Toyota Corolla 1997 User manual

Foreward
Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and
follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve-
ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed in your vehicle.
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E1997 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:
For further information, please refer to the separate
“Owner’s Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or
“Warranty Booklet”.
SNew vehicle warranty
SEmission control systems warranty
SOthers
Your responsiblity for maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the
specified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives de-
tails of these maintenance requirements. Also in-
cluded in Part 6 is general maintenance. For sched-
uled maintenance information, please refer to the
separate “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Mainte-
nance Schedule”.
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and acces-
sories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in
the market. You should know that Toyota does not
warrant these products and is not responsible either
for their performance, repair or replacement, or for
any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect
they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine
Toyota products. Modification with non genuine Toyo-
ta products could affect its performance, safety or du-
rability, and may even violate governmental regula-
tions. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered
under warranty.

Spark ignition system of your
Toyota
The spark ignition system of your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference−Causing
Equipment Standard.
Installation of a mobile
two−way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system
in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such
as multiport fuel injection systems/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti−
lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be sure
to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary
measures or special instructions regarding installa-
tion.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag devices in your Toyota contains ex-
plosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the
airbags left asthey are, it may cause an accident such
as a fire. Be sure to have the SRS airbag system re-
moved and disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your ve-
hicle.

Publication No. OM12671U
Part No. 01999-12671
Printed in Japan 13−9801−05
Quick index
DIf a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 73. . . . .
DIf your vehicle will not start 133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIf your engine stalls while driving 136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIf your vehicle overheats 137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIf you have a flat tire 138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIf your vehicle needs to be towed 145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTips for driving during break−in period 111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DHow to start the engine 123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DGeneral maintenance 156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DComplete index 201. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED fuel, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane Rating 87) or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API SH, ’’Energy−Conserving II’’ multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
See page 170 for detailed information.
Automatic transaxle fluid:
Automatic transmissiion fluid D−II or DEXRON®III (DEXRON®ll)
Tire information: See pages 173 through 177.
Tire pressure: See page 196.
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Part 1
1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−1
Overview of instruments
and controls
SInstrument panel overview
SInstrument cluster overview
SIndicator symbols on the
instrument panel

2
Instrument panel overview

3

4
Instrument cluster overview
"Without tachometer

5
"With tachometer

6
Anti−lock brake system warning light *1
Brake system warning light *1
Seat belt reminder light*1
Discharge warning light*1
Low oil pressure warning light*1
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
Open door warning light*1
SRS airbag warning light*1
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Over−drive indicator light
Cruise control indicator light*2
Rear window defogger indicator
light.
*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” in Chapter 1−5.
*2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1−6.
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Panel