In Case Of An Emergency; If Your Vehicle Will Not Start- (A) Simple Checks - Toyota Celica 1997 Owner's Manual

Part 4
IN CASE OF
AN EMERGENCY
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If your vehicle will not start
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If your engine stalls while
driving
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If your vehicle overheats
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If you have a flat tire
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If your vehicle needs to be
towed
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If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
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If the convertible top does not
raise or lower
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If you lose your keys
If your vehicle will not start—
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(a) Simple checks
Before making these checks, make sure
you have followed the correct starting pro-
cedure given in "How to start the engine"
in Part 3 and that you have sufficient fuel.
If the engine is not turning over or is
turning over too slowly—
1. Check that the battery terminals are
tight and clean.
2. If the battery terminals are O.K.,
switch on the interior light.
3. If the light is out, dim or goes out when
the starter is cranked, the battery is dis-
charged. You may try jump starting. See
"(c) Jump starting" for further instructions.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still will
not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair
shop.
NOTICE
Do not pull- or push-start the
vehicle. It may damage the vehicle
or cause a collision when the engine
starts. Also the three-way catalytic
converter may
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become a fire hazard.
If the engine turns over at its normal
speed but will not start—
1. Check that all the push-on connec-
tors are tight. (For example, connections
at the spark plugs, ignition coil and/or dis-
tributor)
2. If the connectors are O.K., the engine
may be flooded because of repeated
cranking. See "(b) Starting a flooded en-
gine" for further instructions.
overheat and
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