1990-1998 Toyota Estima / Emina / Lucida (UK) Owners Manual

1 1 OWNERS MANUAL TOYOTA

3 3 Toyota Lucida Estima Emina Owners Handbook

4 4 UK Edition 2005

5 5 CONTENTS Model Range 7 Model Specifications 8 Accessories 9 Dimensions 10 General Specifications 10 Service Schedule 11 Part Numbers 12 Doors 13 Electric Windows 15 Sunroof 16 Fuel Cap/Bonnet Release 16 Engine Covers 17 Front Seats 17 Middle Seats 18 Rotating Seats 19 Loading Area 19 Flattening Seats 20 Tilt Steering 21 Mirrors 21 Dashboard 22 Warning Lights 23 Lights Operation 25 Wipers & Washers 26 Heated Rear Window 27 Starting & Stopping 27 Manual Gearbox 28 Automatic Gearbox 28 ECT Power 30 Airbags 30 ABS Braking 30 4 Wheel Drive 31 Parking Sensors 31 Air Conditioning Vents 33 Air Flow & Control 33 Rear Cooler Control 36 Fittings 37 Ash Trays 39 Hot & Cool Box 39 Electric Curtains 40 Maintenance 42 Wheel Jack Operation 43 Towing 43 Season Lever 44 Jump Starting 44 Left Side Engine Bay 45 Right Side Engine Bay 45 Washer Bottles 46 Vehicle Maintenance 47 Engine Oils 51 Fuse Replacement 51 Fuses 52 Bulb Replacement 54 Service Data 55 Japanese Translations 56 Toyota Paint Codes 59 Interior Fuse Box 60

7 7 Toyota Estima Model Range The Estima comes in three variants which are known as the Estima, Estima Lucida and Estima Emina respectively. The main difference is that the Lucida and Emina models are approximately 110 mm narrower than the standard Estima, and 70 mm shorter, which makes the Estima the closest model to the UK Previa. As the three models share the same wheel-base, this can be easily identified by the Lucida/Emina having flared front wheel arches to accommodate the size differential. It is the opinion of some that the Lucida/Emina models handle better, particularly on our narrower roads. Model Range The pictures opposite clearly show the flared wheel arch on the Toyota Estima Lucida/Emina Model (Bottom picture), whereas the Toyota Estima Model's wheel arch is flush (Top picture). The main reason why the Lucida and Emina exist is simply to beat the tax system in Japan. Unlike in the UK, taxation for cars are far more complex in Japan. Tax rates are determined by different criteria, the main factor being the engine capacity and the body size (area size) of the car. In other words, small cars with big engines will be categorised in a higher band tax at the same time as a car with a small engine but a bigger body. The Estima, due to its size, is classed in the higher tax band for the road tax. However, as the Lucida and Emina are slightly shorter than the standard Estima, they falls into lower band category for tax. This makes significant savings in running costs of the vehicle as the taxes are quite expensive in Japan. The reason for their being two smaller Estima models, the Lucida and Emina, rather than just one, is also quite interesting. In Japan, there are five separate divisions under the Toyota corporate um- brella, with each marketing and servicing selected models. The two similar Estima models, the Lucida and the Emina with the 2.2 TD engine, were designated as such for two of these divisions of Toyota which initially wanted to distribute them. So, the two models were given different names to distinguish sales and statistics between the two divisions, (possibly done by Toyota as a way to stir sales competition within their own sales divisions). They are basically the same in engine, all mechanical parts and interiors. The only difference between the models are minor design features on the front grille section and the rear tail light section. Also there was a model change in 1996 in Japan with the primary differences being different newly designed front and rear lights, the ABS feature and also twin airbags. Due to these added features on the 1996 model and onwards prices are relatively higher.

8 8 Model Range Toyota Estima Specifications Unfortunately, there is no way of knowing what specification a model comes with. That is, in the UK, Previa models are badged GS, GL and GX, so you know what the baseline specification is. With Japanese Estima models, they are badged differently to the UK Previa, with different grades of specification, but without examining each individual model there is no way of knowing what specification is included on the vehicle concerned, as they nearly always come with extra options. "G" and "X" are a common grading scheme used by Toyota Japan on many of their vehicles in Japan, including the Estima Emina/Lucida. G is the higher grade, followed by the mid range (most prevalent) X models, and then F, S and D (basic) models. From 1995 onwards the basic models seem to have been discontinued and I doubt if there are many imported or have been imported to the UK. But in between these basic grades there are those models that have the "twin moon roof" and the slightly curved raised glass J-top sun roof. Also, models comes in "Luxury" & "Limited" models. But it is really hard to pin down what comes with each model as many of the Japanese, when originally purchasing their vehicle, may add a variety of other features. Some may have alloys and the rear spoiler, or they may add the cold/ hot box with a CD system to add to the cassette radio. G models generally have the captain seats and the auto. climate control. But some of the X Luxury models also come with the captain seats and auto. climate control. So you can sometimes find a 4WD X Luxury model with better specifications and gadgets than a G. Apart from the badging of models, there are other give-aways of Japanese imported models. These are : • Square number plates, which is the standard in Japan • Reversing mirror, which overhangs the rear of the car The front windscreen wipers are both mounted on the drivers side (with 1 long blade and 1 short blade), whilst the European Previas have the arms mounted one on either side and cross over.

9 9 Accessories This is a list of items that are available on Toyota Estima models. It has become apparent that Toyota make a vast range of optional extras and accessories. This may be a useful starting check- list to use when examining potential vehicles to purchase • 4WD • Alloy wheels • Boot liner - Plastic • Canopy • Captains chairs in middle seat row • Central Locking • Child-safe locking side slide doors. • Cigarette lighter • Cruise control • Cupholder's • Driver and passenger airbags • Dual Air Conditioning (some with Climate Con- trol i.e. you set the temperature inside the car) • Dual Sunroofs: Manual sunroof at front and Electric Sunroof at rear • "Easy close" back and/or slide door. • ECT power. • Electric windows • Electric curtains • Full size spare wheel • Heated electric mirrors • Heated rear window • Hot and cold storage box • Lace seat/headrest covers • Metallic and Pearlescent paints • Mock Walnut dash and door caps • Multi-box, consisting of 3 holder/tray's for coin's etc. • Night Parking stick, on front bumper, lights up at night to aid parking • Overdrive, button on column shift, when 'on" this transforms the transmission into a 4 gear mode, allows for smoother, quieter driving on straight roads, and gets slight better mileage. "Off" is primarily for going uphill or down hills • Picnic table and chairs • Power Steering • Raised Glass J-Top roof • Rear spoiler • Remote fuel flap release • Reversing mirror (a give-away of a Japanese imported model) • Roof rails • Television • Tilt adjustable steering column • Tinted windows • Transmission: Manual or Automatic • Ultrasound parking sensors • White Steering Wheel • Wire mesh window heat reflectors • 110v DC electric hook up with outlet

10 10 External Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm) Estima 4750 1800 1790 Estima Lucida 4690 1690 1820 Estima Emina 4690 1690 1820 Internal Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm) Estima 2800 1635 1220 Estima Lucida 2890 1520 1220 Estima Emina 2890 1520 1220 Dimensions 2.4 2.4S 2.2TD Engine Capacity (cc) 2438 2438 2184 BHP/RPM 133/5000 160/5000 101/4200 Maximum Speed 108 112 100 0-60 (seconds) 11.7 11.0 14.5 Average Fuel Economy 25 24 30 Transmission 5 speed manual or 4 speed auto. 5 speed manual or 4 speed auto. 5 speed manual or 4 speed auto. Brakes (Front/Rear) Disc/Disc Disc/Disc Disc/Disc Weight (kg) 1900 (fwd)/2000(4wd) 1900 (fwd)/2000(4wd) 1850 Specifications

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