Get In case of an emergency Guide for Toyota Celica 2 Door Sixth Generation (1993-1999)

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If your vehicle will not

start—(a) Simple checks

Before making these checks, make sure

you have followed the correct starting pro-

cedure given in ”How to start the engine”

in Part 3 and that you have sufficient fuel.

Part 4

IN CASE OF

AN EMERGENCY

If the engine turns over at its normal

speed but will not start—

1. Check that all the push−on connectors

are tight. (For example, connections at

the spark plugs, ignition coil and/or dis-

tributor)

If the engine is not turning over or is

turning over too slowly—

D If your vehicle will not start

D If your engine stalls while driving

D If your vehicle overheats

1. Check that the battery terminals are

tight and clean.

2. If the connectors are O.K., the engine

may be flooded because of repeated

cranking. See ”(b) Starting a flooded

engine” for further instructions.

2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch

on the interior light.

D If you have a flat tire

3. If the light is out, dim or goes out

when the starter is cranked, the battery

is discharged. You may try jump start-

ing. See ”(c) Jump starting” for further

instructions.

D If your vehicle needs to be towed

D If you cannot shift automatic

transmission selector lever

D If the convertible top does not

If the light is O.K., but the engine still will

not start, it needs adjustment or repair.

raise or lower

Call

a

Toyota dealer or qualified repair

D If you lose your keys

shop.

NOTICE

Do not pull− or push−start the vehicle.

It may damage the vehicle or cause a

collision when the engine starts. Also

the three−way catalytic converter may

overheat and become a fire hazard.

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(b) Starting a flooded engine

(c) Jump starting

If the engine will not start, your engine

may be flooded because of repeated

cranking.

To avoid serious personal injury and

damage to your vehicle which might re-

sult from battery explosion, acid burns,

electrical burns, or damaged electronic

components, these instructions must be

followed precisely.

D 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.

If this happens, turn the key to ”START”

with the accelerator pedal held down.

Keep the key and accelerator pedal so for

15 seconds and release them. Then try

starting the engine with your foot off the

accelerator pedal.

If you are unsure about how to follow this

procedure, we strongly recommend that

you seek the help of a competent me-

chanic or towing service.

NOTICE

If the engine does not start after 15 se-

conds of cranking, release the key, wait

a few minutes and try again.

The battery used for boosting must

be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you

are sure that the booster battery is

correct.

CAUTION

If the engine still will not start, it needs

adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer

or qualified repair shop for assistance.

D Batteries

contain

sulfuric

acid

which is poisonous and corrosive.

Wear protective safety glasses when

jump starting, and avoid spilling

acid on your skin, clothing, or ve-

hicle.

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

NOTICE

1. If the booster battery is installed in

another vehicle, make sure the vehicles

are not touching. Turn off all unneces-

sary lights and accessories.

Do not crank for more than 30 seconds

at a time. This may overheat the starter

and wiring systems.

D If you should accidentally get acid

on yourself or in your eyes, remove

any contaminated clothing and flush

the affected area with water imme-

diately. Then get immediate medical

attention. If possible, continue to

apply water with a sponge or cloth

while en route to the medical office.

2. If required, remove all the vent plugs

from the booster and discharged batter-

ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents

on the batteries. (This helps reduce the

explosion hazard, personal injuries and

burns.)

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3. If the engine in the vehicle with the

booster battery is not running, start it

and let it run for a few minutes. During

jump starting, run the engine at about

2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal

lightly depressed.

Jumper cable

Discharged battery

Booster battery

Positive

Negative

terminal

(”−” mark)

Discharged battery

Booster battery

terminal

(”+”

Positive termi-

nal

(”+” mark)

Jumper cable

mark)

4. Make the cable connections in the or-

der a, b, c, d.

c. Connect the clamp of the negative

(black) jumper cable to the negative (–)

terminal on the booster battery.

a. Connect the clamp of the positive

(red) jumper cable to the positive (+)

terminal on the discharged 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.

b. Connect the clamp at the other end

of the positive (red) jumper cable to

the positive (+) terminal on the booster

battery.

The recommended connecting point is

shown in the following illustration:

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If your engine stalls while

driving

6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the

exact reverse order: the negative cable

and then the positive cable.

If your engine stalls while driving...

Connectingpoint

1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping

a straight line. Move cautiously off the

road to a safe place.

7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover

cloths—they may now contain sulfuric

acid.

2. Turn on your emergency flashers.

3. Try starting the engine again.

8. If removed, replace all the battery vent

plugs.

If the engine will not start, see ”If your

vehicle will not start”.

If the cause of your battery discharging is

not apparent (for example, lights left on),

you should have it checked.

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.

Do not connect the cable to or near

any part that moves when the engine

is cranked.

CAUTION

When making the connections, to

avoid serious injury, do not lean over

the battery or accidentally let the

jumper cables or clamps touch any-

thing except the correct battery termi-

nals or the ground.

5. Start your engine in the normal way.

After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm

for several minutes with the accelerator

pedal lightly depressed.

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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...

3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the

radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.

However, note that water draining from

the air conditioning is normal if it has

been used.

6. After the engine coolant temperature

has cooled to normal, again check the

coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-

sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-

ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the

system. You should have it checked as

soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.

1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-

hicle and turn on your emergency

flashers. Put the transmission in ”P”

(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-

ply the parking brake. Turn off the air

conditioning if it is being used.

CAUTION

When the engine is running, keep

hands and clothing away from the

moving fan and engine drive belts.

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. If there is no coolant

boiling over or steam, leave the engine

running and make sure the electric

cooling fan is operating. If it is not,

turn the ignition off.

4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-

gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer

for assistance.

5. If there are no obvious leaks, check

the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add

coolant to the reservoir while the en-

gine is running. Fill it about half full.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to remove the radiator

cap when the engine and radiator are

hot. Serious injury could result from

scalding hot fluid and steam blown

out under pressure.

To help avoid personal injury, keep

the hood closed until there is no

steam. Escaping steam or coolant is

a sign of very high pressure.

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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 highway. Park on a level

spot with firm ground.

NOTICE

D Stop the vehicle on

a

level firm

ground, firmly set the parking brake

and put the transmission in ”P”

(automatic) or reverse (manual).

Block the wheel diagonally opposite

to the one being changed if neces-

sary.

D Make sure to set the jack properly

in the jack point. Raising the ve-

hicle with jack improperly posi-

tioned will damage the vehicle or

may allow the vehicle to fall off the

jack and cause personal injury.

Do not continue driving with a de-

flated tire. Driving even a short dis-

tance can damage a tire beyond re-

pair.

2. Stop the engine and turn on your

emergency flashers.

3. Firmly set the parking brake and put

the transmission in ”P” (automatic) or

reverse (manual).

4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle

on the side away from traffic.

5. Read the following instructions thor-

oughly.

D Never get under the vehicle when

the vehicle is supported by the jack

alone.

CAUTION

D Use the jack only for lifting your

vehicle during wheel changing.

When jacking, be sure to observe the

following to reduce the possibility of

personal injury:

D Do not raise the vehicle with some-

one in the vehicle.

D When raising the vehicle, do not

put an object on or under the jack.

D Follow jacking instructions.

D Do not start or run the engine while

your vehicle is supported by the

jack.

D Raise the vehicle only high enough

to remove and change the tire.

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The compact spare tire saves space in

your trunk or luggage compartment, and

its lighter weight helps to improve fuel

economy and permits easier installation in

case of a flat tire.

NOTICE

Your ground clearance is reduced

when the compact spare tire is

installed so avoid driving over ob-

stacles and drive slowly on rough,

unpaved roads and speed bumps.

Also, do not attempt to go through an

automatic car wash as the vehicle

may get caught, resulting in damage.

The compact spare tire can be used many

times, if necessary. It has tread life of up

to 4800 km (3000 miles) depending on

road conditions and your driving habits.

When tread wear indicators appear on the

tire, replace the tire.

See also the tire section in Chapter 7−2

for details on the tread wear indicators

and other service information.

Compact spare tire

CAUTION

The compact spare tire is designed for

temporary emergency use only.

D The compact spare tire was de-

signed especially for your Toyota.

Do not use it on any other vehicle.

The compact spare tire is identified by the

distinctive wheel design and color and

special wording ”TEMPORARY USE ONLY”

molded into the side wall of the tire.

D Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)

when driving with the compact

spare tire.

The standard tire should be repaired and

replaced as soon as possible.

D Avoid sudden acceleration, sudden

deceleration and sharp turns with

the compact spare tire.

To keep the compact spare tire noticeable,

do not hide the wheel by a wheel cover

or such.

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—Required tools and 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 their stor-

age locations.

With a compact spare tire

Turn the jack joint by hand.

To remove: Turn the joint in the direction

1 until the jack is free.

To store: Turn the joint in the direction 2

until the jack is firmly secured to prevent

it from flying forward during a collision or

sudden braking.

Without a compact spare tire

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—Removing wheel ornament

(steel wheels only)

—Blocking the wheel

To remove the spare tire:

2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite

the flat tire to keep the vehicle from

rolling when it is jacked up.

3. Remove the wheel ornament.

1. Loosen the nut and remove it.

2. Remove the spare tire cover.

3. Loosen the bolt and remove it.

4. Remove the spacer.

Pry off the wheel ornament, using the

beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as

shown.

When blocking the wheel, place a wheel

block from the front for the front wheels

or from the rear for the rear wheels.

CAUTION

Then take the spare tire out of the ve-

hicle.

Do not try to pull off the ornament by

hand. Take due care in handling the

ornament to avoid unexpected person-

al injury.

When storing the spare tire, put it in place

with the outer side of the wheel facing up.

Then secure the tire by repeating the

above removal steps in reverse order to

prevent it from flying forward during

collision or sudden braking.

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—Loosening wheel nuts

—Positioning the jack

—Raising your vehicle

4. Loosen all the wheel nuts.

5. Position the jack at the correct jack

point as shown.

6. After making sure that no one is in

the vehicle, raise it high enough so

that the spare tire can be installed.

Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais-

ing the vehicle.

Make sure the jack is positioned on a

level and solid place.

Remember you will need more ground

clearance when putting on the spare tire

than when removing the flat tire.

The nuts turn counterclockwise to loosen.

To get maximum leverage, fit the wrench

to the nut so that the handle is on the

right side, as shown above. Grab the

wrench near the end of the handle and

pull up on the handle. Be careful that the

wrench does not slip off the nut.

To raise the vehicle, insert the jack handle

into the jack (it is a loose fit) and turn it

clockwise. As the jack touches the vehicle

and begins to lift, double−check that it is

properly positioned.

Do not remove the nuts yet—just unscrew

them about one—half turn.

CAUTION

Never get under the vehicle when the

vehicle is supported by the jack

alone.

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—Changing wheels

—Reinstalling wheel nuts

7. Remove the wheel nuts and change

tires.

Before 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.

8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger

tight.

Lift the flat tire straight off and put it

aside.

Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in-

ward) and tighten them as much as you

can by hand. Press back on the tire back

and see if you can tighten them more.

Roll the spare wheel into position and

align the holes in the wheel with the bolts.

Then lift up the wheel and get at least the

top bolt started through its hole. Wiggle

the tire and press it back over the other

bolts.

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—Reinstalling wheel

ornament

(steel wheels only)

—Lowering your vehicle

CAUTION

When lowering the vehicle, make sure

all portions of your body and all oth-

er persons around will not be injured

as the vehicle is lowered to the

ground.

9. Lower the vehicle completely and

tighten the wheel nuts.

10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.

Align the cutout of the wheel ornament

with the valve stem as shown. Then tap

it firmly with the side or heel of your hand

to snap it into place.

Turn the jack handle counterclockwise to

lower the vehicle.

Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn

it clockwise to tighten the nuts. Do not

use other 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.

CAUTION

Take due care in handling the orna-

ment to avoid unexpected personal

injury.

Tighten each nut a little at a time in the

order shown. Repeat the process until all

the nuts are tight.

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If your vehicle needs to be

towed—

—After changing wheels

11. Check the air pressure of the re-

placed tire.

If towing is necessary, we recommend

you to have it done by your Toyota

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

vice. In consultation with them, have

your vehicle towed using either (a) or

(b).

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

—From front

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.

Only when you cannot receive a towing

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.

service from

a

Toyota dealer or

commercial tow truck service, tow your

vehicle carefully in accordance with the

instructions given in ”—Emergency

towing” in this Part.

—From rear

12. Restow all the tools, jack and flat

tire securely.

Proper equipment will help ensure that

your vehicle is not damaged while being

towed. Commercial operators are generally

aware of the state/provincial and local

laws pertaining to towing.

As soon as possible after changing

wheels, tighten the wheel nuts to the

torque specified in Part 8 with a torque

wrench, have a technician repair the flat

tire and replace the spare tire with it.

Your vehicle can be damaged if it is

towed incorrectly. Although most operators

know the correct procedure, it is possible

to make a mistake. To avoid damage to

your vehicle, make sure the following few

precautions are observed. If necessary,

show this page to the tow truck driver.

CAUTION

(b) Using flat bed truck

Before driving, make sure all the

tools, jack and flat tire are securely

in place in their storage location to

reduce the possibility of personal in-

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

jury during

braking.

a

collision or sudden

Use 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.

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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

D Automatic transmission:

(c) Towing with sling type truck

From front—Release the parking brake.

Use

a

towing dolly under the front

wheels.

NOTICE

When lifting wheels, take care to en-

sure adequate ground clearance for

towing at the opposite end of the

raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper

and/or underbody of the towed vehicle

will be damaged during towing.

Never tow a vehicle with an auto-

matic transmission from the rear

with the front wheels on the

ground, as this may cause serious

damage to the transmission.

(b) Using flat bed truck

From rear—

D Manual transmission:

(c) Towing with sling type truck

We recommend using

a

towing dolly

under the front wheels. If you do not

use a towing dolly, place the ignition

key in the ”ACC” position and put the

transmission in neutral.

NOTICE

Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-

ther from the front or rear. This may

cause body damage.

NOTICE

Do not tow with the key removed

or in the ”LOCK” position when

towing from the rear without

a

towing dolly. The steering lock

mechanism is not strong enough

to hold the front wheels straight.

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—Emergency towing

Towing in this manner may be done only

on hard−surfaced roads for a short dis-

tance and at low speeds. Also, the

wheels, axles, drive train, steering and

brakes must all be in good condition.

CAUTION

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.

CAUTION

Use extreme caution when towing ve-

hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic

driving maneuvers which would place

excessive stress on the emergency

towing hook or eyelet and towing

cable or chain. The hook or eyelet

and towing cable or chain may break

and cause serious injury or damage.

If towing is necessary, we recommend

you to have it done by your Toyota

dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-

vice.

NOTICE

If towing service is not available in an

emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-

rarily towed by a cable or chain se-

cured to one of the emergency towing

eyelets under the front of the vehicle.

Use extreme caution when towing ve-

hicles.

Use only a cable or chain specifically

intended for use in towing vehicles.

Securely fasten the cable or chain to

the towing hook or eyelet provided.

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).

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer

it and operate the brakes.

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If you cannot shift automatic

transmission selector lever

If the convertible top does not

raise or lower

If you cannot shift the selector lever

out of ”P” position to other positions

even though the brake pedal is de-

pressed, use the shift lock override but-

ton as follows:

3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalent

into the hole to push down the shift

lock override button. You can shift

out of ”P” position only while push-

ing the button.

If the power mechanism for the convert-

ible top should become inoperative, you

may operate the convertible top manu-

ally. Have the system checked as soon

as possible at your Toyota dealer.

1. Turn the ignition key to ”LOCK”

position. Make sure the parking

brake is set.

4. Shift into ”N” position.

5. Insert the cover.

RAISING

MANUALLY

THE

CONVERTIBLE

TOP

1. Open the trunk and remove the cov-

er from the front trim. Push the

6. Start the engine. For your safety,

keep the brake pedal depressed.

2. Pry up the cover with a flat−bladed

screwdriver or equivalent.

manual

”MANUAL” side.

control

switch

on

the

Be sure to have the system checked by

your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

2. Lower the sun visors. Check that all

the side windows and quarter win-

dows are lowered.

If the battery is discharged and the win-

dows cannot be lowered, open both side

doors.

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3. From the rear seat, place one hand

on top of the rear seatback. With the

other hand, grasp the convertible top

edge at the center and slowly raise

the top half way.

4. Move to the front seat, grasp the

handle which is under the convert-

ible top and pull the top fully for-

ward.

5. While holding the convertible top

against the windshield frame, push

the latch handles fully forward till

they are hooked.

Visually check that the latch handles are

fully seated in the strikers. Also, pull on

the convertible top side rails to make sure

the top is securely hooked.

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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 win-

dows, quarter windows, and sun vi-

sors.

LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP

MANUALLY

2. Lower all the side windows, quarter

windows, and sun visors. Then pull

the latch handles fully backward.

1. Open the trunk and remove the cov-

er from the front trim. Push the

If the battery is discharged and the win-

dows cannot be lowered, open both side

doors.

manual

control

switch

on

the

”MANUAL” side.

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If you lose your keys

Many Toyota dealers can make a new

key if you can give them the key num-

ber.

See the suggestion given in ”Keys” in

Chapter 1−2.

If your keys are locked in the vehicle and

you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota

dealers can still open the door for you,

using their special tools. If you must

break

a

window to get in, we suggest

breaking the smallest side window be-

cause it is the least expensive to replace.

Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from

the glass.

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 vi-

sors.

4. Return the manual control switch to

the opposite side of the ”MANUAL”

position, attach the cover, and close

the trunk.

CAUTION

To prevent personal injury, do not

grasp the convertible top side rails.

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