warning TOYOTA CELICA 2002 T230 / 7.G Owner's Manual

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To avoid serious personal injury and
damage to your vehicle which might re-
sult from battery explosion, acid burns,
electrical burns, or damaged electronic
components, these instructions must be
followed precisely.
If you are unsure about how to follow this
procedure, we strongly recommend that
you seek the help of a competent me-
chanic or towing service.
CAUTION
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is poisonous and corrosive.
Wear protective safety glasses when
jump starting, and avoid spilling
acid on your skin, clothing, or ve-
hicle.
If you should accidentally get acid
on yourself or in your eyes, remove
any contaminated clothing and flush
the affected area with water imme-
diately. Then get immediate medical
attention. If possible, continue to
apply water with a sponge or cloth
while en route to the medical office.
The gas normally produced by a
battery will explode if a flame or
spark is brought near. Use only
standardized jumper cables and do
not smoke or light a match while
jump starting.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
NOTICE
The battery used for boosting must
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you
are sure that the booster battery is
correct.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, make sure the vehicles
are not touching. Turn off all unneces-
sary lights and accessories.
2. If required, remove all the vent plugs from the booster and discharged batter-
ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents
on the batteries. (This helps reduce the
explosion hazard, personal injuries and
burns.)
3. If the engine in the vehicle with the booster battery is not running, start it
and let it run for a few minutes. During
jump starting, run the engine at about
2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal
lightly depressed.
(c) Jump starting

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INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. For foldingdown
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure the belt
webbing is not cut, frayed, worn or dam-
aged.Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission “Park” mecha-
nism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in “P” position and all brakes re-
leased.
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Items listed below should be checked
from time to time, e.g. each time when
refueling.
Washer fluid
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
tank. See Section 73 for additional infor-
mation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the “FULL” and “LOW” lines on the see
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Section 72 for additional information.
Radiator, condenser and hoses
Check that the front of the radiator and
condenser are clean and not blocked with
leaves, dirt, or insects. See in Section
72 for additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Your Toyota has a maintenance free bat-
tery. You do not have to add distilled wa-
ter. For longer life of the battery, however,
see Section 73 for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Section 72 for additional information.

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Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
NOTICE
Remember that battery and ignition
cables carry high currents or volt-
ages. Be careful of accidentally
causing a short circuit.
 Add only demineralized or distilled
water to fill the radiator. And if you
spill some of the coolant, be sure
to wash it off with water to prevent
it from damaging the parts or paint.
 Do not allow dirt or anything else
to fall through the spark plug holes.
 Do not pry the outer electrode of a
spark plug against the center elec-
trode.
Use only spark plugs of the speci-
fied type. Using other types will
cause engine damage, loss of per-
formance or radio noise.
 Do not reuse iridiumtipped spark
plugs by cleaning or regapping.
 Do not overfill automatic transmis-
sion fluid, or the transmission
could be damaged.
 Do not drive with the air cleaner
filter removed, or excessive engine
wear could result. Also backfiring
could cause a fire in the engine
compartment.
 Be careful not to scratch the glass
surface with the wiper frame.
 When closing the engine hood,
check to see that you have not for-
gotten any tools, rags, etc.
Front
Rear
Positioning the jack

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Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may
have structural damage and therefore
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.When installing aluminum wheels,
check that the wheel nuts are tight
after driving your vehicle the first 1600
km (1000 miles).
If you have rotated, repaired, or
changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).
When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.
Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.
When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.
As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
Aluminum wheel precautions

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CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
Never ingest electrolyte.
Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi-
cal office.
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.
If you accidentally swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
gency help.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Terminals Ground
cable
Holddown clamp
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
holddown clamp. a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off with a solution of warm water and bak-
ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-
nals with grease to prevent further cor-
rosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose, tighten their clamp nuts—but do not
overtighten.
c. Tighten the holddown clamp only enough to keep the battery firmly in
place. Overtightening may damage the
battery case.
Checking battery c ondition—
—Precautions —Checking battery exterior

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20. HEAD RH UPR 10 A: Righthand
headlight (high beam), daytime running
light system
21. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Lefthand head-
light (high beam)
22. S/ROOF 15 A: Electric moon roof
23. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter
24. FL P/W 20 A: Power windows
25. AM1 25 A: Starting system, “CIG”,
“ECU ACC”, “SRSIG”, “WASHER”,
“WIPER”, “BK/UP LP”, “TENS RDC”,
“DEF RLY”, “BODY ECUIG”, “TURN”,
“HTR”, “WARNING”, “FAN RLY”, “ABS
IG” and “ECUIG” fuses
26. STOP 10 A: Stop lights, antilock
brake system, high mounted stoplight,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system, elec-
tronically controlled automatic transmis-
sion system, cruise control system
27. DOOR 20 A: Power door lock system
28. SRSIG 7.5 A: SRS airbag system
29. FR FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
30. WASHER 15 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, rear window wiper and washer
31. OBD 7.5 A: Onboard diagnosis sys-
tem 32. RADIO 15 A:
Car audio system
33. WIPER 25 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
34. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights
35. MIR HTR 10 A: No circuit
36. HTR 10 A: Air conditioning system
37. RR WIPER 15 A: Rear window wiper
and washer
38. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, instrument panel
lights, license plate lights, front side
maker lights
39. FR P/W 20 A: Power windows
Fuses (type B)
40. SPARE 7.5 A: Spare fuse
41. a. MPXB 7.5 A: Wireless remote con-
trol system
b. RR FOG 7.5 A: No circuit
c. DOME 7.5 A: Clock, interior light
d. ECUB 7.5 A: Air conditioning sys-
tem, gauges and meters
42. a. WARNING 5 A: Charging system,
gauges and meters
b. ECUIG 5 A: Cruise control system
c. ABSIG 5 A: Antilock brake sys-
tem
d. FAN RLY 5 A: Electric cooling
fan 43. a. PANEL1 7.5 A:
Car audio system,
cigarette lighter, glove box light
b. PANEL2 7.5 A: Gauges and meters ,
air conditioning system, electronical-
ly controlled automatic transmission
system, h eadlight beam level control
system, front fog lights, emer gency
flasher, turn signal lights
c. ECUACC 7.5 A: Clock, car audio
system, power rear view mirror con-
trols
44. a. BK/UP LP 5 A: Backup lights
b. DEF RLY 5 A: Power windows, rear
window defogger
c.
BODY ECUIG 5 A: Multiplex com-
munication system
d. TENS RDC 5 A: Electronically con-
trolled automatic transmission sys-
tem, shift lock control system, elec-
tric moon roof
Fuses (type C)
45. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
46. MAIN 40 A: Starting system, daytime
running light system
47. ABS NO.1 40 A: Antilock brake sys-
tem
48. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
49. HTR 50 A: Air conditioning system
50. DEF 30 A: Rear window defogger

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Treadwear—The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear rate
of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times
as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may de-
part significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B, C— The traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C, and they represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction. Temperature A, B, C—
The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire to de-
generate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a lev-
el of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grades for this
tire are established for a tire that is prop-
erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.

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Publication No. OM20792U
Part No. 01999-20792
Printed in Japan 01−0108 −00
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Quick index
 If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on cxi . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start ccxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving ccxxv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats ccxxv
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 If you have a flat tire ccxxvii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed ccxli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break −in period clxxxii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine ccii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance cclx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 clxxxii for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 L (14.5 gal., 12.1 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SJ “Energy −Conserving”, SL “Energy −Conserving” or ILSAC
multigrade engine oil is recommended.
See page cclxxviii for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages cclxxxiii through ccxc.
Tire pressure: See page cccxxii.
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