2009 TOYOTA COROLLA fuel cap

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect ti
re inflation pressure ma y result in the following:
●Reduced fuel efficiency
●Reduced driving comfort and tire life
●Reduced safety
●Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent re filling, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
■Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
●Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been
driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold
tire inflation pressure reading.
●Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be mi sleading. In addition, tire infla-
tion pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride
and handling.
●Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal
for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving.
●Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle
is balanced.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light Indicates that a door or the
trunk is not fully closed. Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 2.0 gal. (7.5
L, 1.7 lmp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*
Warns the driver to fasten
his/her seat belt. Fasten the seat belt.
(on the center panel) Front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*
Warns the front passen-
ger to fasten his or her
seat belt.
Fasten the seat belt.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: P195/65R15 tires
*3: P205/55R16 and P215/45R17 tires
Vehicle identification■ Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identificati on number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is
used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
Overall length 178.7 in. (4540 mm)
Overall width69.3 in. (1760 mm)
Overall height*157.7 in. (1465 mm)
Wheelbase102.4 in. (2600 mm)
Tread
Front60.2 in. (1530 mm)*2
59.8 in. (1520 mm)*3
Rear60.4 in. (1535 mm)*2
59.8 in. (1520 mm)*3
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) 825 lb. (370 kg)
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)1500 lb. (680 kg)

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2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Fuel
Model2AZ-FE engine
Ty pe4 cylinder in line,
4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke3.48 
3.78 in.
(88.5  96.0 mm)
Displacement 144.1 cu.in. (2362 cm3)
Drive belt tensionAutomatic adjustment
Valve clearance (engine cold)
Intake
Exhaust 0.007 
0.011 in.
(0.19 0.29 mm)
0.015  0.019 in.
(0.38 0.48 mm)
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 lmp.gal.)

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Vehicle specifications
Lubrication system
Oil viscosity
● The 0W portion of the oil viscosity rating indicates the characteristic
of the oil which allows cold startab ility. Oils with a lower value before
the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
● The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the oil viscosity when the oil is at its oper-
ating temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity may be better suited
if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load con-
ditions.
Oil capacity
(drain and refill) With filter
Without filter 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp.qt.)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp.qt.)
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp.qt.)
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
3.8 qt. (3.6 L, 3.2 Imp.qt.)
Oil grade
ILSAC multi-grade engine oil
Recommended oil
viscosity Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the grade and vis-
cosity shown below.
0W-20 is the oil that provides the optimal level
of fuel efficiency.
Outside temperature

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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Floor mat................................... 282
FluidBrake ..................................... 318
Washer .................................. 324
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 357
Switch.................................... 152
Wattage ................................. 427
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............92
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................... 379
Front seats Adjustment ..............................46
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 357
Switch.................................... 150
Wattage ................................. 427
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 357
Switch.................................... 136
Wattage ................................. 427
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 420
Fuel gauge ............................ 138
Fuel pump shut off system .... 374
Gas station information ......... 468
Information ............................ 428
Refueling .................................71
Type ...................................... 420
Fuel door.....................................71
Fuel filler door ............................71
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 374
Fuses......................................... 347
Gas station information........... 468
Gauges ...................................... 138
Glove box.................................. 265
Grocery bag hook .................... 274 Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ................ 228
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 51
Headlights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 357
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage................................. 427
Heaters Seat heater ........................... 279
Side mirror ............................ 197
Hood.......................................... 305
Hooks Cargo hooks.......................... 283
Grocery bag hook ................. 274
I/M test ...................................... 300
Identification number Engine ................................... 416
Vehicle .................................. 416
Ignition switch.................. 122, 126
Illuminated entry system......... 261
Indicator lights ......................... 142
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 447
Inside rear view mirror .............. 62
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 260
Switch ................................... 262
Wattage................................. 427F
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Jack
Positioning a floor jack ......... 307
Replacing the wheel ............. 388
Jack handle.............................. 388
Keyless entry ............................. 34
Keys Electronic key ......................... 20
Engine switch ............... 122, 126
If you lose your keys............. 402
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 403
Ignition switch ............... 122, 126
Key number ............................ 20
Keyless entry .......................... 34
Keys ....................................... 20
Mechanical key....................... 20
Wireless remote control key ... 34
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 357
Switch ................................... 150
Wattage ................................ 427
Light bulbs
Replacing ............................. 357
Wattage ................................ 427
Lights
Fog light switch..................... 152
Headlights switch ................. 150
Interior light switch................ 262
Personal light switch............. 262
Personal/interior light switch ................................. 263
Replacing light bulbs ............ 357
Turn signal lever ................... 136
Wattage ................................ 427
Load capacity .......................... 165
Lock steering column ..... 124, 128 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself
maintenance .......................301
General maintenance ............297
Maintenance data..................416
Maintenance requirements....295
Manual air conditioning system ....................................190
Manual transmission Manual transmission .............135
Meter
Instrument panel light control .................................141
Meters ...................................138
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............62
Side mirror heater .................197
Side mirrors .............................64
Vanity mirrors ........................273
Moon roof ...................................68
MP3 disc ...................................214
Multi-information display ....................................146
Odometer ..................................138
Oil Engine oil ..............................312
Opener
Fuel filler door .........................71
Hood......................................305
Trunk .......................................43
Outside rear view mirrors Adjusting and folding ...............64
Outside temperature
display ....................................146
Overheating, Engine ................411J
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