TOYOTA CELICA 1996 Owners Manual

174
ADDING DISTILLED WATER (MAINTE-
NANCE TYPE BATTERY ONLY)
1. Remove the vent plugs.
2. Add distilled water to cells needing
fluid.
If the side of your battery is covered,
check the water level by looking down di-
rectly above the cell as illustrated above.
3. Retighten the vent plugs securely.
NOTICE
Do not overfill the cells. Excess electrolyte could squirt out of the
battery during heavy charging,causing corrosion or damage.
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. Maintenance type batteriesÐRemove
the vent plugs.
2. If recharging with the battery installed
on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the
ground cable.
3. Be sure the power switch on the re-
charger is off when connecting the char-
ger cables to the battery and when dis-
connecting them.

Always charge the battery in an
unconfined area. Do not charge
the battery in a garage or closed
room where there is not sufficient
ventilation.

Non-maintenance batteries: Only
do a slow charge (5A or less).
Charging at a quicker rate is dan-
gerous. The battery may explode,
causing personal injuries.
Maintenance type batteries: Be
sure to remove the vent plugs be-
fore recharging. CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
Battery recharging precautions
ProCarManuals.com

175
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 locationsº in Chapter 7-1 for
locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inopera-
tive 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 Part
8 of this manual for the functions con-
trolled by each circuit.
Type A fuses can be pulled out by using
the pull-out tool. The location of the pull-
out tool is shown in the illustration. 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 CIG &
RADº, DOMEº or HTRº fuse, which may
be dispensable 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 vehicle 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.
Checking and replacing fuses
ProCarManuals.com

176
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object,
in place of a fuse. This may cause
extensive damage and possibly a
fire.CAUTION
!
If any washer does not work, the wash-
er tank may be empty. 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.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may
damage your vehicle's paint.
The headlights have the beam angle
gauges to check:
1 Vertical movement
2 Horizontal movement
To obtain correct gauge readings, do
these before you check the headlight
aims.

Make sure the body around the head-
light is not deformed.

Park the vehicle on a level spot.

Fill up the fuel tank.

Bounce the vehicle several times.
A passenger should sit on the driver's
seat while checking the headlight aims.
Adding washer fluid Checking headlight aims
ProCarManuals.com

177
Vertical movement gauges: The bubble
on the gauge should be within two marks
from center on both sides.Horizontal movement gauges: The triangle
mark on the gauge should be within one
mark from the Oº position.
If a gauge reading is not within the accept-
able range, have the aiming adjusted by
your Toyota dealer. 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.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and require special han-
dling. 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.
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Light bulbsBulb
No.WType
Headlights
(low beam)900655A
Headlights
(high beam)900565B
Front fog light-55C
Parking and front turn sig-
nal lights115727/8C
Front side marker lights1943.8D
Rear side marker, stop
and tail lights (coupe)115727/8C
Replacing light bulbsÐ
ProCarManuals.com

178
Light bulbsBulb
No.WType
Rear side marker lights
(liftback)1944.9D
Rear turn signal lights115627C
Stop and tail lights115727/8C
Back-up lights115627C
License plate lights1685D
High mounted stoplight92118D
Interior light
(with moon roof)Ð10C
Interior lights
(without moon roof)Ð8C
Personal lightsÐ5E
Glovebox lightÐ1.2D
Door courtesy lightsÐ3.8D
Luggage compartment
lightÐ5E
Trunk lightÐ3.8D
A: HB4 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Single end bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Double end bulbs
1. Unplug the connector while de-
pressing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Turn the bulb and remove it.
ÐHeadlights
ProCarManuals.com

179
3. Install a new bulb and the connec-
tor into the mounting hole.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.1. Loosen the retainer screw and take
out the beam unit.2. Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
ÐFront fog lights
ProCarManuals.com

180
3. Disconnect the cords.4. Release the bulb retaining spring
and remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
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.
ProCarManuals.com

181
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
ÐParking and front turn
signal lights ÐFront side marker lights
ProCarManuals.com

182
a: Rear turn signal light
b: Rear side marker, stop and tail light
c: Stop and tail light
d: Back-up light
ÐRear side marker, rear turn
signal, stop and tail, and back-up
lights (coupe and convertible)
ProCarManuals.com

183
a: Rear side marker light
b: Rear turn signal light
c: Stop and tail light
d: Back-up light
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
ÐRear side marker, rear turn
signal, stop and tail, and
back-up lights (liftback)ÐLicense plate lights
ProCarManuals.com