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’01MY CELICA U (L/O 0008)

2001 CELICA (20766U)

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS

Overview of instruments and controls

Instrument panel overview

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Instrument cluster overview

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

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Summary of Contents for 2001 CELICA

Page 1: ... O 0008 1 2001 CELICA 20766U 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: ...nter 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 switches ...

Page 3: ...fog light 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: ...0766U Instrument 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: ...light 1 Low oil pressure 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 or or 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: ... buzzers 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: ...1MY CELICA U L O 0008 7 2001 CELICA 20766U 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: ...Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should 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 th...

Page 9: ...K KNOB Move the lock knob To lock Push the knob forward To unlock Pull the knob backward Closing the side door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the side door Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle Vehicles with a power door lock sys tem The side doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push t...

Page 10: ...e 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 bac...

Page 11: ...e minute 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 ...

Page 12: ... residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which c...

Page 13: ... 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 transmitter battery by the fol lowing procedures 1 Using a coin or equivalent open the transmitter case 2 Remove the discharged transmitter bat tery NOTICE Do not bend...

Page 14: ... the transmitter operates properly If the trans mitter still does not operate properly con tact your Toyota dealer Power windows The windows can be operated with the switch on the center console The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ON position Key off operation If both side doors are closed they work for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off They stop working...

Page 15: ...he window 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: ... window 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 ...

Page 17: ...le pull 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 insertin...

Page 18: ...ates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle 1 To open the fuel filler door pull the lever up When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames when refueling The fumes are flammable When opening the cap do not re move the cap quickly In hot weath er fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap i...

Page 19: ...ear a click If the cap is not tightened securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible CAUTION Make sure the cap is tightened se curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident Use only a genuine Toyota fuel ta...

Page 20: ... During closing operation the moon roof stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the moon roof and frame If the moon roof receives a strong impact this function may work even if nothing is caught When the battery is disconnected the moon roof cannot operate automatically and the jam protection function will not function correctly Therefore you need to normalize the moon roof as fo...

Page 21: ...that water or rain will get into the vehicle if you operate the moon roof after a rainfall snowfall or car wash Wipe the moon roof dry with a cloth be fore operating it Do not touch the plastic resin moon roof with anything hard or sharp The roof is damaged 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 ...

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Page 23: ...elts Steering wheel and Mirrors Seats 24 Front seats 24 Fold down rear seat 27 Seat belts 28 SRS driver and front passenger airbagsgs 34 SRS side airbags 42 Child restraint 47 Tilt steering wheel 61 Outside rear view mirrors 61 Anti glare inside rear view mirroror 62 Vanity mirrors 63 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 24: ...bags 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 steerin...

Page 25: ... and pull the lever 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 ...

Page 26: ...nd the 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 ...

Page 27: ...s will 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...

Page 28: ...cific recommendations 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 ...

Page 29: ...nded and 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 twiste...

Page 30: ...e For 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 h...

Page 31: ...straint 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 t...

Page 32: ... a severe 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 o...

Page 33: ...ify remove 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 wit...

Page 34: ...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 front airbags are designed to pro vide further protection for the driver and front passenger in addit...

Page 35: ...the ON position It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the SRS front airbags are oper ating 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 ...

Page 36: ...vation 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 front 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...

Page 37: ...nd 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 for...

Page 38: ...n 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 infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by the deploy ing front airbags An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured usin...

Page 39: ...nst the 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 ...

Page 40: ...g wheel pad that houses the front airbag system They might re strict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rearward by the force of deploying airbags 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 w...

Page 41: ...front airbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the following conditions occurs this indi cates a malfunction of the airbags Con tact your Toyota dealer as soon as pos sible 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 dri...

Page 42: ...iagnostic module which will record the use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver when the SRS side airbags are 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 Thi...

Page 43: ...elts properly 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 Doo...

Page 44: ... seat 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 rest...

Page 45: ...ay not 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 upholster...

Page 46: ...inder indicator 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...

Page 47: ...child 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 which conforms to the size of the child and is put on the rear seat Accord ing to acciden...

Page 48: ...tructions 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 ...

Page 49: ...r than the passenger compartment This will prevent it from in juring passengers in the event of a sud den 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 t...

Page 50: ...nfant 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 51: ...ugh or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this can prevent you...

Page 52: ...ly make 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 ...

Page 53: ...A convertible 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 th...

Page 54: ...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 If your driving position is not satis factory install ...

Page 55: ...ly 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 se...

Page 56: ...low all 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 57: ...ont 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 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 buckl...

Page 58: ...other unintended result Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child s 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 are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle I...

Page 59: ...top strap Front 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 an chor 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 60: ...the top 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 61: ...judging 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...

Page 62: ...t see the 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 ...

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Page 65: ...LS Lights Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 66 Emergency flashers 68 Instrument panel light control 68 Front fog lights 69 Interior light 69 Luggage compartment light 70 Windshield wipers and washer 71 Rear window wiper and washer 71 Rear window defogger 72 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 66: ...s are 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 ...

Page 67: ...igh beams 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 tu...

Page 68: ... drivers 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 ...

Page 69: ... door lock system With the switch in DOOR position the light comes on when any of the side doors and back door is opened After both side doors and back door are closed the light remains on for about 15 seconds and fades out However in the following cases the light fades out immediately Both side doors and back door are closed when the ignition key is in ACC or ON position Both side doors and back ...

Page 70: ... out However in the following cases the light fades out immediately Both side doors and back door are closed when the ignition key is in ACC or ON position Both side doors and back door are closed and both side doors are locked When both side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously with a key or wireless remote control transmitter the in terior light comes on for about 15 seconds and then ...

Page 71: ...ll operate a couple of times after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before 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...

Page 72: ...lluminate to indicate the defogger is operating 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 dr...

Page 73: ... OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 74 Engine coolant temperature gaugege 74 Tachometer 75 Odometer and two trip meters 76 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzersrs 76 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 74: ...or lamp 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 indicate...

Page 75: ...ied operating 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 Rem...

Page 76: ...t knob Resets 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 sa...

Page 77: ...t comes on in the following cases when the ignition key is in the ON posi tion When the parking brake is applied Vehicles with anti lock brake system This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to the ON position even after the parking brake is released When the brake fluid level is low CAUTION It is dangerous to continue driving normally when the brake fluid level is low...

Page 78: ...to buckle up the front passenger s seat belt Once the ignition 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...

Page 79: ...ake system works properly the light turns off after a few seconds There after if the system malfunctions the light comes on again 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 syst...

Page 80: ... is too high If this light comes on while 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 ...

Page 81: ... CELICA 20766U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 82 Automatic transmission 83 Manual transmission 93 Parking brake 94 Cruise control 95 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 82: ...You must push in the key to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position On vehicles with an automatic transmission the selector lever must be in the P posi tion before pushing the key When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently CAUTION For manual ...

Page 83: ...ector lever 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...

Page 84: ... most suitable 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 into the over drive gear even with the overdrive on CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelera tor pedal while shifting 3 Release the parking brake and br...

Page 85: ...ition 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 comp...

Page 86: ...ay suddenly 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 ...

Page 87: ... 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 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 w...

Page 88: ... Vehicles 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 enabled 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 ...

Page 89: ...hift switch 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 ...

Page 90: ...m somewhere in 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 hi...

Page 91: ...ition 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 ...

Page 92: ...ay suddenly 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 ...

Page 93: ...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 Low altitude 1219 m 4000 ft or lower gear km h mph 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 ...

Page 94: ...n 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 When tow...

Page 95: ... limits of engine 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 Avoi...

Page 96: ...ESET SPEED 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 cance...

Page 97: ... clutch 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 ...

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Page 99: ... 01MY CELICA U L O 0008 99 2001 CELICA 20766U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 100 Using your audio system 100 Car audio system operating hints 108 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 100: ...ou eject 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 yo...

Page 101: ... to the 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 wi...

Page 102: ... 01MY CELICA U L O 0008 102 2001 CELICA 20766U Controls and features Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows ...

Page 103: ...Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding 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 ...

Page 104: ... adjust 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 t...

Page 105: ...ompact 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 Quic...

Page 106: ...s et station 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 statio...

Page 107: ...tically 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 ch...

Page 108: ...or two 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 ene...

Page 109: ... 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 CD R CD Recordable CD RW CD Re writable and personal computer use CD ROMs may not be playable on your compact disc player Your compact disc player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only Extremely high temperature...

Page 110: ... a section 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 D...

Page 111: ...Y CELICA U L O 0008 111 2001 CELICA 20766U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 112 Air flow selector settings 115 Operating tips 115 Instrument panel vents 117 SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 112: ... 01MY CELICA U L O 0008 112 2001 CELICA 20766U Controls 1 Temperature Selector 2 Air Intake Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 A C Button on some models 5 Fan Speed Selector ...

Page 113: ...nt 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 Turning the air flow selector to the windshield position turns on the defog ging function with the purpose of clear ing the front view Use with the air...

Page 114: ...de air into the sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to a Toyota dealer for service ...

Page 115: ...indshield 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 se lector to HI for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on ...

Page 116: ...recirculated 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 ...

Page 117: ... the difference 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 the wind shield position turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front v...

Page 118: ... 01MY CELICA U L O 0008 118 2001 CELICA 20766U You can change air flow direction by turn ing the instrument panel vents ...

Page 119: ... 20766U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Clock 120 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 120 Glove box 121 Auxiliary boxess 121 Cup holders 122 Tie down hooks 123 Luggage cover 123 Grocery bag hooks 123 Floor mat 124 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 120: ...1 30 1 59 the time will change to 2 00 If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o 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 ...

Page 121: ...CAUTION 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 ac...

Page 122: ...an accident or 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 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 123: ...he tie 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...

Page 124: ...loor mat have a hole then it is designed for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident ...

Page 125: ...in foreign countries 128 Three way catalytic converter 129 Engine exhaust cautions 130 Facts about engine oil consumption 130 Iridium tipped spark plugs 131 Brake system 132 Brake pad wear limit indicators 135 Luggage stowage precautions 135 Your Toyota s identification 136 Theft prevention labels 137 Suspension and chassis 137 Types of tires 138 SECTION 2 ...

Page 126: ... 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 of 91 Research O...

Page 127: ... your Toyota be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87 Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol SULFUR IN GASOLINE If your vehicle is certified to California Emission Regulations the vehicle is de signed to operate on California cleaner burning gasoline CBG that contains lower sulfur If you cannot use Califor nia CBG your emission control system may suffer dama...

Page 128: ...ine to minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once and start it CAUTION Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground it is the fuel system has been damaged and it is...

Page 129: ...at ing an excessive load on the three way catalytic converter Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes Avoid racing the engine Do not push start or pull start your vehicle Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving Keep your engine in good running order Malfunctions in the engine electrical system electronic ignition system distributor ignition system or...

Page 130: ...ear of snow leaves or oth er obstructions If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle drive with the windows open and the back door closed Have the cause immediately located and corrected FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine and plays a major role in main taining the engine in proper working order ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION It i...

Page 131: ...isture making it appear that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds as on an expressway making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in prop er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en gine oil at the optimum level so that...

Page 132: ...tem is designed to help prevent lock up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces This assists in providing directional stability and steer ing performance of the vehicle under these circumstances Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal When the anti lock brake system function is in action you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise In this situation...

Page 133: ...el operation even with the anti lock brake system on If tires grip performance exceeds its capability or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain the anti lock brake system does not provide vehicle control Anti lock brake system is not de signed to shorten the stopping dis tance Always drive at the moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you Com...

Page 134: ...s a malfunction somewhere in the parts monitored by the warning light system 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 remains on The light comes on while you are driv ing A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem CAUTION If the ABS warning light remai...

Page 135: ...CAUTION To prevent luggage or packages from sliding forward during braking do not stack anything in the lug gage compartment higher than the seatbacks Keep luggage or package low as close to the floor as pos sible Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment It is not de signed for passengers They should ride in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened Otherwise they are much m...

Page 136: ... the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification number for your Toyota It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label Engine number 1ZZ FE engine 2ZZ GE engine Your Toyota s identification Vehicle identification number ...

Page 137: ...he label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio late certain state or federal laws Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chass...

Page 138: ...all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires fall short in accel eration and handling performance compared with summer...

Page 139: ...RTING AND DRIVING Before starting the engine 140 How to start the engine 140 Tips for driving in various conditionsns 141 Winter driving tips 142 Dinghy towing 143 Trailer towing 145 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer too 150 SECTION 3 ...

Page 140: ...ice 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 ...

Page 141: ...et To see 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 Befo...

Page 142: ... is extremely 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 b...

Page 143: ...gs you might put in the vehicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jumper cables etc NOTICE Do not use window scraper or deicer when the plastic resin moon roof is heavily coated with frost or ice The plastic resin moon roof is easily dam aged Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome NOTICE Do not tow your...

Page 144: ...tch to the ACC position 4 Release the parking brake NOTICE To prevent the vehicle from being damaged observe following Do not tow the vehicle at the ve hicle speed more than 88 km h 55 mph Do not tow the vehicle for more than 320 km 200 miles After dinghy towing or at the recom mended distance limit let the engine idle for more than 3 minutes before driving the vehicle or resuming towing With manu...

Page 145: ... of others you must not overload your vehicle or trailer Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by towing a trailer for commercial purposes Ask your local Toyota dealer for further details before towing WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing make sure the total trailer weight gross vehicle weight gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all with in the limits The total trailer we...

Page 146: ...of the 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...

Page 147: ... recommenda 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 in...

Page 148: ...s Before 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 opposit...

Page 149: ...steep grade with a trailer If the engine 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 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 revers...

Page 150: ...ys 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 ...

Page 151: ...nce dirty 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 Mainten...

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Page 153: ...t 154 If your engine stalls while drivingng 157 If your vehicle overheats 157 If you have a flat tire 158 If your vehicle needs to be toweded 167 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector leverer 170 If you lose your keys 171 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 171 SECTION 4 ...

Page 154: ...gine turns 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 flo...

Page 155: ...n If possible 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 ...

Page 156: ...ark Discharged battery c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the 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 cabl...

Page 157: ...N If the 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 ...

Page 158: ... you Toyota dealer CAUTION Do not attempt to touch the coolant reservoir tank when the engine and radiator are hot Serious injury could result from scalding hot fluid and steam blown out under pressure 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 divider of a highwa...

Page 159: ...g Do not 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 and wheel beyond repair Type A Type B Spare tire with turning direction indica tors some models The spare tire...

Page 160: ...read life of up to 4800 km 3000 miles depending on road conditions and your driving habits When tread wear indicators appear on the tire replace the tire See also the tire section in Section 7 2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other service information CAUTION The compact spare tire was de signed especially for your Toyota Do not use it on any other vehicle Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mp...

Page 161: ...1 Jack 2 Wheel nut wrench 3 Tool bag 4 Spare tire 5 Jack handle 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 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 ...

Page 162: ...during a collision or sudden braking CAUTION When storing the jack be careful not to injure your hands with the edge of the trim To remove the spare tire 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 ...

Page 163: ... wheel place a wheel block from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels Removing wheel ornament Steel wheels Aluminum wheels 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using the beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown CAUTION Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected person al injury ...

Page 164: ...about one half turn Positioning the jack 5 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place Raising your vehicle 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To ...

Page 165: ...ore putting on wheels remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving Therefore after the first 1600 km 1000 miles check to see that the wheel nuts are tight Reinstalling wheel nuts 8 Reinstall all the whee...

Page 166: ... other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight CAUTION When lowering the vehicle make sure all portions of your body and all oth er persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered ...

Page 167: ...the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 12 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon after changing wheels as pos sible tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified in Section 8 with a torque wrench H...

Page 168: ... a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition If they are damaged use a towing dolly a Towing with wheel lift type truck From front Release the parking brake NOTICE When lifting wheels take care to en sure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Otherwise the ...

Page 169: ...in an emergency your vehicle may be tempo rarily towed by a cable or chain se cured to the emergency towing eyelet under the front of the vehicle or the left emergency towing eyelet under the rear of the vehicle Use extreme caution when towing vehicles NOTICE Only use specified towing eyelet otherwise your vehicle may be dam aged A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes T...

Page 170: ...d Before towing release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral manu al or N automatic The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine run ning CAUTION If the 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 you cannot shift the selector lever out of P position to other positions even though the...

Page 171: ...the door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace 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 yo...

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Page 173: ... 01MY CELICA U L O 0008 173 2001 CELICA 20766U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosionon 174 Washing and waxing your Toyota 175 Cleaning the interior 177 SECTION 5 ...

Page 174: ... proper 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 fol...

Page 175: ... body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When having 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...

Page 176: ...he manager 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 repe...

Page 177: ...oap with 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 Sever...

Page 178: ...ral detergent 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 b...

Page 179: ...HICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance requirements 180 General maintenance 181 Does your vehicle need repairing 183 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the separate Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 180: ...nce or 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 repa...

Page 181: ...ed 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 checking the tires make sure no nuts are missing and check t...

Page 182: ...e brake booster function 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 ...

Page 183: ...ter dripping 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...

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Page 185: ... O 0008 185 2001 CELICA 20766U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 186 Fuse locations 188 Do it yourself service precautions 189 Positioning the jack 190 Parts and tools 191 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 186: ...ring 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 Engine compartment overview 1ZZ FE engine ...

Page 187: ...U 1 Power 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 189: ... be hot 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 jac...

Page 190: ...ctrode of a spark plug against the center elec trode Use only spark plugs of the speci fied type Using other types will cause engine damage loss of per formance or radio noise Do not reuse iridium tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping Do not overfill automatic transmis sion fluid or the transmission could be damaged Do not drive with the air cleaner filter removed or excessive engine wear co...

Page 191: ... the jack and cause personal injury Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle When raising the vehicle do not put an object on or under the jack NOTICE Make sure to place the jack correctly or your vehicle may be damaged Parts and tools Here is a list of parts and tools you will need on performing do it yoursel...

Page 192: ...ecking 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 i...

Page 193: ...the engine oil level 194 Checking the engine coolant levelel 195 Checking brake fluid 196 Checking power steering fluid 197 Checking tire pressure 198 Checking and replacing tires 199 Rotating tires 200 Installing snow tires and chains 201 Replacing wheels 202 Aluminum wheel precautions 203 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 194: ...e 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 1ZZ FE engine 1 3 1 4 1 1 2ZZ GE engine 1 5 1 6 1...

Page 195: ...of the container Look at the see through coolant 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 have your Toyota dealer add ethylene glycol type coolant for proper corrosion protection of aluminum components The coolant level in the reservoir will vary with engine temperature However if the level is...

Page 196: ...eze protection 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...

Page 197: ...er voir If necessary add automatic trans mission 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 ...

Page 198: ...e it checked 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 ...

Page 199: ...a qualified 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 affe...

Page 200: ...rked 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 Without uni directional tires with a spare tire of the same wheel type as the installed tires ...

Page 201: ... a compact spare tire when rotating the tires It is designed for temporary use only WHEN TO 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 need snow tires select the same size construction and load capacity as the original tires on your Toyota Do not ...

Page 202: ...ay cause the vehicle to bounce Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel braking as use of chains may ad versely affect vehicle handling When driving with chains installed be sure to drive carefully Slow down before entering the curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle Otherwise an accident may occur NOTICE Do not attempt to use a tire chain on the compact spare tire as it may re sult in damage to th...

Page 203: ...utions When installing aluminum wheels check that the wheel nuts are tight after driving your vehicle the first 1600 km 1000 miles If you have rotated repaired or changed your tires check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km 1000 miles When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels...

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Page 205: ... 2001 CELICA 20766U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 206 Battery recharging precautions 207 Checking and replacing fuses 208 Adding washer fluid 209 Replacing light bulbs 210 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 206: ...ing get 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 gen...

Page 207: ... checked 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 ...

Page 208: ...aced See 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 pul...

Page 209: ...s soon 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 T...

Page 210: ...of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash This is not a problem because the fogging is caused by the temperature difference between the outside and inside of the lens just like the windshield fogged up in the rain However if there is a large drop of water on the inside of the lens or if there is water pooled inside the light...

Page 211: ...n bulbs B HB3 halogen bulbs C H3 halogen bulbs D Wedge base bulbs E Single end bulbs F Double end bulbs Headlights low 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 212: ...the rubber cover If the connector is tight wiggle it 3 Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb along with the socket Install a new bulb into the socket 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 ...

Page 213: ...he rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer 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 Headlights high beam ...

Page 214: ...DE 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 2 Turn the bulb base counterclockwise and remove it ...

Page 215: ...it 4 Insert the bulb base into the mount ing hole by turning it clockwise Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer 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 ...

Page 216: ... try to replace the front fog or front side marker light bulbs by your self You may damage the vehicle Parking lights 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 Front fog and front side marker lights ...

Page 217: ... 01MY CELICA U L O 0008 217 2001 CELICA 20766U Removing clip Installing clip Front turn signal lights ...

Page 218: ...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 Removing clip Installing clip ...

Page 219: ... 0008 219 2001 CELICA 20766U Remove the cover a Stop tail light b Back up light c Rear turn signal light License plate lights Use a Phillips head screwdriver Remove the cover Rear turn signal stop tail and back up lights ...

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Page 221: ... 01MY CELICA U L O 0008 221 2001 CELICA 20766U SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weight 222 Engine 222 Fuel 222 Service specifications 223 Tires 225 Fuses 226 SECTION 8 ...

Page 222: ...ine Model 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...

Page 223: ...grade API grade SJ Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom mended Recommended oil viscosity SAE 5W 30 Preferred Temperature range anticipated before next oil change 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 ...

Page 224: ...e Guide or Own er s Manual Supplement When changing the automatic transmission fluid use only Toyota Genuine ATF Type T IV ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500 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 th...

Page 225: ... 2 1 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 96M 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 ...

Page 226: ...mergency 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 seq...

Page 227: ...washer 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 ...

Page 228: ...8 228 2001 CELICA 20766U 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 229: ...MY CELICA U L O 0008 229 2001 CELICA 20766U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Reporting safety defects for U S ownersrs 230 Uniform tire quality grading 230 SECTION 9 ...

Page 230: ...in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hot line 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 purchas...

Page 231: ...ce Warning 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 Sus...

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Page 233: ...break in period 126 How to start the engine 140 General maintenance 181 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type 1ZZ FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher 2ZZ GE engine Premium UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher See page 126 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 55 L 14 5 gal 12 1 lmp gal Engine oil...

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