2010 TOYOTA COROLLA brake fluid

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■
Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary items.
Disconnect the claws to remove
the service cover as shown in
the illustration.
Remove the reservoir cap.
Add brake fluid slowly while checking the fluid level.
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Items Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
STEP 3

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CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces.
If fluid gets in your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.

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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature g auge needle continually points
higher than normal
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running rough
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns 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.

430 6-1. Specifications
Clutch
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 66 lbf (294 N, 30kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 44 lbf (200 N, 20kgf)
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your
vehicle.
Pedal free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Pedal clearance*1
Vehicles without vehicle stability con-
trol
3.2 in. (81 mm)
Vehicles with vehicle stability control
3.4 in. (87 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*26  9 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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Back-up lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 360
Wattage ................................. 433
Battery Checking ............................... 325
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery .............. 410
Preparing and checking
before winter ....................... 171
Bluetooth
®................................ 232
Bottle holder ............................. 275
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 322
Parking brake ........................ 141
Brake assist .............................. 163
Break-in tips ............................. 118
Care Exterior .................................. 294
Interior ................................... 296
Seat belts .............................. 297
Cargo capacity ......................... 167
Cargo hooks ............................. 287
CD changer ............................... 211
CD player .................................. 211
Chains ....................................... 171 Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition........ 100
Booster seats, installation ..... 104
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 100
Convertible seats, installation........................... 104
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............. 95
Infant seats, definition ........... 100
Infant seats, installation ........ 104
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............................... 105
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 107
Installing CRS with top tether straps........................ 111
Child safety Airbag precautions .................. 90
Battery precautions ....... 327, 414
Child restraint system ........... 100
Child-protectors....................... 41
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 60
Installing child restraints........ 104
Moon roof precautions ............ 73
Power window lock switch ...... 69
Power window precautions ..... 70
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 349
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 57
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 63
Seat belt precautions .............. 61
Seat heater precautions ........ 283
Trunk precautions ................... 48
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If you have a flat tire ............. 393
If you lose your keys ............. 407
If you think something is wrong .................................. 378
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 419
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 373
If your vehicle overheats ....... 416
Engine Compartment ........................ 314
Engine switch ................ 126, 130
Hood...................................... 309
How to start the
engine ......................... 126, 130
Identification number ............. 422
If the engine will not start ...... 404
Ignition switch................ 126, 130
Overheating........................... 416
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 428
Checking ............................... 321
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 171
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 143
Engine immobilizer system.......78
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 427
Checking ............................... 316
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 171 Engine oil maintenance
data ......................................... 319
Engine switch light .................. 264
EPS............................................ 163
Event data recorder ................. 380
Floor mat .................................. 286
Fluid Brake..................................... 322
Washer.................................. 328
Fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch ................................... 157
Wattage................................. 433
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 95
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 384
Front seats
Adjustment .............................. 49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch ................................... 155
Wattage................................. 433
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 360
Switch ................................... 140
Wattage................................. 433
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Alphabetical index
Tires
Chains .................................. 171
Checking .............................. 330
If you have a flat tire ............. 393
Inflation pressure .................. 338
Inflation pressure sensor ...... 331
Information ........................... 437
Replacing ............................. 393
Rotating tires ........................ 330
Size ...................................... 431
Snow tires............................. 171
Spare tire .............................. 393
Tools......................................... 393
Total load capacity .................. 170
Towing Dinghy towing ............... 183, 184
Emergency towing ................ 374
Trailer towing ........................ 175
TRAC ........................................ 163
Traction control ....................... 163
Trip information....................... 151
Trip meter................................. 143
Trunk Opener ................................... 46
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 433
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 360
Switch ................................... 140
Wattage ................................ 433
Valet key..................................... 20
Vanity mirrors .......................... 277
Vehicle identification number................................... 422
Vehicle stability control .......... 163
VSC ........................................... 163 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................382
Downshifting..........................138
Seat belt reminder .................384
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........383
Brake assist system ..............383
Brake system ........................382
Charging system .... ...............382
Engine oil maintenance ......... 384
Engine oil pressure ...............382
Electric power steering system ................................383
Low fuel level ........................384
Low tire pressure warning
light .....................................384
Malfunction indicator lamp ....383
Open door .............................384
Pretensioners ........................383
Seat belt reminder light .........384
Smart key system... ...............391
SRS airbags ..........................383
Tire pressure warning light ....384
Washer fluid ..........................384
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