Toyota Tercel (1999 year). Instruction - part 6
’99 TERCEL (U)
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Tachometer
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
temperature when the ignition switch is
on. The engine operating temperature
will vary with changes in weather and
engine load.
If the needle moves into the red zone,
your engine is too hot. If your vehicle
overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the
engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe
operating conditions, such as:
D Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
With tachometer
D Reducing speed or stopping after high
The tachometer indicates engine speed
speed driving.
in
thousands
of
D Idling for a long period with the air
rpm
conditioning on in stop−and−go traffic.
(revolutions per minute). Use it while
NOTICE
driving to select correct shift points
z Do not remove the thermostat in
and to prevent engine lugging and over-
the engine cooling system as this
revving.
may cause the engine to overheat.
Driving with the engine running too fast
The thermostat is designed to con-
causes excessive engine wear and poor
trol the flow of coolant to keep the
fuel economy. Remember, in most cases
temperature of the engine within
the slower the engine speed, the greater
the specified operating range.
the fuel economy.
z Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. See
”If your
Without tachometer
vehicle overheats” in Part 4.
70
’99 TERCEL (U)
Odometer and trip meter
NOTICE
These meters shows the running dis-
Do not let the indicator needle get
tance.
into the red zone. This may cause
1. Odometer—It shows the total distance
severe engine damage.
the vehicle has been driven.
2. Trip meter—It shows the distance driv-
en since the last time it was set to
zero.
The black digits on white indicate tenth
of kilometers or miles.
3. Trip meter reset knob—It resets the
trip meter to zero.
To reset the trip meter, push the knob.
With tachometer
Without tachometer
71
’99 TERCEL (U)
Service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers
(a) Brake System Warning Light
If the indicator or
Do this.
If the indicator or
Do this.
This light has the following functions:
buzzer comes on...
buzzer comes on...
Parking brake reminder
(a)
If parking brake
(g)
Take vehicle to
If this light is on, make sure the parking
(type A)
is off, stop and
(type A)
Toyota dealer.
brake is fully released. The light should
check.
go off.
Low brake fluid level warning
(type B)
(type B)
If this light comes on and stays on while
you are driving, slow down and pull off
(b)
Fasten seat belt.
(h)
Close all doors.
the road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
Remember that stopping distance and ped-
al effort may be increased. There maybe
(indicator and buzzer)
a problem somewhere in the brake sys-
tem. Check the fluid level of the see−
(c)
Fasten front
(i)
Take vehicle to
through reservoir.
passenger’s seat
Toyota dealer
To make sure the parking brake has not
belt.
immediately.
caused the warning light to come on,
check to see that the parking brake is
(d)
Stop and check.
fully released.
(j)
Light reminder
Turn off lights.
buzzer
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by start-
(e)
Stop and check.
(k)
Key reminder
Remove key.
ing and stopping.
buzzer
D If you judge that the brakes still work
adequately, drive cautiously to your
(f)
Take vehicle to
nearest dealer or shop for repairs.
Toyota dealer.
D If the brakes are not working, have the
vehicle towed in for repairs.
(For tow-
ing information, see Part
4.)
72
’99 TERCEL (U)
(c) Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Re-
CAUTION
NOTICE
minder Light
The light remind you to buckle up the
Do not continue driving if the engine
It is dangerous to continue driving
driver’s seat belt.
drive belt is broken or loose.
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or
”START”, the reminder light flashes if a
(e) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
passenger sits in the front passenger seat
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
If the brake fluid level is correct...
and the front passenger’s seat belt is not
sure is too low.
Have the warning system checked by your
pulled out. Unless the front passenger
If it flickers or stays on while you are
Toyota dealer.
starts to pull the shoulder belt out of the
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
retractor, the light keeps flashing.
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
and Buzzer
If luggage load is placed on the front
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
The light and buzzer remind you to buckle
passenger seat, depending on its weight
assistance.
up the driver’s seat belt.
and how it is placed on the seat, built−in
The light may occasionally flicker when
sensors in the seat cushion may detect
Once the ignition key is turned to ”ON” or
the engine is idling or it may come on
the pressure, causing the reminder light to
”START”, the reminder light flashes and
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
come on.
buzzer sounds if the driver’s seat belt is
cause for concern if it then goes out when
not pulled out. Unless the driver starts to
(d) Discharge Warning Light
the engine is accelerated slightly.
pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor,
This light warns that the battery is being
The light may come on when the oil level
the light keeps flashing and the buzzer
discharged.
is extremely low. It is not designed to
stops after about
4 to 8 seconds.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
is a problem somewhere in the charging
must be checked using the level dipstick.
system.
NOTICE
The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
Do not drive the vehicle with the
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
warning light on—even for one block.
blower, radio,etc., and drive directly to the
It may ruin the engine.
nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
73
’99 TERCEL (U)
(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
When the ”ABS” warning light is on (and
D The light does not come on when the
the brake system warning light is off), the
ignition key is turned to the
”ACC” or
This lamp comes on in the following
brake system operates conventionally but
”ON” position or remains on.
cases.
anti−lock brake system is not assisting
D The light comes on or flashes while
a. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See
brake performance so that the wheels can
driving.
”Fuel gauge” in Chapter
1−5 for instruc-
lock−up during sudden braking or braking
tions.)
(j) Light Reminder Buzzer
on slippery road surfaces.
b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-
This buzzer will sound If the headlight
(h) Open Door Warning Light
curely.
(See
”Fuel tank cap” in Chapter
switch is left on and the driver’s door is
This light remains on until all the doors
1−2 for instructions.)
opened with the key removed from the
and back door are completely closed.
ignition switch.
c. There is a problem somewhere in your
(i) SRS Airbag Warning Light
engine or automatic transmission electrical
(k) Key Reminder Buzzer
system.
This light will come on when the igni-
This buzzer reminds you to remove the
tion key is turned to the
”ACC” or
If it comes on while you are driving in
key when you open the driver’s door with
”ON” position. After about
6 seconds,
case b, have your vehicle checked/re-
the ignition key in the
”ACC” or
”LOCK”
the light will go off. This means the
paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as
position.
system of the airbag and front seat belt
possible.
pretensioners are operating properly.
(g)
”ABS” Warning Light
The warning light system monitors the air-
This light warns that there is a problem
bag sensor assembly, seat belt pretension-
somewhere in your anti−lock brake sys-
er assemblies, inflators, warning light, in-
tem.
terconnecting wiring and power sources.
If the light comes on while you are driv-
If either of the following conditions occurs,
ing, have your vehicle checked by your
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
the parts monitored by the warning light
The light will come on when the ignition
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
key is turned to the
”ON” position. After
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
a few seconds, the light will go off.
74
’99 TERCEL (U)
CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA-
TORS
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the doors.
The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door.
The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the ignition key to
”ACC”.
The SRS airbag warning light should
come on. It goes off after about
6 se-
conds.
5. Turn the ignition key to
”ON”, but do
not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light and
SRS airbag warning light should come
on. The
”ABS” warning light goes off
after a few seconds.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, either the bulb is burned out or the
circuit is in need of repair. Have it
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
75
’99 TERCEL (U)
Ignition switch with steering
lock
Part 1
You must push in the key to turn the key
OPERATION OF
from
”ACC” to the
”LOCK” position. On
vehicles with an automatic transmission,
INSTRUMENTS AND
the selector lever must be in the ”P” posi-
tion before pushing the key.
CONTROLS—
When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the
”LOCK” position. To
Chapter 1−6
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
Ignition switch,
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
Transmission and
CAUTION
Parking brake
For manual transmission:
D Ignition switch with steering lock
”START”—Starter motor on. The key
Never remove the key when the ve-
will return to the
”ON” position when
D Automatic transmission
hicle is moving, as this will lock the
released.
steering wheel and result in loss of
D Manual transmission
For starting tips, see Part
3.
steering control.
D Parking brake
”ON”—Engine on and all accessories
on.
NOTICE
This is the normal driving position.
Do not leave the key in the
”ON”
”ACC”—Accessories such as the radio
position if the engine is not running.
operate, but the engine is off.
The battery will discharge and the
If you leave the key in the
”ACC” or
ignition could be damaged.
”LOCK” position and open the driver’s
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.
”LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
76
’99 TERCEL (U)
Automatic transmission
(3−speed type)
Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
Lock release button
incorrect operation. This means you can
To prevent misshifting
only shift out of
”P” position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition
Parking, engine
switch in
”ON” position and the lock re-
starting and key
lease button depressed).
removal position
Reverse position
(a) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in
”How
Neutral position
to start the engine” in Part
3. The
Normal driving position
transmission must be in
”P” or
”N”.
Position for engine
2. With your foot holding down the brake
braking
pedal, shift the selector lever to
”D”.
Position for stronger
In
”D” position, the automatic transmission
engine braking than
system will select the most suitable gear
that in ”2” position
for running conditions such as normal
With the brake pedal
cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.
depressed, shift while holding
the lock release button in.
CAUTION
(The ignition switch must be
in ”ON” position.)
Never put your foot on the accelera-
Shift while holding the lock
tor pedal while shifting.
release button in
3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress accelerator pedal slowly
Shift normally
for smooth starting.
77
’99 TERCEL (U)
(b) Using engine braking
(c) Using the
”2” and ”L” positions
z Do not continue hill climbing or
To use engine braking, you can downshift
The
”2” and
”L” positions are used for
hard towing for a long time in the
the transmission as follows:
strong engine braking as described pre-
”2” or ”L” position. This may cause
viously.
D Shift into the
”2” position when the
severe automatic transmission dam-
vehicle speed is lower than
84 km/h
With the selector lever in
”2” or
”L”, you
age from overheating. To prevent
(52 mph). The transmission will down-
can start the vehicle in motion as with the
such damage,
”D” position should
shift to the second gear and more en-
lever in
”D”.
be used in hill climbing or hard
gine braking will be obtained.
towing.
With the selector lever in
”2”, the vehicle
D Shift into the
”L” position when the
will start in the first gear and automatical-
vehicle speed is lower than
39 km/h
ly shift to the second gear.
(d) Backing up
(24 mph). The transmission will down-
With the selector lever in
”L”, the trans-
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
shift to the first gear and maximum
mission is engaged in the first gear.
2. With the brake pedal held down with
engine braking will be applied.
your foot, shift the selector lever to the
NOTICE
”R” position.
CAUTION
z Be careful not to overrev the en-
NOTICE
Be careful when downshifting on a
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
engine rpm from going into the red
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
could cause the vehicle to spin or
zone. The approximate maximum al-
hicle is moving.
skid.
lowable speed for each position is
given below for your reference:
”2”
100 km/h (62 mph)
NOTICE
”L”
55 km/h (34 mph)
To prevent engine overrevving, do not
downshift if you are going faster than
the above speed in each position.
78
’99 TERCEL (U)
(e) Parking
NOTICE
NOTICE
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
Do not hold the vehicle on an up-
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to
grade with the accelerator pedal. It
following precautions to prevent dam-
securely apply the parking brake.
can cause the transmission to over-
age to the transmission and other
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
heat. Always use the brake pedal or
parts.
shift the selector lever to the
”P” posi-
parking brake.
z Do not depress the accelerator ped-
tion.
al while shifting the selector lever
(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
or before the transmission is com-
CAUTION
pletely shifted to forward or reverse
CAUTION
gear.
While the vehicle is moving, never
attempt to move the selector lever
z Do not race the engine and avoid
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
into
”P” position under any circum-
spinning the wheels.
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may
stances. Serious mechanical damage
z If your vehicle remains stuck after
attempt to rock the vehicle free by
and loss of vehicle control may re-
rocking the vehicle several times,
moving it forward and backward. Do
sult.
consider other ways such as tow-
not attempt, this procedure if people
ing.
or objects are anywhere near the ve-
(f) Good driving practice
hicle. During the rocking operation
the vehicle may suddenly move for-
(h) If you cannot shift the selector le-
CAUTION
ward or backward as it becomes un-
ver out of
”P” position
stuck, causing injury or damage to
If you cannot shift the selector lever from
Always keep your foot on the brake
nearby people or objects.
the
”P” position even though the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine
pedal is depressed, use the shift lock
running. This prevents the vehicle
override button. For instructions, see
”If
from creeping.
you cannot shift automatic transmission
selector lever” in Part
4.
79
’99 TERCEL (U)
Automatic transmission
(4−speed type)
Lock release button
Overdrive switch
To prevent misshifting
For selecting either a
three−speed or four−speed
transmission
Parking, engine
starting and key
removal position
ON position
Reverse position
(Shifting into overdrive possible)
Neutral position
Normal driving position
Position for engine
OFF position
braking
(Shifting into overdrive not
Position for stronger
possible)
engine braking than
that in ”2” position
With the brake pedal
depressed, shift while holding
the lock release button in.
(The ignition switch must be
in ”ON” position.)
”O/D OFF” indicator light
Shows the overdrive
switch is in OFF position
Shift while holding the lock
release button in
Shift normally
80
’99 TERCEL (U)
Your automatic transmission has a shift
3. Release the parking brake and brake
NOTICE
lock system to minimize the possibility of
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
incorrect operation. This means you can
slowly for smooth starting.
To prevent engine overrevving, do not
only shift out of
”P” position when the
(b) Using engine braking
downshift if you are going faster than
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition
the above speed in each position.
To use engine braking, you can downshift
switch in
”ON” position and the lock re-
the transmission as follows:
lease button depressed).
(c) Using the
”2” and ”L” positions
D Turn off the overdrive switch. The ”O/D
(a) Normal driving
OFF” indicator light will come on and
The
”2” and
”L” positions are used for
1. Start the engine as instructed in
”How
strong engine braking as described pre-
the transmission will downshift to the
to start the engine” in Part
3. The
viously.
third gear.
transmission must be in
”P” or
”N”.
D Shift into the
”2” position when the
With the selector lever in
”2” or
”L”, you
2. With your foot holding down the brake
can start the vehicle in motion as with the
vehicle speed is lower than
83 km/h
pedal, shift the selector lever to
”D”.
lever in
”D”.
(51 mph). The transmission will down-
In
”D” position, the automatic transmission
shift to the second gear and more en-
With the selector lever in
”2”, the vehicle
system will select the most suitable gear
gine braking will be obtained.
will start in the first gear and automatical-
for running conditions such as normal
ly shift to the second gear.
D Shift into the
”L” position when the
cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.
vehicle speed is lower than
44 km/h
With the selector lever in
”L”, the trans-
Always turn the overdrive switch on for
(27 mph). The transmission will down-
mission is engaged in the first gear.
better fuel economy and quieter driving. If
shift to the first gear and maximum
the engine coolant temperature is low, the
engine braking will be applied.
NOTICE
transmission will not shift into the over-
z Be careful not to overrev the en-
drive gear even with the overdrive switch
CAUTION
gine. Watch the tachometer to keep
on.
engine rpm from going into the red
Be careful when downshifting on a
zone. The approximate maximum al-
CAUTION
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
lowable speed for each position is
could cause the vehicle to spin or
given below for your reference:
Never put your foot on the accelera-
skid.
tor pedal while shifting.
”2”
96 km/h (59 mph)
”L”
53 km/h (32 mph)
81
’99 TERCEL (U)
z Do not continue hill climbing or
CAUTION
NOTICE
hard towing for a long time in the
Do not hold the vehicle on an up-
”2” or ”L” position. This may cause
While the vehicle is moving, never
grade with the accelerator pedal. It
severe automatic transmission dam-
attempt to move the selector lever
can cause the transmission to over-
age from overheating. To prevent
into
”P” position under any circum-
heat. Always use the brake pedal or
such damage,
”D” position should
stances. Serious mechanical damage
parking brake
be used in hill climbing or hard
and loss of vehicle control may re-
towing.
sult.
(g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck
(d) Backing up
(f) Good driving practice
CAUTION
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
If the transmission is repeatedly upshifted
2. With the brake pedal held down with
and downshifted between third gear and
If your vehicle becomes stuck in
your foot, shift the selector lever to the
overdrive when climbing a gentle slope,
snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may
”R” position.
the overdrive switch should be turned off.
attempt to rock the vehicle free by
Be sure to turn the switch on immediately
moving it forward and backward. Do
NOTICE
afterward.
not attempt, this procedure if people
or objects are anywhere near the ve-
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
CAUTION
hicle. During the rocking operation
hicle is moving.
the vehicle may suddenly move for-
Always keep your foot on the brake
ward or backward as it becomes un-
(e) Parking
pedal while stopped with the engine
stuck, causing injury or damage to
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
running. This prevents the vehicle
nearby people or objects.
from creeping.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to
securely apply the parking brake.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the
”P” posi-
tion.
82
’99 TERCEL (U)
Manual transmission
Recommended shifting speeds
NOTICE
The transmission is fully synchronized and
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
upshifting or downshifting is easy.
following precautions to prevent dam-
For the best compromise between fuel
age to the transmission and other
economy and vehicle performance, you
parts.
should upshift or downshift at the following
z Do not depress the accelerator ped-
speeds:
al while shifting the selector lever
gear
km/h (mph)
or before the transmission is com-
pletely shifted to forward or reverse
1 to 2 or
2 to 1
24 (15)
gear.
2 to 3 or
3 to 2
40 (25)
z Do not race the engine and avoid
3 to 4 or
4 to 3
64 (40)
spinning the wheels.
4 to 5 or
5 to 4
72 (45)
z If your vehicle remains stuck after
The shift pattern is as shown above.
Downshift to the appropriate gear if accel-
rocking the vehicle several times,
Press the clutch pedal down fully while
eration is needed when you are cruising
consider other ways such as tow-
shifting, and then release it slowly. Do not
below the above downshifting speeds.
ing.
rest your foot on the pedal while driving,
Upshifting too soon or downshifting too
because it will cause clutch trouble. And
late will cause lugging and, possibly, ping-
(h) If you cannot shift the selector le-
do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle
ing. Regularly revving the engine to maxi-
ver out of
”P” position
when stopped on an uphill grade-use the
mum speed in each gear will cause ex-
parking brake.
If you cannot shift the selector lever from
cessive engine wear and high fuel
the
”P” position even though the brake
consumption.
pedal is depressed, use the shift lock
override button. For instructions, see
”If
you cannot shift automatic transmission
selector lever” in Part
4.
83
’99 TERCEL (U)
Parking brake
Maximum allowable speeds
Good driving practice
To get on a highway or to pass slower
If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put
traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec-
the transmission in neutral, release the
essary. Make sure you observe the follow-
clutch pedal momentarily, and then try
ing maximum allowable speeds in each
again.
gear:
gear
km/h (mph)
CAUTION
1
46 (29)
Be careful when downshifting on a
2
85 (53)
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
3
132 (82)
skid.
4
184(114)
Type A
NOTICE
NOTICE
Do not downshift if you are going
Make sure the vehicle is completely
faster than the maximum allowable
stopped before shifting into reverse.
speed for the next lower gear.
Type B
84