2001 TOYOTA COROLLA service indicator

'01 Corolla U (L/O 0005)
2001MY_COROLLA_U (OM12720U)
Publication No. OM12720U
Part No. 01999-12720
Printed in Japan 01±0005±00
(U)
Quick index

If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 86. . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle will not start 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your engine stalls while driving 175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle overheats 175. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If you have a flat tire 176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle needs to be towed 185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tips for driving during break±in period 146. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to start the engine 160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General maintenance 197. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Gas station information
Fuel type:
UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91)
or higher
See page 146 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
50 L (13.2 gal., 11.0 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SJ, ªEnergy±Conservingº or ILSAC multigrade engine
oil is recommended.
See page 208 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid D±II or DEXRONIII (DEXRONII)
See page 236 for detailed information.
Tire information: See pages 212 through 216.
Tire pressure: See page 237.
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The compact spare tire can be used many
times, if necessary. It has tread life of up
to 4800 km (3000 miles) depending on
road conditions and your driving habits.
When tread wear indicators appear on the
tire, replace the tire.
See also the tire section in Section 7±2
for details on the tread wear indicators
and other service information.
CAUTION

The compact spare tire was de-
signed especially for your Toyota.
Do not use it on any other vehicle.

Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
when driving with the compact
spare tire.

Avoid sudden acceleration, sudden
deceleration and sharp turns with
the compact spare tire.
NOTICE
Your ground clearance is reduced
when the compact spare tire is
installed so avoid driving over ob-
stacles and drive slowly on rough,
unpaved roads and speed bumps.
Also, do not attempt to go through an
automatic car wash as the vehicle
may get caught, resulting in damage.
Vehicles with compact spare tire
Vehicles without compact spare tire
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tire
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Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
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. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched position. For folding±down
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 that the
belt webbings are not cut, frayed, worn or
damaged.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 ªParkº 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 ªPº 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 7±3 for additional in-
formation.
Engine coolant level
Make sure the coolant level is between
the ªFULLº and ªLOWº lines on the see±
through reservoir when the engine is cold.
See Section 7±2 for additional information.
Battery electrolyte level
Make sure the electrolyte level of all bat-
tery cells is between upper and lower lev-
el lines on the case. Add only distilled
water when replenishing. See Section 7±3
for additional information.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See Section 7±2 for additional information.
Engine oil level
Check the level on the dipstick with the
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
on a level spot. See Section 7±2 for addi-
tional information.
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1. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
2. Engine coolant temperature gauge3. Fuel gauge
4. Speedometer
5. Trip meter reset knob6. Odometer and two trip meters
Instrument cluster overview

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1. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
2. Tachometer3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Trip meter reset knob6. Odometer and two trip meters
7. Outside temperature display
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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1. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
2. Tachometer3. Speedometer
4. Fuel gauge
5. Trip meter reset knob6. Odometer and two trip meters
7. Outside temperature display
8. Engine coolant temperature gauge
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
or
orBrake system warning light*
1
Seat belt reminder light*
1
Discharge warning light*
1
Malfunction indicator lamp*
1
Low oil pressure warning light*
1
Anti±lock brake system warning light*
1
Open door warning light*
1
SRS warning light*
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light*
1
Low fuel level warning light*
1
Turn signal indicator lights Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive±off indicator light
Cruise control indicator light
*
2
*
1
: For details, see ªService reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Section 1±5.
*
2: If this light flashes, see ªCruise controlº in Section 1±6.
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This indicator comes on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the ªACCº or
ªONº position. It goes off after about
6 seconds. This means the front seat
belt pretensioners are operating proper-
ly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
warning light, interconnecting wiring and
power sources. (For details, see ªService
reminder indicators and warning buzzersº
in Section 1±5.)The seat belt pretensioner system mainly
consists of the following components and
their locations are shown in the illustra-
tion.
1. Front airbag sensors
2. SRS warning light
3. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies
4. Airbag sensor assembly
The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by
the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag
sensor assembly consists of a safing sen-
sor and airbag sensor.When a seat belt pretensioner is acti-
vated, an operating noise may be heard
and a small amount of smoke±like gas
may be released. This gas is harmless
and does not indicate that a fire is occur-
ring.
Once the seat belt pretensioner has been
activated, the seat belt retractor remains
locked.
CAUTION
Do not modify, remove, strike or open
the front seat belt pretensioner as-
semblies, airbag sensor or surround-
ing area or wiring. Doing any of
these may cause sudden operation of
the front seat belt pretensioners or
disable the system, which could re-
sult in serious injury.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious injuries.
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