2005 TOYOTA CELICA tire pressure

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Tread wear indicator
CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tire’s tread for tread
wear indicators. If the indicators
show, replace the tires. The loca-
tion of tread wear indicators is
shown by the “TWI” or “
Δ” marks,
etc., molded on the sidewall of
each tire. The tires on your Toyota have built
−in
tread wear indicators to help you
know when the tires need replace-
ment. When the tread depth wears to
1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less, the indica-
tors will appear. If you can see the
indicators in two or more adjacent
grooves, the tire should be replaced.
The lower the tread, the higher the
risk of skidding.
Vehicles equipped with 205/50R16
tires: Your Toyota has been fitted with
specially developed tires which pro-
vide exceptional dynamic perfor-
mance under general road conditions.
However your riding comfort may
wor s en a lit t le and road nois e may in-
crease during driving. You may also
notice that your tires will wear more
rapidly and tire grip performance will
be reduced on the snowy and/or icy
roads when compared to standard
tires. Be sure to have snow tires or
tire chains on the snowy and/or icy
roads and drive carefully with the
speed appropriate for road conditions. NOTICE
Low profile tire like 205/50R16
may have greater damage than
usual tires to its tire wheel
when receiving impact from the
road surface. Therefore, pay
attention to the following.

Be sure to use with proper
tire pressure. If the tire pres-
sure is low, the tire may
have a greater damage. For
detailed information about
tire pressure, see Section 8.
 Avoid driving onto high,
sharpedged objects and oth-
er road hazards. Failure to
do so can lead to severe tire
damage.
Checking and replacing tires

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The effectiveness of snow tires is
lost if the tread wears down below
4 mm (0.16 in.).
If you have tire damage such as
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric, or bulges indi-
cating internal damage, the tire
should be repl aced.
If a tire often goes flat or cannot be
properly repaired due to the size or
location of a cut or other damage, it
should be replaced. If you are not
sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
If air loss occurs while driving, do not
continue driving. Driving even a short
distance can damage a tire beyond
repair. An y ti res wh i ch are over 6 years
old must be checked by a qualified
technician even if damage is not
obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
This applies also to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use.
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use a tire of
the same size and construction,
and the same or greater maximum
load as the originally installed
tires.
Using any other size or type of tire
may seriously affect handling, ride,
speedometer/odometer calibration,
ground clearance, and clearance be-
tween the body and tires or snow
chains.
Check that the maximum load of the
replaced tire is greater than 1/2 of the
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR)
of either the front axle or the rear
axle, whichever is greater. As for the
maximum load of the tire, see the load
limit at maximum cold tire inflation
pressure mentioned on the sidewall
of the tire, and as for the Gross Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR), see the Cer-
tification Label.
For details about the side wall of the
tire and the Certification Label.

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Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure:
Standard tireModel
Ti r e siz e
Ti r e inf lat ion pr es s ur e
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)Wheel size
FrontRear
1ZZ −FE engine195/60R15 88H210 (2.1, 29)210 (2.1, 29)15 61/2JJ
P195/60R15 87H210 (2.1, 29)210 (2.1, 29)15 61/2JJ
2ZZ −GE engine
205/55R15 87V220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)15 61/2JJ
P205/55R15 87V220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)15 61/2JJ
205/50R16 87V220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)16 61/2JJ
Compact spare tire
Ti r e siz e
Ti r e inf lat ion pr es s ur e
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
Wheel size
T125/70D16 96M420 (4.2, 60)16 4T
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·Ibf):
103 (10.5, 76)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing ti res or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pres-
sure” through “Aluminum wheel precautions” in Section 7 −2.
Tires

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Publication No. OM20888U
Part No. 01999-20888
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Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 83 . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 186 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 191 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 202 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period 148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 174 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
1ZZ −FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
2ZZ −GE engine: Premium UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or higher
See page 148 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 L (14.5 gal., 12.1 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 231 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 235 through 244.
Tire inflation pressure: See page 265.
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