fuel cap TOYOTA CAMRY 2000 Service Owner's Guide

APPENDIX ± PASEO
2-Door Coupe
Ð Body TypeItemArea
Vehicle Grade
Model Code
OverallLength mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height* mm (in.)
Wheel Base mm (in.)
TreadFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Effective Head RoomFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.) Effective Leg Room
Shoulder Room
Overhang
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.)
Angle of Approach degress
Angle of Departure degress
Curb Weight
Gross Vehicle Weight
RatingFront kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Front kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity (US.gal., lmp.gal.)
Luggage Compartment Capacity m
3 (cu.ft.)
Max. Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Cruising Speed km / h (mph)
Acceleration
Max. Permissible
Turning Diameter
(Outside Front)0 to 100 km / h sec.
0 to 400 m sec.
1st Gear km / h (mph)
2nd Gear km / h (mph)
3rd Gear km / h (mph)
4th Gear km / h (mph)
Wall to Wall m (ft.)
Curb to Curb m (ft.)
Engine Type
Valve Mechanism
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)
Displacement cm
3 (cu.in.)
Compression Ratio
Carburetor Type
Research Octane No. RON
Max. Output (SAE-NET) kW / rpm (HP@rpm)
Max. Torque (SAE-NET) N
.m / rpm (lb-ft@rpm)
Battery Capacity (5HR) Voltage & Amp. hr.
Generator Output Watts
Starter Output kW
Clutch Type
Transaxle Type
Transmission Gear
Ratio
Counter Gear Ratio
Differential Gear Ratio (Final)
Brake Type
Parking Brake Type
Brake Booster Type and Size in.
Proportioning Valve Type
Suspension Type
Stabilizer Bar
Steering Gear Type
Steering Gear Ratio (Overall)
Power Steering TypeIn First
In Second
In Third
In Fourth
In Fifth
In Reverse
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Engine Engine
Chassis
Electrical
U.S.A.
ÐCanada
172

PASEO
EL54L-DCMSKA EL54L-DCPSKA EL54L-DCMSKK EL54L-DCPSKK
4155 (163.6)



1660 (65.4)



1296 (51.0)



2380 (93.7)



1405 (55.3)



1395 (54.9)



960 (37.8)



812 (32.0)



1044 (41.1)



762 (30.0)



1315 (51.8)



1280 (50.4)



925 (36.4)



845 (33.3)



125 (4.9)



13



21



583 (1285) 628 (1385) 587 (1295) 633 (1395)
352 (775)
354 (780)

935 (2060) 980 (2160) 941 (2075) 987 (2175)
ÐÐÐÐ
ÐÐÐÐ
1284 (2830) 1331 (2935) 1281 (2825) 1331 (2935)
45 (11.9, 9.9)



0.277 (7.5)



180 (112) 175 (109) 180 (112) 175 (109)
145 (90) 140 (87) 145 (90) 140 (87)
11.0 12.0 11.0 12.0
17.8 18.6 17.8 18.6
42 (26) 53 (33) 42 (26) 53 (33)
80 (50) 97 (61) 80 (50) 97 (61)
117 (73) Ð 117 (73) Ð
160 (99) Ð 160 (99) Ð
10.5 (34.4)



10.0 (32.8)



5E-FE



16-Valve, DOHC



74.0 x 87.0 (2.91 x 3.43)



1497 (91.3)



9.4 : 1



SFI



91



69 / 5400 (93@5400)



136 / 4400 (100@4400)



12-40, 48*
1
12-48

720, 840*1840


0.8, 1.0*1
1.0

Dry, Single Ð Dry, Single Ð
C150 A244E C150 A244E
3.545 4.005 3.545 4.005
1.904 2.208 1.904 2.208
1.310 1.425 1.310 1.425
0.969 0.981 0.969 0.981
0.815 Ð 0.815 Ð
3.250 3.272 3.250 3.272
ÐÐÐÐ
3.941 2.821 3.941 2.821
Ventilated Disc



L.T. Drum



Drum



Single, 8º



Dual P-Valve



MacPherson Strut



Torsion Beam



STD



STD



Rack and Pinion



17.5 : 1



Integral Type



*
1: Unladen Vehicle
*1: Option

APPENDIX ± CELICA
Coupe
ST Body TypeItemArea
Vehicle Grade
Model Code
OverallLength mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height* mm (in.)
Wheel Base mm (in.)
TreadFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Effective Head RoomFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.) Effective Leg Room
Shoulder Room
Overhang
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.)
Angle of Approach degress
Angle of Departure degress
Curb Weight
Gross Vehicle WeightFront kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Front kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity (US.gal., lmp.gal.)
Luggage Compartment Capacity m
3 (cu.ft.)
Max. Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Cruising Speed km / h (mph)
Acceleration
Max. Permissible
Speed
Turning Diameter
(Outside Front)0 to 60 km / h sec.
0 to 400 m sec.
1st Gear km / h (mph)
2nd Gear km / h (mph)
3rd Gear km / h (mph)
4th Gear km / h (mph)
Wall to Wall m (ft.)
Curb to Curb m (ft.)
Engine Type
Valve Mechanism
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)
Displacement cm
3 (cu.in.)
Compression Ratio
Fuel System
Research Octane No. RON
Max. Output (SAE-NET) kW / rpm (HP / rpm)
Max. Torque (SAE-NET) N
.m / rpm (lb-ft / rpm)
Battery Capacity (5HR) Voltage & Amp. hr.
Generator Output Watts
Starter Output kW
Clutch Type
Transaxle Type
Transmission Gear
Ratio
Counter Gear Ratio
Differential Gear Ratio (Final)
Brake Type
Parking Brake Type
Brake Booster Type and Size in.
Proportioning Valve Type
Suspension Type
Stabilizer Bar
Steering Gear Type
Steering Gear Ratio (Overall)
Power Steering TypeIn First
In Second
In Third
In Fourth
In Fifth
In Reverse
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Engine Engine
Chassis
Electrical
U.S.A.
Liftback
174

CELICA
ST204L-BCMSKA ST204L-BCPSKA ST204L-BLMSKA ST204L-BLPSKA
4495 (177.0)
4425 (174.2)

1750 (68.9)



1310 (51.6)



2540 (100.0)



1515 (59.6)



1495 (58.9)



977 (38.5), 931 (36.7)*
1
974 (38.4), 928 (36.6)*1

881 (34.7), 874 (34.5)*1
843 (33.2)

1122 (44.2)



681 (26.8)



1333 (52.5)



1268 (49.9)



990 (39.0)



965 (38.0)
895 (35.2)

130 (5.1)



14.5



17
18

728 (1605) 755 (1665) 728 (1605) 755 (1665)
433 (955) 433 (955) 442 (975) 442 (975)
1161 (2560) 1188 (2620) 1170 (2580) 1197 (2640)
1585 (3495)



60 (15.9, 13.2)



ÐÐÐÐ
200 (124) 195 (121) 200 (124) 195 (121)
185 (115) 180 (112) 185 (115) 180 (112)
8.7 9.7 8.7 9.7
16.5 17.2 16.5 17.2
51 (32) 59 (37) 51 (32) 59 (37)
85 (53) 108 (67) 85 (53) 108 (67)
126 (78) Ð 126 (78) Ð
ÐÐÐÐ
11.2 (36.7)



10.4 (3.41)



5S-FE



16-Valve, DOHC



87.0 x 91.0 (3.43 x 3.58)



2164 (132.0)



9.5 : 1



SFI



96



97 / 5400 (130 / 5400)



197 / 4400 (145 / 4400)



12-52



840 960 840 960
1.4



Dry, Single Plate Ð Dry, Single Plate Ð
S54 A140E S54 A140E
3.285 2.810 3.285 2.810
1.960 1.549 1.960 1.549
1.322 1.000 1.322 1.000
1.028 0.706 1.028 0.706
0.820 Ð 0.820 Ð
3.153 2.296 3.153 2.296
Ð 0.945 Ð 0.945
4.176 3.950 4.176 3.950
Ventilated Disc



Solid Disc



Duo Servo



Tandem, 7º + 8º



Dual-P Valve



MacPherson Strut



MacPherson Strut



STD



STD



Rack & Pinion



17.2



Integral Type



*
1: Unladed Vehicle
*1: With Sun Roof

APPENDIX ± RAV4
1st Gear km / h (mph) Angle of Approach degrees
Angle of Departure degrees
ItemArea
Body Type
Vehicle Grade
Model Code
OverallLength mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height* mm (in.)
Wheel Base mm (in.)
TreadFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Effective Head RoomFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.) Effective Leg Room
Shoulder Room
Overhang
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.)
Curb Weight
Gross Vehicle WeightFront kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Front kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity (US.gal., lmp.gal.)
Luggage Compartment Capacity m
3 (cu.ft.)
Max. Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Cruising Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Permissible
Speed
Turning Diameter
(Outside Front)2nd Gear km / h (mph)
3rd Gear km / h (mph)
4th Gear km / h (mph)
Wall to Wall m (ft.)
Curb to Curb m (ft.)
Engine Type
Valve Mechanism
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)
Displacement cm
3 (cu.in.)
Compression Ratio
Carburetor Type
Research Octane No. RON
Max. Output (SAE-NET) kW / rpm (HP@rpm)
Max. Torque (SAE-NET) N
.m / rpm (lb-ft@rpm)
Battery Capacity (5HR) Voltage & Amp. hr.
Generator Output Watts
Starter Output kW
Clutch Type
Transaxle Type
Transmission Gear
Ratio
Differential Gear Ratio (Final)
Transfer and Rear Differential Gear Ratio
Brake Type
Parking Brake Type
Brake Booster Type and Size in.
Proportioning Valve Type
Suspension Type
Stabilizer Bar
Steering Gear Type
Steering Gear Ratio (Overall)
Power Steering TypeIn First
In Second
In Third
In Fourth
In Fifth
In Reverse
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Engine Engine
Chassis
Electrical
U.S.A. & Canada
2-Door Soft Top
Ð
Rear Differential Gear Size in.
0 to 100 km / h sec.
0 to 400 m sec. Acceleration
Counter Gear Ratio
176

RAV4 (Soft Top)
SXA10L-AKMGKA SXA10L-AKPGKA SXA15L-AKMGKA SXA15L-AKPGKA
3750 (147.6), 3765 (148.2)*1
3750 (147.6)

1695 (66.7), 1760 (69.3)*1
1695 (66.7)

1660 (65.4), 1640 (64.6)*1
1650 (65.0)

2200 (86.1)



1460 (57.5), 1480 (58.3)*
1
1460 (57.5)

1465 (57.7), 1490 (58.7)*1
1470 (57.9)

999 (39.3)



993 (39.1)



1003 (39.5)



862 (33.9)



1354 (53.3)



1276 (50.2)



745 (29.3)



805 (31.7), 820 (32.3)*
1
805 (31.7)

195 (7.7), 175 (6.9)*1
185 (7.3)

37, 34*1
36

41, 38*1
40

740 (1631) 770 (1698) 700 (1543) 720 (1587)
495 (1091)
455 (1003)

1235 (2722) 1265 (2789) 1155 (2546) 1175 (2590)
ÐÐÐÐ
ÐÐÐÐ
1655 (3649)
1610 (3549)

58 (15.3, 12.8)



ÐÐÐÐ
165 (103) 160 (100) 170 (106) 165 (103)
130 (81) 125 (78) 135 (84) 130 (81)
10.4, 10.6*
111.9, 12.1*19.4 10.6
17.9, 18.0*119.1, 19.3*117.5 18.3
44 (27), 43 (26)*167 (42), 65 (40)*147 (29) 72 (45)
88 (55), 86 (53)*1121 (75), 118 (73)*195 (59) 130 (81)
133 (83), 129 (80)*1Ð 144 (90) Ð
ÐÐÐÐ
10.6 (34.8)



10.2 (33.5)



3S-FE



16-Valve, DOHC



86.0 x 86.0 (3.39 x 3.39)



1998 (121.9)



9.5 : 1



SFI



91



95 / 5400 (127@5400), 93 / 5400 (125@5400)*3


179 / 4600 (132@4600), 176 / 4600 (130@4600)*3



12-36, 48*4



960



1.2, 1.4*
4



Dry, Single Plate, Diaphragm Ð Dry, Single Plate, Diaphragm Ð
E250F A540H E250 A247E
3.833 2.810 3.833 3.643
1.913 1.549 1.913 2.008
1.258 1.000 1.258 1.296
0.918 0.734 0.918 0.892
0.775 Ð 0.775 Ð
3.583 2.296 3.538 2.977
Ð 1.027 Ð Ð
4.933 4.285 4.562 3.178
2.928
ÐÐ
6.7º
ÐÐ
Ventilated Disc



Leading-Trailing



Drum



Single, 10º



Dual-P Valve



MacPherson Strut



Double Wishbone



STD



ÐÐÐÐ
Rack & Pinion



17.7 : 1



Integral Type



*
1: Unladen Vehicle *1: With 235 / 60R16 Tire
*3: California Specification Model *4: Option

APPENDIX ± TOYOTA TACOMA
U.S.A.ItemArea
Body Type
Vehicle Grade
Model Code
OverallLength mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height* mm (in.)
Wheel Base mm (in.)
TreadFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Effective Head RoomFront mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.)
Front mm (in.)
Rear mm (in.) Effective Leg Room
Shoulder Room
Overhang
Min. Running Ground Clearance mm (in.)
Angle of Approach degrees
Angle of Departure degrees
Curb Weight
Gross Vehicle WeightFront kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Front kg (lb)
Rear kg (lb)
Total kg (lb)
Fuel Tank Capacity (US.gal., lmp.gal.)
Luggage Compartment Capacity m
3 (cu.ft.)
Max. Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Cruising Speed km / h (mph)
Max. Permissible
Speed
Turning Diameter
(Outside Front)1st Gear km / h (mph)
2nd Gear km / h (mph)
3rd Gear km / h (mph)
4th Gear km / h (mph)
Wall to Wall m (ft.)
Curb to Curb m (ft.)
Engine Type
Valve Mechanism
Bore x Stroke mm (in.)
Displacement cm
3 (cu.in.)
Compression Ratio
Carburetor Type
Research Octane No. RON
Max. Output (SAE-NET) kW / rpm (HP@rpm)
Max. Torque (SAE-NET) N
.m / rpm (lb-ft@rpm)
Battery Capacity (5HR) Voltage & Amp. hr.
Generator Output Watts
Starter Output kW
Clutch Type
Transmission Type
Transmission Gear
Ratio
Transfer Gear Ratio H4 / L4
Differential Gear Ratio (Front / Rear)
Brake Type
Parking Brake Type
Brake Booster Type and Size in.
Proportioning Valve Type
Suspension Type
Stabilizer Bar
Steering Gear Type
Steering Gear Ratio (Overall)
Power Steering TypeIn First
In Second
In Third
In Fourth
In Fifth
In Reverse
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
Major Dimensions & Vehicle Weights Performance Engine Engine
Chassis
Electrical
Extra Cab
Length mm (in.)
Width mm (in.)
Height mm (in.)DLX
Cargo Space
Differential Gear Size (Front / Rear) in.
178

TOYOTA TACOMA (PreRunner)
RZN196L-CRPDKAB VZN195L-CRPDKAB
5135 (202.2)

1690 (66.5), 1720 (67.7)*1, 1765 (69.5)*2

1705 (67.1), 1730 (68.1)*1

3095 (121.9)

1460 (57.5), 1500 (59.1)*
1

1455 (57.3), 1495 (58.9)*1

984 (38.7), 975 (38.4)*3

898 (35.4)

1088 (42.8)

690 (27.2)

1375 (54.1)

1355 (53.3)

ÐÐ
ÐÐ
ÐÐ
800 (31.5)

1240 (48.8)

280 (11.0), 315 (12.4)*
1

32, 35*1

24, 26*1

820 (1807) 870 (1917)
620 (1366)

1440 (3173) 1490 (3233)
ÐÐ
ÐÐ
2315 (1050)

68 (18.0, 15.0)

ÐÐ
161 (100) 165 (103)
ÐÐ
38 (24) 41 (25)
71 (44) 75 (47)
107 (66) 103 (64)
ÐÐ
12.9 (42.3)

12.2 (40.0)

3RZ-FE 5VZ-FE
16-Valve, DOHC 24-Valve, DOHC
95.0 x 95.0 (3.74 x 3.74) 93.5 x 82.0 (3.68 x 3.23)
2694 (164.3) 3378 (206.1)
9.5 : 1 9.6 : 1
SFI

91

112 / 4800 (150@4800) 142 / 4800 (190@4800)
240 / 4000 (177@4000) 298 / 3600 (220@3600)
12-55 12-48, 55*
4
840

1.4, 2.0*41.4, 1.8*4
ÐÐ
A340E

2.804

1.531

1.000

0.705

ÐÐ
2.393

ÐÐ
Ð / 3.909, 4.300*
1Ð / 3.909, 4.100*1
Ð/8º

Ventilated Disc

L.T. Drum

L.T. Drum

Tandem 8º + 9º

LSP & BV

Double Wishbone, Coil

Rigid Leaf

STD

ÐÐ
Rack and Pinion

19.4

Integral Type

*
3: Unladen Vehicle *1: With 31 x 10.5 R15 Tire or P265 / 75R15 Tire *2: With Wheel Opening Extention
*3: With Moon Roof *4: Option

'99camry U
7
Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1±2
Keys and Doors

Keys

Engine immobiliser system

Side doors

Power windows

Trunk lid

Hood

Theft deterrent system

Fuel tank cap

Electric moon roof
Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of key.
1. Master keyÐThis key works in every
lock.
2. Sub keyÐThis key will not work in the
glove box and trunk.
To protect things locked in the glove box
or trunk when you have your vehicle
parked, leave the sub key with the atten-
dant.
Since the doors and trunk lid can be
locked without a key, you should always
carry a spare master key in case you
accidentally lock your keys inside the ve-
hicle.KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend you to write down the key
number and keep it in safe place.
Keys (without engine
immobiliser system)

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TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The doors should be locked with the
key or wireless remote control transmit-
ter. Be sure to wait until the indicator
light goes off or starts flashing.
3. Unlock any door from the inside. The
system should activate the alarm.
4. Stopping the alarm as described above.
5. Repeat this operation for the other
doors, trunk and hood. When testing on
the hood, also check that the system
is activated when the battery terminal
is disconnected and then reconnected.
If the system does not work properly,
have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
Fuel tank cap
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
When refueling, turn off the engine.
CAUTION

Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.

When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
injury by spraying out of the filler
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
moved.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

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The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION

Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.

Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It has a built±
in check valve to reduce fuel tank
vacuum.
Electric moon roof
Sliding operation
Tilting operation
To operate the moon roof, use the
switches beside the personal light.
The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the ºONº position. However,
if all the doors are closed, it works for 45
seconds even after the ignition switch is
turned off. It stops working when any of
the doors is opened.
Sun shade operationÐ
The sun shade can be opened or closed
by hand.
Sliding operationÐ
To open: Push the switch on the ºSLIDE
OPENº side.
The roof will fully open. To stop the roof
partway, push the switch on either the
ºSLIDE OPENº or ºTILT UPº side briefly.
The sun shade will be opened together
with the roof.
To close: Push the switch on the ºTILT
UPº side.
As a precaution when closing, the roof
stops at the three±quarters closed position
before fully closing. Therefore, release the
switch and then push it again to close it
completely.

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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) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzz-
er
Once the ignition key is turned to ºONº or
ºSTARTº, the reminder light and buzzer
come on if the driver's seat belt is not
fastened. Unless the driver fastens the
belt, the light stays on and the buzzer
stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) 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.
(d) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following
cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See
ºFuel gaugeº in Chapter 1±5 for instruc-
tions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-
curely. (See ºFuel tank capº in Chapter
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.
(e) 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.(f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
cause for concern if it then goes out when
the engine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
must be checked using the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with the
warning light onÐeven for one block.
It may ruin the engine.

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If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in this part.
You should be aware that improper or in-
complete servicing may result in operating
problems.
Performing do±it±yourself maintenance
during the warranty period may affect your
warranty coverage. Read the separate
Toyota Warranty statement for details and
suggestions.
This part gives instructions only for those
items that are relatively easy for an owner
to perform. As explained in Part 6, there
are still a number of items that must be
done by a qualified technician with special
tools.
For information on tools and parts for do±
it±yourself maintenance, see ºParts and
toolsº.
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartmentÐthe engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plug
boots, etc.Ðwill be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Do±it±yourself service
precautions

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Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir
tank and look at the fluid level. If the fluid
is cold, the level should be in the ºCOLDº
range. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid level
should be in the ºHOTº range. If the level
is at the low side of either range, add
automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
or III to bring the level within the range.
To remove the filler cap, turn it counter-
clockwise and lift up. To reinstall it, turn
it clockwise. After replacing the filler
cap,visually check the steering box case,
vane pump and hose connections for
leaks or damage.
CAUTION
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
careful not to burn yourself.
NOTICE
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
ing could be damaged.
Checking tire pressure
Keep your tire pressures at the proper
level.
The recommended cold tire pressures, tire
size and the vehicle capacity weight are
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
possibility of tire damage from road haz-
ards.
If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
The following instructions for checking
tire pressure should be observed:

The pressure should be checked only
when the tires are cold. If your ve-
hicle 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 pressures that
are even just a few pounds off can
degrade handling and ride.