Toyota TERCEL 1997 Owner Manual

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls

 Instrument panel overview  Instrument cluster overview  Indicator symbols on the

instrument panel

Instrument panel overview

1. Side vent

2. Instrument cluster

3. Center vents

4. Rear view mirror remote control lever

5. Glovebox

6. Power door lock switch

7. Power window switches

8. Parking brake lever

9. Automatic transmission selctor lever or manual transmission gear shift lever

10. Hood lock release lever

1. Instrument panel light control knob

2. Headlight and turn signal switch

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Emergency flasher switch

5. Clock

6. Air conditioning controls

7. Car audio

8. Cigarette lighter

9. Ashtray

10. Cup holders

11. Rear window defogger switch

12. Ignition switch

Instrument cluster overview

Without tachometer

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Fuel gauge

3. Service reminder indicators or indicator lights

4. Odometer

5. Speedmeter

6. Tachometer

7. Trip meter reset knob

8. Trip meter

Without tachometer

1. Fuel gauge

2. Service reminder indicators or

indicator lights

3. Odometer

4. Speedometer

5. Engine coolant temperature gauge

6. Theft deterrent system indicator light

7. Trip meter reset knob

8. Trip meter

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Anti-lock brake system warning light *Brake system warning light *

Seat belt reminder light*

Discharge warning light*

Low oil pressure warning light*

Malfunction indicator light*

The indicators marked with * are service reminder indicators. For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzer” in Chapter 1-5.

Open door warning light*

SRS airbag warning light*

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Over-drive indicator light

Part 1

Keys

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors

 Keys  Side doors  Power windows  Trunk lid  Hood  Theft deterrent system  Fuel tank cap

KEY PLATE

Type A—

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of key.

1. Master key—This key works in every lock.

2. Subkey—This key will not work in the trunk.

To protect things locked in the trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant.

Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

Type B—

This key works in every lock.

Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare key in case you accidentally lock your key inside the vehicle.

Side doors

KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the

plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number.

You should also put a copy of the key number with your importane papers.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it.

To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. Vehicles with power door lock sys-

tem—All the doors lock and unlock simutaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the doors simultaneously.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON

Move the lock button.

To lock: Push the button downward. To unlock: Pull the button upward. Closing the door with the lock button

pushed in will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear

side. All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous-

ly.

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

REAR DOOR CHILD-PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”

position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a r e a r d o or so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

Power windows

The windows can be operated with the switch on each door.

The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.

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.

Automatic operation (to open only):

Push the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up and then release it.

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Use the switch on each passengers’ door or the switches on the dirver’s door that control each passengers’ window.

The window move as long as you hold the switch.

To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock button on

the driver’s door, the passenger’s windows cannot be operated.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.  Always make sure the head, hands

and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely inside 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 that they operate the windows safely.

 When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervision. Use the window lock button to prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.

 Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

Trunk lid— —Lock release lever

CAUTION

Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

To open the trunk lid from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clockwise.

See ”Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading 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.

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

—Luggage security system Hood

This system deactivates the lock release lever so that things locked in the trunk can be protected.

1. Push down the security lock levers to lock the rear seatbacks.

After locking the rear seatbacks, try folding them down to make sure they are securely locked, otherwise someone could get into the trunk by folding down a rear seat.

2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever.

After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.

To open the hood, do the following.

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood is securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly and an accident may occur.

Theft deterrent system (for Puerto Rico)

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return the support rod to its clipthis prevents rattles. Then lower the hood and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely.

To deter the vehicle theft, the system is designed to give an alarm and keep the engine from being started if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked.

The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights, and other exterior lights. The engine cannot be started because the starter circuit will be cut.

SETTING THE SYSTEM

1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK” position and remove it.

2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the side doors, trunk and hood.

The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked. As all the doors are locked, the system will give you a preparation time of 30 seconds before the setting, during which the doors, trunk and hood may be opened to prepare for the setting.

Be careful not to use the key when opening either front door. This will cancel the system.

4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle.

The system will automatically be set after the preparation time passes. The indicator light will flash to show the system is set. If any of the doors, trunk or hood is open at that time, the setting is interrupted until it is closed and locked.

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system.

WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system

The system will give the alarm and cut the starter circuit under the following conditions:

 If any of the side doors, trunk or hood

is unlocked without using the key

 If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

After one minute, the alarm will automatically stop with the starter circuit cut kept on.

Reactiviating the alarm

Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm each time all the doors, trunk and hood are closed after the alarm stops.

The alarm will be activated again under the following conditions.

 If any of the doors, trunk or hood is

opened

 If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

Stopping the alarm

Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK” to “ACC” position. The alarm will be stopped with the starter circuit cut kept on. Stopping the alarm in this manner will keep the alarm from being reactivated when any of the doors, trunk or hood is opened.

Interrupting the setting

With the system set, the trunk can be opened with the key without activating or cancelling the system. While it is open, the doors and hood may be opened in addition. However, when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected, the system is activated.

To resume the setting, close and lock all the doors, the trunk and hood. The trunk must be closed with the key removed.

CANCELLING THE SYSTEM

Unlock either front door with the key. This cancels the system completely and the starter circuit cut will be cancelled at once.

INDICATOR LIGHT

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 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 indicator light starts flashing.

3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside. The system should activate the alarm.

4. Cancel the system by unlocking either front door with the key.

Fuel tank cap

5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood. When testing on the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.

If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

Lever type

Key type

1. To open the fuel filler door, do this.

Lever type—Pull up the lever. Key type—Turn the key clockwise in the

fuel filler door.

CAUTION

 Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.

 When opening the cap, do not re-

move the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing 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.

CAUTION

 Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.

 Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank

cap for replacement. It has a builtin check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.

Part 1

Seats

Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat belts and Mirrors

 Seats  Front seats  Fold-down rear seat  Seat belts  SRS airbags  Child restraint  Outside rear view mirrors

 Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror

While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit wel l back in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

 Do not drive the vehicle unless the

occupants are properly seated. Do not allow sitting on top of a foldeddown seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

 During driving, do not allow pas-

sengers to stand up or move around between seats. Severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

 Adjustments should not be made

while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 When adjusting the seat, be careful

not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage.

 After adjusting the seat position,

try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

 After adjusting the seatback, exert

body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not put objects under the seats

as they may interfere with the seatlock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 While adjustin g t h e seat, do not put

your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may catch and injure your hands or fingers.

—Adjusting front seats

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER

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 maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the passenger 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 seatback.

—Moving passenger’s seat for rear seat entry (2-door models)

CAUTION

 After pulling back the seat, try

pushing the seat forward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place.

 Never allow anyone to rest their

foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving.

Fold-down rear seat

For easy access to the rear seat, do this.

1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback.

The seat will slide forward slightly.

2. Move the seat to the front-most position.

After passengers are in, lift up the seatback and return the seat until it locks.

1. Pull up the seatback security lock lever 1 to the unlock position.

2. Pull out the lock release strap 2.

3 Fold down the seatback.

Each seatback may be folded separately . This will enlarge the trunk room as far as

the front seatbacks. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position:

 Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

 Make sure the seatback is securely

locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

Seat belts-

-Seat belt precautions

Toyota strongly urges that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.

Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint” for details.

If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.

If a child must sit in the front seat, the seat belts should be worn properly. If an accident occurs and seat belts are not worn properly, the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag may cause serious injury to the child.

Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. An unrestrained child could suffer serious injury during emergency braking or a collision. Also, do not let the child sit on your lap. It does not provide sufficient restraint.

If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, move the child to the center position and use the center lap belt.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.

Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury , however, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the upright position:

 Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

 Make sure the seatback is securely

locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

Seat belts-

-Seat belt precautions

Child. Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belts. See “Child restraint” for details.

If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, move the child to the center position and use the center lap belt.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.

Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury , however, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision. When using the seat belts, observe the following:  Use the belt for only one person at

a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people-even children.

 Avoid reclining the seatbacks too

much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (Refer to the seat adjustment instructions.)

 Be careful not to damage the belt

webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors.

 Inspect the belt system periodical-

ly. Check for cuts, fraying and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

 Keep the belts clean and dry. If

they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners-they may severely weaken the belts.

 Replace the belt assembly (includ-

ing bolts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

 Front passenger ’s seat only—Re-

place the belt if the warning label under the sleeve can be seen. The warning label, “REPLACE BELT”, will appear if the belt receives a severe impact or other force.

—Front seat belts and rear outside seat belts

If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor. When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely . (F o r d e t a i l s , see “Child restraint” in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position.

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your T oyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor-

Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.

To adjust the anchor position, pull the knob out and slide it up or down. Release the knob and make sure the anchor is locked in position.

CAUTION

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause severe injuries in a collision.

 High-positioned lap belts and

loose-fitting belts both could cause severe injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

 For your safety, do not place the

shoulder belt under your arm.

Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.

Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips-not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder portion upward through the latch plate.

To release the belt, press the bucklerelease button and allow the belt to retract.

If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check for nicks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it retracts.

—Rear center seat belt

Sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, insert the tab into the buckle.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

If the belt is not long enough for you, hold the tab at a right angle to the belt and pull on the tab.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the

buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

—Seat belt extender

If your seat belt cannot be fastened securely because it is not long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.

Please contact your local Toyota dealer so that the dealer can order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length. Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer.

Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position.

To shorten the belt, pull the free end of the belt.

Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips—not on your waist, then adjust it to a snug fit.

CAUTION

High-positioned and loose-fitting lap belts could cause severe injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.

To release the belt, press the bucklerelease button.

CAUTION

When using the seat belt extender, observe the following. Failure to follow these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident, increasing the chance of personal injury.

 Never use the seat belt extender if

you can fasten the seat belt without it.

 Remember that the extender pro-

vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle, or for another person or at a different seating position than the one originally intended for.

To connect the extender to the seat belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS” signs on the buckle-release buttons of the extender and the seat belt are both facing outward as shown.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle. When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle-release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extender itself. When not in use, remove the extender and store in the vehicle for future use.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.

SRS airbags (for U.S.A.)

The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are designed to provide further protection to the driver and front passenger when added to the primary protection provided by the seat belts.

In response to a severe frontal impact, the SRS airbags work together with the seat belts to help preventing or reduce injury by inflating, in order to decrease the likelihood of the driver’s or front passenger’s head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag is activated even with no passenger in the front seat.

This indicator comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ACC” or “ON” position. It goes off after about 6 seconds. This means the SRS airbags are operating properly.

The SRS airbag warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources.

The SRS airbag system is designed to activate in response to a severe frontal impact within the shaded area between the arrows in the illustration.

The SRS airbags will deploy if the severity of the impact is above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 20 km/h (14 mph) collision when impacting straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform.

If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the SRS airbags may not deploy.

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