Get Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators Guide for Toyota Celica 2 Door Seventh Generation (2000-2006)

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SECTION 1− 6

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND

CONTROLS

Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators

Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Engine coolant temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Odometer and two trip meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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Engine coolant temperature

gauge

Fuel gauge

If the fuel tank is full or the fuel quantity

has increased or decreased by more than

5 liters since the vehicle was turned off,

the position display is recalculated. If the

fuel quantity has increased or decreased

by less than 5 liters since the vehicle was

turned off, the previous position is dis-

played.

If the fuel tank is completely empty, the

malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill

the fuel tank immediately.

The indicator lamp goes off after driving

several times. If the indicator lamp does

not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as

soon as possible.

The gauge indicates the approximate

quantity of the fuel remaining in the

tank when the ignition switch is on.

The gauge indicates the engine coolant

temperature when the ignition switch is

on. The engine operating temperature

will vary with changes in weather and

engine load.

If the fuel gauge display flashes or the

remaining quantity is not displayed after

the flashing, there may be a problem in

the system. In this case, contact your

Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

Nearly full—Indicator at “F”

Nearly empty—Indicator at “E”

If the needle moves to the “H” position

and flashes, your engine is too hot. If

your vehicle overheats, stop your vehicle

and allow the engine to cool.

It is a good idea to keep the tank over

1/4 full.

If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low

fuel level warning light comes on, fill the

fuel tank as soon as possible.

Your vehicle may overheat during severe

operating conditions, such as:

D Driving up a long hill on a hot day.

D Reducing speed or stopping after high

speed driving.

D Idling for a long period with the air

conditioning on in stop−and−go traffic.

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Tachometer

D Towing a trailer.

NOTICE

If the engine coolant temperature gauge

needle is not displayed, there may be a

problem in the system. In this case, con-

tact your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

Do not let the indicator needle get

into the red zone. This may cause

severe engine damage.

NOTICE

z Do not remove the thermostat in

the engine cooling system as this

may cause the engine to overheat.

The thermostat is designed to con-

trol the flow of coolant to keep the

temperature of the engine within

the specified operating range.

The tachometer indicates engine speed

in thousands of rpm (revolutions per

minute). Use it while driving to select

correct shift points and to prevent en-

gine lugging and over−revving.

z Do not continue driving with an

overheated engine. See “If your

vehicle overheats” in Section 4.

Driving with the engine running too fast

causes excessive engine wear and poor

fuel economy. Remember, in most cases

the slower the engine speed, the greater

the fuel economy.

2ZZ−GE engine only—The engine will not

exceed 7100 rpm before it warms up.

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Odometer and two trip meters

3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the two

trip meters to zero, and also change

the meter display.

To change the meter display, quickly

push and release the knob. The meter

display changes in the order from the

odometer to trip meter A to trip meter

B, then back to the odometer each

time you push.

To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-

play the meter A reading, then push

and hold the knob until the meter is

set to zero. The same process can be

applied for resetting the trip meter B.

This meter displays the odometer and

two trip meters.

1. Odometer—Shows the total distance

the vehicle has been driven.

2. Two trip meters—Show two different

distances independently driven since

the last time each trip meter was set

to zero.

You can use one trip meter to calculate

the fuel economy and the other to

measure the distance on each trip. All

trip meter data is cancelled if the elec-

trical power source is disconnected.

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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

Do this.

or

If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.

Fasten driver’s seat belt.

(a)

(b)

(indicator and buzzer)

Have the front passenger fasten the seat belt.

Stop and check.

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

Stop and check.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

Fill up tank.

(g)

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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...

or

Do this.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.

If the brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Toyota

dealer.

(h)

Close both side doors and back door.

Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.

Stop and check.

(i)

(j)

(k)

(l)

Remove key.

Key reminder buzzer

Turn off lights.

Light reminder buzzer

(m)

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(a) Brake System Warning Light

A warning light turning on briefly during

operation does not indicate a problem.

(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light

and Buzzer

This light comes on in the following cases

when the ignition key is in the “ON” posi-

tion.

This light reminds you to buckle up the

driver’s seat belt.

CAUTION

D When the parking brake is applied...

Vehicles with anti−lock brake system—

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or

“START”, the reminder light flashes and

buzzer sounds if the driver’s seat belt is

not fastened. Unless the driver fastens the

belt, the light keeps flashing and the

buzzer stops after about 4 to 8 seconds.

If either of the following conditions

occurs, immediately stop your vehicle

at

a

safe place and contact your

This light comes on for a few seconds

when the ignition key is turned to the

“ON” position even after the parking brake

is released.

Toyota dealer.

D The light does not turn off even

after the parking brake is released

while the engine is running.

(c) Front

Passenger’s

Seat

Belt

D When the brake fluid level is low...

Reminder Light

In this case, the brakes may not

work properly and your stopping

distance will become longer. De-

press the brake pedal firmly and

bring the vehicle to an immediate

stop.

This light reminds you to have the front

passenger buckle up the seat belt.

CAUTION

Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or

“START”, the reminder light flashes if a

passenger sits in the front passenger seat

and does not fasten the seat belt. Unless

the front passenger fastens the belt, the

light stays flashing.

It is dangerous to continue driving

normally when the brake fluid level is

low.

Vehicles with anti−lock brake sys-

tem—

Have your vehicle checked at your

Toyota dealer in the following cases:

D The brake system warning light re-

mains on together with the “ABS”

warning light.

If luggage or other load is placed on the

front passenger seat, depending on its

weight and how it is placed on the seat,

built−in sensors in the seat cushion may

detect the pressure, causing the reminder

light to come on.

D The light does not come on even if the

parking brake is applied when the igni-

tion key is in the “ON” position.

In this case, not only the anti−lock

brake system will fail but also the

vehicle will become extremely un-

stable during braking.

Vehicles with anti−lock brake system—

D The light does not come on even if the

ignition key is turned on with the park-

ing brake released.

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(d) Discharge Warning Light

The light may occasionally flicker when

the engine is idling or it may come on

briefly after hard stop. There is no

cause for concern if it then goes out when

the engine is accelerated slightly.

D Loose fuel tank cap

This light warns that the battery is being

discharged.

If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely

tighten it.

a

If it comes on while you are driving, there

is a problem somewhere in the charging

system.

These cases are temporary malfunctions.

The malfunction indicator lamp will go off

after taking several driving trips.

The light may come on when the oil level

is extremely low. It is not designed to

indicate low oil level, and the oil level

must be checked using the level dipstick.

The engine ignition will continue to oper-

ate, however, until the battery is dis-

charged. Turn off the air conditioning,

blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to

the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.

If the lamp will not go off even after the

several trips, contact your Toyota dealer

as soon as possible.

NOTICE

If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel

tank cap is not loose...

Do not drive the vehicle with the

warning light on—even for one block.

It may ruin the engine.

D There is a problem somewhere in the

engine, emission control system, elec-

tronic throttle control system, automatic

transmission electrical system or warn-

ing light system itself.

NOTICE

Do not continue driving if the engine

drive belt is broken or loose.

(f) Malfunction Indicator Lamp

This lamp comes on when the ignition

key is turned to the “ON” position and

goes off after the engine starts. This

means that the warning light system is

operating properly.

(e) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning

Light

Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible to service the vehicle.

This light warns that the engine oil pres-

sure is too low.

2ZZ−GE engine—

If the engine speed does not increase with

the accelerator pedal depressed down,

there may be a problem somewhere in

your electronic throttle control system.

If it flickers or stays on while you are

driving, pull off the road to a safe place

and stop the engine immediately. Call a

Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for

assistance.

If the lamp remains on, or the lamp

comes on while driving, first check the

followings.

At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-

er, if you depress the accelerator pedal

more firmly and slowly, you can drive your

vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle

checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible.

D Empty fuel tank

If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-

ately.

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Even if the abnormality of the electronic

throttle control system is corrected during

low speed driving, the system may not be

recovered until the engine is stopped and

the ignition key is turned to “ACC” or

“LOCK” position.

(h) “ABS” Warning Light

A warning light turning on briefly during

operation does not indicate a problem.

The light comes on when the ignition key

is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti−

lock brake system works properly, the

light turns off after a few seconds. There-

after, if the system malfunctions, the light

comes on again.

CAUTION

If the “ABS” warning light remains on

together with the brake system warn-

ing light, immediately stop your ve-

hicle at a safe place and contact your

Toyota dealer.

CAUTION

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and

the brake system warning light is off), the

anti−lock brake system does not operate,

but the brake system still operates con-

ventionally.

Be especially careful to prevent erro-

neous pedal operation.

In this case, not only the anti−lock

brake system will fail but also the

vehicle will become extremely unsta-

ble during braking.

Emissions Inspection and Maintenance

(I/M) programs

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and

the brake system warning light is off), the

anti−lock brake system does not operate

so that the wheels could lock up during

a sudden braking or braking on slippery

road surfaces.

Your vehicle may not pass a state emis-

sion inspection if the malfunction indicator

lamp remains on. Contact your Toyota

dealer to check your vehicle’s emission

control system and OBD (On−Board Diag-

nostics) system before taking your vehicle

for the inspection.

(i) Open Door Warning Light

This light remains on until both side doors

and back door are completely closed.

If either of the following conditions

occurs, this indicates

somewhere in the components moni-

tored by the warning light system. Con-

tact your Toyota dealer as soon as

possible to service the vehicle.

a

malfunction

For details, see “Emissions Inspection and

Maintenance (I/M) programs” in Section 6.

(g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light

D The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-

tion, or remains on.

This light comes on when the fuel level

in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up

the tank as soon as possible.

D The light comes on while you are driv-

ing.

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(j) SRS Warning Light

(k) Automatic

Transmission

Fluid

CHECKING

INDICATORS (except the low fuel level

warning light)

SERVICE

REMINDER

Temperature Warning Light

This light will come on when the igni-

tion key is turned to the “ON” position.

After about 6 seconds, the light will go

off. This means the systems of the air-

bag and front seat belt pretensioners

are operating properly.

This light warns that the automatic trans-

mission fluid temperature is too high.

1. Apply the parking brake.

If this light comes on while you are driv-

ing, slow down and pull off the road. Stop

the vehicle at a safe place and put the

selector lever in “P”. With the engine id-

ling, wait until the light goes off. If the

light goes off, you may start the vehicle

again. If the light does not go off, call a

Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for

assistance.

2. Open either side door or the back

door.

The open door warning light should

come on.

The warning light system monitors the air-

bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-

sors, side airbag sensors, door side air-

bag sensors, front seat belt pretensioner

assemblies, inflators, warning light, inter-

connecting wiring and power sources.

3. Close the door.

The open door warning light should go

off.

4. Turn the ignition key to “ON”, but do

not start the engine.

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.

(l) Key Reminder Buzzer

All the service reminder indicators ex-

cept the open door warning light should

come on. The “ABS” warning light goes

This buzzer reminds you to remove the

key when you open the driver’s door with

the ignition key in the “ACC” or “LOCK”

position.

off after

a

few seconds. The SRS

warning light goes off after about

seconds.

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D The light does not come on when the

ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi-

tion, or the light remains on.

(m) Light reminder buzzer

If any service reminder indicator or warn-

ing buzzer does not function as described

above, have it checked by your Toyota

dealer as soon as possible.

The buzzer will sound if the headlight

switch is left on and the driver’s door is

opened with the key removed from the

ignition switch.

D The light comes on or flashes while

driving.

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