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2000 CELICA (OM20735U)

Before starting the engine

1. Check the area around the vehicle be-

fore entering it.

2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,

seat cushion angle and steering wheel
angle.

3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view

mirrors.

4. Lock both side doors.

5. Fasten seat belts.

1. Apply the parking brake firmly.

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 engine while the vehicle is
moving, put the selector lever in “N”.
A starter safety device will prevent the
starter from operating if the selector
lever is in any drive position.

4. Automatic transmission only: De-

press the brake pedal and hold it to
the floor until driving off.

(b) Starting the engine

Before starting the engine, be sure to
follow the instructions in “(a) Before
cranking”.

Normal starting procedure

The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system in your
engine automatically controls the proper
air- fuel mixture for starting. You can start
a cold or hot engine as follows:

1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-

al, crank the engine by turning the key
to “START”. Release it when the en-
gine starts.

2. After the engine runs for about 10 sec-

onds, you are ready to drive.

If the weather is below freezing, let the
engine warm up for a few minutes before
driving.

If the engine stalls...

Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given in normal starting.

If the engine will not start...

See “If your vehicle will not start—” in
Section 4.

How to start the engine—
(a) Before cranking

Summary of Contents for Celica 2000

Page 1: ...1 2000 CELICA OM20735U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 4 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...vents 4 Electric moon roof switch and or interior light 5 Glove box 6 Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever 7 Power window switches 8 Power door lock switch 9 Auxiliary box 10 Parking brake lever 11 Hood lock release lever 12 Power rear view mirror control switch ...

Page 3: ...ht switch 3 Wiper and washer switches 4 Transmission shift switches 5 Emergency flasher switch 6 Clock 7 Auxiliary box 8 Car audio 9 Air conditioning controls 10 Rear window defogger switch 11 Cigarette lighter 12 Ashtray 13 Ignition switch 14 Cruise control switch 15 Tilt steering lock release lever 16 Window lock switch ...

Page 4: ...nstrument cluster overview 1 Tachometer 2 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3 Speedometer 4 Fuel gauge 5 Engine coolant temperature gauge 6 Odometer and two trip meters 7 Trip meter reset knob 8 Gear position indicators ...

Page 5: ...ressure warning light 1 Malfunction indicator lamp 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 Driver s seat belt reminder light 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 type A type B type A type B Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 1 Headlight low beam indicator light Tail light indicator light Headlight high beam indicator light Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 ...

Page 6: ...s in Section 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Automatic transmission in Section 1 6 3 If this light flashes see Cruise control in Section 1 6 Cruise control indicator light 3 Overdrive off indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights M mode indicator light 2 Turn signal indicator lights ...

Page 7: ...Celica_U 7 2000 CELICA OM20735U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 8 Side doors 8 Power windows 14 Back door 16 Hood 17 Fuel tank cap 18 Electric moon roof 19 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 8: ...y number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend to write down the key number and keep it in safe place Side doors LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key f...

Page 9: ... 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 doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the swi...

Page 10: ... within approximately 1 m 3 ft of the vehicle LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SIDE DOORS AND BACK DOOR To lock and unlock both side doors and back door push the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely To lock Push the LOCK switch Both side doors and back door are locked si multaneously At this time parking lights side marker lights and tail lights flash Check to see that both side doors and back...

Page 11: ...te To stop alarm midway do the following Push the PANIC switch once again Unlock either side door or back door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter Turn the ignition key from the LOCK to ACC or ON position The PANIC mode does not work when the ignition key is in the ACC or ON position WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic compon...

Page 12: ...NG TRANSMITTER BATTERY For replacement use a CR2016 lithium battery or equivalent CAUTION Special care should be taken that small children do not swallow the re moved transmitter battery or compo nents NOTICE During replacing the transmitter battery do not push the LOCK and UNLOCK switches many times When replacing the transmitter bat tery be careful not to lose the com ponents Replace the transmi...

Page 13: ... careful not to bend the electrode of the transmitter battery insertion and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case Close the transmitter case securely After replacing battery check that the transmitter operates properly If the trans mitter still does not operate properly con tact your Toyota dealer If you lose your transmitter contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoi...

Page 14: ...f the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving an tenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party respon sible for compliance cou...

Page 15: ...dow partway lightly pull the switch up and then release it OPERATING THE PASSENGER S WINDOW Use the switch on the passenger s side of the center console The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Push down the switch To close Pull up the switch If you push in the window lock switch on the instrument panel the passenger s win dow cannot be operated ...

Page 16: ... switches and get trapped in a window Unat tended children can become in volved in serious accidents Back door Insert the master key into the keyhole and turn it To lock Turn the key clockwise To unlock Turn the key counterclockwise To open the back door pull the lock re lease lever Operating the power door lock switch or wireless remote control transmitter simul taneously locks or unlocks the bac...

Page 17: ...l up the 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 ...

Page 18: ... pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re moved 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap slowly counterclockwise then pause slightly before removing it After removing the cap hang the tether as shown in the illustration 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 t...

Page 19: ...the ignition switch is turned off It stops working when either side door is opened Tilting operation To tilt up Push the switch briefly on the OPEN side The roof will tilt up com pletely To stop the roof partway push the switch either the OPEN or CLOSE side briefly The sun shade will open lightly with the moon roof To open the sun shade com pletely pull it back by hand To lower Push the switch bri...

Page 20: ...unction which will prevent the roof from closing com pletely In this case pushing and holding the switch on the CLOSE side will close the roof completely CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following While the vehicle is moving always keep the head hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening Other wise you could be seriously injured if the veh...

Page 21: ...aged more easily than ordinary glass When washing the plastic resin moon roof use a mild soap or neu tral detergent Do not use wax win dow cleaner or abrasive clean er these may damage the plastic resin moon roof See Washing and waxing your Toyota in Section 5 Do not use organic substances gasoline kerosene benzine or strong solvents which may toxic or cause damage Do not use window scraper or dei...

Page 22: ...Celica_U 22 2000 CELICA OM20735U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Seats Seat belts Steering wheel and Mirrors SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 23: ...Celica_U 23 2000 CELICA OM20735U Seats 34 ...

Page 24: ...Celica_U 24 2000 CELICA OM20735U Front seats 34 ...

Page 25: ...Celica_U 25 2000 CELICA OM20735U Fold down rear seat 37 ...

Page 26: ...Celica_U 26 2000 CELICA OM20735U Seat belts 38 ...

Page 27: ...Celica_U 27 2000 CELICA OM20735U SRS driver and front passenger airbags 44 ...

Page 28: ...Celica_U 28 2000 CELICA OM20735U SRS side airbags 52 ...

Page 29: ...Celica_U 29 2000 CELICA OM20735U Child restraint 57 ...

Page 30: ...Celica_U 30 2000 CELICA OM20735U Tilt steering wheel 71 ...

Page 31: ...Celica_U 31 2000 CELICA OM20735U Outside rear view mirrors 71 ...

Page 32: ...Celica_U 32 2000 CELICA OM20735U Anti glare inside rear view mirror 72 ...

Page 33: ...Celica_U 33 2000 CELICA OM20735U Vanity mirror 73 ...

Page 34: ...rbags Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate resulting in death or serious injury Consult your Toyota dealer Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should inflate Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correct ly causing death or serious injury Adjust the driver s seat so that the foot pedals steeri...

Page 35: ... up Then 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...

Page 36: ...seat 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 se...

Page 37: ...enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the front seatbacks See Lug gage stowage precautions in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position Make sure the 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 re...

Page 38: ...ecommendations The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist Injured person Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Depending on the inju ry first check with your doctor for specific recommendations CAUTION Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving Otherwise they are much more likely to suff...

Page 39: ...d is then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fea ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint in this section To free the belt again fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted Do no...

Page 40: ...your safety do not place the shoulder belt under your arm To release the belt press the buckle re lease button and allow the belt to re tract If the belt does not retract smoothly pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re tracts The seat belt can be stowed in the tongue holder when not in use CAUTION The seat belt must be removed from the tongue holder ...

Page 41: ...t system in case of vehicle acci dent increasing the chance of per sonal injury Never use the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without it Remember that the extender pro vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle or for another person or at a different seating position than the one origi nally intended for To connect the extender to the seat belt insert the tab...

Page 42: ...re frontal impact the front seat belts are quickly drawn back in by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the front seat occupants The front seat belt pretensioners are acti vated even with no passenger in the front seat Collisions occurring at certain speeds and angles may cause the front seat belt pre tensioners and SRS airbags not to operate all together This indicator comes on when ...

Page 43: ...move strike or open the front seat belt pretensioner as semblies airbag sensor or surround ing area or wiring Doing any of these may cause sudden operation of the front seat belt pretensioners or disable the system which could re sult in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious inju ries NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without c...

Page 44: ...rt of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the front seat belt pretensioners to operate Either front seat belt pretensioner as sembly or surrounding area is scratched cracked or otherwise dam aged The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem airbags are designed to provide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addition ...

Page 45: ...ed to the ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the SRS airbags are operating properly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors side airbag sensors door side air bag sensors front seat belt pretensioner assemblies inflators warning light inter connecting wiring and power sources For details see Service remainder indicators and warning b...

Page 46: ...ation the SRS airbags and seat belt pretensioners will not operate all together For the safety of all occupants always wear your seat belts properly Collision from the rear Collision from the side Vehicle rollover The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed frontal collision Hitting a curb e...

Page 47: ...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 a minor skin irritation Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force ...

Page 48: ...cident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and precautions con cerning the seat belt system see Seat belts in this section Improperly seated and or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy ing airbags An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child ...

Page 49: ...e front door or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dan gerous if the side airbag inflates and the impact 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 section Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in ...

Page 50: ...heel pad that 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 col...

Page 51: ... 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 ON posi tion or the light remains on The light comes on or flashes while driving In...

Page 52: ...ostic module which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver when the SRS side airbags inflated CAUTION SRS side airbags inflate with consid erable force To avoid potential death or serious injury when they inflate the driver and front passenger must Wear their seat belts properly Remain properly seated with their back upright and against the seat at all times This indica...

Page 53: ...operly Collision from the rear Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side collision The SRS side airbag system consists mainly of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustra tion 1 SRS warning light 2 Door side ...

Page 54: ...belt systems To ensure maximum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wearing a seat belt properly during an accident reduces the chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and precautions con cerning the seat belt system see Seat belts in this section Improperly seated and or restrained...

Page 55: ... activate correctly resulting in death or serious injury Likewise the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees Do not use accessories for the seats which cover the parts where the side airbags inflate Such acces sories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of t...

Page 56: ...dicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the following 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 ON posi tion or the light remains on The light comes on or flashes while driving In the following cases contact your Toyota ...

Page 57: ...restraint system depending on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system In an acci dent the child can be crushed against the windshield or between you and the vehicle s interior Toyota strongly urges use of a proper child restraint system that conforms to the size of the child and is put on the rear seat Accord ing to accident stati...

Page 58: ...ns about the appropriate age and size of the child for the restraint sys tem Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer General directions are also provided under the following illustrations The child restraint system should be installed on the rear seat According to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rea...

Page 59: ...her than the passenger compartment This will pre vent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or accident Your vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions on how to use the anchor bracket see Using a top strap in this section Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are divided into the following 3 types according to ...

Page 60: ...seat is used in rear facing position only CAUTION Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front passen ger airbag can cause death or seri ous injury to the child Installation with 3 point type seat belt ...

Page 61: ...ided 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 your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat...

Page 62: ...e sure the 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 63: ...rtible seat is used in forward facing or rear facing position depend ing on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufacturer s in struction about the applicable child s age and size as well as directions for installing the child restraint system CAUTION Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat because the force of the rapid inflation of the front...

Page 64: ... the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dan gerous if the side airbag inflates and the impact could cause death or serious injury to 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 ...

Page 65: ...it cannot protect 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 ...

Page 66: ... the installation 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 67: ...or or around the front door even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dan gerous if the side airbag inflates and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child 1 Sit the child on a booster seat Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taki...

Page 68: ... unintended result Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm 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 may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the sea...

Page 69: ...ont of vehicle Symbol Anchor brackets Use the anchor bracket on the rear of the seat back to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seat This symbol indicates the locations of user ready anchor brackets TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET 1 Find the label on the rear of the seat back carpet Tear the slit next to the label by hand ...

Page 70: ... strap For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint in this section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Slide the back plate of the flap under the carpet to cover the anchor bracket when it is not in use ...

Page 71: ...the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side It is a convex mirror with a curved sur face Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in persona...

Page 72: ...he rear 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 ...

Page 73: ...Celica_U 73 2000 CELICA OM20735U Vanity mirrors To use the vanity mirror swing down the sun visor and open the cover ...

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Page 75: ...ts Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 76 Emergency flashers 78 Instrument panel light control 78 Front fog lights 79 Interior light 79 Luggage compartment light 81 Windshield wipers and washer 81 Rear window wiper and washer 82 Rear window defogger 83 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 76: ...on Light reminder buzzer A buzzer will remind you to turn the lights off when the driver s door is opened if you remove the key with the headlights left on 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 system The headlights turn on at reduced intensi ty when the parking brake is released with the engine...

Page 77: ...ams are on Flashing the high beam headlights position 3 Pull the lever all the way back The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned to OFF TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn push the headlight turn signal lever up or down to position 1 The key must be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but...

Page 78: ...rs if your vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the road as pos sible The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat ing NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running Instrument panel light control To adjust the brightness of the in...

Page 79: ...en both side doors and back door are closed ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM vehicles with power door lock system With the switch in DOOR position the light comes on when either side door or back door is opened After both side doors and back door are closed the light remains on for about 15 seconds and then fades out However in the following cases the light fades out immediately Both side doors and back d...

Page 80: ...ened The light goes off when both side doors and back door are closed ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM vehicles with power door lock system With the switch in DOOR position the light comes on when either side door or back door is opened After both side doors and back door are closed the light remains on for about 15 seconds and then fades out However in the following cases the light fades out immediately ...

Page 81: ...ors while this system is in operation this system will reset itself Luggage compartment light To turn the luggage compartment light on open the back door and push the switch 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 Inter...

Page 82: ...re using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision 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 Intermittent Position 2 Normal...

Page 83: ...ting Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off The system will automatically 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 ...

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Page 85: ...ATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 86 Engine coolant temperature gauge 86 Tachometer 87 Odometer and two trip meters 88 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 88 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 86: ... comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible If the fuel gauge display flashes or the remaining quantity is not displayed after the flashing there may be a problem in the system In this case contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The gauge indicates the e...

Page 87: ...erating range Do not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your vehicle overheats in Section 4 Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm revolutions per minute Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember ...

Page 88: ...s the two trip meters to zero and also change the meter display To change the meter display quickly push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the trip meter A to zero dis play the meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero The same process c...

Page 89: ...m Warning Light This light comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is turned on When the parking brake is applied Vehicles with anti lock brake system This light comes on for about a few sec onds with the ignition on even after the parking brake is released When the brake fluid level is low Have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer in the following cases The light does not come...

Page 90: ...nition key is turned to ON or START the reminder light flashes if a passenger sits in the front passenger seat and does not fasten the seat belt Unless the front passenger fastens the belt the light stays flashing If luggage load is placed on the front passenger seat depending on its weight and how it is placed on the seat built in sensors in the seat cushion may detect the pressure causing the re...

Page 91: ...rks properly the light goes out after a few seconds Thereafter if the system malfunctions the light comes on When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not operate but the brake system still operates con ventionally When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not operate s...

Page 92: ...e you are driv ing slow down and pull off the road Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the selector lever in P With the engine id ling wait until the light goes off If the light goes off you may start the vehicle again If the light does not go off call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for assistance l Key Reminder Buzzer This buzzer reminds you to remove the key when you open the driv...

Page 93: ...20735U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 94 Automatic transmission 95 Manual transmission 105 Parking brake 106 Cruise control 107 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 94: ...t 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 and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently CAUTION For manual transmi...

Page 95: ...ever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Automatic transmission 1ZZ FE engine Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must b...

Page 96: ...itable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant temperature is low the transmission will not shift the overdrive gear even with the overdrive on CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelera tor pedal while shifting 3 Release the parking brake and brake pedal Depr...

Page 97: ...n This may cause severe automatic transmission dam age from overheating To prevent such damage D position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing f Backing up 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal held down with your foot shift the selector lever to the R position NOTICE Never shift into reverse while the ve hicle is moving g Parking 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete...

Page 98: ...denly move for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to the transmission and other parts Do not depress the accelerator ped al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear Do not race the engine...

Page 99: ...on is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on M M position 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking 2ZZ GE engine Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition switch must be in ON position Shift while ho...

Page 100: ...cles with cruise control When the cruise control is being used even if you downshift the transmission by pushing and releasing the overdrive switch engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled For ways to decrease the vehicle speed see Cruise control in this section c Normal driving 1 Start the engine as instructed in How to start the engine in Section 3 The trans...

Page 101: ...h on the rear of the steering wheel the transmission upshifts from 1 to 2 3 and 4 Each time you push the transmission downshift switch on the front of the steer ing wheel the transmission downshifts from 4 to 3 2 and then to 1 The current gear position is displayed on the instrument cluster When the overdrive is turned on the transmission can be upshifted or down shifted between 1 and 4 When the o...

Page 102: ... the sys tem Put the selector lever in the D position Consult with your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The M mode indicator light flashes under the following conditions The temperature of the automatic trans mission oil is low The transmission works exactly in the same way as when you put the selector lever in the D position The temperature of the automatic trans mission oil is high You can sti...

Page 103: ...n is given below for your reference 2 125 km h 77 mph L 70 km h 43 mph Do not continue hill climbing or hard towing for a long time in the 2 or L position This may cause severe automatic transmission dam age from overheating To prevent such damage D position should be used in hill climbing or hard towing g Backing up 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal held down with your...

Page 104: ...denly move for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to the transmission and other parts Do not depress the accelerator ped al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear Do not race the engine...

Page 105: ...y synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds 5 speed 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 15 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 37 40 1 23 25 1 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 45 2 40 28 2 4 to 5 or 5 to 4 72 64 2 45 40 2 1 Under cold engine conditions 2 For constant speed cruise or constant speed cruise after d...

Page 106: ...peeds in each gear 5 speed gear km h mph 1 56 35 2 92 57 3 126 78 4 171 106 6 speed gear km h mph 1 60 37 2 93 58 3 128 80 4 163 101 5 208 129 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 transmission in neutral release the clutch pedal momentarily and then try again W...

Page 107: ...gine performance 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 spe...

Page 108: ...PEED You can cancel the preset speed by 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 ...

Page 109: ...h pedal 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 ...

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Page 111: ...Celica_U 111 2000 CELICA OM20735U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 112 Using your audio system 112 Car audio system operating hints 120 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 112: ...the cassette tape or com pact disc If another function was pre viously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM1 2 TAPE or CD if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to another TONE AND BALANCE For details 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 larg...

Page 113: ...e right NOTICE Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert anything other than cas sette tapes into the slot or the tape player may be damaged YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER When you insert a disc gently push it in with the label side up The player will automatically eject a disc if the label side is down The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc Then it will pla...

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Page 115: ...everse 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 Reverse Fast forward buttons Cassette Player Push the fast forward button to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push the reverse button to rewind a tape REW will appear on the di...

Page 116: ...t the left right balance The display will show the range from BAL L7 to BAL R7 CD Compact Disc Push CD to switch from radio or cas sette operation to compact disc operation If the audio system is off you can turn on the compact disc player by pushing CD In both cases a disc must already be loaded in the player When the audio is set into compact disc operation the display shows the track or track a...

Page 117: ...disc operation to radio operation PWR VOL Power and 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 To randomly play the tracks on a disc Quickly pus...

Page 118: ...ation up the band stay there for 5 seconds and then move to the next pre set station To select a station push SCAN again To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will scan the preset sta tions The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for 5 se conds and then scan again To select a station push ...

Page 119: ... 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 addition the feature may not work well with some spoken word live or classical recordings ST Stereo reception display Your radio automatically changes t...

Page 120: ... signals to reach your antenna at the same time If this happens the signals will cancel each oth er out causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception Static and fluttering These occur when signals are blocked by buildings trees or other large objects Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering Station swapping If the FM signal you are listening to is interrupted or weak ened and ...

Page 121: ...d using cassettes with a total play ing time longer than 100 minutes 50 minutes per side The tape used in these cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the cassette player CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS Use only compact discs labeled as shown Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working On hot days use the air conditioning to cool the vehicl...

Page 122: ...tion of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic 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 ...

Page 123: ...Celica_U 123 2000 CELICA OM20735U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 124 Air flow selector settings 127 Operating tips 127 Instrument panel vents 129 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 124: ...Celica_U 124 2000 CELICA OM20735U Controls 1 Temperature Selector 2 Air Intake Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 A C Button on some models 5 Fan Speed Selector ...

Page 125: ...vents 2 Bi level Air flows from 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 Use with the air intake selector posi tioned in Fresh 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents Use with the air intake selector posi tioned in Fresh For details about air flow s...

Page 126: ...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 for service ...

Page 127: ...dshield 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 help clear the in take ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads...

Page 128: ...ulated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards COLD blue zone Air in...

Page 129: ...ifference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Turning the Air Flow Selector to wind shield position turns on the defroster to clear the front view more quickly Vehicles with A C butt...

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Page 131: ...U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 132 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 132 Glove box 133 Auxiliary boxes 133 Cup holders 134 Tie down hooks 135 Luggage cover 135 Grocery bag hooks 135 Floor mat 136 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 132: ... 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 clock When the instrument panel lights are turned on the brightness of the time indi cation will be reduced Cigarette lighter and ashtray CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter press it in When it becomes heated it automatical ly pop...

Page 133: ... To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving always close the lid completely after using Glove box To use the glove box do this To open Pull the lever With the instrument panel lights on the glove box light will come on when the glove box is open To lock Insert the master key and turn it clockwise CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident ...

Page 134: ... a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving Cup holders Front Rear The cup holders are designed for hold ing cups or drink cans securely in its holes CAUTION Do not place anything else on the cup holder as such item may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident ...

Page 135: ... down hooks stored under the carpet when not in use Luggage cover When you open the back door the lug gage cover tilt ups for easy access to the luggage compartment For additional luggage space unhook the cords and lift the cover out of the retain ers Make sure the luggage cover is surely stowed Grocery bag hooks This hook is designed to hang things like grocery bags NOTICE To prevent damage to th...

Page 136: ...t 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 ing it may cause an accident ...

Page 137: ...ign countries 140 Three way catalytic converter 140 Engine exhaust cautions 141 Facts about engine oil consumption 142 Iridium tipped spark plugs 143 Brake system 143 Brake pad wear limit indicators 146 Luggage stowage precautions 147 Your Toyota s identification 147 Theft prevention labels 149 Suspension and chassis 149 Types of tires 149 SECTION 2 ...

Page 138: ...5 M93 in Canada NOTICE Do not use leaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three way catalytic converter to lose its ef fectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly Also this can increase maintenance costs OCTANE RATING 1ZZ FE engine Select Octane Rating 87 Research Oc tane Number 91 or higher 2ZZ GE engine Select premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating o...

Page 139: ...t cluster may come on If this hap pens contact your Toyota dealer for ser vice GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL If you use gasohol in your Toyota be sure that it is unleaded has an octane rating no lower than 95 and does not contain more than 10 ethanol Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha nol Toyota does not recommend the use of gasolines containing methanol If you use gasoline containing methan...

Page 140: ...ed and it is in need of repair In this case do not restart the engine Operation in foreign countries If you plan 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 converter The three way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the ...

Page 141: ...ota dealer knows 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 Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supple ment Engine e...

Page 142: ... 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 pends on t...

Page 143: ...e is fitted with iridium tipped spark plugs NOTICE Use only iridium tipped spark plugs and do not adjust gaps for your en gine performance and smooth drive ability Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system is a hydraulic system with two separate sub systems If either sub system should fail the other will still work However the pedal will be harder to press and your stopping distance wil...

Page 144: ...h Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on the manhole cover the steel plate under the construc tion joints in the bridge etc on a rainy day tends to activate the anti lock brake system You may hear a click or motor sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started This means that the anti lock brake system is i...

Page 145: ...k brake system your vehicle may require a longer stopping distance in the following cases Driving on rough gravel or snow covered roads Driving with tire chains installed Driving over the steps such as the joints on the road Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differ ences in surface height Install all 4 tires of specified size at designated pressure The anti lock brake ...

Page 146: ...ains on The light comes on while driving If the light lit during driving goes out and does not come on again it is a normal operation CAUTION If the ABS warning light remains on together with the brake system warn ing light immediately stop your ve hicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer In this case the vehicle may become harder to control or skid during hard braking or braking on sl...

Page 147: ...ise 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 s...

Page 148: ...lica_U 148 2000 CELICA OM20735U The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label Engine number 1ZZ FE engine 2ZZ GE engine The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown ...

Page 149: ...eristics resulting in loss of control Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve hicle is originally equipped with 1 Summer tires Summer tires are high speed capability tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires sum mer tires are inadequate for driving on snow covered or icy roads For driving on snow...

Page 150: ...er and all season tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of con trol Do not use tires other than the manufacture s designated tires and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originals ...

Page 151: ... STARTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine 152 How to start the engine 152 Tips for driving in various conditions 153 Winter driving tips 154 Trailer towing 155 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer too 160 SECTION 3 ...

Page 152: ...ll prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off b Starting the engine Before starting the engine be sure to follow the instructions in a Before cranking Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel injection system in you...

Page 153: ...ee whether they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park ing brake applied If they still do not work safely pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance CAUTION Before driv...

Page 154: ...tremely cold we recommend to use 60 solution for your Toyota to provide protection down to about 50 C 58 F Do not use more than 70 solu tion for better coolant performance Check the condition of the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter start ing Section 7 3 tells you how to visually inspect the battery...

Page 155: ...ice The plastic resin moon roof is easily dam aged Trailer towing Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling performance braking durability and driving economy fuel consumption etc Your safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits For your safety and the safety of o...

Page 156: ...unloaded vehicle driver pas sengers luggage hitch and trailer tongue load It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR listed on the Certification Label The trailer cargo load should be distributed so tha...

Page 157: ...menda tions CAUTION If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg 1000 lb trailer brakes are required Never tap into your vehicle s hy draulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball there is danger of the trailer wandering over into ano...

Page 158: ...e actually towing a trail er practice turning stopping and back ing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the feel Backing with a trailer is difficult and requires practice Grip the bottom of the steering wheel and move your hand to the left to move the trailer to the left Move your hand to the right to move the trailer to the right This pro cedure is generally opposite to th...

Page 159: ...ne coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating immediately turn off the air conditioning if in use pull off the road and stop in a safe spot Refer to If your vehicle overheats in Section 4 of this manual Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels when parking Apply the parking brake firmly Put the transmission in P automatic or in first or reverse manual Avoid parking ...

Page 160: ...this may take a little longer Keep the automatic transmission overdrive turned on when engine braking is not required Driving with the overdrive off will reduce the fuel economy For details see Automatic transmission in Section 1 6 Accelerate slowly and smoothly Avoid jackrabbit starts Get into high gear as quickly as possible Avoid long engine idling If you have a long wait and you are not in tra...

Page 161: ...ty plugs dirty oil and grease brakes not adjusted etc all lower engine performance and con tribute to poor fuel economy For longer life of all parts and lower operating costs keep all maintenance work on schedule and if you often drive under severe conditions see that your vehicle receives more frequent maintenance For scheduled maintenance informa tion please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Gu...

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Page 164: ...Celica_U 164 2000 CELICA OM20735U If your vehicle will not start 172 ...

Page 165: ...Celica_U 165 2000 CELICA OM20735U If your engine stalls while driving 175 ...

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Page 168: ...Celica_U 168 2000 CELICA OM20735U If your vehicle needs to be towed 185 ...

Page 169: ...Celica_U 169 2000 CELICA OM20735U If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 188 ...

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Page 172: ...urns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again 2 If the engine will not start the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting a flooded engine for further instructions 3 If the engine still will not start it needs adjustment or repair Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop b Starting a flooded e...

Page 173: ...ossible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medical office The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct JUMP S...

Page 174: ...charged 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 other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery The recommended connecting point is shown in the following illustration Connecting point Do not connect the cable to or...

Page 175: ...he engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual If your vehicle overheats If your engine coolant temperature gauge indicates overheating if you ex perience a loss of power or if you hear a loud knocking or pinging noise the engine has probably overheated You should follow this procedure 1 Pull safely off th...

Page 176: ...ormal again check the coolant level in the reservoir If neces sary bring it up to half full again Seri ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the system You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer If you have a flat tire 1 Reduce your speed gradually keeping a straight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place well away from the traffic Avoid stopping on the center d...

Page 177: ...raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire NOTICE Do not continue driving with a de flated tire Driving even a short dis tance can damage a tire beyond re pair Compact spare tire The compact spare tire is designed for temporary emergency use only The compact spare...

Page 178: ...e was de signed especially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehicle Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph when driving with the compact spare tire Avoid sudden acceleration sudden deceleration and sharp turns with the compact spare tire NOTICE Your ground clearance is reduced when the compact spare tire is installed so avoid driving over ob stacles and drive slowly on rough unpaved roads and spee...

Page 179: ...ourself for an emergency you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack each of the tools and their stor age locations To remove the jack 1 Turn the jack joint by hand until the jack becomes free CAUTION When removing the jack be careful not to injure your hands with the edge of the trim 2 Twist the jack head clockwise and pull out the jack ...

Page 180: ...1 Remove the spare tire cover 2 Loosen the bolt and remove it Then take the spare tire out of the ve hicle When storing the spare tire put it in place with the inner side of the wheel facing up Then secure the tire by repeating the above removal steps in reverse order to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking Blocking the wheel 2 Block the wheel diagonally opposite the...

Page 181: ...ent to avoid unexpected person al injury Loosening wheel nuts 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais ing the vehicle Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen To get maximum leverage fit the wrench to the nut so that the handle is on the right side as shown above Grab the wrench near the end of the handle and pull up on the handle Be careful that the wrench does ...

Page 182: ...t tire To raise the vehicle insert the jack handle into the jack it is a loose fit and turn it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly positioned CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone Changing wheels 7 Remove the wheel nuts and change tires Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside Roll the s...

Page 183: ...s finger tight Reinstall the wheel nuts tapered end in ward and tighten them as much as you can by hand Press back on the tire back and see if you can tighten them more Lowering your vehicle 9 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use other too...

Page 184: ...o the ground Reinstalling wheel ornament Steel wheels Aluminum wheels 10 Reinstall the wheel ornament 1 Put the wheel ornament into position Steel wheel Align the cutout of the wheel ornament with the valve stem as shown 2 Then tap it firmly with the side or heel of your hand to snap it into place CAUTION Take due care in handling the orna ment to avoid unexpected personal injury ...

Page 185: ...ift type truck 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 instructi...

Page 186: ...key in the 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 automatic transmission from the rear with the...

Page 187: ... and operate the brakes Towing in this manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads for a short dis tance and at low speeds Also the wheels axles drive train steering 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 eyelets and towing cable or chai...

Page 188: ...on as follows 1 Turn the ignition key to LOCK position Make sure the parking brake is on 2 Pry up the cover with a flat bladed screwdriver or equivalent 3 Insert your finger into the hole to push down the shift lock override button You can shift out of P position only while pushing the but ton 4 Shift into N position 5 Insert the cover 6 Start the engine For your safety keep the brake pedal depres...

Page 189: ...Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass You can purchase a new wireless re mote control transmitter at your Toyota dealer Have the registered identification numbers of your transmitters deleted from your ve hicle by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an accident Then have the identification number of your new transmitter registered At the same ti...

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Page 191: ...Celica_U 191 2000 CELICA OM20735U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 192 Washing and waxing your Toyota 193 Cleaning the interior 195 SECTION 5 ...

Page 192: ... ven tilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the following ...

Page 193: ...arts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When having stuck of coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When driving in the areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust and chemical substance When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and mud Hand washing your Toyota Work in the s...

Page 194: ...ager of the car wash should be able to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it is removed before driv ing your Toyota through an automatic car wash Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota s finish Once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel wate...

Page 195: ...h a clean damp cloth If all the dirt do not come off re peat the procedure Commercial foaming type vinyl cleaners are also available which work well Follow the manufacturer s instructions NOTICE Do not use solvent thinner gasoline or window cleaner on the interior Carpets Use a good foam type shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible Several type...

Page 196: ...ergent for wool Then thoroughly wipe off all traces of detergent with a clean damp cloth After cleaning or whenever any part of the leather gets wet dry with a soft clean cloth Allow the leather to dry 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 ...

Page 197: ...AINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements 198 General maintenance 199 Does your vehicle need repairing 201 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the separate Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 198: ... for the repair of the emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have mainte nance replacement or repair of ...

Page 199: ...ained if you run the engine OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be performed from time to time unless otherwise specified Tire pressure Check the pressure with a gauge every two weeks or at least once a month See Section 7 2 for additional information Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts damage or excessive wear See Section 7 2 for additional information When ch...

Page 200: ...ction Brakes At a safe place check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and that on a safe incline your vehicle is held securely with only the parking brake applied Automatic transmission Park mecha nism Check the lock release button of the se lector lever for proper and smooth opera tion On a safe incline check that your veh...

Page 201: ...pping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked im 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 ...

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Page 203: ...Celica_U 203 2000 CELICA OM20735U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 204 Fuse locations 206 Do it yourself service precautions 207 Parts and tools 208 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 204: ...luid reservoir 2 Engine oil level dipstick 3 Engine coolant reservoir 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Battery 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Fuse blocks 8 Electric cooling fans 9 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank Engine compartment overview 1ZZ FE engine ...

Page 205: ...wer steering fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil level dipstick 3 Engine coolant reservoir 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Battery 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Fuse blocks 8 Electric cooling fans 9 Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank 2ZZ GE engine ...

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Page 207: ...t If the engine is hot do not remove the coolant reservoir cap or air re lease valve 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 supp...

Page 208: ... air cleaner 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...

Page 209: ... battery condition Tools Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional wrench for terminal clamp bolts Checking and replacing fuses Parts if replacement is necessary Fuse with same amperage rating as original 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 charts in Repl...

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Page 211: ...ngine oil level 212 Checking the engine coolant level 213 Checking brake fluid 214 Checking power steering fluid 215 Checking tire pressure 216 Checking and replacing tires 217 Rotating tires 218 Installing snow tires and chains 220 Replacing wheels 221 Aluminum wheel precautions 221 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 212: ...add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick The approximate quantity of oil needed to fill between the low level and the full level on the dipstick is indicated below for ref erence When the level reaches within the correct range install the filler cap hand tight Oil quantity L qt lmp qt 2...

Page 213: ...ant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the FULL and LOW lines on the reservoir If the level is low add ethyl ene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum com ponents Before adding coolant remove the cover For instructions see Replacing light bulbs in Section 7 3 The coolant level in the reservoir will vary with engine tem...

Page 214: ...tection Follow the manufac turer s directions for how much to mix with plain water preferably demineralized water or distilled water The total capacity of the cooling system is given in Section 8 We recommend to use 50 solution for your Toyota to provide protection down to about 35 C 31 F When it is extreme ly cold to provide protection down to about 50 C 58 F 60 solution is rec ommended Do not us...

Page 215: ...ion fluid DEXRON II or III If the vehicle has been driven around 80 km h 50 mph for 20 minutes a little more in frigid temperatures the fluid is hot 60 C 80 C or 140 F 175 F You may also check the level when the fluid is cold about room temperature 10 C 30 C or 50 F 85 F if the engine has not been run for about five hours Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir tank and look at the fluid leve...

Page 216: ...hecked by your Toyota dealer The following instructions for checking tire pressure should be observed The pressure should be checked only when the tires are cold If your ve hicle has been packed for at least 3 hours and has not been driven for more than 1 5 km or 1 mile since you will get an accurate cold tire pressure reading Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of a tire can be mis le...

Page 217: ...fied techni cian even if damage is not obvious Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom been used This also applies to the spare tire and tires stored for future use REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire use only the same size and construction as original ly installed and with the same or great er load capacity Using any other size or type of tire may seriously affect hand...

Page 218: ...cator type B If a turning indicator is marked on your tires you have uni directional tires Be fore rotating check whether your tires are uni directional before rotating them Using tires on the wrong side of the vehicle will impair tire performance See the following instructions for how to rotate your tires correctly With uni directional tires ...

Page 219: ...s approximately every 12000 km 7500 miles However the most appropriate timing for tire rotation may vary according to your driving hab its and road surface conditions See If you have a flat tire in Section 4 for tire change procedure When rotating tires check for uneven wear and damage Abnormal wear is usu ally caused by incorrect tire pressure im proper wheel alignment out of balance wheels or se...

Page 220: ... 120 km 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...

Page 221: ... or 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 p...

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Page 224: ...Celica_U 224 2000 CELICA OM20735U Checking battery condition 229 ...

Page 225: ...Celica_U 225 2000 CELICA OM20735U Battery recharging precautions 230 ...

Page 226: ...Celica_U 226 2000 CELICA OM20735U Checking and replacing fuses 231 ...

Page 227: ...Celica_U 227 2000 CELICA OM20735U Adding washer fluid 232 ...

Page 228: ...Celica_U 228 2000 CELICA OM20735U Replacing light bulbs 233 ...

Page 229: ...t medi cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer gency hel...

Page 230: ...ed by your Toyota dealer CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW RED Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Battery recharging precautions During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to disconnect the ground cable 2 Be sure the power switch on the re charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the...

Page 231: ...ee Fuse locations in Section 7 1 for locations of the fuses Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off Pull a suspected fuse straight out and check it Determine which fuse may be causing the problem The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse See Section 8 of this manual for the functions controlled by each circuit Type A fuses can be pulled out by the pull out ...

Page 232: ... as possible and 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 ma...

Page 233: ...d a bulb only by its plastic or metal case Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Headlights low beam 55 A Headlights high beam 9005 65 B Front fog light 55 C Parking lights 5 D Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Front turn signal lights 21 E Front side marker lights 5 D Rear turn signal lights 21 D Stop and tail lights 21...

Page 234: ... beam 1 Open the hood RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT Remove the clips and take out the cover In doing so remove the washer hose from the notch on the cover Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations Removing clip Installing clip ...

Page 235: ...and return the bulb retaining spring to its original position To install a bulb align the tabs of the bulb with the cutout of the mounting hole 4 Install the rubber cover with the TOP mark upward and snuggle on the boss Insert the connector Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec e...

Page 236: ...efore fastening it when installing the cover This prevents washer hose damage Headlights high beam 1 Open the hood RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT Remove the clips and take out the cover In doing so remove the washer hose from the notch on the cover Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations ...

Page 237: ...a_U 237 2000 CELICA OM20735U Removing clip Installing clip 2 Turn the bulb base counterclockwise and remove it 3 Pull the bulb out of the bulb base and install a new bulb If the connector is tight wiggle it ...

Page 238: ...er 5 RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT Install the cover NOTICE Always notch the washer hose before fastening it when installing the cover This prevents washer hose damage If either the left or right front fog or front side marker lights burns out con tact your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not try to replace the front fog or front side marker light bulbs by your self You may damage the vehicle Front fog and front s...

Page 239: ...ights RIGHT SIDE PARKING LIGHT Remove and install the clips as shown in the following illustrations NOTICE Always notch the washer hose before fastening it when installing the cover This prevents washer hose damage Removing clip Installing clip ...

Page 240: ...t turn signal lights RIGHT SIDE FRONT TURN SIGNAL LIGHT Remove and install the clips as shown in the following illustrations NOTICE Always notch the washer hose before fastening it when installing the cover This prevents washer hose damage ...

Page 241: ...Celica_U 241 2000 CELICA OM20735U Removing clip Installing clip Remove the cover Rear turn signal stop and tail and back up lights ...

Page 242: ...Celica_U 242 2000 CELICA OM20735U a Stop and tail light b Back up light c Rear turn signal light License plate lights Use a Phillips head screwdriver Remove the cover ...

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Page 244: ...Celica_U 244 2000 CELICA OM20735U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 245 Engine 245 Fuel 245 Service specifications 246 Tires 248 Fuses 249 SECTION 8 ...

Page 245: ...el 1ZZ FE and 2ZZ GE Type 4 cylinder in line 4 cycle gasoline Bore and stroke mm in 1ZZ FE engine 79 0 91 5 3 11 3 60 2ZZ GE engine 82 0 85 0 3 23 3 35 Displacement cm3 cu in 1ZZ FE engine 1794 109 5 2ZZ GE engine 1796 109 6 Fuel Fuel type 1ZZ FE engine Unleaded gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher 2ZZ GE engine Select premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 95 ...

Page 246: ...hout filter 4 2 4 6 3 8 Oil grade API grade SJ Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom mended Recommended oil viscosity SAE COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity L qt Imp qt 1ZZ FE engine Manual transaxle 5 7 6 0 5 0 Automatic transaxle 5 6 5 9 4 9 2ZZ GE engine Manual transaxle 5 9 6 2 5 2 Automatic transaxle 5 8 6 1 5 1 Coolant type TOYOTA Long Life Coolant or equiva lent With ethylene...

Page 247: ...uide or Own er s Manual Supplement When changing the automatic transmission fluid use only Toyota Genuine ATF Type T IV ATF JWS3309 to aid in assuring optimum transaxle performance Notice Using automatic transmission fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF Type T IV may cause deterioration in shift quality locking up of your trans mission accompanied by vibration and ultimately damage the automatic tr...

Page 248: ...29 15 6 1 2JJ 205 55R15 87V 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 15 6 1 2JJ 2ZZ GE engine P205 55R15 87V 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 15 6 1 2JJ g 205 50R16 87V 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 16 6 1 2JJ Spare tire Tire size Tire pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Wheel size U S A T125 70D16 420 4 2 60 16 4T Canada Same as original tire Wheel nut torque N m kgf m ft Ibf 103 10 5 76 NOTE For a complete information on tires e g repla...

Page 249: ...y flashers turn signal lights theft deterrent system 9 ST 7 5 A Starting system multiport fuel injection system sequential multi port fuel injection system 10 AM2 7 5 A Starting system 11 SPARE 10 A Spare fuse 12 EFI NO 2 7 5 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injec tion system emission control system Instrument panel 13 EFI 15 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential...

Page 250: ...sher 38 TAIL 10 A Tail lights instrument panel lights license plate lights front side maker lights 39 FR P W 20 A Power windows Fuses type B 40 SPARE 7 5 A Spare fuse 41 a MPX B 7 5 A Wireless remote con trol system b RR FOG 7 5 A No circuit c DOME 7 5 A Clock interior lights d ECU B 7 5 A Air conditioning sys tem gauges and meters 42 a WARNING 5 A Charging system gauges and meters b ECU IG 5 A Cr...

Page 251: ...00 CELICA OM20735U Fuses type D 49 ALT 120 A Cooling system electric cooling fans starting system rear win dow defogger tail lights ABS NO 1 ABS NO 2 HTR FR P W FL P W DOOR OBD STOP S ROOF MIR HTR FR FOG and AM1 fuses ...

Page 252: ...Celica_U 252 2000 CELICA OM20735U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S owners 253 Uniform tire quality grading 253 SECTION 9 ...

Page 253: ...ngton D C area or write to NHTSA U S De partment of Transportation Wash ington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about mo tor vehicle safety from the Hotline Uniform tire quality grading This information has been prepared in ac cordance with regulations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis tration of the U S Department of Trans portation It provides the purchasers an...

Page 254: ...ing The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straighta head traction tests and does not include cornering turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissi pate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained ...

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