1996 Toyota Celica Owners Manual
1996 Toyota Celica Manual
1996 Toyota Celica manual content summary:
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the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner's Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 2
covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: S New vehicle warranty S Emission control systems warranty S Others For further information, please refer to the separate "Owner's Guide", "Owner's Manual Supplement" or "Warranty Booklet". Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 3
system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 4
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91) or higher is recommended. See page 103 for detailed information. Fuel tank capacity: 60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 lmp. gal.) Engine oil: API SH, ''Energy- Conserving II'' multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. See page 162 for detailed information. Tire information: See - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 6
Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls S Instrument panel overview S Instrument cluster overview S Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 1 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 7
Instrument panel overview 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Side vent Side defroster outlet Instrument cluster Personal lights Electric moon roof switches and interior lights 6. Glovebox 7. Power window switch and power door lock switch 8. Ashtray 9. Cup holder 10.Parking brake lever 11. Manual transmission gear shift - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 8
8. 9. Headlight and turn signal switch Wiper and washer switches Emergency flasher switch Clock Center vents Car audio Air conditioning controls Rear window defoggers switch Coupe and liftback- Power rear view mirror control switch (without power windows) Convertible- Convertible top control switch - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 9
Instrument cluster overview 1. Service reminder indicators or indicator lights 2. Tachometer 3. Odometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge 5. Fuel gauge 6. Trip meter 7. Trip meter reset knob 8. Speedometer 4 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 10
the instrument panel Open door warning light*1 Brake system warning light *1 SRS airbag warning light*1 Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light Discharge warning light*1 Low oil pressure warning light*1 Malfunction indicator lamp*1 Low fuel level warning light *1 Overdrive - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 11
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Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors S S S S S S S S Keys Side doors Power windows Trunk lid/Back door Hood Fuel tank cap Electric moon roof Convertible top can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number. You should also put a copy of the - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 13
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 power door lock system- The side door cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 14
: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side Both doors lock or unlock simultaneously. -Side windows ! CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. S Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 15
the driver's door, the passenger's window cannot be operated. Convertible models-The window lock button also locks the quarter windows. Automatic operation (to open only): Pull the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To stop the window partway, lightly push the - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 16
windows (convertible) Trunk lid (coupe and convertible)/ -Lock release lever Back door (liftback)- The windows can be operated with switches on the center console. The windows or back door from the outside, insert the master key and turn it clockwise. See "Luggage stowage precautions" in Part 2 for - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 17
to make sure they are securely locked-otherwise, someone could get into the trunk or luggage compartment by folding down a rear seat. 2. After closing the trunk lid or back door, insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever. After closing the trunk lid or - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 18
Fuel tank cap 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up 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 return the support rod to its clipthis - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 19
switches beside the interior light. The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the "ON" position. However, if both side doors are closed, it works fuel spillage in case of an accident. S Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement. It has a built-in check valve to reduce fuel tank - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 20
his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening before you weight on the convertible top; when the top is up or down, damage to the top may result. zDo not raise or lower the convertible top when the temperature is below 5_C (41_ F), or damage to the top material or rear window - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 21
the side windows, quarter windows, and sun visors. Then pull the latch handles fully backward. Before operating, make sure the manual control 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 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 22
-Raising the convertible top 4. Secure the top boot snaps to the ones on the quarter trim. 5. Attach the fastener tape on the top boot to that on the rear seatback. REMOVING THE TOP BOOT 1. Push the top boot backward to separate its fastener tape from the tape behind the rear seatback. 17 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 23
edge of the top boot from under the body moldings. Put the removed top boot in the plastic bag and store it in the trunk. RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP The ignition switch must be in the "ON" position to operate the convertible top. 4. Lower the sun visors. Check that all the side windows and quarter - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 24
5. Push the latch handles fully forward till they are hooked. Visually check that the latch handles are fully seated in the strikers. Also, pull on the convertible top side rails to make sure the top is securely hooked. 6. Raise all the side windows, quarter windows, and sun visors. 19 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 25
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Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors Anti-glare inside rear view mirror Seats While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and properly wear the seat belt provided. Front seats- -Seat adjustment precautions Adjust the - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 27
KNOB Turn the knob either way. For easy access to the rear seat, do this. 1. Lift the seatback angle adjusting lever or press the pedal behind the seatback. The seat will slide forward slightly. 2. Move the seat to the front-most position. After passengers are in, lift up the seatback and return - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 28
enlarge the trunk room (coupe) or luggage compartment (liftback) as far as the front seatbacks. See "Luggage stowage precautions" in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage. Head restraints For your safety, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 29
position. (See the seat adjustment instructions.) S Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors. S Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 30
position. (See the seat adjustment instructions.) S Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors. S Inspect the belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 31
label under the sleeve can be seen. The warning label, "REPLACE BELT", will appear if the belt receives a severe impact or other force. Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 32
system securely latching the tab and buckle. S If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Adjust latch plate. To release the belt, press the bucklerelease button and allow the belt to retract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and check - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 33
may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle. S If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. To connect the . Failure to follow these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of vehicle accident - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 34
of the driver's or front passenger's head or chest directly hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. The passenger airbag light system monitors the front airbag sensors, center airbag sensor assembly, inflators, warning light, interconnecting wiring and power sources. The SRS airbag system - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 35
a side or rear impact, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal collision. The SRS airbag system mainly consists of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustration. 1 Front airbag sensors 2 Center airbag sensor assembly. 3 Steering wheel pad (airbag - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 36
instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt systems, see "Seat belts" in this chapter. S A baby or small child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured in a rear seat using a child restraint system. S Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system in the front seat - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 37
up, or to kneel on the front passenger seat. The airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; the child may be severely injured. S Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms. Use a child restraint system in the rear seat. For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 38
steering wheel, column cover, front passenger airbag cover, front passenger airbag, center airbag sensor assembly or front airbag sensors. Doing any of these may cause sudden SRS airbag inflation or disable the system, which could result in personal injury. Failure to follow these instructions can - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 39
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: S The SRS airbags have been inflated. S The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbags to inflate S The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 40
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible: S The SRS airbags have been inflated. S The front part of the vehicle (shaded in the illustration) was involved in an accident not of the extent to cause the SRS airbags to inflate S The pad section of the steering wheel or front passenger airbag cover (shaded - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 41
normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. ! CAUTION Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system in 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 braking or a collision. 34 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 42
as far as it will go while firmly pushing down the child restraint system. 4. Coupe and liftback only- If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. Liftback- Remove the luggage cover when using the top strap. 35 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 43
sure the seat belt is securely locked. Also make sure the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling the child restraint system in different directions. 5. To remove the child restraint system, press the buckle-release button and allow the belt to retract. Unhook the top strap. 36 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 44
. (B)TOP STRAP ANCHORS AND LOCATIONS (Coupe and liftback only) 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 hole in the covering directly - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 45
SEAT Do not use a child restraint system which requires use of a top strap in the front seat. A child restraint system which requires use of a top strap should only be installed in the rear seat. ! CAUTION S Do not use a rear-facing child restraint system in the front seat because the force of the - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 46
possible. 1. Fasten the lap and shoulder belt over the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer. Keep the lap portion of the belt tight prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle. S If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 47
securely, let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go while firmly pushing down the child restraint system. ! CAUTION Make sure the seat belt is securely locked and that the child restraint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. 4. To remove the child restraint - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 48
seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger's side. It is a convex mirror with a curved surface. Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror. With power windows ! CAUTION S Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 49
switch-To select the mirror to be adjusted Place the switch at "L" (left) or "R" (right). 2. Control switch-To move the mirror push the switch in the desired direction. If the engine is not running, the key must be in the "ACC" position. Anti-glare inside rear view mirror NOTICE If ice should jam - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 50
Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control Front fog lights Interior lights Personal lights Ignition switch light Luggage compartment light Windshield wipers and washer Rear window wiper and washer Rear window defogger Headlights and turn signals NOTICE To prevent the battery from being - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 51
headlight high beam indicator light (blue light) on the instrument panel will tell you that the high beams are on. Flashing the high beam headlights the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out. To - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 52
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running. Front fog lights To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights, turn the knob. To turn on the front fog lights, twist the band of the headlight and turn signal - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 53
switch once again. The center switch has the following positions: "DOOR"-Turn both lights on when either side door or the back door is opened. The lights remain on for some time after both side doors and the back door are closed. "OFF"-The lights are off unless you operate either outside switch. To - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 54
back door will turn the light off. To turn on the windshield wipers, move the lever. The key must be in the "ON" position. There are three speed settings: Intermittent-With the lever at the position 1 Slow-With the lever at the position 2 Fast-With the lever at the position 3 With interval adjuster - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 55
the lever at the position 2 To squirt washer fluid on the rear window, twist the knob upward or downward as far as it will go (position 3 or 4). The knob automatically returns from these positions after you release it. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see "Adding washer fluid" in Chapter - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 56
prevent the battery from being discharged, turn the switch on when the engine is running. zWhen cleaning the inside of the rear window, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires. zConvertible models: When the convertible top is completely lowered, keep the rear window defogger turned off - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 57
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Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS- Chapter 1-5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators S Fuel gauge S Engine coolant temperature gauge S Tachometer S Odometer and trip meter S Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers Fuel gauge If the fuel tank is completely empty, the - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 59
cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to control the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range. zDo not continue driving with an overheated engine. See "If your vehicle overheats" in Part 4. The gauge - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 60
Odometer and trip meter Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers These meters show the running distance. 1 Odometer-It shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven. 2 Trip meter-It shows the distance driven since the last time it was set to zero. The black digits on white indicate - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 61
a problem somewhere in the charging system. The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the battery is discharged. Turn off the air conditioning, blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop. (d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light This light warns - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 62
light comes on when the fuel level in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the tank as soon as possible. (g) "ABS" Warning Light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in your anti-lock brake system. If the light comes on while you are driving, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 63
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all the way in, and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently. ! CAUTION "Start" - Starter motor on. The key will return to the "ON" position when released. For starting tips, see Part 3. "ON" - Engine on and all accessories on. This is the normal driving position. "ACC - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 65
Automatic transmission 58 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 66
(a) Normal Driving 1. Start the engine as instructed in "How to start the engine" in Part 3. The transmission must be in "P" or "N". 2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to "D". In "D" position, the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 67
. And do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade-use the parking brake. Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy. For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 68
. Regularly revving the engine to maximum speed in each gear will cause excessive engine wear and high fuel consumption. Maximum allowable speeds in neutral, release the clutch pedal momentarily, and then try again. S When towing a trailer, in order to maintain engine braking efficiency, do not use - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 69
up the lever slightly, press the thumb button, and lower. To remind you that the parking brake is set, the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake. Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 70
than for the above cases, have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer at the earliest opportunity. TURNING ON THE SYSTEM To operate the cruise control, press the "CRUISE ON-OFF" switch. This turns the system on. The indicator light in the instrument panel shows that you can now set the vehicle - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 71
the control lever or by depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal, pushing the lever up in the trouble in the cruise control system. S The indicator light does not come on. S The indicator light flashes again. S The indicator light goes out after it comes on. If this is the case, contact your Toyota - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 72
Car audio system and Air conditioning system Car audio system S Reference S Using your audio system: some basics S Using your audio system: controls and features S Anti-theft system S Car audio system operating hints Air conditioning system S Controls S Operating tips S Instrument panel vents Car - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 73
of the front and rear sound levels ANTENNA To lower a manual antenna, carefully push it down. To lower a power antenna, turn off the audio system Toyota through an automatic car wash. YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be to the right. NOTICE Do not oil any part - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 74
will play from track 1 through the end of the disc. Then it will play from track 1 again. NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player. Do not insert anything except a compact disc into the slot. 8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singles Your compact disc player does - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 75
-Using your audio system: controls and features " Type 1 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. 68 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 76
its retracted position. Pull out the knob. Turn the knob to adjust the front/rear balance. Push the knob back into its retracted position. PWR⋅VOL (Power⋅Volume) Push "PWR⋅VOL" to turn the audio system on and off. Turn "PWR⋅VOL" to adjust the volume. SCAN When you push "SCAN", the radio finds the - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 77
"BASS/TREB" so that it pops out of its retracted position. Pull out the knob. Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Push the knob back into its retracted position. TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the "∧" (up) or "∨" (down) side of "TUNE" to step - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 78
" Type 2-1 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. 71 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 79
" Type 2-2 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. 72 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 80
one AM and one FM station for each button. The preset station memory will be canceled out if the power source is interrupted (battery disconnected or fuse blown). Type 2-2-These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button. (The display will show "AM", "FM1", or "FM2" when you push - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 81
. FADE Move "FADE" around "PWR/VOL" to adjust the balance between the front and rear speakers. MTL (Metal) display Type 2-2 only If tape. The display indicates which side is currently selected ( "∧" indicates top side, "∨" indicates bottom side). Auto-reverse feature-After the cassette player - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 82
/Volume) Push "PWR/VOL" to turn the audio system on and off. Turn the "PWR/VOL" knob to adjust the volume. Pull out and then turn "PWR/VOL" to adjust the balance between the right and left speakers. Move "FADE" around "PWR/ VOL" to adjust the front/rear balance. REW/FF (Rewind/Fast forward) Push the - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 83
" to switch from radio operation to cassette operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the cassette player by pushing " out the knob. Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Push the knob back into its retracted position. TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 84
" Type 3 Button display for radio/cassette tape player/compact disc player 77 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 85
Your audio system shows three different button displays that changes in accordance with the the button for the station you want. The button number and station frequency will appear on the display. These systems can store one AM and two FM stations for each button. (The display will show "AM", "FM1", - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 86
it pops out of its retracted position. Turn the knob to adjust the bass. Push the knob back into its retracted position. CD (Compact Disc) Push "CD" to switch from radio or cassette operation to compact disc operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the compact disc player - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 87
. Push "EQ" until you reach the setting you want. The audio system will adjust the program you are hearing to the selected setting. To change a preset : Push "EQ" until the setting you want to change appears on the display. Adjust the bass, mid-range, and treble levels using the "BASS", "MID/BAL", - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 88
adjust the front/rear balance. Push the knob back into its retracted position. MID (Mid-range) This knob lets you adjust which side is currently selected ("∧" indicates top side, "v" indicates bottom side). VOL" to turn the audio system on and off. Turn "PWR/VOL" to adjust the volume. RAND (Random) - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 89
from radio or compact disc operation to cassette operation. If the audio system is off, you can turn on the cassette player by pushing " retracted position. Turn the knob to adjust the treble. Push the knob back into its retracted position. TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 90
your security code to reactivate your radio after electrical service is performed on your vehicle. Choose a security code that is easy to remember and keep a copy of it (not in your Toyota). NOTICE If you pushed any wrong buttons on the anti-theft system, the following messages will appear on the - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 91
back to "ACC." "SEC" should appear on the display. Choose a security code that is easy to remember and keep a copy of it (not in your Toyota). 84 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 92
Changing the security code 1. Turn off the audio system. Turn the ignition key to "ACC". Simultaneously push and hold in "1", "6", and "PWR/VOL" until "SEC" appears in the display. 2. While you are holding in - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 93
display goes dark. (At first, "SEC" will appear on the display.) A tenth error will activate the anti-theft system and "HELP" will appear on the display. The audio system will be completely inoperable. At this time, the anti-theft light also comes on. If this occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. 86 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 94
Clearing the security code. 1. Turn off the audio system. Turn the ignition key to "ACC". Simultaneously push and hold in "1", "6", and "PWR/VOL" until "SEC" appears on the display. 2. While you are holding in - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 95
to step 3. NOTICE A tenth error will activate the anti-theft system and "HELP" will appear on the display. The audio system will be completely inoperable. At this time, the anti-theft light also comes on. If this occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. 4. The three-digit code should be on the display - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 96
display goes dark. (At first, "SEC" will appear on the display.) A tenth error will activate the anti-theft system and "HELP" will appear on the display. The audio system will be completely inoperable. At this time, the anti-theft light also comes on. If this occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. 89 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 97
system operating hints ILLUMINATION CONTROL LOGIC On some audio-units, when the instrument panel lights are on, the letters on operable buttons of the mode in current use light up together with the mode selection and eject buttons. RADIO RECEPTION Usually, a problem antenna alternately motors parts - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 98
can keep your compact disc player from working. On hot days, use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc. S Bumpy of a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.) S Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them. - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 99
you continue to play a disc with rough edges, flakes will fall on to the signal side of the disc and cause sound skipping or other problems. ! CAUTION Compact disc players use invisible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 100
Air conditioning system- -Controls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Air Flow Selector Air Intake Selector "A/C" Button (on some models) Fan Speed Selector Temperature Selector 93 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 101
for air flow. An indicator light will illuminate to show which air flow mode is being selected. 1 Panel-Air flows mainly from the instrument panel vents. 2 Bi-level -Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents. 3 Floor -Air flows mainly from the floor vents. 4 Floor/Windshield - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 102
, there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off. If this happens, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air Intake selector Press the button to select the air source. An indicator light will illuminate to show which air intake mode is - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 103
. Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate throughout the vehicle. On cold days, move the fan speed 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. S S S S 1: For air conditioning 96 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 104
Air intake-FRESH (outside air) Air flow-FLOOR Air conditioning-OFF S For quick heating, select recirculated air for a few minutes. To keep the windows from fogging COLD (blue zone) Air intake-FRESH (outside air) Air flow-PANEL Air conditioning-ON For quick cooling, move the air intake selector - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 105
in. Pressing another button turns off the air conditioning. S To heat the vehicle interior while defrosting the windshield, choose floor/ windshield air flow. If air flow control is not satisfactory, check the instrument panel vents. The instrument panel vents may be opened or closed as shown - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 106
S S Clock Cigarette lighter and ashtray Glovebox Cup holder Luggage cover Floor mat Clock Once the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock, the time is automatically set to 1:00 (one o'clock). When the instrument panel lights are turned on, the brightness of the time indication - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 107
the engine is not running, the key must be in the "ACC" position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in. Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement. To use the glovebox, do this. To open: Pull the lever. With the instrument panel lights on, the glovebox light will - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 108
use the ashtray. When you open the back door, the luggage cover tilts up for easy access to the luggage compartment. For additional luggage space, unhook the cords and lift the cover out of the retainers. Use a floor mat of the correct size. If the floor mat has a hole, then it is designed for use - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 109
! 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 driving, it may cause an accident. 102 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 110
Part 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA S S S S S S S S S S S S Break-in period Fuel Operation in foreign countries Three-way catalytic converter Engine exhaust cautions Facts about engine oil consumption Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Luggage stowage precautions Your Toyota's - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 111
for methanol. FUEL TANK CAPACITY 60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 Imp. gal) NOTICE zDo not use gasohol other than stated above. It will cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems. zIf driveablity problems are encountered (poor hot starting, vaporizing, engine knock, etc.), discontinue - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 112
Toyota in another country...First, comply with the vehicle registration laws. Second, confirm the availability of the correct fuel (unleaded and minimum octane number). Three-way catalytic converters The three-way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 113
system, electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system or fuel system could cause an extremely high threeway catalytic converter temperature. zIf the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, take your vehicle in for a check-up as soon as possible. Remember, your Toyota - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 114
Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with the intake air and is burned along with the fuel. High temperature exhaust gases also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems. The amount of engine oil consumed depends on the viscosity of the oil, the quality of the - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 115
hard-much harder than normal. And your braking distance will be longer. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with "ABS" warning light) The anti-lock brake system is designed to automatically help prevent lock-up of the wheels during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This assists the driver - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 116
in the parts monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. S The light does not come on as described above, or remains on. S The light comes on while driving. Even if the anti-lock brake system should fail, the brake system will still - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 117
For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded weight. S Do not place anything on the filler panel behind the rear seatback or luggage cover. Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident. S Do not drive with objects left on top of the - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 118
-Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the Certification Label. 7A-FE engine 5S-FE engine 111 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 119
reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. The label is designed so that once it is tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 120
wheel angle. 3. Adjust inside and outside rear view mirrors. 4. Lock both side doors. 5. Fasten seat belts. How to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal to the floor - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 121
in "(a) Before cranking". Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air-fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot engine as follows: 1. With your foot off the accelerator - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 122
type antifreeze. 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 starting. Chapter 7-3 tells you how to visually inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 123
chains, window scraper, bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel, jumper cables, etc. Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger-carrying vehicle. Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.). Your - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 124
hitch manufacturer and conforms to the total trailer weight requirement. S Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer and bolt the hitch securely to the rear bumper. Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease. S Toyota recommends removing the trailer hitch whenever you are - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 125
splicing may damage your vehicle's electrical system and cause a malfunction of your lights. BREAK-IN SCHEDULE S Toyota recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing, etc.) for the first - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 126
ahead. Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of control This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces. Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. If your vehicle has manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by keeping engine rpm low and not - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 127
) or the clutch pedal depressed (manual), start the engine. (With an automatic transmission, be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.) 2. Shift into gear. 3. Release the parking brake (also foot brake on automatic transmission vehicles) and slowly pull or back away from the wheels blocks. Stop - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 128
lessens weight but also helps prevent corrosion. Keep your vehicle tuned-up and in top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. all lower engine performance and contribute to poor fuel economy. For longer life of all parts and - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 129
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is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked, the battery is discharged. You may try jump starting. See "(c) Jump starting" for further instructions. If the light is O.K., but the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop. If the - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 131
. If the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified systems. To avoid serious personal injury and damage to your vehicle which might result from battery explosion, acid burns, electrical burns, or damaged electronic components, these instructions - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 132
. Do not connect it to or near any part that moves when the engine is cranked. 6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order: the negative cable and then the positive cable. 7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths-they may now contain sulfuric acid. 8. If removed, replace - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 133
emergency flashers. Put the transmission in "P" (automatic) or neutral (manual) and apply the parking brake. Turn off the air conditioning if it is being used. 2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir, stop the engine. Wait until the steam subsides before opening the hood - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 134
leak in the system. You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. ! CAUTION When jacking, be sure to observe the following to reduce the possibility of personal injury: S Follow jacking instructions. S Use the jack only for lifting your vehicle during wheel changing. S Never - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 135
wheel by a wheel cover or such. The compact spare tire saves space in your luggage compartment, and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel economy the tread wear indicators and other service infomation. ! CAUTION S The compact spare tire was designed especially for your Toyota. Do not use it on - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 136
get caught, resulting in damage. With a compact spare tire 1. Get the required tools and spare tire. 1 Jack handle 2 Jack 3 Tool bag (Canada) 4 Spare tire 5 Wheel nut wrench (U.S.A.) To prepare yourself for an emergency, you should familiarize yourself with the use of the jack, each of the tools and - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 137
it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking. 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up. When blocking the wheel, place a wheel block from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels. 130 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 138
try to pull the ornament by hand. Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury. 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle. The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen. To get maximum leverage, fit the wrench to the nut so that - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 139
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. ! CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when it is supported by the jack alone. 132 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 140
. Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown. Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight. 10. Reinstall the wheel ornament. Align the cutout of the wheel ornamentwith the valve stem as shown. Then tap it firmly with the side or heel of hand to snap it into place - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 141
-After changing wheels 11. Check the air pressure of the replaced tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specification designated in Part 8. If the pressure is lower, drive slowly to the nearest service station and fill to the correct pressure. Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 142
. Before towing, release the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral (manual) or "N" (automatic). The key must be in "ACC" (engine off) or "ON" (engine running). NOTICE Do not tow with sling type truck, either from the front or rear. This may cause body damage. NOTICE Never tow a vehicle - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 143
the shift lock override button. You can shift out of "P" position only while pushing the button. 4. Shift into "N" position. 5. Insert the cover. 6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed. Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 136 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 144
convertible top manually. Have the system checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUALLY 1. Open the trunk and remove the cover from the front trim. Push the manual control switch on the "MANUAL" side. 2. Lower the sun visors. Check that all the side windows - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 145
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. Return the manual control switch to the opposite side of the "MANUAL" position, attach the cover, and close the trunk. Raise all the side windows - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 146
latch handles fully backward. If the battery is discharged and the windows cannot be lowered, open both side doors. 3. Place your palms under either front convertible top side rail around its center and lower the convertible top all the way down. Raise the sun visors. 4. Return the manual control - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 147
keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you, using their special tools. If you must break a window to get in, we suggest breaking the smallest side window because it is the least expensive to replace. Be extremely cautious to - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 148
part to help prevent corrosion and has provided you with the finest quality vehicle construction. Now, it is up to you. Proper care of your Toyota presence of salt in the air near the seacoast or in without removing them. The lower edge of doors, rocker panels and frame members have drain holes which - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 149
vehicle can corrode if the ventilation is poor. Washing your Toyota by hand Work in the shade and wait until the vehicle body is not hot to the touch. Convertible models-For washing instructions for the convertible top, see "Convertible top". 1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Remove any mud or - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 150
is safe for the paint on your vehicle. NOTICE (convertible models): Do not spray water at side windows and top seals in a way which may cause water to enter the vehicle. 2. Wash with a mild car-wash soap, mixed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and keep it wet by - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 151
inside of the windows, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires on the rear window. Air conditioning control panel, car audio, instrument panel, console panel, and switches Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning. Soak a clean soft cloth in water or lukewarm water then lightly wipe off any - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 152
Then throughly 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 any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them. 145 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 153
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required to be serviced at regular intervals. For details of your maintenance schedule, read the separate "Owner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance Schedule". It is recommended that any replacement parts used for maintenance or for the repair of the emission control system be Toyota supplied. The owner - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 155
if you have a little mechanical ability and a few basic automotive tools. Simple instructions for how to perform them are presented in Part 7. If you are a skilled do-it-yourself mechanic, the Toyota service manuals are recommended. Please be aware that doit-yourself maintenance can affect your - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 156
the engine hood secondary latch secures the hood from opening when the primary latch is released. INSIDE THE VEHICLE Items listed below should be checked regularly, e.g. while performing periodic services, cleaning the vehicle, etc. Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 157
on the dipstick (vehicles with 7A-FE engine), or check the level through the reservoir (vehicles with 5SFE engine). The level should be in 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 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 158
If you notice any of these 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 vehicle unchecked. It could result in serious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury. 151 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 159
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Part 7 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE- Chapter 7-1 Introduction S Engine compartment overview S Fuse locations S Do-it-yourself service precautions S Parts and tools 153 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 161
Engine compartment overview "7A-FE engine 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Engine oil level dipstick Power steering fluid reservoir Brake fluid reservoir Fuse blocks Battery Engine coolant reservoir Electric cooling fans Engine oil filler cap Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank 154 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 162
Engine compartment overview "5S-FE engine 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Brake fluid reservoir Fuse blocks Battery Engine coolant reservoir Electric cooling fans Engine oil level dipstick Windshield and rear window washer fluid tank 155 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 163
Fuse locations 1 2 3 4 Passenger's side kick panel Instrument panel Engine compartment (left) Engine compartment (front-Canada only) 156 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 164
aware that improper or incomplete servicing may result in operating problems. Performing do-it-yourself maintenance during the warranty period may affect your warranty coverage. Read the separate Toyota Warranty statement for details and suggestions. This part gives instructions only for those items - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 165
and tools you will need on performing do-it-yourself maintenance. Remember all Toyota parts are designed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric. Checking the engine oil level Parts (if level is low): S Engine oil API SH, "Energy-Conserving II" multigrade or ILSAC multigrade having viscosity - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 166
fuses Parts (if replacement is necessary): S Fuse with the same amperage rating as original Tools: S Screwdriver (for passenger's side kick panel screw) Adding washer fluid Parts: S Water S Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Tools: S Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts: S Bulb - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 167
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S Checking brake fluid S Checking power steering fluid S Checking tire pressure S Checking and replacing tires S Rotating tires S Installing snow tires and chains S Replacing wheels S Aluminum wheel precautions Checking the engine oil level ! CAUTION Be careful not to touch the hot exhaust manifold - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 169
may become difficult to start, so SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended. SAE 5W-30 is the best choice for your vehicle, for good fuel economy, and good starting in cold weather. If you use SAE 10W-30 engine oil in extremely low temperatures, the engine may become difficult to start, so SAE 5W-30 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 170
on freeze protection. Follow the manufacturer's directions for how much to mix with water. The total capacity of the cooling system is given in Part 8. We recommend 50% solution be used for your Toyota, or a sufficient quantity to provide protection to about -35_C (-31_F). NOTICE Do not use alcohol - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 171
hot (60_C80_C or 140_F175_F). You may also check the level when the fluid is cold (about room temperature, 10_C30_C or 50_F85_F) if the engine has not been run for about five hours. a. Clean all dirt from outside of the reservoir tank. b. Remove the filler cap by turning it counterclockwise and - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 172
fluid is hot (60_C80_C or 140_F175_F). You may also check the level when the fluid is cold (about room temperature, 10_C 30_C or 50_F85_F) if the engine has not been run for about five hours. ! CAUTION The reservoir tank may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself. NOTICE Avoid - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 173
as possible. S S Keep your tire pressures at the proper level. The recommended cold tire pressures, tire size and the vehicle capacity weight are also given in Part 8. They are also on the tire pressure label as shown. You should check the tire pressures every two weeks, or at least once a month - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 174
characteristics, resulting in loss of control. Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both of the front or rear tires be replaced at a time as a set. See "If you have a flat tire" in Part 4 for tire change procedure. When a tire is replaced, the wheel should always be balanced. An unbalanced - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 175
capacity as the original tires on your Toyota. Do not use tires other than those mentioned above. Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels. Installing snow tires on the front - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 176
at your Toyota dealer. A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling, wheel and bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/ odometer calibration, stopping ability, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or snow chain clearance to the body and chassis - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 177
not to damage the aluminum wheels. Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels. When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer. As with any wheel, periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage. If damaged - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 178
Part 7 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE- Chapter 7-3 Electrical components S S S S S S Checking battery condition Battery recharging precautions Checking and replacing fuses Adding washer fluid Checking headlight aims Replacing light bulbs Checking battery condition- -Precautions ! CAUTION BATTERY - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 179
exterior NOTICE zBe sure the engine and all accessories are off before performing maintenance. zWhen checking the battery, remove the ground cable from the negative terminal ("-" mark) first and reinstall it last. zBe careful not to cause a short circuit with tools. zTake care no solution gets - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 180
color Type A GREEN DARK CLEAR or LIGHT YELLOW Type B BLUE WHITE Condition Good Charging necessary. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. RED NOTICE CHECKING BY THE FLUID LEVEL LINES (MAINTENANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY) The fluid (electrolyte) level must - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 181
fluid. If the side of your battery is covered, check the water level by looking down directly above the cell as illustrated above. 3. Retighten the vent plugs securely. NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all accessories are turned off. ! CAUTION S Always - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 182
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 Part 8 of this manual for the functions controlled by each circuit. Type - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 183
, in cold areas where temperatures range below freezing point, use washer fluid containing antifreeze. This product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow the manufacturer's directions for how much to mix with water. Checking headlight aims NOTICE Do not use engine - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 184
range, have the aiming adjusted by your Toyota dealer. NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type. Light bulbs Headlights (low beam) Headlights (high beam) Front fog light Parking and front turn signal lights Front side marker lights Rear side marker, stop and tail lights (coupe) Bulb No. 9006 9005 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 185
-Headlights Light bulbs Rear side marker lights (liftback) Rear turn signal lights Stop and tail lights Back-up lights License plate lights High mounted stoplight Interior light (with moon roof) Interior lights (without moon roof) Personal lights Glovebox light Door courtesy lights Luggage - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 186
-Front fog lights 3. Install a new bulb and the connector into the mounting hole. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer. 1. Loosen the retainer screw and take out the beam unit. 2. Turn the cover counterclockwise and - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 187
3. Disconnect the cords. 4. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb. Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring. To install the bulb, align the cutouts of the bulb with the protrusions of the mounting hole. 5. Connect the cords, install the cover and turn it clockwise so that - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 188
-Parking and front turn signal lights -Front side marker lights Use a Phillips-head screwdriver. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver. 181 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 189
-Rear side marker, rear turn signal, stop and tail, and back-up lights (coupe and convertible) a: b: c: d: Rear turn signal light Rear side marker, stop and tail light Stop and tail light Back-up light 182 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 190
-Rear side marker, rear turn signal, stop and tail, and back-up lights (liftback) -License plate lights Use a Phillips-head screwdriver. a: b: c: d: Rear side marker light Rear turn signal light Stop and tail light Back-up light 183 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 191
-High mounted stoplight (coupe) -High mounted stoplight (liftback) 184 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 192
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Part 8 SPECIFICATIONS S S S S S S Dimensions and weight Engine Fuel Service specifications Tires Fuses 187 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 195
Dimensions and weight Coupe Overall length Overall width Overall height mm (in.) mm (in.) mm (in.) 4495 1750 1295 1310 Wheelbase Front tread Rear tread Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage) *1: *2: Liftback 4425 1750 1290 1305 2538 1515 1495 *2 Convertible 4495 1750 *1 *2 (177.0) (68.9) ( - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 196
) or higher is recommended. Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 60 (15.9, 13.2) Service specifications ENGINE Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.) 7A-FE engine Intake 0.150.25 (0.0060.010) Exhaust 0.250.35 (0.0100.014) 5S-FE engine Intake 0.190.29 (0.0070.011) Exhaust 0.280.38 (0.011 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 197
pump belt 80 ± 20 Air conditioning compressor belt 100 ± 20 5S-FE engine Generator belt Vehicles with air conditioning 155 ± 20 Vehicles without air conditioning 95 ± 20 Power steering pump belt 80 ± 20 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.): 7A-FE engine With filter - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 198
5 A max. Maintenance type battery Quick charge 15 A max. Slow charge 5 A max. CLUTCH Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 515 (0.20.6) Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 7A-FE engine 1.9 (2.0, 1.7) 5S-FE engine 2.6 (2.7, 2.3) Oil type: Multipurpose - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 199
/55R15 87V Front 230 (2.3, 33) Rear 230 (2.3, 33) T125/70D16 420 (4.2, 60) Wheel size: 185/70R14 88S and P185/70R14 87S 14 x 6JJ 205/55R15 87V and P205/55R15 87V 15 x 6 1/2JJ 15 x 7JJ T125/70D16 16 x 4T Wheel nut torque, N⋅m (kgf⋅m, ft⋅lbf): 103 (10.5, 76) (kgf/cm2 Fuses Engine compartment (left - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 200
-lock brake system, cruise control system 6 DOME 10 A: Interior lights, 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 9 SPARE: Spare fuse 10 SPARE: Spare fuse 11 SPARE: Spare fuse 12 - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 201
lights, parking lights, front side marker lights, rear side marker lights, license plate lights 31 HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system, rear window defogger 32 GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters, power door lock system 33 ST 7.5 A: Starting system, multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 202
Part 9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING S order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety - 1996 Toyota Celica | Owners Manual - Page 203
Toyota vehicles with information on uniform tire quality grading. Your Toyota in driving habits, service practices and differences tire is based on braking (straight ahead) traction Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel