Toyota 1998 Celica Owner'S Manual Download

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CELICA

Part 1

OPERATION OF

INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS—

Chapter 1

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Overview of instruments
and controls

Instrument panel overview

Instrument cluster overview

Indicator symbols on the
instrument panel

Summary of Contents for 1998 Celica

Page 1: ...ICA U 1 Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Chapter 1 1 Overview of instruments and controls D Instrument panel overview D Instrument cluster overview D Indicator symbols on the instrument pa...

Page 2: ...on roof switches and interior lights 6 Glovebox 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 t...

Page 3: ...ir conditioning controls 9 Rear window defogger switch 10 Coupe and liftback Power rear view mirror control switch without power windows Convertible Convertible top control switch and quarter window c...

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

Page 5: ...icator light Overdrive off indicator light SRS airbag warning light 1 Turn signal indicator lights Anti lock brake system warning light 1 Seat belt reminder light 1 Open door warning light 1 1 For det...

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Page 7: ...uggage 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 maste...

Page 8: ...river s door and twice in suc cession will unlock both side doors simul taneously LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN SIDE LOCK KNOB Move the lock knob To lock Push the knob forward To unlock Pull the knob...

Page 9: ...in a serious injury When anyone closes the power windows be sure that they operate the windows safe ly D When small children are in the ve hicle never let them use the power window switches without s...

Page 10: ...itch 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...

Page 11: ...lose 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 tha...

Page 12: ...ertible Push down the security lock levers to lock the rear seatbacks After locking the rear seatbacks try fold ing them down to make sure they are securely locked otherwise someone could get into the...

Page 13: ...on 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 r...

Page 14: ...y 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 t...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...s 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 z Do...

Page 17: ...l 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 com...

Page 18: ...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 fasten...

Page 19: ...ot 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...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...D During 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 fo...

Page 22: ...an 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...

Page 23: ...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 D After putting back the seat try push...

Page 24: ...D Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use D Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear war...

Page 25: ...y 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 kn...

Page 26: ...n Part 5 D 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 D Front passenger s seat only Re place...

Page 27: ...clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use the seat until...

Page 28: ...red 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 u...

Page 29: ...may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D 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 cann...

Page 30: ...ng light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly in flators warning light interconnecting wir ing and power sources For details see Service remainder indicators and warning buzzers in chapter 1 5 T...

Page 31: ...the safety of all occupants be sure to always wear seat belts Collision from the rear Vehicle roll over Collision from the side The SRS airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is subjected...

Page 32: ...ag system is designed only as a supplement to the prima ry protection of the driver side and front passenger side seat belt sys tems The front seat occupants can be killed or seriously injured by an i...

Page 33: ...child Move seat fully back D 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...

Page 34: ...ce the child may be killed or seriously injured D Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child...

Page 35: ...items such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player z Modification of the suspension sys tem z Modification of the front end struc ture z Attachment of a grille guard bul...

Page 36: ...lt See Seat belts for details CAUTION D For effective protection in automo bile accidents and sudden stops children must be properly re strained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending o...

Page 37: ...size for the child for the restraint system Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer of the system General di rections also provided under t...

Page 38: ...ystem To install an anchor bracket use an 8 mm 30 mm 1 25 mm coarse thread met ric bolt and a 15 mm 0 6 in spacer Note that the bolts accompanying many child restraint systems are not metric You can d...

Page 39: ...CELICA U 39 A Infant seat B Child seat C Junior seat A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing only Installation with 3 point type seat belt...

Page 40: ...ld 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 collisio...

Page 41: ...ot 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 t...

Page 42: ...e 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 passenger B CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used...

Page 43: ...raint 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...

Page 44: ...rtions of the belt is not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally it canno...

Page 45: ...securely 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 4 To remove the conver...

Page 46: ...he force of a deploying airbag 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...

Page 47: ...Keep the lap belt as low on your hip bone as possible D For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm D After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that t...

Page 48: ...n Coupe On the filler panel behind the rear seat a Using the illustration as a guide run your fingers across the trim of the filler panel itself to locate the position of the holes underneath b Make a...

Page 49: ...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 the seal of the anchor c Insert a 15 mm 0 6 in sp...

Page 50: ...ly with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards vehicles sold in Canada are provided with a bracket set in the glovebox Tilt steering wheel To change the steering wheel angle hold the steering wheel pul...

Page 51: ...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 mirro...

Page 52: ...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...

Page 53: ...ights automatically 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...

Page 54: ...ust 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 pr...

Page 55: ...cessary 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...

Page 56: ...arately 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 o...

Page 57: ...ing 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 se...

Page 58: ...TICE 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 po...

Page 59: ...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 esp...

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Page 61: ...1 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...

Page 62: ...hermostat 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 op...

Page 63: ...er 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 belts Indicator and buzzer c Stop and...

Page 64: ...T 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 Warni...

Page 65: ...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 do...

Page 66: ...r 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 abov...

Page 67: ...gine 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 transmis...

Page 68: ...ft while holding the lock release button in Shift normally Overdrive switch For selecting either a three speed or four speed transmis sion ON position Shifting into overdrive pos sible OFF position Sh...

Page 69: ...off the overdrive switch The O D OFF indicator light will come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear D Shift into the 2 position The trans mission will downshift to the second gear...

Page 70: ...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 m...

Page 71: ...els z 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 sele...

Page 72: ...eration 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 th...

Page 73: ...lthough 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 D To help main...

Page 74: ...ulling 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 pres...

Page 75: ...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 CON...

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Page 77: ...res D Car audio system operating hints Air conditionig system D Controls D Air flow selector setting D Operating tips D Instrument panel vents Type 1 AM F M ETR radio cassette player compact disc auto...

Page 78: ...tails 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 midrange and bass...

Page 79: ...k 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 sl...

Page 80: ...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: ...rd 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 f...

Page 82: ...system changes between single disc play er and automatic changer Your audio system shows six different dis play if the player malfunctions If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the play...

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 r...

Page 84: ...s 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 u...

Page 85: ...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...

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Page 87: ...When you release the button the compact disc player will resume playing AM F M Push AM F M to switch between the AM and FM bands AM FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display These systems al low you to se...

Page 88: ...tic changer Your audio system shows six different dis play if the player malfunctions If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient te...

Page 89: ...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 agai...

Page 90: ...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 channe...

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Page 92: ...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 p...

Page 93: ...lay 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 Your audio system shows six diffe...

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...

Page 95: ...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 ho...

Page 96: ...er than the number of tracks remaining on the current cassette side D After the beginning of the tape is reached the player will automatically start playing the same side D After the end of the tape i...

Page 97: ...tside 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...

Page 98: ...st way to clean them is by using a cleaning tape A wet type is recommended Use high quality cassettes D Low quality cassette tapes can cause many problems including poor sound inconsistent playing spe...

Page 99: ...ic 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...

Page 100: ...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: ...th 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 mai...

Page 102: ...icle 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...

Page 103: ...grilles in front of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or snow for example D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air tem...

Page 104: ...ulate 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 O...

Page 105: ...ton 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...

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Page 107: ...ton 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...

Page 108: ...ay 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 ch...

Page 109: ...s or drink 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 D Do not place anything else on the cu...

Page 110: ...retain ers 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...

Page 111: ...s D Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles D Do not drive slowly with the transmis sion in a high gear D Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow D Do no...

Page 112: ...NTAINING 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 If th...

Page 113: ...e 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 cont...

Page 114: ...er knows your vehicle and its three way catalytic converter system best z To ensure that the three way cata lytic converter and the entire emis sion control system operate proper ly your vehicle must...

Page 115: ...linder wall is burned by the high temperature combustion gases during the combustion process D Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves Some of this oil is sucked into the combusti...

Page 116: ...sist 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 D...

Page 117: ...the laws of physics that act on your ve hicle D Braking capability is dependent on tire friction with the road surface D Even though the anti lock brake sys tem is operating a driver cannot main tain...

Page 118: ...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...

Page 119: ...ise they are much more likely to suffer seri ous bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision D Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the rear seatback or luggage cover Such...

Page 120: ...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 i...

Page 121: ...ecom 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...

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Page 123: ...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 en...

Page 124: ...ld engine z If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immediately D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds This will allow you much better control D Drive slo...

Page 125: ...eed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds D 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...

Page 126: ...mend 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 jumper cables etc Trailer towing Your ve...

Page 127: ...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 D The trailer cargo load should...

Page 128: ...ION D If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg 1000 lb trailer brakes are required D Never tap into your vehicle s hy draulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness D Never tow a trailer...

Page 129: ...ing a trail er practice turning stopping and back ing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the feel D Backing with a trailer is difficult and requires practice Grip the bottom o...

Page 130: ...4 of this manual D 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 Av...

Page 131: ...raffic it is better to turn off the engine and start again later D Avoid engine lug or overrevving Use a gear position suitable for the road on which you are travelling D Avoid continuous speeding up...

Page 132: ...omy For longer life of all parts and lower operating costs keep all maintenance work on schedule and if you often drive under severe condi tions see that your vehicle receives more frequent maintenanc...

Page 133: ...ior light 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 th...

Page 134: ...the help of a competent me chanic or towing service CAUTION D Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is poisonous and corrosive Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting and avoid spilling aci...

Page 135: ...sitive 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...

Page 136: ...ve 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 dis...

Page 137: ...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 conditioni...

Page 138: ...is supported by the jack D 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 on...

Page 139: ...es 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 sect...

Page 140: ...ut 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...

Page 141: ...m 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 whe...

Page 142: ...ositioning 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 ve...

Page 143: ...els 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 event...

Page 144: ...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 pers...

Page 145: ...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...

Page 146: ...CC 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 stron...

Page 147: ...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...

Page 148: ...ne 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...

Page 149: ...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 fo...

Page 150: ...er 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 windo...

Page 151: ...ition 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 key...

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Page 153: ...ence of salt in the air near the sea coast or in areas of industrial pollution D High humidity accelerates corrosion es pecially when temperatures range just above the freezing point D Wetness or dam...

Page 154: ...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...

Page 155: ...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 neutra...

Page 156: ...tions 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...

Page 157: ...hampoo 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 whi...

Page 158: ...ti lated shaded area NOTICE z If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent z Never use organic substances such as benzine alcoho...

Page 159: ...ion 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...

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...

Page 161: ...ction 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...

Page 162: ...the HOT or COLD range depending on the fluid temperature See Chapter 7 2 for additional information Exhaust system If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes have the...

Page 163: ...e clues take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible It probably needs adjustment or repair CAUTION Do not continue driving with the ve hicle unchecked It could result in se rious vehic...

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

Page 166: ...view 1 Power steering fluid 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 Windshiel...

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Page 168: ...he engine is hot do not remove the radiator cap or loosen the drain plugs to prevent burning yourself D Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames around fuel or the battery Their fumes are flamm...

Page 169: ...h the air cleaner filter removed or excessive engine wear could result Also backfiring could cause a fire in the engine compartment z Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper frame z...

Page 170: ...ase D Conventional wrench for terminal clamp bolts Checking and replacing fuses Parts if replacement is necessary D Fuse with same amperage rating as original Tools D Screwdriver for passenger s side...

Page 171: ...the 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...

Page 172: ...fication mark Oil identification 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...

Page 173: ...s hot Coolant type selection Your coolant must contain ethylene glycol antifreeze In addition to preventing freez ing and subsequent damage to the engine this will also prevent corrosion Further suppl...

Page 174: ...uid DEXRONRII 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 whe...

Page 175: ...ta dealer The following instructions for checking tire pressure should be observed D The pressure should be checked only when the tires are cold If your ve hicle has been packed for at least 3 hours a...

Page 176: ...en 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 replaci...

Page 177: ...USE SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice On wet or dry roads conventional tires provide better traction than snow tires SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you nee...

Page 178: ...wer D Drive carefully avoiding bumps holes and sharp turns which may cause the vehicle to bounce D Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel braking as use of chains may ad versely affect vehicle handling NOT...

Page 179: ...After driving your vehicle the first 1600 km 1000 miles check that the wheel nuts are tight D If you have rotated repaired or changed your tires check that the wheel nuts are still tight after drivin...

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Page 181: ...battery D Keep children away from the bat tery EMERGENCY MEASURES D If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately and get immediate medical attention If possible con ti...

Page 182: ...ng may damage the battery case NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accesso ries are off before performing main tenance z When checking the battery remove the ground cable from the negative terminal ma...

Page 183: ...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 Bl...

Page 184: ...turn 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...

Page 185: ...D Fill up the fuel tank D 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 bubbl...

Page 186: ...beam 9006 55 A Headlights high beam 9005 65 B Front fog light 55 C Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Parking and front turn signal lights 1157 27 8 C Front side marker lights 194 3 8 D Rear side marker stop...

Page 187: ...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 Wh...

Page 188: ...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: ...all 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 connect...

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

Page 191: ...LICA 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 coupe and convertibl...

Page 192: ...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: ...CELICA U 193 License plate lights Use a Phillips head screw driver High mounted stoplight coupe...

Page 194: ...CELICA U 194 High mounted stoplight liftback...

Page 195: ...CELICA U 195 Part 8 SPECIFICATIONS D Dimensions and weight D Engine D Fuel D Service specifications D Tires D Fuses...

Page 196: ...width mm in 1750 68 9 1750 68 9 1750 68 9 Overall height mm in 1310 51 6 1305 51 4 1325 52 2 Wheelbase mm in 2540 100 0 2540 100 0 2540 100 0 Front tread mm in 1515 59 6 1515 59 6 1515 59 6 Rear tread...

Page 197: ...NGINE 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 BKR6EP 11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 Drive belt tension measure...

Page 198: ...f 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 Im...

Page 199: ...omatic 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 b...

Page 200: ...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 Sp...

Page 201: ...ar 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 park...

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Page 203: ...00 331 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 NH...

Page 204: ...The traction grades from highest to lowest are A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under con trolled conditions on specified government test surfaces of...

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