment when pulled
with the force of 294 N (30 kgf, 66.1 lbf):
3-6clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116
DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel freeplay: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
[II or III Tire size:
P2.5/65R 15 92H
Tire pressure, kPa (kPa (kgf/cm
2 or
bar, psi):
Front 220 (2.2, 32)
Rear 220 (2.2, 32)
Wheel size:
15 x 6JJ
Wheel nut torque, NV m (kgfm, ftVlbf):
103 (10.5, 76)
Engine compartment (U.S.A.)
Fuses (type A)
1. 7.5 A: Spare fuse
2. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, air conditioning control sys-
tem, electrical idle-up system, elec-
tronically controlled automatic trans-
mission system
3. HORN 10 A: Horn
4. OBD. TRAC 7.5 A: On-board diagno-
sis system
5. OBD 7.5 A: On-board diagnosis sys- tem
Tires Fuses
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Engine compartment (Canada)
6. HAZ 10 A: Turn signal lights, emer-gency flasher
7. DOME 7.5 A: Interior light, personal light, vanity mirror light, door courtesy
light, ignition switch light, trunk light,
power door lock control, locking with
wireless remote control system, theft
deterrent system, automatic light con-
trol system, daytime running light sys-
tem, service reminder indicators and
warning buzzer, clock
8. HEAD (LH) 15 A: Left-hand headlight
9. HEAD (RH) 15 A: Right-hand head- lightEngine compartment
10.HEAD HI (LH) 15 A: Left-hand head-
light (high beam)
11. HEAD HI (RH) 15 A: Right-hand headlight (high beam)
12.ALT-S 5 A: Charging system
13.AM2 30 A: Gauge and meters, SRS
airbag system, Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, starter system
14.ECU-B 5 A: Cruise control system, air conditioning control system
15.15 A: Spare fuse
16.30 A: Spare fuseEngine compartment (Canada only)
17.TEL 15 A: No circuit
18.HEAD LO (LH) 10 A: Left-hand head-
light (low beam)
19.HEAD LO (RH) 10 A: Right-hand headlight (low beam)
20.RAD NO.1 15 A: Audio system
21.FOG 15 A: No circuit
22.DRL 5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
23.SRS 5 A: SRS airbag system
24.IGN 5 A: Gauge and meters, SRS air- bag system, Multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
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Instrument panel
25.SEAT HEATER 20 A: Seat heater
26.TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flasher
27.ECU-IG 10 A: Cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, shift lock sys-
tem, power antenna, power door lock
system, electric cooling fan
28.WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and washer, headlight cleanerPassenger 's side kick panel
29.GAUGE 7.5 A: Gaugue and meter,
buck-up lights, interior lights, charging
system, electronically controlled auto-
matic transmission system, cruise
control system, power door lock sys-
tem, service reminder indicators and
warning buzzer, automatic light control
system, daytime running light system
30.TAIL 15 A: Parking lights, license plate lights, tail lights, front side mark-
er lights 31. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control
system, high mounted stoplight, anti/
lock brake system, shift lock system,
multiport fuel injection system/se-
quential multiport fuel injection system
32.PANEL 5 A: Gauge and meter, Audio
system, cigarette lighter, glovebox
light, clock, electronically controlled
automatic transmission system, air
conditioning control system, service
reminder indicators, turn signal lights,
emergency flasher, headlight cleaner,
seat heater
33.MIRROR HEATER 10 A: Mirror heat- ers
34.CIG/RADIO 15 A: Cigarette lighter,
interior lights, clock, SRS airbag sys-
tem, shift lock system, power antenna,
electronically controlled automatic
transmission sytstem, air conditioning
control system, ignition system, theft
deterrent system, outside rear view
mirror control system, Audio system,
service reminder indicators
35.HEATER 10 A: Air conditioning con- trol system, rear window defogger,
starter system
36.STARTER 5 A: Starter system
37. A.C 10 A: Air conditioning control sys- tem
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