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Celica_U
22000 CELICA (OM20735U)
Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Instrument cluster
3. Center vents
4. Electric moon roof switch and/or interior light
5. Glove box
6. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector lever
7. Power window switches
8. Power door lock switch
9. Auxiliary box
10. Parking brake lever 11. Hood lock release lever
12. Power rear view mirror control switch
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Celica_U
32000 CELICA (OM20735U)
1. Instrument panel light control knob
2. Headlight and turn signal switch, andfront fog light switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Transmission shift switches
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Clock
7. Auxiliary box
8. Car audio
9. Air conditioning controls
10. Rear window defogger switch
11. Cigarette lighter
12. Ashtray
13. Ignition switch
14. Cruise control switch
15. Tilt steering lock release lever
16. Window lock switch
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172000 CELICA (OM20735U)
Hood
To open the hood:1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up theauxiliary catch l ever 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 necessary, press down gently on the
front edge to lock it.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod into
the slot, make sure the rod supports
the hood securely from falling down
on to your head or body.
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Celica_U
1312000 CELICA (OM20735U)
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Clock132
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Cigarette lighter and ashtray 132
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Glove box 133
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Auxiliary boxes 133
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Cup holders 134
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Tie −down hooks 135
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Luggage cover 135
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Grocery bag hooks 135
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Floor mat 136
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Celica_U
1332000 CELICA (OM20735U)
ASHTRAY
To use the ashtray, pull out the lid.
When finished with your cigarette, thor-
oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
vent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, close the lid
completely.
To remove the ashtray, pull the lid and
pull it out.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always close the lid
completely after using.
Glove box
To use the glove box, do this.
To open: Pull the lever.
With the instrument panel lights on, the
glove box light will come on when the
glove box is open.
To lock: Insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
Auxiliary boxes
Instrument panel
Rear console
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Celica_U
1342000 CELICA (OM20735U)
To use the boxes, open them as shown
in the illustration.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the auxiliary box closed
while driving.
Cup holders
Front
Rear
The cup holders are designed for hold-
ing cups or drink−cans securely in its
holes.
CAUTION
Do not place anything else on the
cup holder, as such item may be
thrown about in the compartment and
possibly injure people in the vehicle
during sudden braking or an accident.
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