Toyota Tercel (1999 year). Instruction - part 13
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Checking brake fluid
To check the fluid level, simply look at
NOTICE
the see−through reservoir. The level
should be between the
”MAX” and
If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash
”MIN” lines on the reservoir.
it off with water to prevent it from
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go
damaging the parts or paint.
down slightly as the brake pads wear. So
be sure to keep the reservoir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it
may indicate a serious mechanical prob-
lem.
If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or
FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the
brake reservoir.
Type A
Remove and replace the reservoir cover
by hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted
line. This brings the fluid to the correct
level when you put the cover back on.
Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once
opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from
the air, and excess moisture can cause a
dangerous loss of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the reservoir
because brake fluid can harm your
eyes and damage painted surfaces. If
fluid gets in your eyes, flush your
Type B
eyes with clean water.
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Checking power steering fluid
Checking tire pressure
c. Reinstall the filler cap.
If cold add
d. Remove the filler cap again and look at
If cold
the fluid level. If the fluid is cold, the
O.K.
level should be in the
”COLD” range on
the dipstick. Similarly, if it is hot, the fluid
level should be in the ”HOT” range. If the
level is at the low side of either range,
add
automatic
transmission
fluid
DEXRONrII or III to bring the level within
the range.
If hot add
e. After replacing the filler cap, visually
If hot O.K.
check the steering box case, vane pump
and hose connections for leaks or dam-
age.
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. If
Keep your tire pressures at the proper
necessary, add automatic transmission
level.
CAUTION
fluid DEXRONrII or III.
The recommended cold tire pressures, tire
If the vehicle has been driven around
80
size and the vehicle capacity weight are
The reservoir tank may be hot so be
km/h
(50 mph) for
20 minutes
(a little
given in Part 8. They are also on the tire
careful not to burn yourself.
more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is
pressure label as shown.
hot
(60°C—80°C or
140°F—175°F). You
You should check the tire pressures every
may also check the level when the fluid
NOTICE
two weeks, or at least once a month. And
is
cold
(about
room temperature,
do not forget the spare!
10°C—30°C or 50°F—85°F) if the engine
Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-
has not been run for about five hours.
ing could be damaged.
Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire
life and make your vehicle less safe to
a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reser-
drive.
voir tank.
b. Remove the filler cap by turning it
counterclockwise and wipe the dipstick
clean.
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Checking and replacing tires
Low tire pressure results in excessive
D Take special care when adding air to
wear, poor handling, reduced fuel econo-
the compact spare tire. The smaller
Tread wear indicator
my, and the possibility of blowouts from
tire size can gain pressure very quick-
overheated tires. Also, low tire pressure
ly. Add compressed air in small quanti-
can cause poor sealing of the tire bead.
ties and check the pressure often until
If the tire pressure is excessively low,
it reaches the specified pressure.
there is the possibility of wheel deforma-
D Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure
tion and/or tire separation.
after driving. It is normal for the tire
High tire pressure produces a harsh ride,
pressure to be higher after driving.
handling problems, excessive wear at the
D Never exceed the vehicle capacity
center of the tire tread, and a greater
weight. The passenger and luggage
possibility of tire damage from road haz-
weight should be located so that the
ards.
vehicle is balanced.
If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it
D Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation
CHECKING YOUR TIRES
checked by your Toyota dealer.
valve caps. Without the valve caps,
Check the tire tread for the tread wear
The following instructions for checking
dirt or moisture could get into the valve
indicators. If the indicators show, re-
tire pressure should be observed:
core and cause air leakage. If the caps
place the tires.
have been lost, have new ones put on
D The pressure should be checked only
as soon as possible.
The tires on your Toyota have built−in
when the tires are cold. If your ve-
tread wear indicators to help you know
hicle has been packed for at least
3
when the tires need replacement. When
hours and has not been driven for
the tread depth wears to
1.6 mm
(0.06
more than 1.5 km or 1 mile since, you
in.) or less, the indicators will appear. If
will get an accurate cold tire pressure
you can see the indicators in two or more
reading.
adjacent grooves, the tire should be re-
D Always use a tire pressure gauge.
placed. The lower the tread, the higher
The appearance of a tire can be mis-
the risk of skidding.
leading. Besides, tire pressures that
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost
are even just a few pounds off can
if the tread wears down below
4 mm
degrade handling and ride.
(0.16 in.).
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Rotating tires
Check the tires regularly for damage
such as cuts, splits and cracks. If any
CAUTION
damage is found, consult with a techni-
D Do not mix radial, bias belted, or
cian and have the tire repaired or re-
bias−ply tires on your vehicle. It
placed.
can cause dangerous handling char-
Even if the damage does not appear seri-
acteristics, resulting in loss of con-
ous, a qualified technician should examine
trol.
the damage. Objects which have pene-
D Do not use tires or wheels other
trated the tire may have caused internal
damage.
than the manufacturer’s recom-
mended size.
Any tires which are over six years old
must be checked by a qualified techni-
Toyota recommends all four tires, or at
cian even if damage is not obvious.
least both of the front or rear tires be
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
To equalize tire wear and help extend
replaced at a time as a set.
have never or seldom been used.
tire life, Toyota recommends that you
See ”If you have a flat tire” in Part
4 for
This also applies to the spare tire and
rotate your tires approximately every
tire change procedure.
tires stored for future use.
12000 km
(7500 miles). However, the
When a tire is replaced, the wheel
most appropriate timing for tire rotation
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
should always be balanced.
may vary according to your driving hab-
When replacing a tire, use only the
its and road surface conditions.
An unbalanced wheel may affect vehicle
same size and construction as original-
handling and tire life. Wheels can get out
See ”If you have a flat tire” in Part
4 for
ly installed and with the same or great-
of balance with regular use and should
tire change procedure.
er load capacity.
therefore be balanced occasionally.
When rotating tires, check for uneven
Using any other size or type of tire may
When replacing a tubeless tire, the air
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usu-
seriously affect handling, ride, speedome-
valve should also be replaced with a
ally caused by incorrect tire pressure, im-
ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,
new one.
proper wheel alignment, out−of−balance
and clearance between the body and tires
wheels, or severe braking.
or snow chains.
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Installing snow tires and
chains
WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
Mark the direction of rotation and be sure
CAUTION
CHAINS
to install them in the same direction when
replacing.
Snow tires or chains are recommended
Do not include a compact spare tire
when driving on snow or ice.
when rotating the tires. It is designed
CAUTION
for temporary use only.
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
provide better traction than snow tires.
D Do not drive with the snow tires
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
incorrectly inflated.
If you need snow tires, select the same
D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
size, construction and load capacity as
with any type of snow tires.
the original tires on your Toyota.
Do not use tires other than those men-
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
Use the tire chains of correct size and
without first checking local regulations for
type.
possible restrictions.
Use SAE Class ”S” type radial tire chains
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
except radial cable chains or V−bar type
Snow tires should be installed on all
chains.
wheels.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
Installing snow tires on the front wheels
chains vary according to location or
only can lead to an excessive difference
type of road, so always check them
in road grip capability between the front
before installing chains.
and rear tires which could cause loss of
CHAIN INSTALLATION
vehicle control.
Install the chains on the front tires as
When storing removed tires, you should
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
store them in a cool dry place.
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chains after driving
0.5—1.0 km
(1/4—1/2 mile).
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Replacing wheels
When installing chains on your tires, care-
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
ommended as they may have been sub-
If you have wheel damage such as
manufacturer.
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
If wheel covers are used, they will be
wheel should be replaced.
wheels which have been straightened may
scratched by the chain band, so remove
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
have structural damage and therefore
the covers before putting on the chains.
tire may slip off the wheel or they may
should not be used. Never use an inner
cause loss of handling control.
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
CAUTION
WHEEL SELECTION
for a tubeless tire.
D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
When replacing wheels, care should be
the chain manufacturer’s recom-
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
mended speed limit, whichever is
placed by ones with the same load ca-
lower.
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
D Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
This must be observed on compact spare
holes, and sharp turns, which may
tires, too.
cause the vehicle to bounce.
Correct replacement wheels are available
D Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel
at your Toyota dealer.
braking, as use of chains may ad-
A wheel of a different size or type may
versely affect vehicle handling.
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight
NOTICE
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
the body and chassis.
the compact spare tire, as it may re-
sult in damage to the vehicle as well
as the tire.
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Checking battery condition—
—Precautions
Part 7
DO−IT−YOURSELF
CAUTION
D If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
MAINTENANCE —
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.
The battery produces flammable and
Chapter 7−3
explosive hydrogen gas.
D If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
D Do not cause a spark from the bat-
Electrical components
through to your skin, so immediate-
tery with tools.
ly take off the exposed clothing and
D Do not smoke or light a match near
D Checking battery condition
follow the procedure above, if nec-
the battery.
essary.
D Battery recharging precautions
The electrolyte contains poisonous
D If you happen to swallow electro-
D Checking and replacing fuses
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
D Adding washer fluid
D Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
clothes.
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
D Replacing light bulbs
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
D Never ingest electrolyte.
gency help.
D Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
D Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
D If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi-
cal office.
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—Checking battery exterior
—Checking battery fluid
There are two types of batteries:
Terminals
NOTICE
maintenance type and non−maintenance
z Be sure the engine and all accesso-
type.
ries are off before performing main-
A non−maintenance
battery
has
tenance.
”MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY” on its
z When checking the battery, remove
top. A maintenance type battery does not
the ground cable from the negative
have such indication.
terminal
(”−” mark) first and rein-
Maintenance type battery—
stall it last.
Check the fluid condition by the fluid level
z Be careful not to cause a short cir-
lines on the side of the battery.
Hold−down
Ground
cuit with tools.
clamp
Non−maintenance battery—
cable
z Take care no solution gets into the
Check the battery condition by the
battery when washing it.
hydrometer on the top of the battery.
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
hold−down clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off
with a solution of warm water and baking
soda. Coat the outside of the terminals
with grease to prevent further corrosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose,
tighten their clamp nuts—but do not over-
tighten.
c. Tighten the hold−down clamp only
enough to keep the battery firmly in place.
Overtightening may damage the battery
case.
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Type A
Clear or
Low
O.K
light yellow
Green
Dark
Upper line
Type B
Blue
White
Red
Lower line
CHECKING BY THE FLUID LEVEL LINES
CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER
ADDING
DISTILLED
WATER
(MAINTENANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY)
(NON−MAINTENANCE BATTERY ONLY)
(MAINTENANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY)
The fluid (electrolyte) level must be be-
Check the battery condition by the
1. Remove the vent plugs.
tween the upper and lower lines.
hydrometer color.
2. Add distilled water to cells needing
When checking the fluid level, look at all
fluid.
Hydrometer color
six cells, not just one or two.
Condition
If the side of your battery is covered,
Type A
Type B
If the level is lower than the lower line,
check the water level by looking down
add distilled water.
(See ADDING DIS-
GREEN
BLUE
Good
directly above the cell as illustrated
TILLED WATER”.)
above.
Charging necessary.
Have battery
3. Retighten the vent plugs securely.
DARK
WHITE
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
CLEAR
Have battery
or
RED
checked by your
LIGHT
Toyota dealer.
YELLOW
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Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro-
NOTICE
NOTICE
ducing hydrogen gas.
Do not overfill the cells. Excess elec-
Therefore, before recharging:
Never recharge the battery while the
trolyte could squirt out of the battery
engine is running. Also, be sure all
1. Maintenance type batteries—Remove
during heavy charging, causing corro-
accessories are turned off.
the vent plugs.
sion or damage.
2. If recharging with the battery installed
on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
3. Be sure the power switch on the re-
charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
D Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
D Non−maintenance batteries: Only do
a slow charge (5 A or less). Charg-
ing at a quicker rate is dangerous.
The battery may explode, causing
personal injuries.
Maintenance type batteries: Be sure
to remove the vent plugs before re-
charging.
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Checking and replacing fuses
Type A fuses can be pulled out by using
Type A
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
Good
Blown
into the clip.
Type B
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
”DOME”
or
”A/C” fuse, which may be dispensable
If the headlights or other electrical
for normal driving, and use it if its amper-
components do not work, check the
age rating is the same.
Good
Blown
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
they must be replaced.
age, use one that is lower, but as close
Type C
See ”Fuse locations” in Chapter
7−1 for
as possible to the rating. If the amperage
locations of the fuses.
is lower than that specified, the fuse
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative
might blow out again but this does not
component off. Pull a suspected fuse
indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get
straight out and check it.
the correct fuse as soon as possible and
return the substitute to its original clip.
Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows
It is a good idea to purchase a set of
Good
Blown
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
spare fuses and keep them in your ve-
Part
8 of this manual for the functions
hicle for emergencies.
controlled by each circuit.
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Adding washer fluid
Replacing light bulbs—
If the new fuse immediately blows out,
If any washer does not work, the wash-
The following illustrations show how to
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
er tank may be empty. Add washer
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
fluid.
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
soon as possible.
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
wattage ratings given in the table.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
CAUTION
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
product is available at your Toyota dealer
perage rating, or any other object, in
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
manufacturer’s directions for how much to
inside and require special handling.
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
mix with water.
They can burst or shatter if scratched
or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its
NOTICE
plastic or metal case. Do not touch
the glass part of a bulb with bare
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
hands.
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
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—Headlights
Bulb
Light bulbs
W
Type
No.
Headlights
HB2
60/55
A
Parking, front
side marker and
1157
27/8
B
front turn signal
lights
Rear side marker
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5
C
lights
Rear turn signal
PY
21
D
lights
21W
Stop and tail
W21/
21/5
C
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec-
2. Release the bulb retaining spring
lights
5W
tor. Remove the rubber cover.
and remove the bulb. Install a new
Back−up lights
W21W
21
C
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
License plate
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
—
5
C
lights
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.
High mounted
921
18
C
stoplight
Interior light
—
8
E
Trunk light
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3.8
C
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: Single end bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Single end bulbs
(amber)
E: Double end bulbs
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—Parking, front side marker
and front turn signal lights
Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.
3. Install the rubber cover with the
”TOP” 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.
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