wheel TOYOTA T100 1997 User Guide

Part 1Ignition switch with steering lock
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS ANDCONTROLS
Chapter 1-6 Ignition switch,
Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Four-wheel drive system
Parking brake
Cruise control
Clutch start cancel switch
STARTº ÐStarter motor on. The key will return to the ONº position when released.
For starting tips, see Part 3.
ONº ÐEngine on and all accessories on.
This is the normal driving position. ACCº - Accessories such as the ra-
dio operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the ACCº or
LOCKº position and open the driver's
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.
LOCKº ÐEngine is off and the steer-
ing wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
On vehicle with a manual transmission, you must push in the key to turn the key
to the LOCKº position
On vehicles with an automatic transmis- sion, the selector lever must be put in the
Pº position before turning the key to theLOCKº position. When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the LOCKº 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.
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the
vehicle is moving, as this will lock
the steering wheel and result in loss
of steering control. CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the ONº position if the engine is not running.
The battery will discharge and the ignition could be damaged.

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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of Pº position when the brake
pedal is depressed (with the ignition
switch in ONº position and the selector le- ver pulled toward you).
(a) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in How to start the engineº in Part 3. The trans- mission must be in Pº or Nº.
2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to Dº.
In Dº position, the automatic transmis-
sion system will select the most suitable
gear for running conditions such as nor-
mal cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.
Always turn the overdrive switch on for
better fuel economy and quieter driving.
Two-wheel drive models-If the engine
coolant temperature is low, the transmis-
sion will not shift into the overdrive gear
even with the overdrive switch on. Four-wheel drive models-If the engine
coolant t
emperautre is low and the vehicle
is travelling at low speed or when the four-
wheel drive control lever is in L4º (four-
wheel drive, low range), the transmission
will not shift into the overdrive gear evenwith the overdrive switch on. (See Four-
wheel drive systemº in this Chapter for in-
formation of the four-wheel drive control
lever.)
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting. CAUTION
!
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
(b) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift the transmission as follows: Turn off the overdrive switch. The O/D
OFFº indicator light will come on andthe transmission will downshift to the
third gear.
Shift into the 2º position. The trans-
mission will downshift to the second
gear when the vehicle speed dropsdown to or lower than the followingspeed, and more powerful engine
braking will be obtained.
Two-wheel drive models.Ð
3RZ-FE engine...112 km/h (70 mph)
5VZ-FE engine...117 km/h (73 mph)
Four-wheel drive models- ÐFour wheel drive control lever
in H2º and H4º...112 km/h (70 mph) ÐFour-wheel drive control lever in L4º...38 km/h (24 mph)
Shift into the Lº position. The trans- mission will downshift to the first gear
when the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and
maximum engine braking will be ap- plied.
Two-wheel drive modelsÐ 3RZ-FE engine...54 km/h (34 mph)5VZ-FE engine...56 km/h (35 mph)
Four-wheel drive modelsÐ ÐFour-wheel drive control lever in H2º and H4º...54 km/h (34 mph)
ÐFour-wheel drive control lever in
L4º...10 km/h (6 mph)

66Vehicles with cruise controlÐWhen the
cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by turning offthe overdrive switch, engine braking will
not be applied because the cruise control
is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the
vehicle speed, see Cruise controlº in
this
chapter.
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin orskid. CAUTION
!
(c) Using the 2º and Lº positions
The 2º and Lº positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously. With the selector lever in 2º or Lº, you
can start the vehicle in motion as with the
lever in Dº. With the selector lever in 2º, the vehicle
will start in the first gear and automatically
shift to the second gear.
With the selector lever in Lº, the trans-
mission is engaged in the first gear.
NOTICE
Be careful not to overrev the en-
gine. Watch the tachometer to
keep engine rpm from going intothe red zone. The approximatemaximum allowable speed for
each position is given below for your reference:Two-wheel drive modelsÐ
2º 100 km/h (62 mph)Lº 55 km/h (34 mph)
Four-wheel drive modelsÐ
ÐFour-wheel drive control lever
in H2º and H4º 2º 100 km/h (62 mph)
Lº 55 km/h (34 mph)
ÐFour-wheel drive control lever in LFº
2º 35 km/h (21 mph)Lº 20 km/h (12 mph)
Do not continue hill climbing for along time in the 2º or Lº posi-tion. This may cause severe auto-matic transmission damage from
overheating. To prevent such damage, use Dº position for hillclimbing or hard towing.
(d) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the
Rº position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the vehicle is moving.
(e) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake.
With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the Pº posi- tion.
While the vehicle is moving, never
attempt to move the selector lever
into Pº position under any circum-
stances. Serious mechanical dam-
age and loss of vehicle control mayresult. CAUTION
!

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(f) Good driving practice
If the transmission is repeatedly up-
shifted and downshifted between third
gear and overdrive when climbing a
gentle slope, the overdrive switch
should be turned off. Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do notuse overdrive.
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping. CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Do not hold the vehicle on an upgrade with the accelerator pedal.
It can cause the transmission tooverheat. Always use the brake pedal or parking brake.
(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
If you rock your vehicle to make it
out when it becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., first check that
there is no physical object or people
around the vehicle. During opera-
tion, the vehicle may suddenly
move forward or backward causing
injury or damage to nearby people
or objects. CAUTION
!
NOTICE
If you rock your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent
damage to the transmission andother parts.
Do not depress the acceleratorpedal while shifting the selector
lever or before the transmission is
completely shifted to forward or
reverse gear.
Do not race the engine and avoidspinning the wheels.
If your vehicle remains stuck after
rocking the vehicle several times,
consider other ways such as tow-ing.

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The shift pattern is conventional as
shown above.
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not
rest your foot on the pedal while driving,because it will cause clutch trouble. And do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle
when stopped on an uphill grade-use the
parking brake. Recommended shifting speeds
The transmission is fully synchronized
and upshifting or downshifting is easy.
For the best compromise between fuel
economy and vehicle performance, you
should upshift or downshift at the follow-
ing speeds: 3RZ-FE engine Low altitude Ð1219 m (4000 ft) or lower
gear km/h (mph)
1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24/16*1 (15/10* 1
)
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 43/30*1 (27/19* 1
)
3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64/48*1 (40/30* 1
)
4 to 5 or 5 to 4 74 (46)
High altitude ÐHigher than 1219 m (4000 ft) Upshifting
gear km/h (mph)
1 to 2 24 (15)
2 to 3 43/58* 2
(27/36* 2
)
3 to 4 64/72* 2
(40/45* 2
)
4 to 5 74/85* 2
(46/53* 2
)
Downshifting
gear km/h (mph)
2 to 1 25 (15)
3 to 2 43 (27)
4 to 3 64 (40)
5 to 4 72 (46)
* 1
: For constant-speed cruise or constant
speed cruise after deceleration.
* 2
: Applicable under heavy acceleration
conditions. 5VZ-FE engine
gear km/h (mph)
1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15)
2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 (25)
3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 (40)
4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 (45)
Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging, and possibly ping-
ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-
mum speed in each gear will cause exces-
sive engine wear and high fuel consumption.
Maximum allowable speeds
To get on a highway or to pass slower traf- fic, maximum acceleration may be neces-
sary. Make sure you observe the following
maximum allowable speeds in each gear:
Two-wheel drive models 1-ton models gear km/h (mph)
1 40 (25)
2 75 (47)
3 115 (71)
4 165 (103)
Manual transmission

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1/2-ton models 3RZ-FE engine
gear km/h (mph)
1 40 (25)
2 75 (47)
3 115 (71)
4 165 (103)
5VZ-FE engine
gear km/h (mph)
1 40 (25)
2 75 (47)
3 115 (71)
4 165 (103)
Four-wheel drive models
gear km/h (mph) H2º and H4º L4º
1 40 (25) 15 (9)
2 75 (47) 30 (18)
3 115 (71) 40 (25)
4 165 (103) 60 (37)
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable
speed for the next lower gear.
Good driving practice If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
the transmission in neutral, release
the clutch pedal momentarily, and then
try again.
When towing a trailer, in order to main-
tain engine braking efficiency, do not
use the fifth gear.
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin orskid. CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Make sure the vehicle is completely stopped before shifting into
reverse.
The four- wheel drive control lever se-
lects one of the transfer modes below
by the position.
The 4WDº indicator light shows when the
four- wheel drive control lever is in the H4º,
Nº or L4º position.
H2º (high speed position, two- wheel
drive): Lever at H2º
Use this for normal driving on dry hard- sur-
faced roads. This position gives greater
economy, quietest ride and least wear.
H4º (high speed position, four- wheel
drive): Lever at H4º
Use this for normal driving on wet, icy or
snow- covered roads. This position pro-
vides greater traction than two- wheel drive.
Four-wheel drive systemÐ
(a) Four-wheel drive control lever

70Nº (neutral position):
Lever at Nº
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped.
L4º (low speed posi tion, four-wheel
drive): Lever at L4º
Use this for maximum power and traction.Use L4º for climbing or descending steep
hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in
sand, mud or deep snow.
See (c) Shifting procedureº for further in- structions.
The A.D.D. can be engaged or disen-
gaged by the shifting operations de-
scribed in (c) Shifting procedureº.
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 16 km (10 miles) each month. This
will assure that the front drive compo- nents are lubricated.
(b) A.D.D. (automatic disconnecting differential)

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SHIFTING BETWEEN H2º AND H4º
To shift from H2º to H4º
, reduce your
speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) and
move the four-wheel drive control lever.
You need not even depress the clutch pedal.
If you have trouble shifting in cold weath-
er, reduce your speed or stop the vehicle and reshelf.
The indicator light may not come on even if you shift into H4º. If the vehicle is stopped, starting out the vehicle will turnit on. If the vehicle is moving, depress or
release the accelerator pedal slightly.
Never move the four-wheel drive
control lever if wheels are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning beforeshifting. CAUTION
!
To shift from H4º to H2º , simply move
the four-wheel drive control lever.
The vehicle may be moving at any speed.
You need not even depress the clutchpedal. SHIFTING BETWEEN H4º AND L4º
To shift from H4º to L4º
, stop the ve-
hicle or reduce your speed to less than 8
km/h (5 mph). With your foot off the accel-
erator pedal, depress the clutch pedal and
move the four-wheel drive control lever.
To shift from L4º to H4º , depress the
clutch pedal and move the four-wheel
drive control lever.
The vehicle may be moving at any speed. SHIFTING BETWEEN H2º AND H4º
To shift from H2º to H4º
, reduce your
speed to less than 80 km/h (50 mph) and
move the four-wheel drive control lever.
If you have trouble shifting in cold weath-
er, reduce your speed or stop the vehicle and reshift.
The indicator light may not come on even if you shift into H4º. If the vehicle is stopped, starting out the vehicle will turn it on. If the vehicle is moving, depress or
release the accelerator pedal slightly.
Never move the four-wheel drive
control lever if wheels are slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning before
shifting. CAUTION
!
To shift from H4º to H2º , simply move
the four-wheel drive control lever.
The vehicle may be moving at any speed.
SHIFTING BETWEEN H4º AND L4º
To shift between H4' and L4º , stop
the vehicle and put the transmission in Pº
or Nº. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, move the four-wheel drive
control lever.
(c) Shifting procedure (with manual transmission)
(c) Shifting procedure (with automatic transmission)

74RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED
If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling
the control lever or by depressing the
brake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing the
lever up in the RES/ACCº direction will
restore
the speed set prior to cancellation.
However, once the vehicle speed falls be-
low about 40 km/h (25 mph), the preset
speed will not be resumed.
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARN- ING
If the CRUISEº indicator light in the in-
strument cluster flashes when using thecruise control, there is some trouble in the
cruise control system. Contact your Toyo-
ta dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
To crank the engine without depress- ing the clutch pedal, push the switch
with the ignition on.
The switch stays on as long as the ignition
is on. And it will automatically turn off
when the ignition is off.
This switch cancels the clutch start sys-
tem, which is designed to keep the starter
motor from operating if the clutch pedal is
not depressed all the way down.
The switch allows the vehicle to be driven
out of difficult situations by cranking the
engine with the clutch engaged. Never use the switch for normal engine
starting. Be sure to
follow the starting pro-
cedure instructed in How to start the en- gineº in Part 3.
Clutch start cancel switch (four-wheel drive models with manual transmission)

Part 2Off-road vehicle precautions (four-wheel drive models only)
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INFORMATION
BEFORE DRIVING
YOUR TOYOTA
Off-road vehicle precautions
Break-in period
Fuel
Operation in foreign countries
Three-way catalytic converter
Engine exhaust cautions
Facts about engine oil consumption
Twin ground electrode spark plugs
Brake system
Brake pad wear limit indicators
Luggage stowage precautions
Your Toyota's identification
Theft prevention labels
Suspension and chassis
Types of tires
This vehicle is one of the class of ve-
hicles which have higher ground
clearance and narrower tread in rela-
tion to the height of their center of
gravity to make them capable of per- forming in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design charac-
teristics give it a hi
gher center or grav-
ity than ordinary cars. An advantage ofthe higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you to antici-
pate problems. It is not designed for
cornering at the same speeds as con-
ventional two-wheel drive vehicles
any more than low-slung sports cars
are designed to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions.
CAUTION!
Always observe the following pre-
cautions to m inimize the risk of seri-
ous personal injury or damage to
your vehicle: Avoid sharp turns or abrupt ma-
neuvers, if at all possible. As with
other vehicles of this type, failure
to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or ve-
hicle rollover.
Avoid loading any items on the
roof that will make the center of
gravity even higher.
Always slow down in gusty cross-
winds. Because of its high center
of gravity, your vehicle is more
sensitive to side winds than an or-
dinary passenger car. Slowing
down will allow you to have much
better control.
Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. Driving straight up
or straight down is preferred. Your
vehicle (or any similar off-road ve-
hicle) can tip over sideways much
more easily than forward or back- ward.