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If the engine will not start, your engine
may be flooded because of repeated
cranking.
If this happens, turn the key to STARTº
with the accelerator pedal held down.
Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for
15 seconds and release them. Then try
starting the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal.
If the engine does not start after 15 sec-
onds of cranking, release the key, wait a
few minutes and try again.
If the engine still will not start, it needs ad-
justment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or
qualified repair shop for assistance.
NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 15 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiringsystems.
To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to your vehicle which might
result from battery explosion, acid
burns, electrical burns, or damaged
electronic components, these instruc-
tions must be followed precisely.
If you are unsure about how to follow this
procedure, we strongly recommend that
you seek the help of a competent me-
chanic or towing service.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is poisonous and corrosive.
Wear protective safety glasses
when jump starting, and avoid
spilling acid on your skin, cloth-
ing, or vehicle.

If you should accidentally get acid
on yourself or in you eyes, remove
any contaminated clothing and
flush the affected area with water
for at least 15 minutes. Then get
immediate medical attention. If
possible, continue to apply water
with a sponge or cloth while en
route to the medical office. CAUTION
!


The gas normally produced by a
battery will explode if a flame or
spark is brought near. Use only
standardized jumper cables and
do not smoke or light a match
while jump starting.
NOTICE
The battery used for boosting must be 12 V. Do not jump start unless
you are sure that the booster batteryis correct.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
1. If the booster battery is installed in
another vehicle, make sure the vehicles
are not touching. Turn off all unnecessary
lights and accessories.
2. If required, remove all the vent plugs
from the booster and discharged batter-
ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents on the
batteries. (This helps reduce the explo-
sion hazard, personal injuries and burns.)
3. If the engine in the vehicle with the
booster battery is not running, start it and
let it run for a few minutes. During jump
starting, run the engine at about 2000 rpm
with the accelerator pedal lightly de-
pressed.
(b) Starting a flooded engine (c) Jump starting
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9. Lower the vehicle completely and
tighten the wheel nuts.
Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to
lower the vehicle.
Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it
clockwise to tighten the nuts. Do not use
other tools or any additional leverage oth-
er than your hands, such as a hammer,
pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrench is
securely engaged over the nut.
Tighten each nut a little a time in the order
shown. Repeat the process until all the
nuts are tight.10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.
Align the cutout of the wheel ornament-
with the valve stem as shown. Then tap it
firmly with the side or heel of hand to snap
it into place.
Take due care in handling the
ornament to avoid unexpected
personal injury. CAUTION
!
11. Check the air pressure of the
replaced tire.
Adjust
the air pressure to the specification
designated in Part 8. If the pressure is
lower, drive slowly to the nearest service
station and fill to the correct pressure.
Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation
valve cap as dirt and moisture could get
into the valve core and possibly cause air
leakage. If the cap is missing, have a new
one put on as soon as possible.
12.Restow all the tools, jack and flat
tire securely.
As soon as possible after changing
wheels, tighten the wheel nuts to the
torque specified in Part 8 with a torque
wrench, have a technician repair the flat
tire and replace the spare tire with it.
Before driving, make sure all the
tools, jack and flat tire are securely
in place in their storage location to
reduce the possibility of personal
injury during a collision or sudden
braking. CAUTION
!
ÐLowering your vehicle
ÐReinstalling wheel ornament
(steel wheels only) ÐAfter changing wheels
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If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice. In consultation with them, have
your vehicle towed using either (a) or
(b).
Only when you cannot receive a tow-
ing service from a Toyota dealer or
commercial tow truck service, tow
your vehicle carefully in accordance
with the instructions given in
ÐEmergency towingº in this part.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
towed. Commercial operators are gener-
ally aware of the state/provincial and local
laws pertaining to towing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed
incorrectly. Although most operators
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following few
precautions are observed. If necessary,
show this page to the tow truck driver.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly. (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
From frontÐRelease the parking brake.
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to ensure adequate ground clearance
for towing at the opposite end of theraised vehicle. Otherwise, the
bumper and/or underbody of thetowed vehicle will be damaged
during towing.
From rearÐ

Manual transmission:
We recommend using a towing dolly
under the front wheels. If you do not
use a towing dolly, place the ignition
key in the ACCº position and put the
transmission in neutral.
NOTICE
Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCKº position when
towing from the rear without atowing dolly. The steering lockmechanism is not strong enough to
hold the front wheels straight.
If your vehicle needs to be
towedÐ
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Automatic transmission:
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the
rear with the front wheels on theground, as this may cause seriousdamage to the transmission.
(b) Using flat bed truck
(c) Towing with sling type truck
NOTICE
Do not tow with sling type truck, either from the front or rear. This
may cause body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend
you to have it done by your Toyota
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
vice.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tem-
porarily towed by a cable or chain se-
cured to either emergency towing eye-
lets under the vehicle. Use extreme
caution when towing vehicle.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it
and operate the brakes.
Towing in this manner may be done only
on hard-surfaced roads for a short dis-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
ÐEmergency towing
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CAUTION!
Use extreme caution when towing
vehicles. Avoid sudden starts or
erratic driving maneuvers which
would place excessive stress on the
emergency towing hook or eyelet and
towing cable or chain. The hook or
eyelet and towing cable or chain may
break and cause serious injury or
damage.
NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain tothe towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in neutral (manu-
al) or Nº (automatic). The key must be in
ACCº (engine off) or ONº (engine run-
ning).
CAUTION!
If the engine is not running, the power
assist for the brakes and steering will
not work so steering and braking will
be much harder than usual.
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of Pº position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is de-
pressed, use the shift lock override
button as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to LOCKº
position. Make sure the parking brake
is set.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat-bladed
screwdriver or equivalent.3. Insert your finger into the hole to
push down the shift lock override but-
ton. You can shift out of Pº position
only while pushing the button.
4. Shift into Nº position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety,
keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
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Convertible models: Spray water on the
side windows or top seals from above, at
a 455 angle to the ground.
NOTICE
(convertible models): Do not spray water at side windowsand top seals in a way which maycause water to enter the vehicle.
2. Wash with a mild car-wash soap,
mixed according to the manufacturer's in-
structions. Use a soft cotton mitt and keep
it wet by dipping it frequently into the wash
water. Do not rub hard-let the soap and
water remove the dirt. Aluminum
wheels: Use only a mild soap or
neutral detergent.
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not
scrub w ith abrasive cleaners. The bumper
faces are soft.
Road tar: Remove with turpentine or
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces.
NOTICE
Do not use gasoline or strong solvents, which may be toxic or
cause damage.
3. Rinse thoroughly Ð dried soap can
cause streaking. In hot weather you may
need to rinse each section right after you
wash it.
4. To prevent water spots, dry the ve-
hicle using a clean soft cotton towel. Do
not rub or press hard Ð you might scratch
the paint.
Automatic car wash
Coupe and liftback models may be
washed in an automatic car wash, but re-
member that the paint can be scratched
by some type of brushes, unfiltered wash-
ing water, or the washing process itself.
Scratching reduces paint durability and
gloss, especially on darker colors. The
manager of the car wash should be able
to advise you whether the process is safe
for the paint on your vehicle.
NOTICE
(convertible models): Do not run convertible modelsthrough automatic car washer orpossible damage to the convertible
top may result.
Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommend-
ed to maintain the original beauty of
your Toyota's finish.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-
fore you begin waxing, even if you are us-
ing a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
the finish has become extremely weath-
ered, use a car-cleaning polish, followed
by a separate wax. Carefully follow the
manufacturer 's instructions and precau-
tions. Be sure to polish and wax the
chrome trim as well as the paint.
3. Wax the vehicle again when water
does not bead but remains on the surface
in large patches.
NOTICE
Always remove the plastic bumpers if your vehicle is re-painted and
placed in a high heat paint waxingbooth. High temperatures could
damage the bumpers.
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NOTICE
Remember that battery and igni-tion cable carry high currents or
voltages. Be careful of accidental-ly causing a short circuit.
Add only demineralized or dis-tilled water to fill the radiator. Andif you spill some of the coolant, besure to wash it off with water to
prevent it from damaging theparts or paint.
Do not allow dirt or anything elseto fall through the spark plugholes.
Do not pry the outer electrode of aspark plug against the center elec-
trode.
Use only spark plugs of the speci- fied type. Using other types willcause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
Do not reuse platinum-tipped
spark plugs by cleaning or regap-ping.
Do not overfill automatic trans-
mission fluid, or the transmissioncould be damaged.
Do not drive with the air cleaner fil-ter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiringcould cause a fire in the enginecompartment.
Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
When closing the engine hood,check to see that you have not for-gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Here is a list of parts and tools you will
need on performing do-it-yourself main-
tenance. Remember all Toyota parts are
designed in metric sizes, so your tools
must be metric.
Checking the engine oil level
Parts (if level is low):
 Engine oil API SH, Energy-Conserv-
ing IIº multigrade or ILSAC multigrade
having viscosity proper for your cli-
mate
Tools:
 Rag or paper towel
 Funnel (only for adding oil)
Checking the engine coolant level
Parts (if level is low):
 Ethylene-glycol antifreeze
 Demineralized or distilled water
Tools:
 Funnel (only for adding coolant)
Checking brake fluid
Parts (if level is low):
 SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
brake fluid
Tools:
 Rag or paper towel
 Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Parts and tools
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Checking power steering fluid
Parts (if level is low):
Automatic transmission fluid DEX-
RON
[II or III
Tools:
 Rag or paper towel
 Funnel (only for adding fluid)
Checking battery condition
Non-maintenance batteriesÐ
Tools:
 Warm water
 Baking soda
 Grease
 Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
Maintenance type batteriesÐ
Parts (if level is low):
 Distilled water
Tools:
 Warm water
 Baking soda
 Grease
 Conventional wrench (for terminal
clamp bolts)
 Coin (for vent plugs)
 Funnel (only for adding distilled water) Checking and replacing fuses
Parts (if replacement is necessary):

Fuse with the same amperage rating
as original
Tools:
 Screwdriver (for passenger's side kick
panel screw)
Adding washer fluid
Parts:
 Water
 Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for
winter use)
Tools:
 Funnel
Replacing light bulbs
Parts:
 Bulb with same number and wattage
rating as original (See charts in Re-
placing light bulbsº in Chapter 7-3.)
Tools:
 Screwdriver
 Conventional wrench
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