Get Information before driving your Toyota Guide for Toyota Celica 2 Door Sixth Generation (1993-1999)

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Break−in period

Drive gently and avoid high speeds.

Fuel

FUEL TYPE

Part 2

INFORMATION

BEFORE DRIVING

YOUR TOYOTA

Your vehicle does not need an elaborate

break−in. But following a few simple tips

for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add

to the future economy and long life of

your vehicle:

Your new vehicle must use only

unleaded gasoline.

To help prevent gas station mixups, your

Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open-

ing. The special nozzle on pumps with

unleaded fuel will fit it, but the larger

standard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas

will not.

D Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).

D Break−in period

D Run the engine at moderate speed be-

tween 2000 and 4000 rpm.

D Fuel

At

a

minimum, the gasoline you use

D Avoid full−throttle starts.

D Operation in foreign countries

D Three−way catalytic converters

D Engine exhaust cautions

should meet the specifications of ASTM

D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5−M93

in Canada.

D Try to avoid hard stops during the first

300 km (200 miles).

D Do not drive slowly with the transmis-

sion in a high gear.

NOTICE

D Facts about engine oil

D Do not drive for a long time at any

consumption

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of

leaded gasoline will cause the three−

way catalytic converter to lose its ef-

fectiveness and the emission control

system to function improperly. Also,

this can increase maintenance costs.

single speed, either fast or slow.

D Brake system

D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800

km (500 miles).

D Brake pad wear limit indicators

D Luggage stowage precautions

D Your Toyota’s identification

D Theft prevention labels

D Suspension and chassis

D Types of tires

OCTANE RATING

Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Oc-

tane Number 91) or higher.

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Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane

rating or research octane number lower

than stated above will cause persistent

heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will

lead to engine damage.

IMPROVED GASOLINES

Toyota does not recommend the use of

gasolines that contain MMT. If fuels con-

taining MMT are used, your emission con-

trol system may be adversely affected.

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in-

strument cluster may come on. If this hap-

pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser-

vice.

The American Automobile Manufacturers

Association (AAMA) has developed

specification of improved gasolines. The

AAMA specification offers optimal fuel

information for better vehicle perfor-

mance and better protection of your en-

gine.

a

If your engine knocks...

If you detect heavy knocking even when

using the recommended fuel, or if you

GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL

hear steady knocking while holding

a

Toyota recommends the use of gasolines

that meet the AAMA specification, if avail-

able, for improved driveability and emis-

sion control system.

steady speed on level roads, consult your

Toyota dealer.

If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be

sure that it is unleaded, has an octane

rating no lower than 87 and does not

contain more than 10% ethanol.

However, now and then, you may notice

light knocking for a short time while accel-

erating or driving up hills. This is no need

of concern.

GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE

Gasohol is a mixture of gasoline and etha-

nol.

Gasolines that contain MTBE (Methyl

Tertiary−Butyl Ether) are available in the

GASOLINES CONTAINING DETERGENT

ADDITIVES

Toyota does not recommend the use of

gasolines containing methanol. If you use

gasoline containing methanol, use only

gasoline meeting the requirements above

and also containing less than 5% metha-

nol with cosolvents and corrosion inhibi-

tors for methanol.

market. If you use

a

gasoline mixed

with MTBE, make certain that it does

not contain more than 15% of MTBE.

Toyota recommends use of gasolines

that contain detergent additives to

avoid build−up of engine deposits.

If the use of gasolines containing MTBE

causes poor driveability and/or poor fuel

economy, you should discontinue the use

of fuels containing MTBE.

For further details, ask your Toyota dealer

or a local gasoline retailer.

GASOLINES CONTAINING MMT

NOTICE

Some

gasolines

contain

an

z Do not use gasohol other than

stated above. It will cause fuel sys-

tem damage or vehicle performance

problems.

octane−enhancing additive called MMT

(methylcyclopentadienyl

tricarbonyl).

manganese

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Operation in foreign countries

Three−way catalytic converters

If you plan to drive your Toyota in

another country...

z If driveability problems occur (poor

hot starting, vaporizing, engine

knock, etc.), discontinue the use.

First, comply with the vehicle registration

laws.

z Take care not to spill gasohol dur-

ing refueling. Gasohol may cause

paint damage.

Second, confirm the availability of the cor-

rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane

number).

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 Imp. gal.)

The three−way catalytic converter is an

emission control device installed in the

exhaust system.

Its purpose is to reduce pollutants in the

exhaust gas.

CAUTION

D Keep people and combustible mate-

rials away from the exhaust pipe

while the engine is running. The

exhaust gas is very hot.

D Do not drive, idle or park your ve-

hicle over anything that might burn

easily such as grass, leaves, paper

or rags.

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Engine exhaust cautions

NOTICE

z If the engine becomes difficult to

start or stalls frequently, take your

vehicle in for a check−up as pos-

sible. Remember, your Toyota dealer

knows your vehicle and its three−

way catalytic converter system best.

CAUTION

A

large amount of unburned gases

D Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.

It contains carbon monoxide, which

is a colorless and odorless gas. It

can cause unconsciousness or even

death.

flowing into the three−way catalytic

converter may cause it to overheat

and create a fire hazard. To prevent

this and other damage, observe the

following precautions:

z To ensure that the three−way cata-

lytic converter and the entire emis-

sion control system operate proper-

ly, your vehicle must receive the

periodic inspections required by the

Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For

scheduled maintenance information,

refer to the separate ”Owner’s

D Make sure the exhaust system has

no holes or loose connections. The

system should be checked from

time to time. If you hit something,

or notice a change in the sound of

the exhaust, have the system

checked immediately.

z Use only unleaded gasoline.

z Do not drive with an extremely low

fuel level; running out of fuel could

cause the engine to misfire, creat-

ing an excessive load on the three−

way catalytic converter.

Manual

Supplement/Maintenance

D Do not run the engine in a garage

or enclosed area except for the

time needed to drive the vehicle in

or out. The exhaust gases cannot

escape, making this a particularly

dangerous situation.

z Do not allow the engine to run at

idle speed for more than 20 min-

utes.

schedule”.

z Avoid racing the engine.

z Do not push−start or pull−start your

vehicle.

D Do not remain for a long time in a

parked vehicle with the engine run-

ning. If it is unavoidable, however,

do so only in an unconfined area

and adjust the heating or cooling

system to force outside air into the

vehicle.

z Do not turn off the ignition while

the vehicle is moving.

z Keep your engine in good running

order. Malfunctions in the engine

electrical system, electronic ignition

system/distributor ignition system

or fuel system could cause an ex-

tremely high three−way catalytic

converter temperature.

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Facts about engine oil

consumption

FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL

The amount of engine oil consumed de-

pends on the viscosity of the oil, the

quality of the oil and the conditions the

vehicle is driven under.

D Keep the trunk lid or back door

closed while driving. An open or

unsealed trunk lid or back door

may cause exhaust gases to be

drawn into the vehicle.

Engine oil has the primary functions of

lubricating and cooling the inside of the

engine, and plays a major role in main-

taining the engine in proper working order.

More oil is consumed by high−speed driv-

ing and frequent acceleration and decel-

eration.

ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

D To allow proper operation of your

vehicle’s ventilation system, keep

the inlet grilles in front of the wind-

shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-

er obstructions.

It is normal that an engine should con-

sume some engine oil during normal

engine operation. The causes of oil

consumption in a normal engine are as

follows.

A new engine consumes more oil, since

its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls

have not become conditioned.

When judging the amount of oil con-

sumption, note that the oil may become

diluted and make it difficult to judge

the true level accurately.

D If you smell exhaust fumes in the

vehicle, drive with the windows

open and the trunk lid or back door

closed. Have the cause immediately

located and corrected.

D Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston

rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil

is left on the cylinder wall when a pis-

ton moves downwards in the cylinder.

High negative pressure generated when

the vehicle is decelerating sucks some

of this oil into the combustion chamber.

This oil as well as some part of the oil

film left on the cylinder wall is burned

by the high temperature combustion

gases during the combustion process.

As an example, if a vehicle is used for

repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-

mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not

show any drop in the oil level at all, even

after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This

is because the oil is gradually becoming

diluted with fuel or moisture, making it

appear that the oil level has not changed.

D Oil is also used to lubricate the stems

of the intake valves. Some of this oil

is sucked into the combustion chamber

together with the intake air and is

burned along with the fuel. High tem-

perature exhaust gases also burn the

oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve

stems.

The diluting ingredients evaporate out

when the vehicle is then driven at high

speeds, as on an expressway, making it

appear that oil is excessively consumed

after driving at high speeds.

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Brake system

TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE

SYSTEM

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL

CHECK

D Even if the power assist is com-

pletely lost, the brakes will still

work. But you will have to push the

pedal hard—much harder than nor-

mal. And your braking distance will

be longer.

One of the most important points in prop-

er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-

gine oil at the optimum level so that oil

function will not be impaired. Therefore, it

is essential that the oil level be checked

regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil

level be checked every time you refuel

the vehicle.

The tandem master cylinder brake system

is a hydraulic system with two separate

sub−systems. If either sub−system should

fail, the other will still work. However, the

pedal will be harder to press, and your

stopping distance will be longer. Also, the

brake system warning light may come on.

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 in

providing directional stability and steering

performance of he vehicle under these cir-

cumstances.

CAUTION

NOTICE

Do not drive your vehicle with only a

single brake system. Have your

brakes fixed immediately.

Failure to check the oil level regularly

could lead to serious engine trouble

due to insufficient oil.

BRAKE BOOSTER

For detailed information on oil level check,

see ”Checking the engine oil level” in

Chapter 7−2.

The anti−lock brake system becomes op-

erative after the vehicle has accelerated

to a speed in excess of approximately 10

km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the

The brake booster uses engine vacuum to

power−assist the brakes. If the engine

should quit while you are driving, you can

bring the vehicle to a stop with normal

pedal pressure. There is enough reserve

vacuum for one or two stops—but no

more!

vehicle decelerates to

a

speed below

approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).

You may hear sound in the engine

a

compartment for a few seconds when the

engine is started or just after the vehicle

is started. This means that the anti−lock

brake system is in the self check mode,

and does not indicate a malfunction.

CAUTION

D Do not pump the brake pedal if the

engine stalls. Each push on the

pedal uses up your vacuum reserve.

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Always maintain a safe distance from the

vehicle in front of you. Compared with

vehicles not fitted with an anti−lock brake

system, your vehicle may require a longer

stopping distance in the following cases:

Effective way to press the ”ABS” brake

pedal: When the anti−lock brake system

function is in action, you may feel the

brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.

In this situation, to let the anti−lock

brake system work for you, just hold the

brake pedal down more firmly. Do not

pump the brake. This will result in re-

duced braking performance.

D Driving on rough, gravel or snow−cov-

ered roads.

D Driving with tire chains installed.

D Driving on roads where the road sur-

face is pitted or has other differences

in surface height.

The brake pedal pulsation caused by the

anti−lock brake system may indicate haz-

ardous road surface conditions. Although

the anti−lock brake system assists in pro-

viding vehicle control, it is still important

to drive with all due care, because the

anti−lock brake system cannot overcome

the laws of physics that act on your ve-

hicle:

Type A

D Braking capability is dependent on tire

friction with the road surface.

D Even though the anti−lock brake sys-

tem is operating, a driver cannot main-

tain full control on certain slippery road

surfaces, when cornering at high

speeds, or in violent maneuvers.

D Avoid high speeds on wet roads. The

anti−lock brake system cannot elimi-

nate the risk of hydroplaning and loss

of tire friction.

Type B

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Brake pad wear limit indicators

”ABS” warning light

DRUM−IN−DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE

SYSTEM

This light comes on when the ignition key

is turned to the ”ON” position. After a few

seconds, the light will go off.

Your vehicle has

a

drum−in−disc type

parking brake system. This type of brake

system needs bedding−down of the brake

shoes periodically or whenever the parking

brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.

If either of the following conditions occurs,

this indicates a malfunction somewhere in

the parts monitored by the warning light

system. Contact your Toyota dealer as

soon as possible to service the vehicle.

Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed-

ding−down.

D The light does not come on as de-

scribed above, or remains on.

D The light comes on while driving.

Even if the anti−lock brake system should

fail, the brake system will still operate

conventionally. However, when the ”ABS”

warning light is on (and the brake system

warning light is off), the anti−lock brake

system is not assisting brake performance

so that the wheels can lock−up during

sudden braking or braking on slippery

road surfaces. Have your vehicle checked

by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

The brake pad wear limit indicators on

your disc brakes give a warning noise

when the brake pads are worn to where

replacement is required.

If you hear a squealing or scraping noise

while driving, have the brake pads

checked and replaced by your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-

tor damage can result if the pads are not

replaced when necessary.

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Your Toyota’s identification—

—Vehicle identification

number

Luggage stowage precautions

When stowing luggage or cargo in the

vehicle, observe the following:

D Never allow anyone to ride in the

enlarged trunk or the luggage

compartment. It is not designed for

passengers. They should ride in

their seats with their seat belts

properly fastened. Otherwise, they

are much more likely to suffer seri-

ous bodily injury, in the event of

sudden braking or a collision.

D Put luggage or cargo in the trunk or

luggage compartment when at all pos-

sible. Be sure all items are secured in

place.

D Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-

anced. Locating the weight as far for-

ward as possible helps maintain bal-

ance.

D 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.

D For better fuel economy, do not carry

unneeded weight.

CAUTION

The vehicle identification number (VIN)

is the legal identifier for your vehicle.

This number is on the left top of the

instrument panel, and can be seen

through the windshield from outside.

D To prevent luggage or packages

from sliding forward during braking,

do not stack anything in the en-

D Do not drive with objects left on

top of the instrument panel. They

may interfere with the driver’s field

of view. Or they may move during

sharp vehicle acceleration or turn-

ing, and impair the driver’s control

of the vehicle. In an accident they

may injure the vehicle occupants.

larged

trunk

or

the

luggage

This is the primary identification number

for your Toyota. It is used in registering

the ownership of your vehicle.

compartment higher than the seat-

backs. Keep luggage or package

low, as close to the floor as pos-

sible.

NOTICE

Do not load the vehicle beyond the

vehicle capacity weight specified in

Part 8.

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Theft prevention labels

(except for Canada)

—Engine number

Your new vehicle carries theft preven-

tion labels which are approximately 56

mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.).

The purpose of these labels is to reduce

the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat-

ing the tracing and recovery of parts from

stolen vehicles. The label is designed so

that once it is applied to a surface, any

attempt to remove it will result in destroy-

ing the integrity of the label. Transferring

these labels intact from one part to anoth-

er, will be impossible.

NOTICE

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is

also on the Certification Label.

The engine number is stamped on the

engine block as shown.

You should not attempt to remove the

theft prevention labels as it may vio-

late certain state or federal laws.

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Suspension and chassis

Types of tires

Determine what kind of tires your ve-

hicle is originally equipped with.

CAUTION

1. Summer tires

Do not modify the suspension/chassis

with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It

can cause dangerous handling charac-

teristics, resulting in loss of control.

D Do not mix summer and all season

tires on your vehicle as this can

cause dangerous handling charac-

teristics, resulting in loss of con-

trol.

Summer tires are high−speed capability

tires best suited to highway driving under

dry conditions.

Since summer tires do not have the same

traction performance as snow tires, sum-

mer tires are inadequate for driving on

snow−covered or icy roads. For driving on

snow−covered or icy roads, we recom-

mend using snow tires. If installing snow

tires, be sure to replace all four tires.

D Do not use tires other than the

manufacture’s designated tires, and

never mix tires or wheels of the

sizes different from the originals.

2. All season tires

All season tires are designed to provide

better traction in snow and to be adequate

for driving in most winter conditions, as

well as for use all year round.

All season tires, however, do not have

adequate traction performance compared

with snow tires in heavy or loose snow.

Also, all season tires fall short in accel-

eration

and

handling

performance

compared with summer tires in highway

driving.

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