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Toyota Tercel (1999 year). Instruction - part 9

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Break−in period

Fuel

Part 2

Drive gently and avoid high speeds.

FUEL TYPE

INFORMATION

Your vehicle does not need an elaborate

Your new vehicle must use only un-

break−in. But following a few simple tips

leaded gasoline.

BEFORE DRIVING

for the first

1600 km (1000 miles) can add

To help prevent gas station mixups, your

YOUR TOYOTA

to the future economy and long life of

Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open-

your vehicle:

ing. The special nozzle on pumps with

D Break−in period

D Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).

unleaded fuel will fit it, but the larger

standard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas

D Run the engine at moderate speed be-

D Fuel

will not.

tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.

D Operation in foreign countries

At a minimum, the gasoline you use

D Avoid full−throttle starts.

should meet the specifications of ASTM

D Three−way catalytic converter

D Try to avoid hard stops during the first

D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93

300 km (200 miles).

D Engine exhaust cautions

in Canada.

D Do not drive slowly with the manual

D Facts

about

engine

oil

transmission in a high gear.

NOTICE

consumption

D Do not drive for a long time at any

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of

D Twin ground electrode spark

single speed, either fast or slow.

leaded gasoline will cause the three−

plugs

way catalytic converter to lose its ef-

fectiveness and the emission control

D Brake system

system to function improperly. Also,

this can increase maintenance costs.

D Brake pad wear limit indicators

D Luggage stowage precautions

D Your Toyota’s identification

D Theft prevention labels

D Suspension and chassis

D Types of tires

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Operation in foreign countries

Three−way catalytic converter

GASOLINES QUALITY

If you plan to drive your Toyota in

another country...

In a very few cases, you may experience

driveability problems caused by the partic-

First, comply with the vehicle registration

ular gasoline that you are using. If you

laws.

continue to have unacceptable driveability,

Second, confirm the availability of the cor-

try changing gasoline brands. If that does

rect fuel

(unleaded and minimum octane

not rectify your problem, then consult your

number).

Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

z Do not use gasohol other than

stated above. It will cause fuel sys-

tem damage or vehicle performance

problems.

The three−way catalytic converter is an

z If driveability problems occur

(poor

emission control device installed in the

hot starting, vaporizing, engine

exhaust system.

knock, etc.), discontinue the use.

The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the

z Take care not to spill gasohol dur-

exhaust gas.

ing refueling. Gasohol may cause

paint damage.

CAUTION

D Keep people and combustible mate-

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

rials away from the exhaust pipe

45 L (11.9 gal.,

9.9 Imp. gal.)

while the engine is running. The

exhaust gas is very hot.

D Do not drive, idle or park your ve-

hicle over anything that might burn

easily such as grass, leaves, paper

or rags.

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Engine exhaust cautions

NOTICE

z Keep your engine in good running

CAUTION

order. Malfunctions in the engine

A large amount of unburned gases

electrical system, electronic ignition

D Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.

flowing into the three−way catalytic

system/distributor ignition system

It contains carbon monoxide, which

converter may cause it to overheat

or fuel systems could cause an ex-

is a colorless and odorless gas. It

and create a fire hazard. To prevent

tremely high three−way catalytic

can cause unconsciousness or even

this and other damage, observe the

converter temperature.

death.

following precautions:

z If the engine becomes difficult to

D Make sure the exhaust system has

z Use only unleaded gasoline.

start or stalls frequently, take your

no holes or loose connections. The

z Do not drive with an extremely low

vehicle in for a check−up as soon

system should be checked from

fuel level; running out of fuel could

as possible. Remember, your Toyota

time to time. If you hit something,

cause the engine to misfire, creat-

dealer knows your vehicle and its

or notice a change in the sound of

ing an excessive load on the three−

three−way catalytic converter sys-

the exhaust, have the system

way catalytic converter.

tem best.

checked immediately.

z Do not allow the engine to run at

z To ensure that the three−way cata-

D Do not run the engine in a garage

idle speed for more than

20 min-

lytic converter and the entire emis-

or enclosed area except for the

utes.

sion control system operate proper-

time needed to drive the vehicle in

z Avoid racing the engine.

ly, your vehicle must receive the

or out. The exhaust gases cannot

periodic inspections required by the

escape, making this a particularly

z Do not push−start or pull−start your

Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For

dangerous situation.

vehicle.

schedule maintenance information,

D Do not remain for a long time in a

z Do not turn off the ignition while

refer to the separate

”Scheduled

parked vehicle with the engine run-

the vehicle is moving.

Maintenance Guide” or

”Owner’s

ning. If it is unavoidable, however,

Manual Supplement”.

do so only in an unconfined area

and adjust the heating or cooling

system to force outside air into the

vehicle.

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Facts about engine oil

consumption

FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL

D Oil is also used to lubricate the stems

D Keep the trunk lid closed while

of the intake valves. Some of this oil

Engine oil has the primary functions of

driving. An open or unsealed trunk

is sucked into the combustion chamber

lubricating and cooling the inside of the

lid may cause exhaust gases to be

together with the intake air and is

engine, and plays a major role in main-

drawn into the vehicle.

burned along with the fuel. High tem-

taining the engine in proper working order.

D To allow proper operation of your

perature exhaust gases also burn the

ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

vehicle’s ventilation system, keep

oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve

the inlet grilles in front of the wind-

It is normal that an engine should con-

stems.

shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-

sume some engine oil during normal

The amount of engine oil consumed de-

er obstructions.

engine operation. The causes of oil

pends on the viscosity of the oil, the

consumption in a normal engine are as

D If you smell exhaust fumes in the

quality of the oil and the conditions the

follows.

vehicle, drive with the windows

vehicle is driven under.

open and the trunk lid closed. Have

D Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston

More oil is consumed by high−speed driv-

the cause immediately located and

rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil

ing and frequent acceleration and decel-

corrected.

is left on the cylinder wall when a pis-

eration.

ton moves downwards in the cylinder.

A new engine consumes more oil, since

High negative pressure generated when

its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls

the vehicle is decelerating sucks some

have not become conditioned.

of this oil into the combustion chamber.

This oil as well as some part of the oil

When judging the amount of oil con-

film left on the cylinder wall is burned

sumption, note that the oil may become

by the high temperature combustion

diluted and make it difficult to judge

gases during the combustion process.

the true level accurately.

As an example, if a vehicle is used for

repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-

mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not

show any drop in the oil level at all, even

after

1000 km (600 miles) or more. This

is because the oil is gradually becoming

diluted with fuel or moisture, making it

appear that the oil level has not changed.

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Twin ground electrode spark

plugs

Brake system

The diluting ingredients evaporate out

TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE

when the vehicle is then driven at high

SYSTEM

speeds, as on an expressway, making it

The tandem master cylinder brake system

appear that oil is excessively consumed

is a hydraulic system with two separate

after driving at high speeds.

sub−systems. If either sub−system should

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL

fail, the other will still work. However, the

CHECK

pedal will be harder to press, and your

stopping distance will be longer. Also, the

One of the most important points in prop-

brake system warning light may come on.

er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-

gine oil at the optimum level so that oil

function will not be impaired. Therefore, it

CAUTION

is essential that the oil level be checked

Do not drive your vehicle with only a

regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil

level be checked every time you refuel

single brake system. Have your

Your engine is fitted with twin ground

the vehicle.

brakes fixed immediately.

electrode spark plugs.

NOTICE

BRAKE BOOSTER

NOTICE

Failure to check the oil level regularly

The brake booster uses engine vacuum to

Use only twin ground electrode spark

could lead to serious engine trouble

power−assist the brakes. If the engine

plugs for your engine performance.

due to insufficient oil.

should quit while you are driving, you can

bring the vehicle to a stop with normal

pedal pressure. There is enough reserve

For detailed information on oil level check,

vacuum for one or two stops—but no

see

”Checking the engine oil level” in

more!

Chapter 7−2.

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You may hear a sound in the engine

D Even though the anti−lock brake sys-

CAUTION

compartment for a few seconds when the

tem is operating, a driver cannot main-

engine is started or just after the vehicle

tain full control on certain slippery road

D Do not pump the brake pedal if the

is started. This means that the anti−lock

surfaces, when cornering at high

engine stalls. Each push on the

brake system is in the self check mode,

speeds, or in violent maneuvers.

pedal uses up your vacuum reserve.

and does not indicate a malfunction.

D Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The

D Even if the power assist is com-

Effective way to press the

”ABS” brake

anti−lock brake system cannot elimi-

pletely lost, the brakes will still

pedal: When the anti−lock brake system

nate the risk of hydroplaning and loss

work. But you will have to push the

function is in action, you may feel the

of tire friction.

pedal hard—much harder than nor-

brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.

Always maintain a safe distance from the

mal. And your braking distance will

In this situation, to let the anti−lock

vehicle in front of you. Compared with

be longer.

brake system work for you, just hold the

vehicles not fitted with an anti−lock brake

brake pedal down more firmly. Do not

system, your vehicle may require a longer

ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

(with

pump the brake in a panic stop. Pump-

stopping distance in the following cases:

”ABS” warning light)

ing the brake pedal makes the stopping

D Driving on rough, gravel or snow−cov-

The anti−lock brake system is designed to

distance longer.

ered roads.

automatically help prevent lock−up of the

The brake pedal pulsation caused by the

D Driving with tire chains installed.

wheels during sudden braking or braking

anti−lock brake system may indicate haz-

on slippery road surfaces. This assists in

D Driving on roads where the road sur-

ardous road surface conditions. Although

providing directional stability and steering

face is pitted or has other differences

the anti−lock brake system assists in pro-

performance of the vehicle under these

in surface height.

viding vehicle control, it is still important

circumstances.

to drive with all due care, because the

The anti−lock brake system becomes op-

anti−lock brake system cannot overcome

erative after the vehicle has accelerated

the laws of physics that act on your ve-

to a speed in excess of approximately 10

hicle:

km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the

D Braking capability is dependent on tire

vehicle decelerates to a speed below

friction with the road surface.

approximately

5 km/h (3 mph).

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Brake pad wear limit indicators

”ABS” warning light

This light comes on when the ignition key

is turned to the

”ON” position. After about

a few seconds, the light will go off.

If either of the following conditions occurs,

this indicates a malfunction somewhere in

the parts monitored by the warning light

system. Contact your Toyota dealer as

soon as possible to service the vehicle.

D The light does not come on as de-

scribed above, or remains on.

D The light comes on while driving.

Type A

Even if the anti−lock brake system should

The brake pad wear limit indicators on

fail, the brake system will still operate

your disc brakes give a warning noise

conventionally. However, when the

”ABS”

when the brake pads are worn to where

warning light is on (and the brake system

replacement is required.

warning light is off), the anti−lock brake

system is not assisting brake performance

If you hear a squealing or scraping noise

so that the wheels can lock−up during

while driving, have the brake pads

sudden braking or braking on slippery

checked and replaced by your Toyota

road surfaces. Have your vehicle checked

dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-

tor damage can result if the pads are not

by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-

replaced when necessary.

sible.

Type B

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Your Toyota’s identification—

—Vehicle identification

Luggage stowage precautions

number

When stowing luggage or cargo in the

vehicle, observe the following:

D Do not place anything on the filler

panel behind the rear seatback.

D Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when

Such items may be thrown about

at all possible. Be sure all items are

and possibly injure people in the

secured in place.

vehicle during sudden braking or an

D Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-

accident.

anced. Locating the weight as far for-

D Do not drive with objects left on

ward as possible helps maintain this.

top of the instrument panel. They

D For better fuel economy, do not carry

may interfere with the driver’s field

unneeded weight.

of view. Or they may move during

sharp vehicle acceleration or turn-

CAUTION

ing, and impair the driver’s control

of the vehicle. In an accident they

D To prevent luggage or packages

may injure the vehicle occupants.

The vehicle identification number

(VIN)

from sliding forward during braking,

is the legal identifier for your vehicle.

do not stack anything in the en-

This number is on the left top of the

larged trunk. Keep luggage or pack-

NOTICE

instrument panel, and can be seen

age low, as close to the floor as

through the windshield from outside.

Do not load the vehicle beyond the

possible.

vehicle capacity weight specified in

This is the primary identification number

D Never allow anyone to ride in the

Part 8.

for your Toyota. It is used in registering

enlarged trunk. It is not designed

the ownership of your vehicle.

for passengers. They should ride in

their seats with their seat belts

properly fastened. Otherwise, they

are much more likely to suffer seri-

ous bodily injury, in the event of

sudden braking or a collision.

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Theft prevention labels

—Engine number

(except for Canada)

Your new vehicle carries theft preven-

tion labels which are approximately

56

mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.).

The purpose of these labels is to reduce

the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat-

ing the tracing and recovery of parts from

stolen vehicles. The label is designed so

that once it is applied to a surface, any

attempt to remove it will result in destroy-

ing the integrity of the label. Transferring

these labels intact from one part to anoth-

er, will be impossible.

NOTICE

The vehicle identification number

(VIN) is

The engine number is stamped on the

also on the Certification Label.

engine block as shown.

You should not attempt to remove the

theft prevention labels as it may vio-

late certain state or federal laws.

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Suspension and chassis

Types of tires

Determine what kind of tires your ve-

CAUTION

hicle is originally equipped with.

CAUTION

1. Summer tires

Do not modify the suspension/chassis

D Do not mix summer and all season

with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It

Summer tires are high−speed capability

tires on your vehicle as this can

can cause dangerous handling charac-

tires best suited to highway driving under

cause dangerous handling charac-

teristics, resulting in loss of control.

dry conditions.

teristics, resulting in loss of con-

Since summer tires do not have the same

trol.

traction performance as snow tires, sum-

D Do not use tires other than the

mer tires are inadequate for driving on

manufacturer’s designated tires, and

snow−covered or icy roads. For driving on

do not mix tires or wheels of the

snow−covered or icy roads, we recom-

sizes different from the originally

mend using snow tires. If installing snow

equipped tires and wheels.

tires, be sure to replace all four tires.

2. All season tires

All season tires are designed to provide

better traction in snow and to be adequate

for driving in most winter conditions, as

well as for use all year round.

All season tires, however, do not have

adequate traction performance compared

with snow tires in heavy or loose snow.

Also, all season tires fall short in accel-

eration

and

handling

performance

compared with summer tires in highway

driving.

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Tips for driving in various

(b) Starting the engine

conditions

Before starting the engine, be sure to

D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.

NOTICE

follow the instructions in

”(a) Before

This will allow you much better control.

cranking”.

z Do not crank for more than 30 se-

D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-

Normal starting procedure

conds at a time. This may overheat

sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving

the starter and wiring systems.

onto high, sharp−edged objects and

The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-

z Do not race a cold engine.

other road hazards. Failure to do so

tial multiport fuel injection system in your

can lead to severe tire damage result-

engine automatically controls the proper

z If the engine becomes difficult to

ing in tire bursts.

air−fuel mixture for starting. You can start

start or stalls frequently, have the

a cold or hot engine as follows:

D When parking on a hill, turn the front

engine checked immediately.

wheels until they touch the curb so

1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-

that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the

al, crank the engine by turning the key

parking brake, and place the transmis-

to

”START”. Release it when the en-

sion in

”P”

(automatic) or in first or

gine starts.

reverse

(manual). If necessary, block

2. After the engine runs for about

10 se-

the wheels.

conds, you are ready to drive.

D Washing your vehicle or driving through

If the weather is below freezing, let the

deep water may get the brakes wet. To

engine warm up for a few minutes before

see whether they are wet, check that

driving.

there is no traffic near you, and then

If the engine stalls...

press the pedal lightly. If you do not

feel a normal braking force, the brakes

Simply restart it, using the correct proce-

are probably wet. To dry them, drive

dure given in normal starting.

the vehicle cautiously while lightly

If the engine will not start...

pressing the brake pedal with the park-

See ”If your vehicle will not start” in Part

ing brake pulled. If they still do not

4.

work safely, pull to the side of the road

and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

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