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Toyota Tercel (1999 year). Instruction - part 11

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—Reinstalling wheel nuts

—Lowering your vehicle

CAUTION

When lowering the vehicle, make sure

all portions of your body and all oth-

er persons around will not be injured

as the vehicle is lowered to the

ground.

8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger

9. Lower the vehicle completely and

tight.

tighten the wheel nuts.

Reinstall the wheel nuts

(tapered end in-

Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to

ward) and tighten them as much as you

lower the vehicle.

can by hand. Press back on the tire and

Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn

see if you can tighten them more.

it clockwise to tighten the nuts. Do not

use other tools or any additional leverage

other than your hands, such as a hammer,

pipe or your foot. Make sure the wrench

is securely engaged over the nut.

Tighten each nut a little at a time in the

order shown. Repeat the process until all

the nuts are tight.

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If your vehicle needs to be

—Reinstalling wheel ornament

—After changing wheels

towed—

11. Check the air pressure of the re-

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

placed tire.

—From front

Adjust the air pressure to the specification

designed in Part 8. If the pressure is low-

er, drive slowly to the nearest service sta-

tion and fill to the correct pressure.

Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation

valve cap as dirt and moisture could get

into the valve core and possibly cause air

leakage. If the cap is missing, have a new

—From rear

one put on as soon as possible.

12. Restow all the tools, jack and flat

tire securely.

10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.

As soon after changing wheels as pos-

Align the cutout of the wheel ornament

sible, tighten the wheel nuts to the torque

with the valve stem as shown. Then tap

specified in Part

8 with a torque wrench,

it firmly with the side or heel of your hand

have a technician repair the flat tire and

(b) Using flat bed truck

to snap it into place.

replace the spare tire with it.

CAUTION

CAUTION

Take due care in handling the orna-

Before driving, make sure all the

ment to avoid unexpected personal

tools, jack and flat tire are securely

injury.

in place in their storage location to

reduce the possibility of personal in-

jury during a collision or sudden

braking.

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If towing is necessary, we recommend

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

NOTICE

you to have it done by your Toyota

Use a safety chain system for all towing,

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

and abide by the state/provincial and local

Do not tow with the key removed or

vice. In consultation with them, have

laws. The wheels and axle on the ground

in the

”LOCK” position when towing

your vehicle towed using either

(a) or

must be in good condition. If they are

from the rear without a towing dolly.

(b).

damaged, use a towing dolly.

The steering lock mechanism is not

Only when you cannot receive a towing

strong enough to hold the front

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

service from a Toyota dealer or

wheels straight.

From front—Release the parking brake.

commercial tow truck service, tow your

vehicle carefully in accordance with the

D Automatic transmission:

NOTICE

instructions given in

”—Emergency

Use a towing dolly under the front

towing” in this part.

When lifting wheels, take care to en-

wheels.

Proper equipment will help ensure that

sure adequate ground clearance for

your vehicle is not damaged while being

towing at the opposite end of the

NOTICE

towed. Commercial operators are generally

raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper

aware of the state/provincial and local

and/or underbody of the towed vehicle

Never tow a vehicle with an automatic

will be damaged during towing.

transmission from the rear with the

laws pertaining to towing.

front wheels on the ground, as this

Your vehicle can be damaged if it is

may cause serious damage to the

towed incorrectly. Although most operators

From rear—

transmission.

know the correct procedure, it is possible

D Manual transmission:

to make a mistake. To avoid damage to

We recommend using a towing dolly

(b) Using flat bed truck

your vehicle, make sure the following few

under the front wheels. If you do not

precautions are observed. If necessary,

use a towing dolly, place the ignition

show this page to the tow truck driver.

key in the

”ACC” position and put the

transmission in neutral.

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—Emergency towing

If towing is necessary, we recommend

(c) Towing with sling type truck

you to have it done by your Toyota

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

vice.

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-

rarily towed by a cable or chain se-

cured to either emergency towing eye-

lets under the front of the vehicle or

the left emergency towing eyelet under

the rear of the vehicle. Use extreme

caution when towing vehicles.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer

Front

it and operate the brakes.

(c) Towing with sling type truck

Towing in this manner may be done only

NOTICE

on hard−surfaced roads for a short dis-

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-

wheels, axles, drive, train, steering and

ther from the front or rear. This may

brakes must all be in good condition.

cause body damage.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing ve-

hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which would place

excessive stress on the emergency

towing eyelet and towing cable or

chain. The eyelet and towing cable or

chain may break and cause serious

Rear

injury or damage.

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If you cannot shift automatic

transmission selector lever

NOTICE

Use only a cable or chain specifically

intended for use in towing vehicles.

Securely fasten the cable or chain to

the towing eyelet provided.

Before towing, release the parking brake

and put the transmission in neutral (manu-

al) or

”N”

(automatic). The key must be

in

”ACC” (engine off) or ”ON” (engine run-

ning).

CAUTION

If you cannot shift the selector lever

3.

Insert the screwdriver or equivalent

out of

”P” position to other positions

into the hole to push down the shift

If the engine is not running, the pow-

even though the brake pedal is de-

lock override button. You can shift

er assist for the brakes and steering

pressed, use the shift lock override but-

out of ”P” position only while push-

will not work so steering and braking

ton as follows:

ing the button.

will be much harder than usual.

1. Turn the ignition key to

”LOCK”

4.

Shift into

”N” position.

position. Make sure the parking

5.

Insert the cover.

brake is on.

6.

Start the engine. For your safety,

2. Pry up the cover with a flat−bladed

keep the brake pedal depressed.

screwdriver or equivalent.

Be sure to have the system checked by

your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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Washing and waxing your

Toyota

D High pressure water or steam is effec-

Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-

Washing your Toyota

tive for cleaning the vehicle’s underside

ter and dirt can accumulate under the

Keep your vehicle clean by regular

and wheel housings. Pay particular

floor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-

washing.

attention to these areas as it is difficult

casionally check under the mats to make

The following cases may cause weakness

to see all the mud and dirt. It will do

sure the area is dry. Be particularly care-

to the paint or corrosion to the body and

more harm than good to simply wet the

ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-

parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-

mud and debris without removing them.

ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should be

sible.

The lower edge of doors, rocker panels

transported in proper containers. If a spill

and frame members have drain holes

or leak should occur, immediately clean

D When driving in a coastal area

which should not be allowed to clog

and dry the area.

D When driving on a road sprinkled with

with dirt as trapped water in these

Use mud shields on your wheels. If you

antifreeze

areas can cause corrosion.

drive on salted or gravel roads, mud

D When having stuck of coal tar, tree

D Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-

shields help protect your vehicle. Full−size

sap, bird droppings and carcass of an

oughly when winter is over.

shields, which come as near to the ground

insect

as possible, are the best. We recommend

See ”Washing and waxing your Toyota” for

D When driving in the areas where there

that the fittings and the area where the

more tips.

is a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust

shields are installed be treated to resist

Check the condition of your vehicle’s

and chemical substance

corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will be

paint and trim. If you find any chips or

happy to assist in supplying and installing

D When the vehicle becomes remarkably

scratches in the paint, touch them up im-

the shields if they are recommended for

dirty with dust and mud

mediately to prevent corrosion from start-

your area.

Hand−washing your Toyota

ing. If the chips or scratches have gone

Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated

through the bare metal, have a qualified

Work in the shade and wait until the

garage or a roofed place. Do not park

body shop make the repair.

vehicle body is not hot to the touch.

your vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-

lated garage. If you wash your vehicle in

CAUTION

the garage, or if you drive it in covered

with water or snow, your garage may be

When cleaning under floor or chassis,

so damp it will cause corrosion. Even if

be careful not to injure your hands.

your garage is heated, a wet vehicle can

corrode if the ventilation is poor.

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1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-

4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle

Waxing your Toyota

move any mud or road salt from the

using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not

Polishing and waxing is recommended

underside of the vehicle or in the

rub or press hard—you might scratch

to maintain the original beauty of your

wheel wells.

the paint.

Toyota’s finish.

2. Wash with a mild car−wash soap,

Automatic car wash

Once a month or if the vehicle does not

mixed according to the manufacturer’s

Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-

repel water well, apply wax.

instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and

matic car wash, but remember that the

1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-

keep it wet by dipping it frequently into

paint can be scratched by some type of

fore you begin waxing, even if you are

the wash water. Do not rub hard-let

brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the

using a combined cleaner and wax.

the soap and water remove the dirt.

washing process itself. Scratching reduces

2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If

Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not

paint durability and gloss, especially on

the finish has become extremely weath-

scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper

darker colors. The manager of the car

ered, use a car−cleaning polish, fol-

faces are soft.

wash should be able to advise you wheth-

lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-

er the process is safe for the paint on

Road tar: Remove with turpentine or

low the manufacturer’s instructions and

your vehicle.

cleaners that are marked safe for painted

precautions. Be sure to polish and wax

surfaces.

the chrome trim as well as the paint.

NOTICE

NOTICE

3. Wax the vehicle again when water

To prevent damage to the antenna,

does not bead but remains on the sur-

make sure it is retracted before driv-

Do not use gasoline or strong sol-

face in large patches.

ing your Toyota through an automatic

vents, which may be toxic or cause

car wash.

damage.

NOTICE

Always remove the plastic bumpers if

3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap can

your vehicle is re−painted and placed

cause streaking. In hot weather you

in a high heat paint waxing booth.

may need to rinse each section right

High temperatures could damage the

after you wash it.

bumpers.

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Cleaning the interior

CAUTION

NOTICE

NOTICE

Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline

z Do not use dye or bleach on the

Do not wash the vehicle floor with

or window cleaner on the interior.

belts-it may weaken them.

water, or allow water to get onto the

z Do not use the belts until they be-

floor when cleaning the vehicle interi-

Carpets

come dry.

or or exterior. Water may get into

audio components or other electrical

Use a good foam−type shampoo to

components above or under the floor

clean the carpets.

Windows

carpet (or mat) and cause a malfunc-

Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove

The windows may be cleaned with any

tion; and it may cause body corro-

as much dirt as possible. Several types of

household window cleaner.

sion.

foam cleaners are available; some are in

aerosol cans and others are powders or

NOTICE

Vinyl interior

liquids which you mix with water to pro-

When cleaning the inside of the win-

duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,

The vinyl upholstery may be easily

dows, be careful not to scratch or

use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.

cleaned with a mild soap or detergent

damage the heater wires on the rear

Rub in overlapping circles.

and water.

window.

Do not apply water—the best results are

First vacuum over the upholstery to re-

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as

move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or

Air conditioning control panel, car au-

possible. Read the shampoo instructions

soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the

dio, instrument panel, console panel,

and follow them closely.

vinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a few

and switches

minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt

Seat belts

Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.

and wipe off the soap with a clean damp

The seat belts may be cleaned with

cloth. If all the dirt do not come off, re-

Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-

mild soap and water or with lukewarm

peat the procedure. Commercial foaming−

warm water then lightly wipe off dirt.

water.

type vinyl cleaners are also available

Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-

which work well. Follow the manufacturer’s

ing, check the belts for excessive wear,

instructions.

fraying, or cuts.

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After cleaning or whenever any part of the

NOTICE

z The interior of your vehicle is apt

leather gets wet, dry with a soft clean

to heat up on hot summer days, so

z Do not use organic substances (sol-

cloth. Allow the leather to dry in a venti-

avoid placing on the upholstery

vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline,

lated shaded area.

items made of vinyl or plastic or

etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.

NOTICE

containing wax as these tend to

These chemicals can cause discol-

stick to leather when warm.

oring, staining or peeling of the

z If a stain should fail to come out

z Improper cleaning of the leather up-

surface.

with a neutral detergent,apply a

holstery could result in discolor-

z If you use cleaners or polishing

cleaner that does not contain an

ation or staining.

agents, make sure their ingredients

organic solvent.

do not include the substances men-

z Never use organic substances such

tioned above.

If you have any questions about the

as benzine, alcohol or gasoline or

cleaning of your Toyota, your local

z If you use a liquid car freshener, do

alkaline or acid solutions for clean-

Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer

not spill the liquid onto the ve-

ing the leather as these could

them.

hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con-

cause discoloring.

tain the ingredients mentioned

z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic

above. Immediately clean any spill

fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the

using the method mentioned above.

fine grained surface of the leather.

z Mildew may develop on soiled leath-

Leather Interior

er upholstery. Be especially careful

The leather upholstery may be cleaned

to avoid oil spots. Try to keep your

with neutral detergent for wool.

upholstery always clean.

Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened

z Long exposure to direct sunlight

with

5% solution of neutral detergent for

may cause the leather surface to

wool. Then thoroughly wipe off all traces

harden and shrink. Keep your ve-

of detergent with a clean damp cloth.

hicle in a shaded area, especially in

the summer.

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General maintenance

Where to go for service?

If you are a skilled do−it−yourself mechan-

Listed below are the general maintenance

ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-

items that should be performed as fre-

Toyota technicians are well−trained spe-

mended. Please be aware that do−it−your-

quently as specified. In addition to check-

cialists and are kept up to date with the

self maintenance can affect your warranty

ing the items listed, if you notice any

latest service information through technical

coverage. See ”Owner’s Warranty Informa-

unusual noise, smell or vibration, you

bulletins, service tips, and in−dealership

tion Booklet” or

”Owner’s Manual Supple-

should investigate the cause or take your

training programs. They learn to work on

ment” for the details.

vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-

Toyotas before they work on your vehicle,

fied service shop immediately. It is recom-

rather than while they are working on it.

mended that any problem you notice be

You can be confident that your Toyota

brought to the attention of your dealer or

dealer’s service department performs the

the qualified service shop for their advice.

best job to meet the maintenance require-

ments on your vehicle-reliably and eco-

CAUTION

nomically.

Your copy of the repair order is proof that

Make these checks only where ade-

all required maintenance has been per-

quate ventilation can be obtained if

formed for warranty coverage. And if any

you run the engine.

problems should arise with your vehicle

while under warranty, your Toyota dealer

OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE

will promptly take care of it. Again, be

Items listed below should be performed

sure to keep a copy of the repair order

for any service performed on your Toyota.

from time to time, unless otherwise

specified.

What about do−it−yourself maintenance?

Tire pressure

Many of the maintenance items are easy

Check the pressure with a gauge every

to do yourself if you have a little mechani-

two weeks, or at least once a month. See

cal ability and a few basic automotive

Chapter 7−2 for additional information.

tools. Simple instructions for how to per-

form them are presented in Part 7.

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