Toyota Celica 1997 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.
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
1997 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:
For further information, please refer to the separate
“Owner’s Guide”, “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or
“Warranty Booklet”.
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 Schedule”.
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 Toyota
New vehicle warranty
Your responsibility for maintenance

As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system
in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such
as multiport fuel injection systems/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-
lock brake system and SRS airbag system, be sure
to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary
measures or special instructions regarding installa-
tion.
The SRS airbag device in your Toyota 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

Publication No. OM20695U
Part No. 01999-20695
Printed in Japan 04- 9702- 02
Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 61. . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 140, 141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you have a flat tire 142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during break- in period 115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 127. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General maintenance 164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Complete index 213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
7A- FE engine—UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane
Rating 87) or higher.
5S- FE engine—UNLEADED 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 115 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 178 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 181 through 186.
Tire pressure: See page 208.
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Part 1
1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-1
Overview of instruments
and controls
Instrument panel overview
Instrument cluster overview
Indicator symbols on the
instrument panel

2
1. Side vent
2. Side defroster outlet
3. Instrument cluster
4. Personal lights
5. Electric moon roof switches and
interior 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

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. Miscellany box
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch
10. Coupe and liftback—
Power rear view mirror control
switch (without power windows)
Convertible—
Convertible top control switch and
quarter window control switches
11. Cigarette lighter
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Instrument panel light control knob

4
1. Service reminder indicators or
indicator lights
2. Tachometer
3. Odometer and two trip meters
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Trip meter
7. Trip meter reset knob
8. Speedometer
Instrument cluster overview

5
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 light*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
Over-drive indicator light
Cruise control indicator light*2
*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” in Chapter 1-5.
*2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6.
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel