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Checking brake fluid
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To check the fluid level, simply look at
the see- through reservoir. The level
should be between the ºMAXº and
ºMINº lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
down slightly as the brake pads wear. So
be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent ref illing, it
may indicate a serious mechanical prob-
lem.
If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir. Remove and replace the reservoir cover
by hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted
line. This brings the fluid to the correct
level when you put the cover back on.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air, and excess moisture can cause a
dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the r
eservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
eyes with clean water.
NOTICE
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash
it off with water to prevent it fromdamaging the parts or paint.
Checking power steering fluid
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Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If
necessary, add automatic transmission
fluid DEXRON II or III.
If the vehicle has been driven around 80
km/h (50 mph) for 20 minutes (a little
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
hot (60 CÐ80 C or 140 FÐ175 F). You
may also check the level when the fluid
is cold (about room temperature,10 CÐ30 C or 50 FÐ85 F) if the engine
has not been run for about five hours.
a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reser-
voir tank.
b. Remove the filler cap by turning it
counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick
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c. Reinstall the filler cap.
d. Remove the filler cap again and look at
the fluid level. If the fluid is cold, the level should be in the ºCOLDº range on the dip-
stick. 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 DEXRON
II or
III to bring the level within the range.
e. After replacing the filler cap, visually
check the steering box case, vane pump
and hose connections for leaks or dam- age.
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
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Keep your tire pressures at the proper
level.
The recommended cold tire pressures, tire
sizes 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 w
heel 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 ref illing, 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.

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Pedal freeplay, mm (in.):
1Ð6 (0.04±0.24)
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 foce of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf):
5Ð8 clicks
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 Tires
Tire size:
Spare tire
T145/70 R 17 Except spare tire
2JZ- GE engine
225/50R 16 92V (for front use only)
245/45R 16 94V (for rear use only)
2JZ- GTE engine
235/45ZR 17 (for front use only)
255/40ZR 17 (for rear use only)
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm 2
or bar, psi):
Spare tire 420 (4.2, 60)
Except spare tire 230 (2.3, 33)
Wheel size: 225/50R 16 92V 16 y 8JJ
245/45R 16 94V 16 y 9JJ
235/45ZR 17 17 y 8JJ
255/40ZR 17 17 y 9.5JJ
T145/70R 17 17 y 4T
Wheel nut torque, N´m (kgf´m, ft´lbf): 103 (10.5, 76) Fuses
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24. CIG 15 A:
Cigarette lighter, air condi-
tioning system, SRS airbag system,
theft deterrent system, shift lock con-
trol system
25. RAD NO.2 7.5 A: Radio, cassette tape
player, power antenna
26. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
front side marker lights, rear side
marker lights, licence plate lights
27. ECU- IG 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti- lock brake system, power steering,
power antenna, theft deterrent system,
shift lock control system, traction con-
trol system
28. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters, ser-
vice reminder indicators and warning
buzzers (except discharge and open
door warning lights), rear window de-
fogger, charging system, cruise control
system, electronically controlled auto-
matic transmission system, traction
control system
29. ECU- B 10 A: Air conditioning system,
cruise control system, anti- lock brake
system, SRS airbag system, traction
control system
30. OBD - II 7.5A: On- board diagnosis sys-
tem Fuses (type B)
31. DOOR 30 A: Power window, power
door lock system, theft deterrent sys-
tem
32. DEFOG 30 A: Rear window defogger
Fuses (type C)
33. ALT 120 A: Charging system
34. MAIN 50 A: Starter system, headlights
35. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system
36. FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
37. ABS NO.1 60 A: Anti- lock brake sys-
tem, traction control system
38. AM1 50 A: Electronic ignition system/
distributor ignition system
39. POWER 60 A: ºPANELº, ºSTOPº,
ºTAILº, ºECU- Bº, ºDEFOGº and
ºDOORº fuses