1996 TOYOTA CELICA fuel

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system
in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such
as multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock
brake system and SRS airbag system, be sure to
check with your T oyota dealer for precautionary mea-
sures or special instructions regarding installation.
The SRS airbag device in your T oyota contains explo-
sive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the air-
bags left as they are, it may cause an accident such
as a fire. Be sure to have the SRS airbag system re-
moved and disposed of by a qualified service shop or
by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your ve-
hicle.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
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Publication No. OM20676U
Part No. 01999-20676
Printed in Japan 03- 9603- 02
Quick index

If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 53 . . . . .

If your vehicle will not start 123 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your engine stalls while driving 126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle overheats 126, 127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If you have a flat tire 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tips for driving during break- in period 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to start the engine 113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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General maintenance 148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Complete index 197 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
7A- FE engineÐUNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane
Rating 87) or higher.
5S- FE engineÐUNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane
Rating 87) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium
unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating
91) or higher is recommended.
See page 103 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
60 L (15.9 gal., 13.2 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil: API SH, ''Energy- Conserving II'' multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
See page 162 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 166 through 170.
Tire pressure: See page 192.
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1. Service reminder indicators or indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Odometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Trip meter
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Speedometer
Instrument cluster overview
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Anti-lock
brake system warning light *1
Brake system warning light *1
Seat belt reminder light*1
Discharge warning light*1
Low oil pressure warning light*1
Malfunction indicator lamp*1
Low fuel level warning light *1
Open door warning light*1
SRS airbag warning light*1
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive-of f indicator light
Cruise control indicator light*2
*1: For details, see Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Chapter 1-5.
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2: If this light flashes, see Cruise controlº in Chapter 1-6.
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Part 1Keys7
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-2
Keys and Doors

Keys

Side doors

Power windows

Trunk lid/Back door

Hood

Fuel tank cap

Electric moon roof

Convertible top
Your vehicle is supplied with two
kinds of key.
1 Master keyÐThis key works in every
lock.
2 SubkeyÐThis key is for side doors.
To protect things locked in the glovebox,
trunk or luggage compartment when you
have your vehicle parked, leave the sub-
key with the attendant.
Since the side doors, trunk lid and back
door can be locked without a key, you
should always carry a spare master key in
case you accidentally lock your keys in-
side the vehicle.KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place
such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need
additional keys, duplicates can be made
by a Toyota dealer using the key number.
You should also put a copy of the key
number with your important papers.
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.3. Hold the hood open by inserting the
support rod into the slot.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. and return the support rod to its clip-
this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood
and make sure it locks into place. If neces-
sary, press down gently on the front edge
to lock it.
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely.
CAUTION!
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.

Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refuelling.
The fumes are flammable.

When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot
weather, fuel under pressure
could cause injury by spraying out
of the filler neck if the cap is sud-
denly removed. CAUTION
!
Fuel tank cap
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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise, then
pause slightly before removing it. Af-
ter removing the cap, hang it on the
cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.

Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.

Use only a genuine Toyota fuel
tank cap for replacement. It has a
built-in check valve to reduce fuel
tank vacuum.
CAUTION!
Sliding operation
Tilting operation To operate the moon roof, use the
switches beside the interior light.
The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the ONº position. However,
if both side doors are closed, it works for
60 seconds even after the ignition switch
is turned off. It stops working when either
side door is opened.
Sun shade operationÐ
The sun shade can be opened or closed
by hand.
Sliding operationÐ
To open: Push the switch on the SLIDEº
side.
The sun shade will be opened together
with the roof.
To close: Push the switch on the opposite
side of the SLIDEº side.
As a precaution when closing, the roof
stops at the three-quarters closed posi-
tion before fully closing. Therefore, re-
lease the switch and then push it again to
close it completely.
Tilting operationÐ
To tilt up: Push the switch on the UPº
side.
To lower: Push the switch on the ºopposite
of the UPº side.
You may stop the moon roof at any desired
position. The roof will move while the switch
is being pushed and stop when released .
Electric moon roof
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Part 1Fuel gauge51
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-5
Gauges, Meters
and Service reminder
indicators

Fuel gauge

Engine coolant temperature
gauge

Tachometer

Odometer and trip meter

Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers
The gauge works when the ignition
switch is on and indicates the approxi-
mate quantity of fuel remaining in the
tank.
Nearly fullÐNeedle at Fº
Nearly emptyÐNeedle at Eº
It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4
full.
This fuel gauge has a non-return type
needle wh ich remains at the last indicated
position when the ignition switch is turned
off.
If the level approaches Eº or the low fuel
level warning light comes on, fill the fuel
tank as soon as possible. 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.
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