2009 TOYOTA COROLLA oil level

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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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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
General maintenance
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(P. 321)
Brake fluid At the correct level? (P. 318)
Engine coolant At the correct level? (P. 317)
Engine oil At the correct level? (P. 312)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 318)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (P. 324)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner's Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recomme nded that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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Maintenance and care
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition ( P. 321)•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 318)• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine coolant level ( P. 317)• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology.
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding engine coolant)
Engine oil level P. 312) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel, funnel (used only for adding oil)

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Engine compar tment
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
Engine coolant reservoir( P. 317)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 313)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 318)
Fuse box ( P. 347)Battery ( P. 321)
Radiator ( P. 318)
Electric cooling fan
Condenser ( P. 318)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 312)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 324)

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Maintenance and care
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Engine coolant reservoir
( P. 317)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 313)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 312)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 318)Fuse box ( P. 347)
Battery ( P. 321)
Radiator ( P. 318)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 318)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 324)

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Engine oilWith the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■ Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level gro und. After turning off the engine,
wait a few minutes for the oil to drain back into the bottom of
the engine.
Hold a rag under the end and
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check
the oil level.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
Low
Full
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
STEP6

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Maintenance and care
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Low
Full
■ Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as already in
the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil. Remove the oil filler cap.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Oil grade ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Items Clean funnel
STEP1
STEP2