TOYOTA CELICA 1996 Owners 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 vehi\
cle 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 sa\
fe 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 qualit\
y 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 equipme\
nt
not installed on your vehicle.
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1996 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
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hole or in
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Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:
For further information, please refer to the separate
Owner 's Guideº, Owner's Manual Supplementº or
Warranty Bookletº.
New vehicle warranty
 Emission control systems warranty
 Others
It is the owner's responsibility to make sure that the
specified maintenance is performed. Part 6 gives de-
tails of these maintenance requirements. Also in-
cluded in Part 6 is general maintenance. For sched-
uled maintenance information, please refer to the
separate Owner's Manual Supplement/Mainte-
nance Scheduleº.
A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and acces-
sories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Toyota does not war-
rant these products and is not responsible either for
their performance, repair or replacement, or for any
damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they
may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine
Toyota products. Modification with non genuine Toyo-
ta products could affect its performance, safety or du-
rability, and may even violate governmental regula-
tions. In addition, damage or performance problems
resulting from the modification may not be covered
under warranty.
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Standard.
Spark ignition system of your Toyota
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your ToyotaNew vehicle warranty
Your responsibility for maintenance
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . .

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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Part 1
1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-1
Overview of instruments
and controls

Instrument panel overview

Instrument cluster overview

Indicator symbols on the
instrument panel
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2
1. Side vent
2. Side defroster outlet
3. Instrument cluster
4. Personal lights
5. Electric moon roof switches andinterior lights
6. Glovebox
7. Power window switch and power door lock switch
8. Ashtray
9. Cup holder
10.Parking brake lever
11. Manual transmission gear shift lever or automatic transmission selector
lever
12.Lower vent
13.Hood lock release lever
14.Power window switches and power door lock switch
15.Power rear view mirror control switch (with power windows)
Instrument panel overview
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3
1. Headlight and turn signal switch
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Emergency flasher switch
4. Clock
5. Center vents
6. Car audio
7. Air conditioning controls
8. Rear window defoggers switch
9. Coupe and liftbackÐPower rear view mirror control
switch (without power windows)
ConvertibleÐ
Convertible top control switch and
quarter window control switches
10. Cigarette lighter
11. Ignition switch
12. Cruise control switch
13. Tilt steering lock release lever
14. Instrument panel light control knob
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4
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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5
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.
*
2: If this light flashes, see Cruise controlº in Chapter 1-6.
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