2009 TOYOTA COROLLA fuel

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

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5-1. Essential information ....... 368If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 368
If you think something is wrong ............................ 373
Fuel pump shut off system...... 374
Event data recorder ............ 375
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ....................... 377
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 377
If you have a flat tire............ 388
If the engine will not start .... 399
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
(automatic
transmission) .................... 401
If you lose your keys ........... 402
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system)....................... 403
If the battery is discharged ........................ 405
If your vehicle overheats ..... 411
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 414 6-1. Specifications ................... 416
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 416
Fuel information.................. 428
Tire information .................. 431
6-2. Customization................... 443 Customizable features........ 443
6-3. Initialization....................... 447 Items to initialize ................. 447
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 450
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 451
Abbreviation list ........................ 456
Alphabetical index .................... 457
What to do if... .......................... 465
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 326
P. 388
P. 425
P. 431
Trunk P. 43
Fuel filler door P. 71
Rear turn signal lights P. 136
Stop/tail and rear side marker lights
P. 150
: If equipped
Doors P. 38

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Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 138
P. 146
Tilt and telescopic
steering control lever
P. 61
Pictorial index
Trunk opener P. 43
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 150
P. 136
P. 152
Instrument panel
Audio system
Navigation system *P. 198
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 153
Hood lock release
lever
P. 305
Fuel filler door opener
P. 71
Emergency flasher switch
Shift lock override
button
 P. 401
Cigarette lighter 
Power outlet

Ashtray

P. 276
P. 277
P. 275
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
 P. 327

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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation.

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.)