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Toyota Celica (2005 year). Instruction - part 17

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Checking the engine coolant

level

Oil identification marks

Look at the see−through coolant reser-

voir when the engine is cold. The cool-

Either or both API registered marks are

ant level is satisfactory if it is between

added to some oil containers to help

the

“FULL” and

“LOW” lines on the

you select the oil you should use.

reservoir. If the level is low, add the

The API Service Symbol is located any-

coolant.

(For the coolant type, see

where on the outside of the container.

“Coolant type selection” described be-

The top portion of the label shows the oil

low.)

quality by API

(American Petroleum Insti-

The coolant level in the reservoir will vary

tute) designations such as SL. The center

with engine temperature. However, if the

portion of the label shows the SAE viscos-

level is on or below the

“LOW” line, you

ity grade such as SAE

5W−30. “Energy−

should have your Toyota dealer add cool-

Conserving” shown in the lower portion,

ant.

indicates that the oil has fuel−saving ca-

If the coolant level drops within a short

pabilities.

To ensure excellent lubrication perfor-

time after replenishing, there may be a

mance for your engine,

“Toyota Genuine

The ILSAC

(International Lubricant Stan-

leak in the system. Visually check the

dardization and Approval Committee) Certi-

Motor Oil” is available, which has been

radiator, hoses, drain cock and water

fication Mark is displayed on the front of

specifically tested and approved for all

pump.

Toyota engines.

the container.

If you can find no leak, have your Toyota

Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-

dealer test the cap pressure and check

ther details about

“Toyota Genuine Motor

for leaks in the cooling system.

Oil”.

CAUTION

To prevent burning yourself, do not

remove the coolant reservoir cap or

air release valve when the engine is

hot.

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Checking the radiator and

condenser

Coolant type selection

If any of the above parts are extremely

dirty or you are not sure of their condi-

Use of improper coolants may damage

tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer.

your engine cooling system.

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”

CAUTION

or similar high quality ethylene glycol

based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,

To prevent burning yourself, be care-

and non−borate coolant with long−life

ful not to touch the radiator or con-

hybrid organic acid technology.

(Coolant

denser when the engine is hot.

with

long−life

hybrid

organic

acid

technology is a combination of low

phosphates and organic acids.)

NOTICE

For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life

To prevent damage to the radiator

Coolant” is a mixture of

50% coolant and

and condenser, do not perform the

50% deionized water. This coolant pro-

Toyota recommends

“Toyota Super Long

work by yourself.

vides protection down to about

−35_C

Life Coolant”, which has been tested to

(−31_F).

ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor

For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life

result in malfunction of your engine

coolant system with proper usage. “Toyota

Coolant” is a mixture of

55% coolant and

Super Long Life Coolant” is formulated

45% deionized water. This coolant pro-

with

long−life

hybrid

organic

acid

vides protection down to about

−42_C

technology and has been specifically

(−44_F).

designed to avoid engine cooling system

NOTICE

malfunction on Toyota vehicles.

Please contact your Toyota dealer for

Do not use plain water alone.

further details.

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Checking brake fluid

Checking power steering fluid

If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or

Open

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the

brake reservoir.

If hot

If cold O.K.

Remove and replace the reservoir cap by

O.K.

Close

hand. Fill the brake fluid to the dotted

line. This brings the fluid to the correct

level when you put the cap back on.

Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once

opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from

If cold

the air, and excess moisture can cause a

add

If hot add

dangerous loss of braking.

CAUTION

To check the fluid level, simply look at

Check the fluid level through the reser-

Take care when filling the reservoir

the see−through reservoir. The level

voir. If necessary, add automatic trans-

because brake fluid can harm your

should be between the

“MAX” and

mission fluid DEXRONrII or III.

hands or eyes. If fluid gets on your

“MIN” lines on the reservoir.

If the vehicle has been driven around

80

hands or in your eyes, flush the af-

It is normal for the brake fluid level to go

km/h

(50 mph) for

20 minutes

(a little

fected area with clean water immedi-

down slightly as the brake pads wear. So

more in frigid temperatures), the fluid is

ately. If you still feel uncomfortable

be sure to keep the reservoir filled.

hot

(60_C—80_C or

140_F—175_F). You

with your hands or eyes, go to the

may also check the level when the fluid

If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it

doctor.

is

cold

(about

room temperature,

may indicate a serious mechanical prob-

10_C—30_C or 50_F—85_F) if the engine

lem.

has not been run for about five hours.

NOTICE

If you spill the fluid, be sure to wash

it off with water to prevent it from

damaging the parts or paint.

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Checking tire inflation

pressure

Clean all dirt from the outside of the res-

Keep your tire inflation pressures

ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If

at the proper level.

the fluid is cold, the level should be in the

The recommended cold tire inflation

“COLD” range. Similarly, if it is hot, the

pressures, tire sizes and the com-

fluid level should be in the

“HOT” range.

If the level is at the low side of either

bined weight of occupants and cargo

range, add automatic transmission fluid

(vehicle capacity weight) are de-

DEXRONrII or III to bring the level within

scribed in Section 8. They are also

the range.

on the tire and loading information la-

To remove the reservoir cap, turn it coun-

bel.

terclockwise and lift up. To reinstall it,

You should check the tire inflation

turn it clockwise. After replacing the reser-

pressure every two weeks, or at least

voir cap, visually check the steering box

once a month. And do not forget the

case, vane pump and hose connections

spare!

for leaks or damage.

CAUTION

The reservoir tank may be hot so be

careful not to burn yourself.

NOTICE

Avoid overfilling, or the power steer-

ing could be damaged.

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The following instructions for

D

Do not bleed or reduce tire

Tire pressure gauge

checking tire inflation pressure

inflation pressure after driving.

should be observed:

It is normal for the tire inflation

pressure to be higher after driving.

D

The pressure should be

checked only when the tires are

D

Never exceed the vehicle capac-

cold. If your vehicle has been

ity weight. Passenger and lug-

parked for at least 3 hours and has

gage weight should be located so

not been driven for more than 1.5

that the vehicle is balanced.

km or 1 mile since, you will get

an accurate cold tire inflation pres-

sure reading.

D

Always use a tire pressure

gauge. The appearance of a tire

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT

can be misleading. Besides, tire

PROCEDURE

inflation pressures that are even

1. Remove the tire valve cap.

just a few pounds off can degrade

ride and handling.

2. Press the tip of the tire pressure

gauge to the tire valve.

D

Take special care when adding

air to the compact spare tire.

3. Read the pressure using the grad-

The smaller tire size can gain

uations of the gauge.

pressure very quickly. Add com-

4. In case the tire inflation pressure

pressed air in small quantities and

is not within the prescribed range,

check the pressure often until it

insert the compressed air from the

reaches the specified pressure.

valve. In case of applying too

much air, press the center of the

valve and release the air to adjust.

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5. After completing the tire inflation

CAUTION

High tire pressure

(overinfla-

pressure measurement and ad-

tion)—

justment, apply soapy water to the

Keep your tires properly inflated.

valve and check for leakage.

D Poor handling

Otherwise, the following condi-

6. Install the tire valve cap.

D Excessive wear

tions may occur and cause an ac-

If a gauge and air pump are not avail-

cident resulting in death or seri-

D Uneven wear

able, have your vehicle checked by

ous injuries.

D A greater possibility of tire

your Toyota dealer.

Low tire pressure

(underinfla-

damage from road hazards

tion)—

CAUTION

D Excessive wear

Be sure to reinstall the tire valve

D Uneven wear

caps. Without the valve caps, dirt

D Poor handling

or moisture could get into the

D Possibility of blowouts from an

valve core and cause air leakage.

overheated tire

If the caps have been lost, have

new ones put on as soon as pos-

D Poor sealing of the tire bead

sible.

D Wheel deformation and/or tire

separation

Incorrect tire inflation pressure may

D A greater possibility of tire

waste fuel, reduce the comfort of driv-

damage from road hazards

ing, reduce tire life and make your ve-

hicle less safe to drive.

If a tire frequently needs refilling,

have it checked by your Toyota deal-

er.

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Checking and replacing tires

The tires on your Toyota have built−in

NOTICE

Tread wear indicator

tread wear indicators to help you

know when the tires need replace-

Low profile tire like

205/50R16

ment. When the tread depth wears to

may have greater damage than

1.6 mm (0.06 in.) or less, the indica-

usual tires to its tire wheel

tors will appear. If you can see the

when receiving impact from the

indicators in two or more adjacent

road surface. Therefore, pay

grooves, the tire should be replaced.

attention to the following.

The lower the tread, the higher the

z Be sure to use with proper

risk of skidding.

tire pressure. If the tire pres-

Vehicles equipped with 205/50R16

sure is low, the tire may

tires: Your Toyota has been fitted with

have a greater damage. For

specially developed tires which pro-

detailed information about

CHECKING YOUR TIRES

vide exceptional dynamic perfor-

tire pressure, see Section 8.

Check the tire’s tread for tread

mance under general road conditions.

z Avoid driving onto high,

wear indicators. If the indicators

However your riding comfort may

sharp−edged objects and oth-

show, replace the tires. The loca-

worsen a little and road noise may in-

er road hazards. Failure to

tion of tread wear indicators is

crease during driving. You may also

do so can lead to severe tire

shown by the “TWI” or “Δ” marks,

notice that your tires will wear more

damage.

etc., molded on the sidewall of

rapidly and tire grip performance will

each tire.

be reduced on the snowy and/or icy

roads when compared to standard

tires. Be sure to have snow tires or

tire chains on the snowy and/or icy

roads and drive carefully with the

speed appropriate for road conditions.

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Rotating tires

Toyota recommends all four tires,

CAUTION

or at least both of the front or rear

tires be replaced at a time as a set.

Observe the following instruc-

See “If you have a flat tire” in Section

tions. Otherwise, an accident

4 for tire change procedure.

may occur resulting in death or

serious injuries.

When a tire is replaced, the wheel

Turning direction

should always be balanced.

D Do not mix radial, bias belted,

or bias−ply tires on your ve-

An unbalanced wheel may affect ve-

Type A

hicle, as this may cause dan-

hicle handling and tire life. Wheels

gerous handling characteris-

can get out of balance with regular

Type B

tics resulting in loss of control.

use and should therefore be balanced

occasionally.

D Do not use tires other than the

manufacturer’s recommended

When replacing a tubeless tire, the

Vehicles equipped with directional

size, as this may cause danger-

air valve should also be replaced

tires: You have directional tires,

ous handling characteristics

with a new one.

and a turning indicator marked on

the side wall. Before rotating,

resulting in loss of control.

check whether your tires are direc-

tional before rotating them. Using

tires on the wrong side of the ve-

hicle will impair tire performance.

See the following instructions for how

to rotate your tires correctly.

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See “If you have a flat tire” in Section

4 for tire change procedure.

When rotating tires, check for uneven

wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

sure, improper wheel alignment, out−

of−balance wheels, or severe braking.

CAUTION

Do not include a compact spare

tire when rotating the tires. It is

designed for temporary use only.

Without directional tires

(with a

Others

spare tire of the same wheel

type as the installed tires)

To equalize the wear and help ex-

tend tire life, Toyota recommends

that you rotate your tires accord-

ing to the maintenance schedule.

(For scheduled maintenance infor-

mation, please refer to the “Sched-

uled Maintenance Guide” or “Own-

er’s

Manual

Supplement”.)

However, the most appropriate tim-

ing for tire rotation may vary ac-

cording to your driving habits and

road surface conditions.

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Installing snow tires and

chains

WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR

SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION

TIRE CHAIN SELECTION

CHAINS

Snow tires should be installed on all

Use the tire chains of correct size and

Snow tires or chains are recommended

wheels.

type.

when driving on snow or ice.

Installing snow tires on the front wheels

Use SAE Class “S” type radial tire chains

On wet or dry roads, conventional tires

only can lead to an excessive difference

except radial cable chains or V−bar type

provide better traction than snow tires.

in road grip capability between the front

chains.

and rear tires which could cause loss of

SNOW TIRE SELECTION

Regulations regarding the use of tire

vehicle control.

chains vary according to location or

If you need snow tires, select tires of

When storing removed tires, you should

type of road, so always check local reg-

the same size, construction and load

store them in a cool dry place.

ulations before installing chains.

capacity as the originally installed tires.

Mark the direction of rotation and be sure

CHAIN INSTALLATION

Do not use tires other than those men-

to install them in the same direction when

tioned above. Do not install studded tires

Install the chains on the front tires as

replacing.

without first checking local regulations for

tightly as possible. Do not use tire

possible restrictions.

chains on the rear tires. Retighten

CAUTION

chains after driving

0.5—1.0 km

CAUTION

(1/4—1/2 mile).

D Do not drive with the snow tires

When installing chains on your tires, care-

incorrectly inflated.

Do not use snow tires other than the

fully follow the instructions of the chain

manufacturer’s recommended size, as

D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)

manufacturer.

this may cause dangerous handling

with any type of snow tires.

If wheel covers are used, they will be

characteristics resulting in loss of

scratched by the chain band, so remove

control. Otherwise, an accident may

the covers before putting on the chains.

occur resulting in death or serious

injuries.

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Replacing wheels

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS

Replacement with used wheels is not rec-

CAUTION

ommended as they may have been sub-

If you have wheel damage such as

jected to rough treatment or high mileage

bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the

D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or

and could fail without warning. Also, bent

wheel should be replaced.

the chain manufacturer’s recom-

wheels which have been straightened may

mended speed limit, whichever is

If you fail to replace a damaged wheel,

have structural damage and therefore

lower.

the tire may slip off the wheel or cause

should not be used. Never use an inner

loss of handling control.

D Drive carefully avoiding bumps,

tube in a leaking wheel which is designed

holes, and sharp turns, which may

WHEEL SELECTION

for a tubeless tire.

cause the vehicle to bounce.

When replacing wheels, care should be

D Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel

taken to ensure that the wheels are re-

CAUTION

braking, as use of chains may ad-

placed by ones with the same load ca-

Do not use wheels other than the

versely affect vehicle handling.

pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.

manufacturer’s recommended size, as

D When driving with chains installed,

This must be observed on compact spare

this may cause dangerous handling

be sure to drive carefully. Slow

tires, too.

characteristics resulting in loss of

down before entering curves to

Correct replacement wheels are available

control. Otherwise, an accident may

avoid losing control of the vehicle.

at your Toyota dealer.

occur resulting in death or serious

Otherwise an accident may occur.

injuries.

A wheel of a different size or type may

adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-

ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-

NOTICE

eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight

Do not attempt to use a tire chain on

aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-

the compact spare tire, as it may re-

ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to

sult in damage to the vehicle as well

the body and chassis.

as the tire.

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Checking battery condition—

—Precautions

—Checking battery exterior

Terminals

Ground

CAUTION

D If electrolyte gets on your skin,

cable

thoroughly wash the contact area. If

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

you feel pain or burning, get medi-

cal attention immediately.

The battery produces flammable and

explosive hydrogen gas.

D If electrolyte gets on your clothes,

there is a possibility of its soaking

D Do not cause a spark from the bat-

through to your skin, so immediate-

tery with tools.

ly take off the exposed clothing and

D Do not smoke or light a match near

follow the procedure above, if nec-

the battery.

essary.

The electrolyte contains poisonous

D If you accidentally swallow electro-

Hold−down clamp

and corrosive sulfuric acid.

lyte, drink a large quantity of water

D Avoid contact with eyes, skin or

or milk. Follow with milk of magne-

Check the battery for corroded or loose

clothes.

sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable

terminal connections, cracks, or loose

oil. Then go immediately for emer-

D Never ingest electrolyte.

hold−down clamp.

gency help.

D Wear protective safety glasses when

a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off

working near the battery.

with a solution of warm water and bak-

D Keep children away from the bat-

ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-

tery.

nals with grease to prevent further cor-

rosion.

EMERGENCY MEASURES

b. If the terminal connections are loose,

D If electrolyte gets in your eyes,

tighten their clamp nuts—but do not

flush your eyes with clean water

overtighten.

immediately and get immediate

medical attention. If possible, con-

c. Tighten the hold−down clamp only

tinue to apply water with a sponge

enough to keep the battery firmly in

or cloth while en route to the medi-

place. Overtightening may damage the

cal office.

battery case.

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