Get Starting and Driving -> Tips for driving in various conditions Guide for Toyota Celica 2 Door Sixth Generation (1993-1999)

CELICA

Tips for driving in various

conditions

(b) Starting the engine

Before starting the engine, be sure to

follow the instructions in ”(a) Before

cranking”.

D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.

NOTICE

This will allow you much better control.

z Do not crank for more than 30 sec-

onds at a time. This may overheat

the starter and wiring systems.

D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-

sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving

onto high, sharp−edged objects and

other road hazards. Failure to do so

can lead to severe tire damage result-

ing in tire bursts.

Normal starting procedure

The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-

tial 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:

z Do not race a cold engine.

z If the engine becomes difficult to

start or stalls frequently, have the

engine checked immediately.

D When parking on a hill, turn the front

wheels until they touch the curb so

that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the

parking brake, and place the transmis-

sion in ”P” (automatic) or in first or

reverse (manual). If necessary, block

the wheels.

1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-

al, crank the engine by turning the key

to ”START”. Release it when the en-

gine starts.

2. After the engine runs for about 10 sec-

onds, you are ready to drive.

D Washing your vehicle or driving through

deep water may get the brakes wet. To

see whether they are wet, check that

there is no traffic near you, and then

press the pedal lightly. If you do not

feel a normal braking force, the brakes

are probably wet. To dry them, drive

the vehicle cautiously while lightly

pressing the brake pedal with the park-

ing brake pulled. If they still do not

work safely, pull to the side of the road

and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.

If the weather is below freezing, let the

engine warm up for a few minutes before

driving.

If the engine stalls...

Simply restart it, using the correct proce-

dure given in normal starting.

If the engine will not start—

See ”If your vehicle will not start” in Part

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Winter driving tips

Make sure you have ethylene−glycol an-

tifreeze in the radiator.

D Do not drive in excess of the speed

limit. Even if the legal speed limit

permits it, do not drive over 140

km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle

has high−speed capability tires.

Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may

result in tire failure, loss of control

and possible injury. Be sure to con-

CAUTION

D Before driving off, make sure that

the parking brake is fully released

and the parking brake reminder

light is off.

NOTICE

Do not use alcohol type antifreeze.

Check the condition of the battery and

cables.

D Do not leave your vehicle unat-

tended while the engine is running.

sult

tire dealer to determine

Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of

any battery, so it must be in top shape

to provide enough power for winter start-

ing. Chapter 7−3 tells you how to visually

inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer

and most service stations will be pleased

to check the level of charge.

D Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving. It can cause

dangerous overheating, needless

wear, and poor fuel economy.

whether the tires on your vehicle

are high−speed capability tires or

not before driving at such speeds.

D Do not continue normal driving

when the brakes are wet. If they are

wet, your vehicle will require a lon-

ger stopping distance, and it may

pull to one side when the brakes

are applied. Also, the parking brake

will not hold the vehicle securely.

D To drive down a long or steep hill,

reduce your speed and downshift.

Remember, if you ride the brakes

excessively, they may overheat and

not work properly.

Make sure the engine oil viscosity is

suitable for the cold weather.

See Chapter 7−2 for recommended viscos-

ity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your

vehicle during winter months may cause

harder starting. If you are not sure about

which oil to use, call your Toyota deal-

er—he will be pleased to help.

D Be careful when accelerating, up-

shifting, downshifting or braking on

a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-

tion or engine braking, could cause

the vehicle to spin or skid.

Keep the door locks from freezing.

Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the

locks to keep them from freezing. To open

a frozen lock, try heating the key before

inserting it.

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