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99MY CELICA

 

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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

Summary of Contents for Celica 1997

Page 1: ...MY CELICA U 1 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 ...

Page 2: ... moon roof switches and interior lights 6 Glove box 7 Power door lock switches 8 Power window switches 9 Ashtray 10 Cup holder 11 Parking brake lever 12 Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever 13 Lower vent 14 Hood lock release lever 15 Power rear view mirror control switch with power windows ...

Page 3: ... box 8 Air conditioning controls 9 Rear window defogger switch 10 Liftback Power rear view mirror control switch without power windows Convertible Convertible top control switch and quarter window control switches 11 Cigarette lighter 12 Ignition switch 13 Cruise control switch 14 Tilt steering lock release lever 15 Instrument panel light control knob ...

Page 4: ...ICA U 4 Instrument cluster overview 1 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 2 Tachometer 3 Odometer 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge 5 Fuel gauge 6 Trip meter 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Speedometer ...

Page 5: ...ise control indicator light 2 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 Brake system warning light 1 Discharge warning light 1 Low oil pressure warning light 1 Malfunction indicator lamp 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 Seat belt reminder light 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 type A type B typ...

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Page 7: ...ge compartment when you have your vehicle parked leave the sub key with the attendant Since the side doors trunk lid and back door can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle 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 ...

Page 8: ...he driver s door and twice in suc cession will unlock both side doors simul taneously LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob To lock Push the knob forward To unlock Pull the knob backward Closing the side door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the side door Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle Vehicles with a power door lock sys tem The side ...

Page 9: ...in a serious injury When anyone closes the power windows be sure that they operate the windows safe ly When small children are in the ve hicle never let them use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock button to prevent them from making unex pected use of the switches Never leave small children alone in the vehicle especially with the igni tion key still inserted They co...

Page 10: ... switch on the passenger s door The driver s door also has a switch that controls the passenger s window The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Pull down the switch To close Push up the switch If you push in the window lock button on the driver s door the passenger s window cannot be operated Convertible models The window lock but ton also locks the quarter windows For front passe...

Page 11: ...uggage To close the trunk lid lower it and press down on it To close the back door lower it hardly After closing the trunk lid or back door try pulling it up to make sure it is secure ly closed and make sure that the interior lights and open door warning light are turned off CAUTION Keep the trunk lid or back door closed while driving This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also ...

Page 12: ...tback Push down the security lock levers to lock the rear seat backs After locking the rear seatbacks try fold ing them down to make sure they are securely locked otherwise someone could get into the trunk or luggage compartment by folding down a rear seat 2 After closing the trunk lid or back door insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever After closin...

Page 13: ... 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 clip this 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 ...

Page 14: ...ghtly 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 ...

Page 15: ...ease the switch and then push it again to close it com pletely Tilting operation To tilt up Push the switch on the UP side To lower Push the switch on the opposite side of the UP side You may stop the moon roof at any de sired position The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following While the vehicle is m...

Page 16: ...ages between the rear seatback and the convertible top storage area when raising or lowering the con vertible top Even small items may interfere with convertible top opera tion and can cause damage Do not sit or place excessive weight on the convertible top when the top is up or down damage to the top may result Do not raise or lower the convert ible top when the temperature is below 5 C 41 F or d...

Page 17: ...trol switch is not in the MANUAL position See If the convertible top does not raise or lower in Part 4 2 Push and hold the convertible top control switch on the OPEN side until the convertible top is complete ly lowered Raise the sun visors INSTALLING THE TOP BOOT The top boot is used to cover and conceal the completely lowered convertible top It is in the trunk and is stored in a plastic bag 3 Pl...

Page 18: ...the ones on the quarter trim 5 Attach the fastener tape on the top boot to that on the rear seatback Raising the convertible top REMOVING THE TOP BOOT 1 Push the top boot backward to sepa rate its fastener tape from the tape behind the rear seatback ...

Page 19: ... boot in the plastic bag and store it in the trunk RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP The ignition switch must be in the ON position to operate the convertible top 4 Lower the sun visors Check that all the side windows and quarter win dows are lowered Then push and hold the convertible top control switch on the CLOSE side until the top touches the windshield frame ...

Page 20: ...ly forward till they are hooked Visually check that the latch handles are fully seated in the strikers Also pull on the convertible top side rails to make sure the top is securely hooked 6 Raise all the side windows quarter windows and sun visors ...

Page 21: ...uring driving do not allow pas sengers to stand up or move around between seats Severe inju ries can occur in the event of emer gency 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 th...

Page 22: ... 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 maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips an...

Page 23: ...t back The seat will slide forward 2 Move the seat to the front most posi tion After passengers are in lift up the seat back and return the seat until it locks CAUTION After putting back the seat try pushing the seat forward and rear ward to make sure it is secured in place Never allow anyone to rest their foot on the release pedal while the vehicle is moving Moving passenger s seat for rear seat ...

Page 24: ...he seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position and are ready to use Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback Head restraints For your safety and comfort adjust the head restraint before driving To raise Pull it up To lower Push it down while pressing the lock release button On some model...

Page 25: ...ly If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly the force of the rapid infla tion of the airbag may cause death or 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 in jury or death during emergency braking or a collision Also do not let the child sit on your lap It does not provide suf...

Page 26: ...in Part 5 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 Seat belts Adjust the seat as needed front seats...

Page 27: ...ins 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 Too high Take up slack Keep as low on hips as possible Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Positio...

Page 28: ...e quired length for the extender Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop er measurement and selection of length Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer CAUTION When using the seat belt extender observe the following Failure to fol low these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt re straint system in case of vehicle acci dent increasi...

Page 29: ...his 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 The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger when added to the p...

Page 30: ...are operating properly This warning light system monitors the front airbag sensors airbag sensor as sembly inflators warning light intercon necting wiring and power sources For details see Service remainder indicators and warning buzzers in Chapter 1 5 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 ...

Page 31: ...e marginal level of airbag sensor detection and activation that only one of your ve hicle s two airbags will deploy For the safety of all occupants be sure to always wear seat belts Collision from the rear Vehicle rollover Collision from the side The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a side or rear impact if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed fro...

Page 32: ... and release some smoke and residue along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This gas is nor mally harmless however for those who have delicate skin it may cause minor skin irritation Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent minor skin irritation Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force While...

Page 33: ...ces the chances of death or serious injuries or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system see Seat belts in this chapter Improperly seated and or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint syst...

Page 34: ...ying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint sys tem see Child restraint in this chapter Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use The airbags inflate with considerable speed and force you may be killed or serious ly injured Sit up straight and well back in the seat and ...

Page 35: ...hat houses the airbag system They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rear ward by the force of deploying air bags Likewise the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees Do not modify or remove any wir ing Do not modify remove strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad steering wheel column cover ...

Page 36: ...SRS airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the follow ing conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position or remains on The light comes on while driving In the followi...

Page 37: ...y urges use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the size of the child on the rear seat According to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat Vehicles with a passenger airbag Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat In the event of an accident the force of the rapid inflation of the airbag can ca...

Page 38: ...t is unavoidable do not put a child restraint system on the front seat A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un avoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child After installing the child restraint system make sure it is secured in place follo...

Page 39: ...ota dealer CRS installation kit Part No 04731 22012 contains 1 bolt 3 types of spacers and 1 locking clip Bolt Part No 91511 60830 Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are divided into the following 3 types according to the child s age and size A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac tu...

Page 40: ...seat is used in rear facing position only CAUTION Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat be cause the force of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child Installation with 3 point type seat belt ...

Page 41: ... by its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this can prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does ...

Page 42: ...he belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the infant seat secure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer ...

Page 43: ...convertible seat is used in forward facing and rear facing depending on the child s age and size When instal ling follow the manufacturer s instruc tion about the applicable child s age and size as well as directions for installing a child restraint system CAUTION Never put a rear facing child re straint system in the front seat be cause the force of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag ca...

Page 44: ... the child Do not put a rear facing child re straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak ing or a collision 1 Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the convertible seat following the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buck...

Page 45: ...otect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted slightly it cannot be ex tended To hold the convertible seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the convertible seat firmly again...

Page 46: ...tallation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger C BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION A booster seat is used in forward fac ing position only ...

Page 47: ... possible on child s hips See Seat belts for de tails CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child s shoulder The belt should be kept away from child s neck but not falling off child s shoulder Fail ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and increase the chance of injury High positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts both could i...

Page 48: ... your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 To remove the child restraint system press the buckle release button and al low the belt to retract Left seat Right seat Top strap anchors and locations liftback only ...

Page 49: ...f m 12 2 18 2 ft lbf To comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards this model sold in Canada is provided with a bracket set in the glove box Bolt Anchor bracket Spacer 20 mm 0 8 in 210 mm 8 3 in Right seat On the luggage compartment floor a Using the illustration as a guide uncov er the anchor by rolling back the carpet on the luggage compartment floor The anchor hole is sealed b Remove t...

Page 50: ...e the steering wheel angle hold the steering wheel pull up the lock release lever tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle and release the lever When the steering wheel is in a low posi tion it will spring up as you release the lock release lever CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is ...

Page 51: ...look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror Power rear view mirror control With power windows Without power windows To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Place the switch at L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirror can be adjusted when key is in the ACC or ON position N...

Page 52: ...ear of your vehicle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do not adjust the ...

Page 53: ...tomatically turn off when the driver s door is opened with the ignition key turned off To turn them on again turn the key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the headlight switch is off NOTICE To prevent the battery being dis charged do not leave the lights on for a long period when engine is not running Daytime running light syst...

Page 54: ...ey must be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out Emergency flash...

Page 55: ...n necessary when the en gine is not running Instrument panel light control To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the knob Front fog lights To turn on the front fog lights twist the band of the headlight and turn sig nal switch lever They will come on when the tail lights are turned on ...

Page 56: ... separately with each outer switch To turn on the light push the switch on your side To turn the light off push the switch once again The center switch has the following posi tions DOOR Turn both lights on when either side door or the back door is opened The lights remain on for some time after both side doors and the back door are closed OFF The lights are off unless you oper ate either outside s...

Page 57: ...Closing the back door will turn the light off Windshield wipers and washer To turn on the windshield wipers move the lever to the desired setting The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow Position 3 Fast With interval adjuster The INT TIME band lets you adjust the wiping time inter val when the wiper lever is in the intermit tent positi...

Page 58: ... NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shield is dry It may scratch the glass Rear window wiper and washer To turn on the rear window wiper twist the lever knob upward The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Slow Position 2 Fast To squirt washer fluid on the rear window twist the knob upward or downward as far as it will go position 3 or 4 The knob automat...

Page 59: ...cally shut off af ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes Make sure you turn the defogger off when the window is clear Leaving the defogger on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defogger is not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the rear window be careful not to scratch or damage t...

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Page 61: ...4 full This fuel gauge has a non return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off If the fuel level approaches E or the low fuel level warning light comes on fill the fuel tank as soon as possible On inclines or curves due to the move ment of fuel in the tank the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on ea...

Page 62: ...ermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to con trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range Do not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your vehicle overheats in Part 4 Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm revolutions per minute Use i...

Page 63: ...he trip meter to zero To reset the trip meter push the knob If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this a type A If parking brake is off type B stop and check b Fasten seat belt c Stop and check d Stop and check e Take vehicle to Toyota dealer Indicator and buzzer j Remove key i Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately h Close both side doors and back door g type A Take vehicle to Toyota dealer t...

Page 64: ...RT the reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver s seat belt is not fastened Unless the driver fastens the belt the light stays on and the buzzer sounds for about 4 to 8 seconds c Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the battery is being discharged If it comes on while you are driving there is a problem somewhere in the charging system The engine ignition will continue to oper ate h...

Page 65: ... few seconds the light will go off When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the brake system operates conventionally but anti lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels can look up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces h Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until both side doors and back door are completel...

Page 66: ...bag warning light should come on It goes off after about 6 se conds 5 Turn the ignition key to ON but do not start the engine All the service reminder indicators except the open door warning light and SRS air bag warning light should come on The ABS warning light goes off after a few seconds If any service reminder indicator or warn ing buzzer does not function as described above either the bulb i...

Page 67: ...ne is off and the steering wheel is locked The key can be re moved only at this position You must push in the key to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position On vehicles with an automatic transmission the selector lever must be in the P posi tion before pushing the key When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in a...

Page 68: ... Shift while holding the lock release button in Shift normally Overdrive switch For selecting either a three speed or four speed transmission ON position Shifting into overdrive possible OFF position Shifting into overdrive not possible O D OFF indicator light Shows the overdrive switch is in OFF position Vehicles with cruise control When the cruise control is being used even if you downshift the ...

Page 69: ... Turn off the overdrive switch The O D OFF indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear Shift into the 2 position The trans mission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 94 km h 58 mph and more powerful engine brak ing will be obtained Shift into the L position The trans mission will downshift to the first gear wh...

Page 70: ...the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake 3 With the brake pedal pressed down shift the selector lever to the P posi tion CAUTION While the vehicle is moving never attempt to move the selector lever into P position under any circum stances Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may re sult f Good driving practice If the transmission is repeatedly up shifte...

Page 71: ...or reverse gear Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times consider other ways such as tow ing h If you cannot shift the selector le ver out of P position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the P position even though the brake pedal is depressed use the shift lock override button For instructions see If you ca...

Page 72: ...e speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic maximum acceleration may be nec essary Make sure you observe the follow ing maximum allowable speeds in each gear gear km h mph 1 51 32 2 85 53 3 126 78 4 162 101 NOTICE Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear Good driving practice If it is difficult to shift into reverse put the transm...

Page 73: ...nce although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades On steeper hills a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control CAUTION To help maintain maximum control of your vehicle do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic or on slip pery rainy icy or snow covered or winding roads Avoid vehicle speed increases ...

Page 74: ...a Pulling the lever in the CANCEL di rection and releasing it b Depressing the brake pedal c Depressing the clutch pedal manual transmission If the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will auto matically cancel out If the vehicle speed drops 16 km h 10 mph below the preset speed the preset speed will also automatically cancel out If the preset speed automatically cancel...

Page 75: ...pushing the lever up in the RES ACC direction will restore the speed set prior to cancellation However once the vehicle speed falls be low about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will not be resumed CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARNING If the CRUISE indicator light in the in strument cluster flashes when using the cruise control press the CRUISE ON OFF button to turn the system off and then press it again...

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Page 77: ...features Car audio system operating hints Air conditioning system Controls Air flow selector settings Operating tips Instrument panel vents Type 1 AM F M ETR radio cassette player compact disc auto changer controller Type 2 AM F M ETR radio compact disc player compact disc auto changer controller Type 3 AM F M ETR radio cassette player compact disc player compact disc auto changer controller Car a...

Page 78: ...etails about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own system Tone How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble mid range and bass levels In fact different kinds of music and vocal programs usually sound better with differ ent mixes of treble mid range and bass Balance A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and o...

Page 79: ...rack 1 through the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 again NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player Do not insert anything except a compact disc into the slot 8 cm 3 in compact disc singles Your compact disc player does not need an adaptor to play compact disc singles Compact disc singles are about 8 cm 3 in in diameter smaller than standard discs Aft...

Page 80: ...99MY CELICA U 80 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Using your audio system controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 81: ...rward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards com pletely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto re verse feature Compact Disc Player If you want to fast forward or reverse through a compact disc track ...

Page 82: ...tem changes between single disc play er and automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera ture Remove the disc or magazine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it i...

Page 83: ...e tape The display indicates which side is currently selected indi cates top side indicates bottom side Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding RAND Random There are two random features you can either listen to the tracks on all the com ...

Page 84: ...tions The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for a few seconds and then scan again To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan the preset stations Push and hold SCAN until you hear a beep The radio will tune in the next pres et station up the band stay there for a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time C...

Page 85: ...sc player By using this button you can skip up or down to a different track Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to return to the beginning of the current track push the down side of the button one time quickly TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio ETR Push and release the up or down side of TUN...

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Page 87: ...tton When you release the button the compact disc player will resume playing AM F M Push AM FM to switch between the AM and FM bands AM FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display These systems al low you to set twelve FM stations two for each button If the audio system is off you can turn on the radio by pushing AM FM Also push AM FM to switch from compact disc operation to radio operation AUDIO CONTRO...

Page 88: ...changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera ture Remove the disc or magazine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it indicates the disc is dirty damaged or it was inserted ...

Page 89: ...If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the player will repeat the whole disc When the track ends it will automatically be replayed This pro cess will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature Compact disc auto changer only Repeating a disc Push and hold RPT until you hear a beep D RPT will appear on the display The player will repeat all the tracks on...

Page 90: ...eo reception display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re ceived ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev ent the weak signal from creating noise If the signal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono recep tion TRACK Track up down button Compact disc player By ...

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Page 92: ...n or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards com pletely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto re verse feature Compact Disc Player If you want to fast forward or reverse through a compact disc track push and ho...

Page 93: ...shows the track or track and disc number currently being played Each time you push CD the system changes between built in single disc player and automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera ture Remove the di...

Page 94: ...forwarding PWR VOL Power Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Turn PWR VOL to adjust the volume RAND Random There are two random features you can either listen to the tracks on all the com pact discs in the magazine in random or der or only listen to the tracks on a specific compact disc in random order Random playing for the tracks on a disc Quickly push and release RAND RAND w...

Page 95: ...set sta tions The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for a few seconds and then scan again To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan the preset stations Push and hold SCAN until you hear a beep The radio will tune in the next pres et station up the band stay there for a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a secon...

Page 96: ...s higher than the number of tracks remaining on the current cassette side After the beginning of the tape is reached the player will automatically start playing the same side After the end of the tape is reached the player will automatically reverse sides and start playing the other side There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks for the track button to work correctly In additi...

Page 97: ... outside the vehicle For example nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals And of course radio signals have a limited range and the farther you are from a station the weaker its signal will be In addition reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves Here are some common reception prob lems that probably...

Page 98: ...s The easiest way to clean them is by using a cleaning tape A wet type is recommended Use high quality cassettes Low quality cassette tapes can cause many problems including poor sound inconsistent playing speed and constant auto reversing They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off Do not leave a ...

Page 99: ...c cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a compact disc Wipe it with a soft lint free cloth that has been damp ened with water Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc not in circles Dry it with another soft lint free cloth Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti static device A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeter Remov...

Page 100: ...99MY CELICA U 100 1 Air Flow Selector 2 Air Intake Selector 3 A C Button on some models 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 Temperature Selector Air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 101: ...m both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents For details about air flow selector settings see the illustration after A C button Vehicles with A C button Pressing the windshield button turns on the defroster link...

Page 102: ... vehicle 2 Fresh Draws outside air into the sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to a Toyota dealer f...

Page 103: ...ake grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or snow for example On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days turn the fan speed to HI for a minute to...

Page 104: ...culate for a few min utes Ventilation For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards COLD blue zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow PANEL Air conditioning ON Defogging and defrosting The inside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone to heat COLD blue zone to cool Air intake F...

Page 105: ... button indicator comes on regardless of whether or not the A C button is pressed in This is to clean up the front view more quickly When the A C button is not pressed in pressing another air flow button turns off the air conditioning To heat the vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield choose floor windshield air flow Instrument panel vents Side vents Center vents Lower vents If air flow...

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Page 107: ... To reset the minutes Push the M button If quick adjustment to a full hour is de sired push the 00 button For example if the 00 button is de pressed when the time is between 1 01 1 29 the time will change to 1 00 If the time is between 1 30 1 59 the time will change to 2 00 If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o...

Page 108: ...tray to pre vent other cigarette butts from catching fire After using the ashtray close the ashtray cover completely To remove the ashtray open the ashtray cover and pull it out CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving always close the ash tray cover completely after using Glove box To use the glove box do this To open Pull the lever With the instr...

Page 109: ...k cans securely in its holes To use the cup holder pull it out When the cup holder is pulled out to the first click you can also use the ashtray CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans on the cup holder as such item may be thrown about in the compartment and pos sibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an acci dent To reduce the chance of injury in case ...

Page 110: ...e the luggage cover is surely stowed Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole then it is designed for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ...

Page 111: ...avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive slowly with the transmis sion in a high gear Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 miles Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only unleaded gasoline To help prevent gas station mix ups your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open ing The special nozzle...

Page 112: ...NG MTBE Gasolines that contain MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether are available in the market If you use a gasoline mixed with MTBE make certain that it does not contain more than 15 of MTBE GASOLINES CONTAINING MMT Some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called MMT methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Toyota does not recommend the use of gasolines that contain MMT If fuels con t...

Page 113: ... to drive your Toyota in another country First comply with the vehicle registration laws Second confirm the availability of the cor rect fuel unleaded and minimum octane number Three way catalytic converters The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system Its purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas CAUTION Keep people and combustible mate ...

Page 114: ...nows your vehicle and its three way catalytic converter system best To ensure that the three way cata lytic converter and the entire emis sion control system operate proper ly your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule For scheduled maintenance information refer to the separate Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Engine exhau...

Page 115: ...linder wall is burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with the intake air and is burned along with the fuel High tem perature exhaust gases also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems The amount of engine oil consumed de...

Page 116: ...er assist the brakes If the engine should quit while you are driving you can bring the vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure There is enough reserve vacuum for one or two stops but no more CAUTION Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls Each push on the pedal uses up your vacuum reserve Even if the power assist is com pletely lost the brakes will still work But you will have to pus...

Page 117: ...system cannot overcome the laws of physics that act on your ve hicle Braking capability is dependent on tire friction with the road surface Even though the anti lock brake sys tem is operating a driver cannot main tain full control on certain slippery road surfaces when cornering at high speeds or in violent maneuvers Avoid high speeds on wet roads The anti lock brake system cannot elimi nate the ...

Page 118: ...t assisting brake performance so that the wheels can lock up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos sible DRUM IN DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle has a drum in disc type parking brake system This type of brake system needs bedding down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes a...

Page 119: ...se they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision Do not place anything on the lug gage cover Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel They may interfere with the driver s field of view Or they may move during sh...

Page 120: ...s is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention l...

Page 121: ... we recom mend using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tir...

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Page 123: ...mly 2 Turn off unnecessary lights and acces sories 3 Manual transmission Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the trans mission into neutral Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until the engine is started A starter safety device will pre vent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed Automatic transmission Put the se lector lever in P If you need to re start the...

Page 124: ...ce a cold engine If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immediately Always slow down in gusty crosswinds This will allow you much better control Drive slowly onto curbs and if pos sible at a right angle Avoid driving onto high sharp edged objects and other road hazards Failure to do so can lead to severe tire damage result ing in tire bursts When park...

Page 125: ...ur vehicle are high speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet If they are wet your vehicle will require a lon ger stopping distance and it may pull to one side when the brakes are applied Also the parking brake will not hold the vehicle securely Winter driving tips Make sure you have a proper freeze protection of engine coola...

Page 126: ...eep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders Ice and snow built up under your fenders can make steering difficult During bad winter driving stop and check under the fenders occasionally Depending on where you are driving we recommend you carry some emer gency equipment Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jum...

Page 127: ...m weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in seri ous personal injuries Total trailer weight Tongue load Tongue load Total trailer weight 100 9 to 11 The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR indicated on the Certification Label The gross ve hicle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle driver pas sengers ...

Page 128: ... fumes dirt water etc NOTICE Do not use axle mounted hitches as they can cause damage to the axle housing wheel bearings wheels or tires Also never install a hitch which may interfere with the normal function of an Energy Absorbing Bumper BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applica ble federal and state provincial regu lations A safety chain must alw...

Page 129: ... vehicle remains a lev el when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose up or nose down condition and check for improper tongue load overload worn suspension or other possible causes Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it can not shift Check that your rear view mirrors con form to any applicable federal state provincial or local re...

Page 130: ...ediately but gradually Never increase speed Steer straight ahead If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes the vehicle and trailer will stabilize Be careful when passing other ve hicles Passing requires considerable distance After passing a vehicle do not forget the length of your trailer and be sure you have plenty of room be fore changing lanes In order to maintain engine bra...

Page 131: ...use the brakes to overheat and result in reduced braking effi ciency Getting more kilometers mileage from a liter gallon of fuel is easy just take it easy It will help make your vehicle last longer too Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs Keep your tires inflated at the cor rect pressure Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel See Chapter 7 2 for instru...

Page 132: ...wn on rough roads Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine which in turn wastes fuel Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud etc This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent corro sion Keep your vehicle tuned up and in top shape A dirty air cleaner improp er valve clearance dirty plugs dirty oil and grease brakes not adjusted etc al...

Page 133: ...ht 3 If the light is out dim or goes out when the starter is cranked the battery is discharged You may try jump start ing See c Jump starting for further instructions If the light is O K but the engine still will not start it needs adjustment or repair Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop NOTICE Do not pull or push start the vehicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the ...

Page 134: ...ou seek the help of a competent me chanic or towing service CAUTION Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is poisonous and corrosive Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting and avoid spilling acid on your skin clothing or ve hicle If you should accidentally get acid on yourself or in your eyes remove any contaminated clothing and flush the affected area with water imme diately Then get i...

Page 135: ... positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery b Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery Jumper cable Booster battery Negative terminal mark Discharged battery c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the oth...

Page 136: ...gative cable and then the positive cable 7 Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths they may now contain sulfuric acid 8 If removed replace all the battery vent plugs If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent for example lights left on you should have it checked If your engine stalls while driving 1 Reduce your speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the roa...

Page 137: ...s no steam Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of very high pressure 3 Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and under the vehicle However note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the coolant is leaking stop the en gine immediately...

Page 138: ... occur Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P automatic or reverse manual Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if neces sary Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point Raising the ve hicle with jack improperly posi tioned will dama...

Page 139: ...ny times if necessary It has tread life of up to 4800 km 3000 miles depending on road conditions and your driving habits When tread wear indicators appear on the tire replace the tire See also the tire section in Chapter 7 2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other service information CAUTION The compact spare tire was de signed especially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehic...

Page 140: ...el nut wrench U S A To prepare yourself for an emergency you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack each of the tools and their stor age locations Turn the jack joint by hand To remove Turn the joint in the direction 1 until the jack is free To store Turn the joint in the direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braki...

Page 141: ...from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking Blocking the wheel 2 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using the beveled end of the wheel nut wrench ...

Page 142: ...rn Positioning the jack 5 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place Raising your vehicle 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle...

Page 143: ... wheels remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving Therefore after the first 1600 km 1000 miles check to see that the wheel nuts are tight Reinstalling wheel nuts 8 Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger ...

Page 144: ...ver the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight CAUTION When lowering the vehicle make sure all portions of your body and all oth er persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground 10 Reinstall the wheel ornament Align the cutout of the wheel ornament with the valve stem as shown Then tap it firmly with t...

Page 145: ...uck From front From rear b Using flat bed truck If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser vice In consultation with them have your vehicle towed using either a or b Only when you cannot receive a towing service from a Toyota dealer or commercial tow truck service tow your vehicle carefully in accordance with the instructions given i...

Page 146: ...he ACC position and put the transmission in neutral NOTICE Do not tow with the key removed or in the LOCK position when towing from the rear without a towing dolly The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight Automatic transmission Use a towing dolly under the front wheels NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an auto matic transmission from the rear with the front ...

Page 147: ... and brakes must all be in good condition CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing ve hicles Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing hook or eyelet and towing cable or chain The hook or eyelet and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in tow...

Page 148: ...engine For your safety keep the brake pedal depressed Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible If the power mechanism for the convert ible top should become inoperative you may operate the convertible top manu ally Have the system checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUALLY 1 Open the trunk and remove the cov er from th...

Page 149: ...Move to the front seat grasp the handle which is under the convert ible top and pull the top fully for ward 5 While holding the convertible top against the windshield frame push the latch handles fully forward till they are hooked Visually check that the latch handles are fully seated in the strikers Also pull on the convertible top side rails to make sure the top is securely hooked ...

Page 150: ...uarter windows and sun vi sors LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUALLY 1 Open the trunk and remove the cov er from the front trim Push the manual control switch on the MANUAL side 2 Lower all the side windows quarter windows and sun visors Then pull the latch handles fully backward If the battery is discharged and the win dows cannot be lowered open both side doors ...

Page 151: ... position attach the cover and close the trunk If you lose your keys Many Toyota dealers can make a new key if you can give them the key num ber See the suggestion given in Keys in Chapter 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking th...

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Page 153: ...s ence of salt in the air near the sea coast or in areas of industrial pollution High humidity accelerates corrosion es pecially when temperatures range just above the freezing point Wetness or dampness to certain parts of your vehicle for an extended period of time may cause corrosion even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry High temperatures will cause corrosion to those components of t...

Page 154: ...els If you drive on salted or gravel roads mud shields help protect your vehicle Full size shields which come as near to the ground as possible are the best We recommend that the fittings and the area where the shields are installed be treated to resist corrosion Your Toyota dealer will be happy to assist in supplying and installing the shields if they are recommended for your area Keep your vehic...

Page 155: ...er s instructions Use a soft cotton mitt and keep it wet by dipping it frequently into the wash water Do not rub hard let the soap and water remove the dirt Aluminum wheels Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent Plastic bumpers Wash carefully Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners The bumper faces are soft Road tar Remove with turpentine or cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces NOTICE...

Page 156: ...ons and precautions Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint 3 Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the sur face in large patches NOTICE Always remove the plastic bumpers if your vehicle is re painted and placed in a high heat paint waxing booth High temperatures could damage the bumpers Convertible top Wash using mild soap suds lukewarm wa ter and a ...

Page 157: ...type shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are available some are in aerosol cans and others are powders or liquids which you mix with water to pro duce a foam To shampoo the carpets use a sponge or brush to apply the foam Rub in overlapping circles Do not apply water the best results are obtained by keeping the...

Page 158: ...in a venti lated shaded area NOTICE If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent apply a cleaner that dose not contain an organic solvent Never use organic substances such as benzine alcohol or gasoline or alkaline or acid solutions for clean ing the leather as these could cause discoloring Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth etc may scratch the fine grained surface of the...

Page 159: ...It is the owner s responsibility to insure that the general maintenance items are performed regularly These checks or inspections can be done either by yourself or a qualified technician or if you prefer your Toyota dealer will be pleased to do them at a nominal cost Scheduled maintenance The scheduled maintenance items listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement are tho...

Page 160: ...nd a few basic automotive tools Simple instructions for how to per form them are presented in Part 7 If you are a skilled do it yourself mechan ic the Toyota service manuals are recom mended Please be aware that do it your self maintenance can affect your warranty coverage See Owner s Warranty Informa tion Booklet or Owner s Manual Supple ment for the details General maintenance Listed below are t...

Page 161: ...eadlight aim Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly Steering wheel Be alert for changes in steering condition such as hard steering or strange noise Seats Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters seatback recliner etc op erate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in any position Check ...

Page 162: ...mation Battery electrolyte level Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat tery cells is between upper and lower lev el lines on the case Add only distilled water when replenishing See Chapter 7 3 for additional information Brake fluid level Make sure the brake fluid level is correct See Chapter 7 2 for additional information Engine oil level Check the level on the dipstick with the engine turned...

Page 163: ... mediately Flat looking tire excessive tire squeal when cornering uneven tire wear Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road Strange noises related to suspension movement Loss of brake effectiveness spongy feeling brake or clutch pedal pedal al most touches floor vehicle pulls to one side when braking Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal If you notice any...

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Page 165: ...99MY CELICA U 165 Part 7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do it yourself serviceprecautions Parts and tools ...

Page 166: ...uid reservoir 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Fuse blocks 5 Battery 6 Engine coolant reservoir 7 Electric cooling fans 8 Engine oil level dipstick 9 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank Engine compartment overview ...

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Page 168: ... hot If the engine is hot do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames around fuel or the battery Their fumes are flammable Be extremely cautious when work ing on the battery It contains poi sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid Do not get under your vehicle with just the body jack supporting it Al ways use automo...

Page 169: ...eaner filter removed or excessive engine wear could result Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame When closing the engine hood check to see that you have not for gotten any tools rags etc Parts and tools Here is a list of parts and tools you will need on performing do it yourself mainte nance Remember all Toyota...

Page 170: ...a Grease Conventional wrench for terminal clamp bolts Checking and replacing fuses Parts if replacement is necessary Fuse with same amperage rating as original Tools Screwdriver for passenger s side kick panel screw Adding washer fluid Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See char...

Page 171: ...engine 2 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag 3 Reinsert the dipstick push it in as far as it will go or the reading will not be correct 4 Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the end CAUTION Be careful not to touch the hot ex haust manifold If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the...

Page 172: ...ntification marks Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use The API Service Symbol is located any where on the outside of the container The top portion of the label shows the oil quality by API American Petroleum Institute designations such as SJ The center portion of the label shows the SAE viscosity grade such as SAE 5W 30 Ener...

Page 173: ...remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system Your coolant must contain ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of your engine that contains aluminum compo nents Use Toyota Long Life Coolant or equivalent In addition to preventing freezing and sub sequent damage to the engine this type of...

Page 174: ...ed brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water NOTICE If you spill the fluid be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint If hot O K If ...

Page 175: ...re also on the tire pressure label as shown You should check the tire pressures every two weeks or at least once a month And do not forget the spare Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to drive Low tire pressure results in excessive wear poor handling reduced fuel econo my and the possibility of blowouts from overheated tires Also low tire pressure can caus...

Page 176: ...indicators to help you know when the tires need replacement When the tread depth wears to 1 6 mm 0 06 in or less the indicators will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be re placed The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in Check the tires regularly for dama...

Page 177: ... therefore be balanced occasionally When replacing a tubeless tire the air valve should also be replaced with a new one Rotating tires Without a compact spare tire With a compact spare tire To equalize tire wear and help extend tire life Toyota recommends that you rotate your tires approximately every 12000 km 7500 miles However the most appropriate timing for tire rotation may vary according to y...

Page 178: ...h 75 mph with any type of snow tires TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of correct size and type Use SAE Class S type radial tire chains except radial cable chains or V bar type chains Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road so always check them before installing chains CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as poss...

Page 179: ...snow chain clearance to the body and chassis Replacement with used wheels is not rec ommended as they may have been sub jected to rough treatment or high mileage and could fail without warning Also bent wheels which have been straightened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire Aluminum wheel preca...

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Page 181: ...ttery Keep children away from the bat tery EMERGENCY MEASURES If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately and get immediate medical attention If possible con tinue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medi cal office If electrolyte gets on your skin thoroughly wash the contact area If you feel pain or burning get medi cal attention immediate...

Page 182: ...ening may damage the battery case NOTICE Be sure the engine and all accesso ries are off before performing main tenance When checking the battery remove the ground cable from the negative terminal mark first and rein stall it last Be careful not to cause a short cir cuit with tools Take care no solution gets into the battery when washing it Checking battery fluid Type A Type B Green Dark Clear or ...

Page 183: ...de causing personal injuries NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running Also be sure all accessories are turned off Checking and replacing fuses Type A Type B Type C Good Good Good Blown Blown Blown If the headlights or other electrical components do not work check the fuses If any of the fuses are blown they must be replaced See Fuse locations in Chapter 7 1 for locations of th...

Page 184: ...d return the substitute to its original clip It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve hicle for emergencies If the new fuse immediately blows out there is a problem with the electrical sys tem Have your Toyota dealer correct it as soon as possible CAUTION Never use a fuse with a higher am perage rating or any other object in place of a fuse This may cause ex tens...

Page 185: ...pot Fill up the fuel tank Bounce the vehicle several times A passenger should sit on the driver s seat while checking the headlight aims Front Acceptable range Buble Vertical movement gauges The bubble on the gauge should be within two marks from center on both sides Mark Acceptable range Front Horizontal movement gauges The triangle mark on the gauge should be within one mark from the O position ...

Page 186: ...eadlights low beam 9006 55 A Headlights high beam 9005 65 B Front fog light 55 C Parking and front turn signal lights 1157 27 8 C Front side marker lights 194 3 8 D Rear side marker stop and tail lights convertible 1157 27 8 C Rear side marker lights liftback 194 3 8 D Rear turn signal lights 1156 27 C Stop and tail lights 1157 27 8 C Back up lights 1156 27 C License plate lights 168 5 D High moun...

Page 187: ...ss ing the lock release If the connector is tight wiggle it 2 Turn the bulb and remove it 3 Install a new bulb and the connector into the mounting hole Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer ...

Page 188: ...99MY CELICA U 188 Front fog lights 1 Loosen the retainer screw and take out the beam unit 2 Turn the cover counterclockwise and remove it 3 Disconnect the cords ...

Page 189: ...install the bulb align the cutouts of the bulb with the protrusions of the mounting hole 5 Connect the cords install the cover and turn it clockwise so that two triangle marks are aligned Plug the connector together Install the beam unit and tighten the screw Use a Phillips head screwdriver Parking and front turn signal lights ...

Page 190: ...99MY CELICA U 190 Front side marker lights Use a Phillips head screwdriver ...

Page 191: ...99MY CELICA U 191 a Rear turn signal light b Rear side marker stop and tail light c Stop and tail light d Back up light Rear side marker rear turn signal stop and tail and back up lights convertible ...

Page 192: ...99MY CELICA U 192 a Rear side marker light b Rear turn signal light c Stop and tail light d Back up light Rear side marker rear turn signal stop and tail and back up lights liftback ...

Page 193: ...99MY CELICA U 193 License plate lights Use a Phillips head screw driver High mounted stoplight liftback ...

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Page 196: ...74 2 4495 177 0 Overall width mm in 1750 68 9 1750 68 9 Overall height mm in 1305 51 4 1325 52 2 Wheelbase mm in 2540 100 0 2540 100 0 Front tread mm in 1515 59 6 1515 59 6 Rear tread mm in 1495 58 9 1495 58 9 Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 329 725 329 725 Unladen vehicle ...

Page 197: ...ns ENGINE Valve clearance engine cold mm in Intake 0 19 0 29 0 007 0 011 Exhaust 0 28 0 38 0 011 0 015 Spark plug type DENSO PK20R11 NGK BKR6EP11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 Drive belt tension measured with Bor roughs drive belt tension gauge No BT 33 73F used belt lbf Generator belt Vehicles with air conditioning 155 20 Vehicles without air conditioning 65 20 Power steering pump belt 80 20 ENG...

Page 198: ...ERY Open voltage at 20 C 68 F 12 6 12 8 V Fully charged 12 2 12 4 V Half charged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af ter the key is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates 5 A max CLUTCH Pedal freeplay mm in 5 15 0 2 0 6 Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity L qt Imp qt 2 2 2 3 1 9 Oil type Gear oil API GL 4 or GL 5 Recommen...

Page 199: ... or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 STEERING Wheel freeplay Less than 30 mm 1 2 in Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III Tires Tire size Spare tire U S A T125 70D16 Canada 205 55R15 87V P205 55R15 87V Except spare tire 205 55R15 87V P205 55R15 87V Tire pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi 205 55R15 87V and P205 55R15 87V Front 230 2 3 33 Rear 230 2 3 33 T125 70D16 420 4 2 60 Wheel ...

Page 200: ...s personal lights luggage compartment light trunk light door courtesy lights clock 7 HEAD LH 15 A Left hand headlight 8 HEAD RH 15 A Right hand headlight Instrument panel 9 SPARE Spare fuse 10 SPARE Spare fuse 11 SPARE Spare fuse 12 ALT S 7 5 A Charging system 13 SRS WRN 7 5 A SRS airbag warning light 14 EFI 15 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system 15 HEAD L...

Page 201: ...r rear window wiper and washer 28 MIR HTR 10 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injec tion system 29 TURN 10 A Turn signal lights emer gency flashers 30 TAIL 15 A Tail lights parking lights front side marker lights rear side marker lights license plate lights 31 HTR 10 A Air conditioning system rear window defogger 32 GAUGE 10 A Gauges and meters power door lock system 33 ...

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Page 203: ...800 331 4331 If NHTSA receives similar com plaints it may open an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety de fect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob lems between you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or ...

Page 204: ... C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea sured under controlled conditions on spe cified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include ...

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