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Upper line
Lower line
CHECKING BY THE FLUID LEVEL LINES
(MAINTENANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY)
The fluid (electrolyte) level must be be-
tween the upper and lower lines.
When checking the fluid level, look at all
six cells, not just one or two.
If the level is lower than the lower line,
add distilled water. (See
º ADDING DIS-
TILLED WATERº.)
Type A
Type B Green Dark
Clear or light yellow
Blue White Red
CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER
(NON- MAINTENANCE BATTERY ONLY)
Check the battery condition by the
hydrometer color. Hydrometer color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e BCondition
GREENBLUEGood
DARKWHITECharging necessary. Have
battery checked by your
Toyota dealer.
CLEAR orLIGHT
YELLOWREDHave battery checked by
your Toyota dealer.
Low O.K
ADDING DISTILLED WATER
(MAINTENANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY) 1. Remove the vent plugs.
2. Add distilled water to cells n eeding
fluid.
If the side of your battery is covered,
check the water level by looking down
directly above the cell as illustrated
above.
3. Retighten the vent plugs securely.

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Ty p e AGood
Good
Good
Ty p e B
Ty p e C
Blown
Blown
Blown
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work, check the
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
they must be replaced.
See ºFuse locationsº in Chapter 7- 1 for
locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative
component off. Pull a suspected fuse
straight out and check it.
Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
Part 8 of this manual for the functions
controlled by each circuit. Type A fuses can be pulled out by using
the pull- out tool. The location of the pull-
out tool is shown in the illustration.
If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency you can pull out the ºDOMEº
or ºA/Cº fuse, which may be dispensable
for normal driving, and use it if its amper-
age rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower, but as close
as possible to the rating. If the amperage
is lower than that specified, the fuse
might blow out again but this does not
indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get
the correct fuse as soon as possible and
return the substitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of
spare fuses and keep them in your ve-
hicle for emergencies.
Checking and replacing fuses

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If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
Adding washer fluid
If any washer does not work, the wash-
er tank may be empty. Add washer
fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer 's directions for how much to
mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-age your vehicle's paint.
Replacing light bulbsÐ
The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
They can burst or shatter if scratched
or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its
plastic or metal case. Do not touch
the glass part of a bulb with barehands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.

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Light bulbs
Bulb
No.WTy p e
HeadlightsHB260/55A
Parking, front side
marker and front turn
signal lights115727/8B
Rear side marker lights1685C
Rear turn signal lightsPY21W21B
Stop and tail lightsW21/5W21/5C
Back- up lightsW21W21C
License plate lightsÐ5C
High mounted
stoplight92118C
Interior lightÐ8D
Trunk light1943.8C
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Double end bulbs ÐHeadlights
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-
tor. Remove the rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.

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3. Install the rubber cover with the ºTOPº mark upward, and snuggle on
the boss. Insert the connector. Then
install the plastic cover.
Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on
the connector and the headlight body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.Use a Phillips- head screwdriver.
ÐParking, front side marker
and front turn signal lights

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Use a wrench.a: Rear side marker light
b: Rear turn signal light
c: Stop and tail light
d: Back- up light
ÐLicense plate lights
ÐRear side marker, rear turn
signal, stop and tail, and
back- up lights

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ÐHigh mounted stoplight

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BATTERY

Maintenance type battery
Specific gravity reading at 20 C(68 F):
1.250Ð1.290 Fully charged
1.160Ð1.200 Half charged
1.060Ð1.100 Discharged

Non−maintenance battery Open voltage *
at 20 C (68 F):
12.6 VÐ12.8 V Fully charged
12.2 VÐ12.4 V Half charged
11.8 VÐ12.0 V Discharged
* : Voltage that is checked 20 minutes after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: Non−maintenance battery 5 A max .
Maintenance type battery
Quick charge 15 A max.
Slow charge 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, 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
3- speed type automatic transmission Automatic transmission Fluid capacity (drain and ref ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Diffarencial Fluid capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.4 (1.5, 1.2)
4- speed type automatic transmission Fluid capacity (drain and ref ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.): Up to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D- II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II) BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the pressure of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
With anti- lock brake system 55 (2.2)
Without anti- lock brake system
60 (2.4)
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 1Ð6 (0.04Ð0.24)
Pad wear limit, in. (mm): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, in. (mm): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force 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

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Tires
Tire size:
Spare tire T115/70D14 88M
T105/70D14 83M
Except spare tire 155/80R 79S 155SR13
P185/60R14 82H
P175/65R14 81S
Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm 2
or bar, psi):
Spare tire 420 (4.2, 60)
Except spare tire 155/80R 79S 155SR13 Front 240 (2.4, 34)
Rear 220 (2.2, 32)
P185/60R14 82H
180 (1.8, 26)
P175/65R14 81S 200 (2.0, 28)
Wheel size: Spare tire 14 y 4T
Except spare tire 155 SR13 13 y 4 1/2J
P185/60R14 82H 14 y 5 1/2J
P175/65R14 81S 14 y 5 1/2J
Wheel nut torque, N´m (kgf´m, ft´lbf):
103 (10.5, 76) Fuses
Engine compartment (U.S.A.)
Fuses (type A) 1. HEAD (LH) 10 A: Left- hand headlight
2. HEAD (RH) 10 A: Right- hand headlight
3. AM2 15 A: Ignition system, charging
system, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioners, starter system
4. HAZ- HORN 15 A: Horns, emergency
flashers, theft deterrent system
5. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
systemEngine compartment (Canada)
6. DOME 10 A: Interior lights, open door
warning light, clock, car audio system,
theft deterrent system, daytime running
light system
7. OBD- II 7.5 A: On- boad diagnosis sys-
tem
8. ALT- S 5 A: Charging system
9. DRL 5 A: Daytime running light system
10. HEAD (RH- LWR) 10 A: Right- hand
headlight (low beam)
11. HEAD (LH- LWR) 10 A: Left- hand
headlight (low beam)
12. HEAD (RH- UPR) 10 A: Right- hand
headlight (high beam)

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Engine compartment (Canada only)
13. HEAD (LH- UPR) 10 A: Left- hand
headlight (high beam)
14. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, high mounted
stoplight, anti- lock brake system, shift
lock control system
15. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
16. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate lights, instrument panel
lights, air conditioning system, emer-
gency flashers, air conditioning system,
rear window defogger, car audio sys-
tem, cigarette lighter, clockInstrument panel
17. GAUGE 10 A: Gauge and meters, ser-
vice reminder indicator (except head-
light high beam indicator) and warning
buzzers (except discharge, open door
and SRS warning lights), back- up
lights, rear window defogger, power
windows
18. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights
19. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
20. ECU- IG 5 A: Anti- lock brake system,
air conditioning system, shift lock con-
trol system, daytime running light sys-
temInstrument panel
21. CIG&RADIO 15 A: Cigarette lighter,
car audio system, clock, theft deterrent
system, shift lock control system, SRS airbag system, seat belt pretensioners
22. IGN 5 A: Charging system, discharge
warning light, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, SRS airbag system, seat
belt pretensioners
23. ECU- B 5 A: SRS airbag warning light
Fuses (type B)
24. CDS FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
25. RAD FAN 30 A: Electric cooling fans
26. HEATER 40 A: Air conditioning system,
``A/C'' fuses