Toyota PASEO 1999 User manual

For your safety and comfort,
read carefully and keep in the vehicle.

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Foreword
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 on your vehicle.
©1998 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.

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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:
DNew vehicle warranty
DEmission control systems warranty
DOthers
For further information, please refer to the separate
”Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet” or ”Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is owner’s responsibility to make sure that the speci-
fied maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives details of
these maintenance requirements. Also included in Part 6
is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in-
formation, place refer to the separate ”Scheduled Main-
tenance Guide” or ”Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries 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 Toyota
products could affect its performance, safety or durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system of your
Toyota
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equip-
ment 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 system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, anti−lock brake
system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner
system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding
installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Toyota contains explosive chemicals. If the vehicle
is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners
left as they are, it may cause an accident such as a
fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag
and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by
a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before
you dispose of your vehicle.

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Part
1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—
Chapter Page
1−1 Overview of instruments and controls 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−2 Keys and Doors 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−4 Lights, Wipers and Defogger 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators 73. . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake 79. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system 89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1−8 Other equipment 113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA 117. . . . . . . . . .
3 STARTING AND DRIVING 129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 153. . . .
6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE 159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE—
Chapter
7−1 Introduction 165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7−2 Engine and Chassis 171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7−3 Electrical components 181. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 SPECIFICATIONS 191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS
AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING 197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10INDEX 199. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of
Contents

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Important information about this manual
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
In this manual, you will see CAUTION and NOTICE warn-
ings. These are used in the following ways:
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed what you must or must not do in order to
avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which may cause
damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning
is ignored. You are informed what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage
to your vehicle and its equipment.
Safety symbol
In this manual, you will also see a circle
with a slash through it. This means ”Do
not”, ”Do not do this”, or ”Do not let this
happen”.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1−1
Overview of instruments
and controls
DInstrument panel overview
DInstrument cluster overview
DIndicator symbols on the
instrument panel

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Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Personal lights
5. Rear view mirror remote control levers
6. Glove box
7. Power door lock switches
8. Power window switches
9. Parking brake lever
10. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
11. Hood lock release lever

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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 holder
11. Front passenger’s seat belt reminder
light
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Rear window defogger switch