Toyota 1997 Celica User Manual

Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value-conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and
follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve-
ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
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Toyota 1997 Celica Specifications

General

Brand	Toyota
Model	1997 Celica
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls

Introduction to the vehicle's instrument panel and control layout.

Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors

Information on vehicle keys, their types, and door operation.

Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

Overview of seat adjustment, seat belts, steering wheel, and mirrors.

Chapter 1-4 Lights, Wipers and Defogger

Overview of vehicle lighting, wiper, and defogger systems.

Chapter 1-5 Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators

Explanation of gauges, meters, and service reminder indicators.

Chapter 1-6 Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake

Information on the ignition switch, transmission operation, and parking brake.

Chapter 1-7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system

Information on the car audio and air conditioning systems.

Chapter 1-8 Other equipment

Information on various other equipment within the vehicle.

Fuel gauge

How to read the fuel gauge and warning light for low fuel levels.

Instrument panel overview

Instrument cluster overview

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Side doors

Power windows—Power window precautions —Side windows

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Trunk lid (coupe and convertible)/Back door (liftback)—

Hood

Electric moon roof

Convertible top——Convertible top precautions

—Lowering the convertible top

RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP

—Adjusting front seats

Fold-down rear seat

Head restraints

Seat belts——Seat belt precautions

Seat belts—

—Seat belt precautions

Precautions for seat belt use, including pregnant women and injured persons.

—Seat belts

SRS airbags

CAUTION !

Child restraint——Child restraint precautions

Child restraint——Child restraint system

—Types of child restraint system

—Installation with 3-point type seat belt

CAUTION !

(B)CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLA TION

(C)BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION

Tilt steering wheel

Outside rear view mirrors— —Power rear view mirror control

High-low beams—

TURN SIGNAL

Emergency flashers

Windshield wipers and washer

Rear window wiper and washer

Rear window defogger

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Tachometer

Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers

(a) Brake System Warning Light

(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer

(c) Discharge Warning Light

(d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light

(e) Malfunction indicator lamp

(f) Low Fuel Level Warning Light

(g) “ABS” Warning Light

(h) Open Door Warning Light

(i) SRS Airbag Warning Light

(j) Key Reminder Buzzer

Automatic transmission

(a) Normal Driving

Steps for normal driving with the automatic transmission, including starting and shifting.

Cruise control

TURNING ON THE SYSTEM

How to turn the cruise control system on and off using the switch.

Manual transmission

Parking brake

SETTING AT A DESIRED SPEED

CANCELLING THE PRESET SPEED

RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE WARN ING

—Using your audio system: some basics

—Using your audio system: controls and features

Type 3

EQ (Equalizer)

—Anti-theft system (Type 2-2 and 3 only)

Changing the security code

Cleaning the security code.

3. Input the three digit code.

Reactivating a disabled audio system

3. Input the existing three-digit code.

Air conditioning system— —Controls

Fan speed selector

Temperature selector

Air flow selector

Air Intake selector

“A/C” button

—Air flow selector settings

—Operating tips

Heating

Air conditioning

Ventilation

Defogging and defrosting

The outside of the windshield

Part 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA

Fuel

Information on the correct unleaded gasoline types and octane numbers to use.

FUEL TYPE

Recommended unleaded gasoline types and octane ratings for optimal engine performance.

Three-way catalytic converters

Engine exhaust cautions

Facts about engine oil consumption

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

Brake system

TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE SYSTEM

Explanation of the dual-circuit hydraulic brake system's function and failure modes.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with “ABS” warning light)

How the ABS system prevents wheel lock-up for improved control during braking.

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

“ABS” warning light

DRUM-IN-DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM (with 5S-FE engine)

Brake pad wear limit indicators

Luggage stowage precautions

Your Toyota’s identification- -V ehicle identification number

Types of tires

Part 3 STARTING AND DRIVING

How to start the engine

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine, including manual and automatic transmissions.

(a) Before cranking

Actions to take before cranking the engine, such as applying the parking brake.

(b) Starting the engine

Tips for driving in various conditions

Winter driving tips

Trailer towing

WEIGHT LIMITS

BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS

TRAILER TOWING TIPS

How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too

Part 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

If your vehicle will not start—(a) Simple checks

Initial checks for a vehicle that will not start, focusing on battery and fuel.

(b) Starting a flooded engine

(c) Jump starting

4. Make the cable connection in the or der a, b, c, d.

If your engine stalls while driving…

If your vehicle overheats (7A-FE engine)

If your vehicle overheats (5S-FE engine)

If you have a flat tire—

Compact spare tire

—Loosening wheel nuts

—Positioning the jack

—Raising your vehicle

—Changing wheels

—Reinstalling wheel nuts

—Lowering your vehicle

—After changing wheels

If your vehicle needs to be towed—

Automatic transmission:

(b) Using flat bed truck

(c) Towing with sling type truck

—Emergency towing

If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever

If the convertible top does not raise or lower

RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUALLY

5. While holding the convertible top against the windshield frame, push the latch handles fully forward till they are hooked.

6. Return the manual control switch to the opposite side of the “MANUAL” position, attach the cover, and close the trunk. Raise all the side windows, quarter windows, and sun visors.

LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUALLY

2. Lower all the side windows, quarter windows, and sun visors. Then pull the latch handles fully backward.

3. Place your palms under either front convertible top side rail around it’s center and lower the convertible top all the way down. Raise the sun visors.

4. Return the manual control switch to the opposite side of the “MANUAL” position, attach the cover, and close the trunk.

If you lose your keys

Part 5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE

Protecting your Toyota from corrosion

Information on common causes of corrosion and guidelines for prevention.

Washing your Toyota by hand

Convertible top

2. Wash with a mild car-wash soap, mixed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Rinse thoroughly — dried soap can cause streaking.

4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle using a clean soft cotton towel.

Waxing your Toyota

1. Always wash and dry the vehicle before you begin waxing,...

2. Use a good quality polish and wax.

3. Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the surface in large patches.

Seat belts

Leather Interior

Part 6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Maintenance requirements

Overview of maintenance requirements for ensuring vehicle longevity and performance.

Where to go for service?

What about do-it-yourself maintenance?

General maintenance

Tire pressure

Tire surface and wheel nuts

Tire rotation

Fluid leaks

Doors and engine hood

Lights

Steering wheel

Seats

Seat belts

Brake pedal

Brakes

Automatic transmission “Park” mech anism

Engine coolant level

Battery electrolyte level

Brake fluid level

Engine oil level

Power steering fluid level

Exhaust system

Does your vehicle need repairing?

Part 7 DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE—

Chapter 7-1 Introduction

Introduction to do-it-yourself maintenance, including component locations and precautions.

Chapter 7-2 Engine and Chassis

Maintenance procedures for the engine and chassis components.

Chapter 7-3 Electrical components

Maintenance procedures for electrical components.

Checking the engine oil level

How to check and add engine oil, including oil type and quantity recommendations.

Checking battery condition

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

Do-it-yourself service precautions

Essential safety precautions to take when performing do-it-yourself maintenance.

Engine compartment overview

5S-FE engine

Fuse locations

Do-it-yourself service precautions

Parts and tools

Checking power steering fluid

Checking and replacing fuses

How to check and replace fuses, including the location of spare fuses.

ENGINE OIL SELECTION

Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):

Oil identification marks

Checking the engine coolant level

Coolant type selection

Checking brake fluid

Checking power steering fluid (with 7A-FE engine)

Checking power steering fluid (with 5S-FE engine)

Checking tire pressure

Checking and replacing tires

CHECKING YOUR TIRES

Check the tires regularly for damage such as cuts, splits and cracks.

Any tires which are over six years old must be checked by a qualified technician...

REPLACING YOUR TIRES

Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both of the front or rear tires be replaced at a time as a set.

When a tire is replaced, the wheel should always be balanced.

Rotating tires

Installing snow tires and chains

WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS

When snow tires or chains are recommended for driving on snow or ice.

SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION

Instructions for installing snow tires on all wheels and avoiding excessive front-wheel grip.

CHAIN INSTALLATION

Instructions for installing tire chains on front tires and retightening them.

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS

WHEEL SELECTION

Aluminum wheel precautions

—Checking battery exterior

—Checking battery fluid

CHECKING BY THE FLUID LEVEL LINES (MAINTENANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY)

CHECKING BY THE HYDROMETER

Maintenance type battery

Non-maintenance battery

ADDING DISTILLED WATER (MAINTENANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY)

Battery recharging precautions

Checking and replacing fuses

Adding washer fluid

Checking headlight aims

Replacing light bulbs—

Light bulbs Bulb No. W Type

—Headlights

3. Install a new bulb and the connector into the mounting hole.

4. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb.

To install the bulb, align the cutouts of the bulb with the protrusions of the mounting hole.

5. Connect the cords, install the cover and turn it clockwise so that two triangle marks are aligned. Plug the connector together. Install the beam unit and tighten the screw.

—Parking and front turn signal lights

—Front side marker lights

—Rear side marker, rear turn signal, stop and tail, and back-up lights (coupe and convertible)

—Rear side marker, rear turn signal, stop and tail, and back-up lights (liftback)

—High mounted stoplight (coupe)

—High mounted stoplight (liftback)

Part 8 SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions and weight

Engine

Fuel

Service specifications

ENGINE

ENGINE LUBRICATION

COOLING SYSTEM

BATTERY

CLUTCH

MANUAL TRANSAXLE

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

BRAKES

STEERING

Tires

Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi):

Wheel size:

Wheel nut torque, N⋅m (kgf⋅m, ft⋅lbf):

Fuses

Fuses (type A)

Fuses (type B)

Part 9 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS AND UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

How to report safety defects to NHTSA and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Uniform tire quality grading