automatic transmission TOYOTA COROLLA 2001 User Guide

'01 Corolla U (L/O 0005)
1872001MY_COROLLA_U (OM12720U)
NOTICE
Only use specified towing eyelet;
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
aged.
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.
CAUTION
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
driving maneuvers which would place
excessive stress on the emergency
towing eyelets and towing cable or
chain. The eyelets 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 to
the towing eyelets provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in neutral (manu-
al) or ªNº (automatic). The key must be
in ªACCº (engine off) or ªONº (engine run-
ning).
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er 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 ªPº position to other positions
even though the brake pedal is de-
pressed, use the shift lock override but-
ton as follows:
1. Turn the ignition key to ªLOCKº
position. Make sure the parking
brake is on.
2. Pry up the cover with a flat±bladed
screwdriver or equivalent.
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
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Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched position. For folding±down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure that the
belt webbings are not cut, frayed, worn or
damaged.Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission ªParkº mecha-
nism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ªPº position and all brakes re-
leased.IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See Section 7±3 for additional in-
formation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the ªFULLº and ªLOWº lines on the see±
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Section 7±2 for additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
water when replenishing. See Section 7±3
for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Section 7±2 for additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See Section 7±2 for addi-
tional information.
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'01 Corolla U (L/O 0005)
2352001MY_COROLLA_U (OM12720U)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
Intake 0.15Ð0.25 (0.006Ð0.010)
Exhaust 0.25Ð0.35 (0.010Ð0.014)
Spark plug type:
DENSO SK16R11
NGK IFR5A11
Spark plug gap, mm(in.):
1.1 (0.043)ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
With filter 3.7 (3.9, 3.3)
Without filter 3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, ªEnergy±Conservingº or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
5W-30 Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change
COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Manual transmission
5.8 (6.1, 5.1)
Automatic transmission
5.7 (6.0, 5.0)
Coolant type:
ªTOYOTA Long Life Coolantº or equiva-
lent
With ethylene±glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
* at 20
C (68
F):
12.6Ð12.8 V Fully charged
12.2Ð12.4 V Half charged
11.8Ð12.0 V Discharged
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates:
5 A max.
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CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
5Ð15 (0.2Ð0.6)
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.9 (2.0, 1.7)
Oil type:
Gear oil API GL±4 or GL±5
Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 75W±90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):
4±speed type
Up to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7)
3±speed type
Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D±ll or
DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)Differential (3±speed type only)
Fluid capacity L (qt., Imp. qt.):
1.4 (1.5, 1.2)
Fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid D±II or
DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
Vehicles with anti±lock brake system
90 (3.5)
Vehicles without anti±lock brake system
85 (3.3)
Pedal free play, mm (in.):
1Ð6 (0.04Ð0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.):
1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
4Ð7 clicks
Fluid type:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3STEERING
Wheel free play:
Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONII
or III
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Engine compartment
13. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
14. HEAD RH±LWR 10 A: Right±hand
headlight (low beam)
15. HEAD LH±LWR 10 A: Left±hand head-
light (low beam)
16. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
17. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights, emer-
gency flashers
18. GAUGE 10 A: Gauge and meters,
buck±up lights, air conditioning system,
power windows, rear window defogger,
power door lock system
Instrument panel
19. WIP 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
20. DEF I±UP/M±HTR 10 A: Rear window
defogger, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
21. ECU±IG 10 A: Starting system, electric
cooling fan, automatic transmission
shift lock system, anti±lock brake sys-
tem, cruise control system
22. IGN 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, charging system, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensioners23. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, anti±lock brake system, auto-
matic transmission shift lock system,
cruise control system, multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
24. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, gauges and me-
ters, instrument panel light control, cig-
arette lighter, clock, car audio system,
rear window defogger, license plate
lights, electronically controlled automat-
ic transmission system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, air conditioning
system, emergency flashers
25. OBD 7.5 A: On±board diagnosis sys-
tem
26. ECU±B 7.5 A: SRS airbag system,
seat belt pretensioners
27. ST 5 A: Starter system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system
28. D/L 30 A: Power door lock system
29. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
30. S±HTR 15 A: No circuit
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31. CIG 15 A: Car audio system, clock,
cigarette lighter, power rear view mir-
rors, SRS airbag system, seat belt pre-
tensioners, automatic transmission shift
lock system
Fuses (type B)
32. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system,
ªA/Cº fuse
33. MAIN 40 A: Starter system, ªHEAD
(LH) or HEAD (LH±UPR)º, ªHEAD (RH)
or HEAD (RH±UPR)º, ªHEAD LH±LWRº,
ªHEAD RH±LWRº and ªDRLº fuses
34. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
35. AM1 50 A: ªCIGº, ªTURNº, ªGAUGEº,
ªECU±IGº and ªWIPº fuses
36. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger,
ªDEF I±UP/M±HTRº fuse
37. POWER 30 A: Power windows, electric
moon roof
Fuses (type C)
38. FL ABS 50 A: Anti±lock brake system
39. FL ALT 100 A: ªRDIº, ªCDSº, ªAM1º,
ªPOWERº, ªD/Lº, ªTAILº, ªOBDº, ªFOGº,
ªECU±Bº, ªSTOPº and ªDEFº, ªHTRº
fuses
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Instrument panel overview
1. Rear view mirror remote control levers
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Electric moon roof switches
6. Personal light
(with electric moon roof)
7. Personal lights
(without electric moon roof)
8. Power door lock switches
(without power windows)
9. Glove box
10. Power door lock switches
(with power windows)
11. Power window switches
12. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
13. Parking brake lever
14. Cup holder
15. Power outlet
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Window lock switch
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CAUTION
If the light does not turn off even
after the parking brake is released
while the engine is running, immedi-
ately stop your vehicle at a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
In this case, the brakes may not work
properly and your stopping distance
will become longer. Depress the brake
pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to
an immediate stop.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and
Buzzer
This light and buzzer remind you to
buckle up the driver's seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to ªONº or
ªSTARTº, the reminder light flashes and
buzzer sounds if the driver 's seat belt is
not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the
belt out of the retractor, the light keeps
flashing 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 ªFuel gaugeº in this section for
instructions.)
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-
curely. (See ªFuel tank capº in Section
1±2 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your
engine or automatic transmission elec-
trical 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.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic transmission93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual transmission100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking brake101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1± 6
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ªSTARTºÐStarter motor on. The key
will return to the ªONº position when
released.
For starting tips, see Section 3.
ªONºÐEngine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
ªACCºÐAccessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the ªACCº or
ªLOCKº position and open the driver's
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.
ªLOCKºÐEngine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.You must push in the key to turn the key
from ªACCº to the ªLOCKº position. On
vehicles with an automatic transmission,
the selector lever must be put in the ªPº
position before pushing the key.
When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the ªLOCKº position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
CAUTION
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the ve-
hicle is moving, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the ªONº
position if the engine is not running.
The battery will discharge and the
ignition could be damaged.
Ignition switch with steering
lock
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