Target Audience:
Compact SUV buyers seeking an affordable, economical small four-wheel-drive vehicle for urban and light off-road use
Segment:
Mini/compact SUV
Key Advantages:
Lightweight construction, compact dimensions for city driving, permanent four-wheel drive, low running costs, simple mechanicals suited to DIY maintenance
Key Features:
1.3-litre petrol engine, selectable/permanent 4WD, high seating position, generous ground clearance for its class
Engine Removal and Installation:
Step-by-step procedures with torque specifications
Cylinder Head Service:
Valve clearance checks, head gasket replacement, resurfacing specs
Cylinder Block Service:
Piston, ring, and bearing replacement procedures
Cooling System:
Radiator, water pump, thermostat testing and replacement
Lubrication System:
Oil pump service, oil pressure testing, filter procedures
Fuel and Emission Systems:
Carburettor and EFI service, emission control diagnostics
Manual Transmission:
Disassembly, inspection, rebuild and reassembly procedures
Clutch:
Adjustment, hydraulics, and component replacement
Transfer Case:
4WD transfer unit service and overhaul
Differential and Axles:
Front and rear diff service, CV joint replacement
Brakes:
Disc and drum brake service, master cylinder, bleeding procedures
Suspension:
Strut, spring, and bush replacement with alignment specs
Steering:
Power steering service, tie rod and rack procedures
Body and Interior:
Panel removal, trim service, glass replacement
Wiring Diagrams:
Complete electrical schematics with connector locations
Heating and Air Conditioning:
HVAC component service and refrigerant procedures
Technical Depth:
Full teardown and rebuild level, with torque specs, clearances, and diagnostic fault-finding charts
Parts Information:
OEM part numbers, torque values, and fluid capacities referenced throughout
Diagnostics:
Fault code tables, troubleshooting charts, and sensor test procedures
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
1.3-litre petrol inline-4 (HC-EJ / K3-VE depending on market and year)
Displacement:
1295 cc (early HC-EJ) / 1298 cc (later K3-VE)
Valvetrain:
SOHC 16-valve (HC-EJ) / DOHC 16-valve with VVT-i (K3-VE, from 2000)
Compression Ratio:
Approximately 9.5:1 (HC-EJ); 10.0:1 (K3-VE)
Performance:
Roughly 84-88 hp and 105-120 Nm of torque depending on engine and market
Fuel System:
Multi-point electronic fuel injection (EFI)
Fuel Type:
Regular unleaded petrol
Crash Test Rating:
N/A - formal independent crash ratings for this era are limited and region-specific
Active Features:
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) available on later/higher trims
Passive Features:
Driver and front passenger airbags (market-dependent), side-impact door beams, collapsible steering column, front seatbelt pretensioners on later models
Audio System:
AM/FM radio with cassette or CD player depending on trim and market
Air Conditioning:
Factory air conditioning available on most trims
Driver Assistance:
None - pre-modern era vehicle with no electronic driver assistance systems
Instrumentation:
Analogue gauge cluster with 4WD status indicators
Engine Oil and Filter:
Every 5,000-10,000 km or 6 months
Air Filter:
Inspect every 10,000 km, replace every 40,000 km
Spark Plugs:
Replace every 20,000-40,000 km depending on plug type
Coolant:
Replace every 2 years or 40,000 km
Timing Belt:
Inspect regularly; replace around 100,000 km on belt-driven engines
Engine Oil:
SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30, API SF/SG or better; capacity approx. 3.1-3.7 L with filter
Manual Transmission Oil:
GL-4 75W-90 gear oil
Differential Oil:
GL-5 80W-90 hypoid gear oil
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol long-life coolant
Common Wear Items:
CV joints and boots, suspension bushings, wheel bearings, exhaust components
Watch Points:
4WD transfer unit seals and timing belt condition on high-mileage engines
Manufacturer:
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., a compact-vehicle specialist and long-time Toyota affiliate (fully acquired by Toyota in 1998)
Model Evolution:
Launched in 1997 as Daihatsu's first compact SUV; facelift around 2000 brought the K3-VE VVT-i engine and revised trim; replaced by the second-generation Terios in 2005
Production Location:
Japan (Ikeda/Daihatsu plants); also assembled in Indonesia (Astra Daihatsu) and other markets
Related Models:
Sold as the Toyota Cami in Japan; badge-engineered derivatives include the Toyota Rush/Daihatsu Be-go (successor era)
