2009 TOYOTA COROLLA fuel cap

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 20Keys ..................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk .................................. 22
Smart key system................. 22
Wireless remote control ....... 34
Doors.................................... 38
Trunk .................................... 43
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) ................. 46
Front seats ........................... 46
Rear seats ............................ 49
Head restraints ..................... 51
Seat belts ............................. 53
Steering wheel ..................... 61
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 62
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 64
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
window s ............................ 66
Power windows .................... 66
Moon roof ............................. 68
1-5. Refueling ............................. 71 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 71 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 75
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 75
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 77
1-7. Safety information .............. 78 Correct driving posture ......... 78
SRS airbags ......................... 80
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 92
Child restraint systems ......... 97
Installing child restraints ..... 101
2-1. Driving procedures........... 112 Driving the vehicle .............. 112
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 122
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 126
Automatic transmission ...... 130
Manual transmission........... 135
Turn signal lever ................. 136
Parking brake ..................... 137
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 138 Gauges and meters ............ 138
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 142
Multi-information display ..... 146
1Before driving
2When driving

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information................ 20Keys ................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk ................................ 22
Smart key system .............. 22
Wireless remote control ..... 34
Doors ................................. 38
Trunk .................................. 43
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)............... 46
Front seats ......................... 46
Rear seats.......................... 49
Head restraints................... 51
Seat belts ........................... 53
Steering wheel ................... 61
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 62
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 64 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows.......................... 66
Power windows .................. 66
Moon roof ........................... 68
1-5. Refueling........................... 71 Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 71
1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 75 Engine immobilizer system ............................. 75
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ....................... 77
1-7. Safety information ........... 78 Correct driving posture....... 78
SRS airbags ....................... 80
Front passenger occupant classification system ........ 92
Child restraint systems....... 97
Installing child restraints ........................ 101

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Before driving
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap.
■Before refueling the vehicle
Vehicles with smart key system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and ensure that
all the doors and windows are closed.
Vehicles without smart key system
Turn the engine switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and
windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Pull up the fuel filler door
opener.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
STEP1
STEP2

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Closing the fuel tank capWhen replacing the fuel tank
cap, turn it until a clicking sound
is heard.
After releasing your hand, the cap
will turn slightly to the opposite
direction.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.STEP3
■Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline (87 Octane rating [Research Octane Number 91] or
higher)
■ Fuel tank capacity
13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)

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1-5. Refueling
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Before driving
CAUTION
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Refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Touch the vehicle or some other metal surface to discharge any static
electricity.
Sparks resulting from discharging static electricity may cause the fuel
vapors to ignite.
● Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap.
In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause
injury.
● Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.
● Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
● Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
● Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
■ When replacing the fuel cap
Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your
vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in
death or serious injury.

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2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage
Capacity and distributionCargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehi-
cle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750 (5 
150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined wei ght of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That weig ht may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load.
● Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible. Be sure
all items are secured in place.
● Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
● For better fuel economy, do no t carry unnecessary weight.

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4-2. Maintenance
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission inspection programs which
include OBD (On Board Diagnostics) checks. The OBD system moni-
tors the operation of th e emission control system.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on
The OBD system determines that a problem exists somewhere
in the emission control system. Your vehicle may not pass the I/
M test and may need to be repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer
to service the vehicle.
■ Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test:
●When the battery is disconnected or discharged
Readiness codes that are se t during ordinary driving are
erased.
Also, depending on your driving habits, the readiness codes
may not be completely set.
● When the fuel tank cap is loose
The malfunction indicator lamp comes on as a temporary mal-
function and your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
■ When the malfunction indicator lamp goes off after several
driving trips
The error code in the OBD system will not be cleared unless the
vehicle is driven 40 or more times.
■ If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
Contact your Toyota dealer to prepare the vehicle for re-testing.

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Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
The approximate quantity of oil needed to raise the level between low and
full on the dipstick is indicated as follows:
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp. qt.)
■ Recommended viscosity
SAE 5W-20 or 0W-20 engine oil
may be used. However, SAE
0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good
starting in cold weather.
■ How to read oil container labels
Some oil containers are labeled with ILSAC certification marks that
help you to select the proper oil.
STEP3
Outside temperature