2009 TOYOTA COROLLA fuel type

72 1-5. Refueling
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.)

132 2-1. Driving procedures
■Shift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the D position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of thepossible gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents
unnecessary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
Standard typeMulti-mode type
P Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving
*1
S S mode driving*2
(  P. 133)
3 Position for engine
braking
2 Position for more
powerful engine braking
L Position for maximum
engine braking

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Optitron type meters
Vehicles with smart key system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Low fuel level warning light
P. 379

140 2-2. Instrument cluster
Non-Optitron type meters
The following gauges, meters and displays illuminate when the
engine switch is in “ON” position.
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Low fuel level warning light
P. 379
Odometer/trip meter/instrument p anel light control and trip meter
reset button
Switches between odometer and trip meter displays. Pressing and
holding the button will reset the trip meter when the trip meter is being
displayed.
To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel light, turn the button.
( P. 141)

420 6-1. Specifications
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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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■
Toyota recommends the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S. contains detergent additives to clean and/or
keep clean intake systems.
■ Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Toyota does not recommend blended gasoline
●Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygen-
ate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE.
● If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
■ Toyota does not recommend gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

430 6-1. Specifications
NOTICE
■Notice on gasoline quality
●Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s catalytic converters
causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than that stated here.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If after using a different type of fuel, poor driveability is encountered (poor
hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that
type of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

460 Alphabetical index
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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