TOYOTA CELICA 2000 Owners Manual

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NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
 When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (“ −” mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
 Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
 Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
—Checking battery fluid
Ty p e A
Green Dark Clear or
light yellow
Ty p e B Blue White Red
CHECKING BY HYDROMETER
Check the battery condition by the
hydrometer color.
Hydrometer color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e B
GREENBLUEGood
DARKWHITE
Charging
necessary. Have
battery checked
by your Toyota
dealer.
CLEAR orLIGHT
YELLOW
RED
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may ex-
plode, causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
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Checking and replacing fuses
GoodBlown
Ty p e A
Good Blown
Ty p e B
Good Blown
Ty p e C
Good Blown
Ty p e D
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work, check the
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
they must be replaced.
See “Fuse locations” in Section 7 −1 for
locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative
component off. Pull a suspected fuse
straight out and check it.
Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
Section 8 of this manual for the functions
controlled by each circuit.
Type A fuses can be pulled out by the
pull −out tool. The location of the pull −out
tool is shown in the illustration.
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If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency you can pull out the “RADIO”,
“CIG” or “HTR” fuse, which may be dis-
pensable for normal driving, and use it if
its amperage rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower, but as close
as possible to the rating. If the amperage
is lower than that specified, the fuse
might blow out again but this does not
indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get
the correct fuse as soon as possible and
return the substitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of
spare fuses and keep them in your ve-
hicle for emergencies.
If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
Adding washer fluid
If any washer does not work, the wash-
er tank may be empty. Check the wash-
er fluid level on the level gauge. If the
washer fluid level is below “LOW”, add
washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer ’s directions for how much to
mix with water.
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NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Replacing light bulbs—
The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
They can burst or shatter if scratched
or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its
plastic or metal case. Do not touch
the glass part of a bulb with bare
hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Light bulbsBulbNo.WTy p e
Headlights (low beam)—55A
Headlights (high beam)900565B
Front fog light—55C
Parking lights—5D
Light bulbsBulb
No.WTy p e
Front turn signal
lights—21E
Front side marker
lights—5D
Rear turn signal
lights—21D
Stop and tail lights—21/5D
Back −up lights—18D
License plate lights—5D
Interior light
(with moon roof)—10E
Interior lights
(without moon roof)—8F
Glove box light—1.2D
Luggage
compartment light—5F
A: H7 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: H3 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Single end bulbs
F: Double end bulbs
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—Headlights (low beam)
1. Open the hood.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Remove the
clips and take out the cover. In doing
so, remove the washer hose from the
notch on the cover.
Remove and install the cover clips as
shown in the following illustrations.
Removing clip
Installing clip
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2. Unplug the connector. Remove therubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.3. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb along with the
socket. Install a new bulb into the
socket and return the bulb retaining
spring to its original position.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
bulb with the cutout of the mounting hole.4. Install the rubber cover with the “TOP” mark upward, and snuggle on
the boss. Insert the connector.
Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on
the connector and the headlight body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
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5. RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Install thecover.
NOTICE
Always notch the washer hose before
fastening it when installing the cover.
This prevents washer hose damage.
—Headlights (high beam)
1. Open the hood.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Remove the
clips and take out the cover. In doing
so, remove the washer hose from the
notch on the cover.
Remove and install the cover clips as
shown in the following illustrations.
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Removing clip
Installing clip
2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwiseand remove it.3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb baseand install a new bulb.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
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4. Insert the bulb base into the mount-ing hole by turning it clockwise.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.5. RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Install the cover.
NOTICE
Always notch the washer hose before
fastening it when installing the cover.
This prevents washer hose damage.
If either the left or right front fog or
front side marker lights burns out, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
Do not try to replace the front fog or
front side marker light bulbs by your-
self. You may damage the vehicle.
—Front fog and front side
marker lights
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—Parking lights
RIGHT SIDE PARKING LIGHT: Remove
and install the clips as shown in the
following illustrations.
NOTICE
Always notch the washer hose before
fastening it when installing the cover.
This prevents washer hose damage.
Removing clip
Installing clip
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