Get In case of an emergency -> If your vehicle will not start 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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