Toyota Tercel (1999 year). Instruction - part 2
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Power windows
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the doors
are closed and locked, especially
when small children are in the ve-
hicle. Along with the proper use of
seat belts, locking the doors helps
prevent the driver and passengers
from being thrown out from the ve-
hicle during an accident. It also helps
prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.
The windows can be operated with the
Automatic operation
(to open only):
switch on each door.
Push the switch completely down and then
release it. The window will fully open. To
The ignition key must be in the ”ON” posi-
stop the window partway, lightly pull the
tion.
switch up and then release it.
OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver’s door.
Normal operation: The window moves as
long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
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CAUTION
Window lock
To avoid serious personal injury, you
button
must do the following.
D Always make sure the head, hands
and other parts of the body of all
occupants are kept completely in-
side the vehicle before you close
the power windows. If someone’s
neck, head or hands gets caught in
a closing window, it could result in
a serious injury. When anyone
closes the power windows, be sure
OPERATING
THE
PASSENGERS’
that they operate the windows safe-
WINDOWS
ly.
Use the switch on each passengers’
D When small children are in the ve-
door or the switches on the driver’s
hicle, never let them use the power
door that control each passengers’ win-
window switches without supervi-
dow.
sion. Use the window lock button to
prevent them from making unex-
The window moves as long as you hold
pected use of the switches.
the switch.
D Never leave small children alone in
To open: Push down the switch.
the vehicle, especially with the igni-
To close: Pull up the switch.
tion key still inserted. They could
If you push in the window lock button on
use the power window switches and
the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows
get trapped in a window. Unat-
cannot be operated.
tended children can become in-
volved in serious accidents.
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Trunk lid—
—Lock release lever
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
To open the trunk lid from the outside,
To open the trunk lid from the driver’s
insert the master key and turn it clock-
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
wise.
See
”Luggage stowage precautions” in
Part 2 for precautions to observe for load-
ing luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
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—Luggage security system
Hood
This system deactivates the lock re-
2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the
To open the hood:
lease lever so that things locked in the
master key and turn it counterclock-
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
trunk can be protected.
wise to deactivate the lock release
hood will spring up slightly.
lever.
1. Push down the security lock levers
to lock the rear seatbacks.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
CAUTION
to make sure it is securely closed.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold-
ing them down to make sure they are
Before driving, be sure that the hood
securely locked, otherwise someone could
is closed and securely locked. Other-
get into the trunk by folding down a rear
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
seat.
occur.
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Theft deterrent system
(for Puerto Rico)
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on
3. Hold the hood open by inserting the
To deter the vehicle theft, the system
the auxiliary catch lever and lift the
support rod into the slot.
is designed to give an alarm and keep
hood.
the engine from being started if any of
Before closing the hood, check to see that
the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
locked or the battery terminal is discon-
etc. and return the support rod to its clip-
nected and then reconnected when the
this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood
vehicle is locked.
and make sure it locks into place. If nec-
essary, press down gently on the front
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
edge to lock it.
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
other exterior lights. The engine cannot be
CAUTION
started because the starter circuit will be
cut.
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.
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Be careful not to use the key when open-
Reactivating the alarm
ing either front door. This will cancel the
Once set, the system automatically resets
system.
the alarm each time all the doors, trunk
4. After making sure the indicator light
and hood are closed after the alarm
starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
stops.
hicle.
The alarm will be activated again under
The system will automatically be set after
the following conditions:
the preparation time passes. The indicator
D If any of the doors, trunk or hood is
light will flash to show the system is set.
opened
If any of the doors, trunk or hood is open
D If the battery terminal is disconnected
at that time, the setting is interrupted until
and then reconnected
it is closed and locked.
Stopping the alarm
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
SETTING THE SYSTEM
you set the system, because unlocking
Turn the ignition key from the
”LOCK” to
from the inside will activate the system.
”ACC” position. The alarm will be stopped
1. Turn the ignition key to the
”LOCK”
with the starter circuit cut kept on. Stop-
position and remove it.
WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
ping the alarm in this manner will keep
2. Have all passengers get out of the
Activating the system
the alarm from being reactivated when any
vehicle.
The system will give the alarm and cut
of the doors, trunk or hood is opened.
3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and
the starter circuit under the following
Interrupting the setting
hood.
conditions:
With the system set, the trunk can be
The indicator light will come on when all
D If any of the doors, trunk or hood is
opened with the key without activating or
the doors, trunk and hood are closed and
unlocked without using the key
cancelling the system. While it is open, it
locked.
D If the battery terminal is disconnected
the doors and hood may be opened in
As the doors are locked, the system will
and then reconnected
addition. However, when the battery termi-
give you a preparation time of 30 seconds
nal is disconnected and then reconnected,
After one minute, the alarm will automati-
before the setting, during which the doors,
the system is activated.
cally stop with the starter circuit cut kept
trunk and hood may be opened.
on.
To resume the setting, close and lock all
the doors, trunk and hood. The trunk must
be closed with the key removed.
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Fuel tank cap
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
5. Repeat this operation for the other
doors, trunk and hood. When testing on
Unlock either front door with the key. This
the hood, also check that the system
cancels the system completely and the
is activated when the battery terminal
starter circuit cut will be cancelled at
is disconnected and then reconnected.
once.
If the system does not work properly,
INDICATOR LIGHT
have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
The indicator light gives the following
three indications.
FLASHING—The system is set. You need
the key to open the doors, trunk and
hood.
ON—The system will automatically be set
when the time comes. The doors, trunk
Lever type
and hood may be opened without a key.
OFF—The system is inactive. You may
open any door, trunk and hood.
TESTING THE SYSTEM
1. Open all the windows.
2. Set the system as described above.
The front doors should be locked with
the key. Be sure to wait until the indi-
cator light starts flashing.
3. Unlock one of the doors from the in-
side. The system should activate the
alarm.
4. Cancel the system by unlocking either
Key type
front door with the key.
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1. To open the fuel filler door, do this.
CAUTION
Lever type—Pull up the lever.
Key type—Turn the key clockwise in
D Make sure the cap is tightened se-
the fuel filler door.
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
When refueling, turn off the engine.
case of an accident.
D Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
CAUTION
cap for replacement. It has a built−
in check valve to reduce fuel tank
D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
vacuum.
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
D When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot weath-
er, fuel under pressure could cause
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
injury by spraying out of the filler
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
neck if the cap is suddenly re-
then pause slightly before removing
moved.
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
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Front seats—
—Seat adjustment
Seats
precautions
Part 1
While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot
OPERATION OF
hicle occupants should have the seatback
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-
panel controls are within easy reach of
INSTRUMENTS AND
erly wear the seat belts provided.
the driver.
CONTROLS—
CAUTION
CAUTION
Chapter 1−3
D Do not drive the vehicle unless the
D Adjustments should not be made
occupants are properly seated. Do
while the vehicle is moving, as the
Seats, Seat belts and
not allow sitting on top of a
seat may unexpectedly move and
Mirrors
folded−down seatback, or in the
cause the driver to lose control of
luggage compartment. Persons not
the vehicle.
properly seated and not properly re-
D Seats
D When adjusting the seat, be careful
strained by seat belts can be se-
not to hit the seat against a pas-
D Front seats
verely injured in the event of emer-
senger or luggage.
gency braking or a collision.
D Fold−down rear seat
D After adjusting the seat position,
D During driving, do not allow pas-
try sliding it forward and backward
D Head restraints
sengers to stand up or move
to make sure it is locked in posi-
D Seat belts
around between seats. Severe inju-
tion.
ries can occur in the event of emer-
D SRS driver and front passenger
D After adjusting the seatback, exert
gency braking or a collision.
body pressure to make sure it is
airbags
locked in position.
D SRS driver airbag
D Do not put objects under the seats.
D Child restraint
The objects may interfere with the
seat−lock mechanism or unexpect-
D Outside rear view mirrors
edly push up the seat position ad-
D Anti−glare inside rear view mirror
justing lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
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—Adjusting front seats
1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER
D While adjusting the seat, do not put
Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat
your hands under the seat or near
to the desired position with slight body
the moving parts. You may catch
pressure and release the lever.
and injure your hands or fingers.
2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LE-
VER
Lean forward and pull the lever up.
Then lean back to the desired angle
and release the lever.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more than
needed. The seat belts provide maxi-
mum protection in a frontal or rear
collision when the driver and the pas-
senger are sitting up straight and
well back in the seats. If you are
reclined, the lap belt may slide past
your hips and apply restraint forces
directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in
the event of a frontal collision, the
risk of personal injury may increase
with increasing recline of the seat-
back.
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—Moving passenger’s seat
for rear seat entry
(2−door models)
Fold−down rear seat
CAUTION
D After putting back the seat, try
pushing the seat forward and rear-
ward to make sure it is secured in
place.
D Never allow anyone to rest their
foot on the release pedal while the
vehicle is moving.
For easy access to the rear seat, do
1. Remove the head restraint. Pull up
this.
the seatback security lock lever 1 to
the unlock position.
1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever
or press the pedal behind the seat-
2. Pull out the lock release strap 2.
back.
3. Fold down the seatback.
The seat will slide forward.
Each seatback may be folded separately.
2. Move the seat to the front−most posi-
This will enlarge the trunk as far as the
tion.
front seatbacks. See
”Luggage stowage
After passengers are in, lift up the seat-
precautions” in Part
2 for precautions to
back and return the seat until it locks.
observe for loading luggage.
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Head restraints
CAUTION
CAUTION
When returning the seatback to the
D Adjust the center of the head re-
upright position:
straint so that it is closest to the
top of your ears.
D Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
D After adjusting the head restraint,
and are arranged in their proper
make sure it is locked in position.
position and are ready to use.
D Do not drive with the head re-
D Make sure the seatback is securely
straints removed.
locked by pushing forward and rear-
ward on the top of the seatback. Be
certain to replace head restraints.
For your safety and comfort, adjust the
head restraint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing lock
release button.
The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recom-
mended.
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Seat belts—
—Seat belt precautions
Toyota strongly urges that the driver and
Do not allow the child to stand up or
passengers in the vehicle be properly re-
kneel on either rear or front seats. An
CAUTION
strained at all times with the seat belts
unrestrained child could suffer serious in-
Persons should ride in their seats
provided. Failure to do so could increase
jury or death during emergency braking or
properly wearing their seat belts
the chance of injury and/or the severity of
a collision. Also, do not let the child sit
injury in accidents.
on your lap. It does not provide sufficient
whenever the vehicle is moving.
restraint.
Otherwise, they are much more likely
Child. Use a child restraint system ap-
to suffer serious bodily injury or
propriate for the child until the child be-
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the
death in the event of sudden braking
comes large enough to properly wear the
use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for
or a collision.
vehicle’s seat belts. See
”Child restraint”
specific recommendations. The lap belt
for details.
should be worn securely and as low as
When using the seat belts, observe
possible over the hips and not on the
the following:
If a child is too large for a child restraint
waist.
D Use the belt for only one person at
system, the child should sit in the rear
seat and must be restrained using the
Injured person. Toyota recommends the
a time. Do not use a single belt for
vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident
use of a seat belt. Depending on the inju-
two or more people-even children.
statistics, the child is safer when properly
ry, however, first check with your doctor
D Avoid reclining the seatbacks too
restrained in the rear seat than in the
for specific recommendations.
much. The seat belts provide maxi-
front seat.
mum protection when the seatbacks
If a child must sit in the front seat, the
are in the upright position.
(Refer
to the seat adjustment instructions.)
seat belts should be worn properly. If an
accident occurs and the seat belts are not
D Be careful not to damage the belt
worn properly, the force of the rapid infla-
webbing or hardware. Take care that
tion of the airbag may cause death or
they do not get caught or pinched
serious injury to the child.
in the seat or side doors.
D Inspect the belt system periodically.
Check for cuts, fraying, and loose
parts. Damaged parts should be re-
placed. Do not disassemble or
modify the system.
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—Front seat belts and rear
outside seat belts
If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the
D Keep the belts clean and dry. If
retractor, firmly pull the belt and release
they need cleaning, use a mild soap
it. You will then be able to smoothly pull
solution or lukewarm water. Never
the belt out of the retractor.
use bleach, dye, or abrasive clean-
When a passenger’s shoulder belt is com-
ers—they may severely weaken the
pletely extended and is then retracted
belts.
(See
”Cleaning the interior”
even slightly, the belt is locked in that
in Part
5.)
position and cannot be extended. This fea-
D Replace the belt assembly
(includ-
ture is used to hold the child restraint
ing bolts) if it has been used in a
system securely.
(For details, see
”Child
severe impact. The entire assembly
restraint” in this chapter.) To free the belt
should be replaced even if damage
again, fully retract the belt and then pull
is not obvious.
the belt out once more.
Adjust the seat as needed (front seats
CAUTION
only) and sit up straight and well back
in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it
D After inserting the tab, make sure
out of the retractor and insert the tab
the tab and buckle are locked and
into the buckle.
that the belt is not twisted.
You will hear a click when the tab locks
D Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in
into the buckle.
the buckle as this may prevent you
The seat belt length automatically adjusts
from properly latching the tab and
to your size and the seat position.
buckle.
The retractor will lock the belt during a
D If the seat belt does not function
sudden stop or on impact. It also may
normally, immediately contact your
lock if you lean forward too quickly. A
Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat
slow, easy motion will allow the belt to
until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot
extend, and you can move around freely.
protect an adult occupant or your
child from injury.
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