Toyota Celica (2005 year). Instruction - part 15
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If your vehicle needs to be
towed—
If towing is necessary, we recommend
NOTICE
(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—
you to have it done by your Toyota
If you rock your vehicle, observe the
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
—From front
following precautions to prevent dam-
vice. In consultation with them, have
age to the transmission and other
your vehicle towed using either
(a) or
parts.
(b).
z Do not depress the accelerator ped-
Only when you cannot receive a towing
al while shifting the selector lever
service from a Toyota dealer or com-
or before the transmission is com-
mercial tow truck service, tow your ve-
pletely shifted to forward or reverse
hicle carefully in accordance with the
gear.
instructions given in “—Emergency tow-
—From rear
ing” in this Section.
z Do not race the engine and avoid
spinning the wheels.
Proper equipment will help ensure that
your vehicle is not damaged while being
z If your vehicle remains stuck after
towed. Commercial operators are generally
rocking the vehicle several times,
aware of the state/provincial and local
consider other ways such as tow-
laws pertaining to towing.
ing.
Your vehicle can be damaged if it is
towed incorrectly. Although most operators
(b) Using flat bed truck
know the correct procedure, it is possible
to make a mistake. To avoid damage to
your vehicle, make sure the following pre-
cautions are observed. If necessary, show
this page to the tow truck driver.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS:
Use a safety chain system for all towing,
and abide by the state/provincial and local
laws. The wheels and axle on the ground
must be in good condition. If they are
damaged, use a towing dolly.
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(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck
D Automatic transmission:
(c) Towing with sling type truck
From front—Release the parking brake.
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
NOTICE
NOTICE
When lifting wheels, take care to en-
sure adequate ground clearance for
Never tow a vehicle with an automatic
towing at the opposite end of the
transmission from the rear with the
raised vehicle. Otherwise, the bumper
front wheels on the ground, as this
and/or underbody of the towed vehicle
may cause serious damage to the
will be damaged during towing.
transmission.
From rear—
(b) Using flat bed truck
D Manual transmission:
(c) Towing with sling type truck
We recommend using a towing dolly
under the front wheels. If you do not
NOTICE
use a towing dolly, place the ignition
Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-
key in the
“ACC” position and put the
ther from the front or rear. This may
transmission in neutral.
cause body damage.
NOTICE
Do not tow with the key removed or
in the
“LOCK” position when towing
from the rear without a towing dolly.
The steering lock mechanism is not
strong enough to hold the front
wheels straight.
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—Emergency towing
If towing is necessary, we recommend
Towing in this manner may be done only
you to have it done by your Toyota
on hard−surfaced roads for a short dis-
dealer or a commercial tow truck ser-
tance and at low speeds. Also, the
vice.
wheels, axles, drive train, steering and
brakes must all be in good condition.
If towing service is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be tempo-
rarily towed by a cable or chain se-
CAUTION
cured to the emergency towing eyelet
Use extreme caution when towing ve-
under the front of the vehicle or the
left emergency towing eyelet under the
hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic
rear of the vehicle. Use extreme caution
driving maneuvers which would place
when towing vehicles.
excessive stress on the emergency
towing eyelets and towing cable or
Vehicles with an automatic transmis-
chain. The eyelets and towing cable
Front
sion, use only the front towing eyelet
or chain may break and cause serious
when towing your vehicle.
injury or damage.
NOTICE
z Only use specified towing eyelet;
NOTICE
otherwise your vehicle may be dam-
Use only a cable or chain specifically
aged.
intended for use in towing vehicles.
z Vehicles with an automatic trans-
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
mission, never tow a vehicle from
the towing eyelets provided.
the rear with four wheels on the
ground. This may cause serious
Before towing, release the parking brake
damage to the transmission.
and put the transmission in neutral (manu-
al) or
“N”
(automatic). The key must be
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer
in
“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” (engine run-
it and operate the brakes.
ning).
Rear
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If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
If you cannot shift the selector lever
3. Insert your finger into the hole to
out of
“P” position to other positions
push down the shift lock override
even though the brake pedal is de-
button. You can shift out of
“P”
pressed, use the shift lock override but-
position only while pushing the but-
ton as follows:
ton.
1. Turn the ignition key to
“LOCK”
4. Shift into
“N” position.
position. Make sure the parking
5. Insert the cover.
brake is applied.
6. Start the engine. For your safety,
2. Pry up the cover with a flat−bladed
keep the brake pedal depressed.
screwdriver or equivalent.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
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If you lose your wireless
If you lose your keys
remote control transmitter
You can purchase a new key at your
You can purchase a new wireless re-
Toyota dealer if you can give them the
mote control transmitter at your Toyota
key number.
dealer.
See the suggestion given in
“Keys” in
Have the registered identification numbers
Section 1−2.
of your transmitters deleted from your ve-
hicle by your Toyota dealer as soon as
If your keys are locked in the vehicle and
possible to avoid the possibility of theft or
you cannot get a duplicate, many Toyota
an accident. Then, have the identification
dealers can still open the door for you,
number of your new transmitter registered.
using their special tools. If you must
At the same time, you must bring all of
break a window to get in, we suggest
the remaining transmitters to have them
breaking the smallest side window be-
registered again as well.
cause it is the least expensive to replace.
Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from
You can use the wireless remote control
the glass.
system with the new transmitter. Contact
your Toyota dealer for detailed information.
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SECTION 5
CORROSION PREVENTION AND
APPEARANCE CARE
Corrosion prevention and appearance care
Protecting your Toyota from corrosion
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Washing and waxing your Toyota
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Cleaning the interior
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Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion
Toyota, through the diligent research, de-
D Wetness or dampness to certain parts
D High pressure water or steam is effec-
sign and use of the most advanced
of your vehicle for an extended period
tive for cleaning the vehicle’s underside
technology available, helps prevent corro-
of time, may cause corrosion even
and wheel housings. Pay particular
sion and provides you with the finest qual-
though other parts of the vehicle may
attention to these areas as it is difficult
ity vehicle construction. Now, it is up to
be dry.
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
you. Proper care of your Toyota can help
more harm than good to simply wet the
D High ambient temperatures can cause
ensure long−term corrosion prevention.
mud and debris without removing. The
corrosion to those components of the
lower edge of doors, rocker panels and
The most common causes of corrosion
vehicle which do not dry quickly due to
frame members have drain holes which
to your vehicle are:
lack of proper ventilation.
should not be allowed to clog with dirt
D The accumulation of road salt, dirt and
The above signifies the necessity to keep
as trapped water in these areas can
moisture in hard−to−reach areas under
your vehicle, particularly the underside, as
cause corrosion.
the vehicle.
clean as possible and to repair any dam-
D Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-
age to paint or protective coatings as
D Chipping of paint, or undercoating
oughly when winter is over.
soon as possible.
caused by minor accidents or by
See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” for
stones and gravel.
To help prevent corrosion on your
more tips.
Toyota, follow these guidelines:
Care is especially important if you live
Check the condition of your vehicle’s
in particular areas or operate your ve-
Wash your vehicle frequently. It is, of
paint and trim. If you find any chips or
hicle under certain environmental condi-
course, necessary to keep your vehicle
scratches in the paint, touch them up im-
tions:
clean by regular washing, but to prevent
mediately to prevent corrosion from start-
corrosion, the following points should be
D Road salt or dust control chemicals will
ing. If the chips or scratches have gone
observed:
accelerate corrosion, as will the pres-
through the bare metal, have a qualified
ence of salt in the air near the sea−
D If you drive on salted roads in the
body shop make the repair.
coast or in areas of industrial pollution.
winter or if you live near the ocean,
you should hose off the undercarriage
D High humidity accelerates corrosion es-
at least once a month to minimize cor-
pecially when temperatures range just
rosion.
above the freezing point.
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Washing and waxing your
Toyota
Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-
Washing your Toyota
1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-
ter and dirt can accumulate under the
move any mud or road salt from the
Keep your vehicle clean by regular
floor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-
underside of the vehicle or in the
washing.
casionally check under the mats to make
wheel wells.
The following cases may cause weakness
sure the area is dry. Be particularly care-
2. Wash with a mild car−wash soap,
to the paint or corrosion to the body and
ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-
mixed according to the manufacturer’s
parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-
ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should be
instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and
sible.
transported in proper containers. If a spill
keep it wet by dipping it frequently into
or leak should occur, immediately clean
D When driving in a coastal area
the wash water. Do not rub hard—let
and dry the area.
D When driving on a road sprinkled with
the soap and water remove the dirt.
Use mud shields on your wheels. If you
antifreeze
Fuel filler door: Do not apply water (high−
drive on salted or gravel roads, mud
D When exposed to coal tar, tree sap,
pressure car wash, for example) at or
shields help protect your vehicle. Full−size
bird droppings and carcass of an insect
near the fuel tank inlet with the fuel filler
shields, which come as near to the ground
door opened. If the water enters the air
D When driving in areas where there is
as possible, are the best. We recommend
vent, you may experience trouble with re-
a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust or
that the fittings and the area where the
fueling or rough engine idling.
chemical substances
shields are installed be treated to resist
Plastic wheel ornaments: The plastic
corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will be
D When the vehicle becomes remarkably
wheel ornaments are damaged easily by
happy to assist in supplying and installing
dirty with dust and mud
organic substances. If any organic sub-
the shields if they are recommended for
Hand−washing your Toyota
stances splashes an ornament, be sure to
your area.
Work in the shade and wait until the
wash it off with water and check if the
Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated
vehicle body is not hot to the touch.
ornament is damaged.
garage or a roofed place. Do not park
your vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-
CAUTION
CAUTION
lated garage. If you wash your vehicle in
the garage, or if you drive it covered with
When cleaning under floor or chassis,
Do not attach the heavily damaged
water or snow, your garage may be so
be careful not to injure your hands.
plastic wheel ornament. It may fly off
damp as to cause corrosion. Even if your
the wheel and cause accidents while
garage is heated, a wet vehicle can cor-
the vehicle is moving.
rode if the ventilation is poor.
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Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap
Automatic car wash
Waxing your Toyota
or neutral detergent.
Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-
Polishing and waxing is recommended
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not
matic car wash, but remember that the
to maintain the original beauty of your
scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
paint can be scratched by some types of
Toyota’s finish.
faces are soft.
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the
Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle
washing process itself. Scratching reduces
Road tar: Remove with turpentine or
surface does not repel water well.
paint durability and gloss, especially on
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-
darker colors. The manager of the car
surfaces.
fore you begin waxing, even if you are
wash should be able to advise you wheth-
using a combined cleaner and wax.
NOTICE
er the process is safe for the paint on
your vehicle.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
Do not use organic substances (gaso-
the finish has become extremely weath-
line, kerosene, benzine or strong sol-
NOTICE
ered, use a car−cleaning polish, fol-
vents), which may be toxic or cause
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
To prevent damage to the antenna,
damage.
low the manufacturer’s instructions and
make sure it is retracted or removed
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
before driving your Toyota through an
3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap can
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
automatic car wash.
cause streaking. In hot weather you
3. Wax the vehicle again when water
may need to rinse each section right
does not bead but remains on the sur-
after you wash it.
face in large patches.
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle
NOTICE
using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
rub or press hard—you might scratch
Always remove the plastic bumpers if
the paint.
your vehicle is re−painted and placed
in a high heat paint waxing booth.
High temperatures could damage the
bumpers.
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Cleaning the interior
Vinyl interior
Carpets
CAUTION
The vinyl upholstery may be easily
Use a good foam−type shampoo to
cleaned with a mild soap or detergent
clean the carpets.
D Vehicles with side airbags:
and water.
Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove
Be careful not to splash water or
First vacuum over the upholstery to re-
as much dirt as possible. Several types of
spill liquid on the floor. This may
move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or
foam cleaners are available; some are in
prevent the side airbags from acti-
soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the
aerosol cans and others are powders or
vating correctly, resulting in serious
vinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a few
liquids which you mix with water to pro-
injury.
minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt
duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,
D Do not wash the vehicle floor with
and wipe off the soap with a clean damp
use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.
water, or allow water to get onto
cloth. If all the dirt do not come off, re-
Rub in overlapping circles.
the floor when cleaning the vehicle
peat the procedure. Commercial foaming−
Do not apply water—the best results are
interior or exterior. Water may get
type vinyl cleaners are also available
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
into audio components or other
which work well. Follow the manufacturer’s
possible. Read the shampoo instructions
electrical components above or un-
instructions.
and follow them closely.
der the floor carpet
(or mat) and
cause a malfunction; and it may
Seat belts
NOTICE
cause body corrosion.
The seat belts may be cleaned with
Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline
mild soap and water or with lukewarm
or window cleaner on the interior.
water.
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-
ing, check the belts for excessive wear,
fraying, or cuts.
NOTICE
z Do not use dye or bleach on the
belts—it may weaken them.
z Do not use the belts until they be-
come dry.
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Windows
z If you use a liquid car freshener, do
NOTICE
The windows may be cleaned with any
not spill the liquid onto the ve-
household window cleaner.
z If a stain should fail to come out
hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con-
with a neutral detergent, apply a
tain the ingredients mentioned
NOTICE
cleaner that does not contain an
above. Immediately clean any spill
organic solvent.
When cleaning the inside of the win-
using the method mentioned above.
z Never use organic substances such
dows, be careful not to scratch or
as benzine, alcohol or gasoline or
damage the heater wires on the rear
Leather Interior
alkaline or acid solutions for clean-
window.
The leather upholstery may be cleaned
ing the leather as these could
with neutral detergent for wool.
cause discoloring.
Air conditioning control panel, audio
Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened
z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic
panel, instrument panel, console panel,
with
5% solution of neutral detergent for
fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the
and switches
wool. Then thoroughly wipe off all traces
fine grained surface of the leather.
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
of detergent with a clean damp cloth.
z Mildew may develop on soiled leath-
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-
After cleaning or whenever any part of the
er upholstery. Be especially careful
warm water then lightly wipe off dirt.
leather gets wet, dry with a soft clean
to avoid oil spots. Try to keep your
cloth. Allow the leather to dry in a venti-
upholstery always clean.
NOTICE
lated shaded area.
z Long exposure to direct sunlight
z Do not use organic substances (sol-
may cause the leather surface to
vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline,
harden and shrink. Keep your ve-
etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
hicle in a shaded area, especially in
These chemicals can cause discol-
the summer.
oring, staining or peeling of the
z The interior of your vehicle is apt
surface.
to heat up on hot summer days, so
z If you use cleaners or polishing
avoid placing on the upholstery
agents, make sure their ingredients
items made of vinyl or plastic or
do not include the substances men-
containing wax as these tend to
tioned above.
stick to leather when warm.
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z Improper cleaning of the leather up-
holstery could result in discolor-
ation or staining.
If you have any questions about the
cleaning of your Toyota, your local
Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer
them.
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SECTION 6
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Vehicle maintenance and care
Maintenance requirements
216
General maintenance
217
Does your vehicle need repairing?
219
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs
220
For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the separate
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
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Maintenance requirements
Your Toyota vehicle has been designed for
Scheduled maintenance
Where to go for service?
fewer maintenance requirements with lon-
The scheduled maintenance items listed in
Toyota technicians are well−trained spe-
ger service intervals to save both your
the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
cialists and are kept up to date with the
time and money. However, each regular
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” are those
latest service information through technical
maintenance, as well as day−to−day care,
required to be serviced at regular inter-
bulletins, service tips, and in−dealership
is more important than ever before to en-
vals.
training programs. They learn to work on
sure smooth, and trouble−free, safe, and
Toyotas before they work on your vehicle,
For details of your maintenance schedule,
economical driving.
rather than while they are working on it.
read the separate “Scheduled Maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to make
Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
You can be confident that your Toyota
sure the specified maintenance, including
dealer’s service department performs the
It is recommended that any replacement
general maintenance service, is performed.
best job to meet the maintenance require-
parts used for maintenance or for the
Note that both the new vehicle and emis-
ments on your vehicle—reliably and eco-
repair of the emission control system
sion control system warranties specify that
nomically.
be Toyota supplied.
proper maintenance and care must be per-
Your copy of the repair order is proof that
formed. See
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
The owner may elect to use non−Toyota
all required maintenance has been per-
tion Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual Supple-
supplied parts for replacement pur-
formed for warranty coverage. If any prob-
ment” for complete warranty information.
poses without invalidating the emission
lems should arise with your vehicle while
control system warranty. However, use
General maintenance
under warranty, your Toyota dealer will
of replacement parts which are not of
General maintenance items are those day−
promptly take care of it. Again, be sure
equivalent quality may impair the effec-
to−day care practices that are important to
to keep a copy of the repair order for any
tiveness of the emission control sys-
your vehicle for proper operation. It is the
service performed on your Toyota.
tems.
owner’s responsibility to insure that the
What about do−it−yourself maintenance?
You may also elect to have mainte-
general maintenance items are performed
nance, replacement, or repair of the
Many of the maintenance items are easy
regularly.
emission control devices and system
to do yourself if you have a little mechani-
These checks or inspections can be done
performed by any automotive repair es-
cal ability and a few basic automotive
either by yourself or a qualified technician,
tablishment or individual without invali-
tools. Simple instructions for how to per-
or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be
dating this warranty. See “Owner’s War-
form them are presented in Section 7.
pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
ranty Information Booklet” or
“Owner’s
Manual Supplement” for complete war-
ranty information.
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