2009 TOYOTA COROLLA warning lights

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

408 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
The tire pressure warning system must be initialized.
(P. 327)
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the engine switch to the “ON” position, then start the vehi-
cle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP3
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 184, 190
ABS........................................... 158
Air conditioning filter .............. 341
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 341
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 184
Manual air conditioning system................................ 190
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions .... 83
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 87
Airbag warning light .............. 378
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 83
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 87
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 92
General airbag precautions .... 87
Locations of airbags ............... 80
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 91
Proper driving posture ...... 78, 87
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 83
Side airbag precautions.......... 87
SRS airbags ........................... 80
Antenna .................................... 204
Anti-lock brake system ........... 158
Armrest .................................... 281
Ashtray ..................................... 275
Audio input .............................. 224 Audio system
Antenna .................................204
Audio input ............................224
AUX adapter..........................224
CD player/changer ................207
MP3/WMA disc......................214
Optimal use ...........................222
Portable music player............224
Radio .....................................201
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................225
Type ......................................198
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................184
Automatic transmission Automatic transmission .........130
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P......................401
S mode ..................................133
AUX adapter .............................224
Auxiliary boxes ........................269
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs .............357
Wattage .................................427
Battery Checking ...............................321
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ..............405
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................166
Bluetooth
®................................228
Bottle holder .............................271
Brake Fluid ......................................318
Parking brake ........................137
Brake assist ..............................158
Break-in tips .............................114
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TrunkOpener ....................................43
Trunk light Wattage ................................. 427
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 357
Switch.................................... 136
Wattage ................................. 427
Valet key .....................................20
Vanity mirrors........................... 273
Vehicle identification number ................................... 416
Vehicle stability control........... 158
VSC............................................ 158
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 377
Downshifting.......................... 134
Seat belt reminder ................. 379
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system .......... 378
Brake assist system .............. 378
Brake system ........................ 377
Charging system .... ............... 377
Engine oil maintenance ......... 379
Engine oil pressure ............... 377
Electric power steering system ................................ 378
Low fuel level ........................ 379
Low tire pressure warning
light ..................................... 379
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 378
Open door ............................. 379
Pretensioners ........................ 378
Seat belt reminder light ......... 379
Smart key system... ............... 386
SRS airbags .......................... 378
Tire pressure warning light .... 379
Washer fluid .......................... 379 Washer
Checking ............................... 324
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 166
Switch ................................... 153
Washing and waxing ............... 290
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 162
Load limits ............................. 165
Weight ................................... 416
Wheels ...................................... 339
Window glasses ........................ 66
Window lock switch................... 66
Windows
Power windows ....................... 66
Rear window defogger .......... 197
Washer.................................. 153
Windshield wipers ................... 153
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 343
Wireless remote control .......... 34
WMA disc.................................. 214
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 379
or
P. 3 7 7P. 379
P. 3 7 7P. 378
P. 3 7 7P. 379
P. 379
or
P. 3 7 8P. 379
P. 3 7 8P. 379
P. 386
or
P. 3 7 8
P. 3 7 9
Brake system warning
lightTire pressure warning
light
Low windshield washer fluid level
warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightElectric power steering
warning light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightOpen door warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampLow fuel level warning
light
Driver’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning lightFront passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
ABS warning lightSmart key system warn-
ing light
Engine oil replacement
reminder light