2010 TOYOTA COROLLA service

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Using the storage featuresList of storage features....... 268
• Glove box ......................... 269
• Console box ..................... 269
• Cup holders ...................... 271
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 273
• Bottle holders ................... 275
3-6. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 276
Vanity mirrors ..................... 277
Grocery bag hook............... 278
Ashtrays ............................. 279
Cigarette lighter .................. 280
Power outlet ....................... 281
Seat heaters ....................... 283
Armrest............................... 285
Floor mat ............................ 286
Trunk features .................... 287
Compass ............................ 288 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 294
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 296
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 299
General maintenance ......... 301
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 304
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 305
Hood ................................... 309
Positioning a floor jack........ 311
Engine compartment .......... 314
Tires.................................... 330
Tire inflation pressure ......... 338
Wheels................................ 342
Air conditioning filter ........... 344
Key battery ......................... 346
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 350
Light bulbs .......................... 360
4Maintenance and care

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Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlor-
ate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
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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2-5. Driving information
Dinghy towing (manual transmission)
Towing your vehicle with 4 wheels on the groundTo prevent damage to your vehicle, perform the following procedures
before towing. Shift the shift lever to N.
Switch to the “ACC” position. ( P. 130)
Ensure that the audio system and other powered devices have been
turned off.
Release the parking brake.
After towing, leave the engine in idle for at least 3 minutes before
driving the vehicle.
■Necessary equipment and accessories
Specialized equipment and accessories are required for dinghy towing. Con-
tact the service branch of the motor home manufacturer regarding recom-
mended equipment.
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed in a forward direction (with 4
wheels on the ground) behind a motor home.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
■
Scanning XM® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Press .
When the desired channel is reached, press
again.
● Scanning preset channels
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press
again.
■ Displaying text information
Press .
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed.
●CH NAME
● TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
● NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
● CH NUMBER
*: Except JBL brand audio system
Use of XM® Satellite Radio requires XM® tuner and service.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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■When the battery is disconnected
Station presets are erased.
■ Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the con-
tinually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength
and surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
● The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear
radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic
objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
■ XM
® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts
provided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 con-
tiguous states and 10 Canadian provinces.
● XM
® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U.S.A. 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-800-967-2346.
Canada 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677.
● Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a
problem. Select “CH000” using , and the receiver's 8-character ID
number will appear.
● Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accom-
panying Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.

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Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time is pressed.
Type A:
FM1FM2CDCD changer*1AUXAMSAT1*2SAT2*2SAT3*2
Type B:
FM1 FM2 CD changer AUXAMSAT1*2SAT2*2SAT3*2
*1: If installed with a CD changer
*
2: Except JBL brand audio system 
Use of XM® Satellite Radio requires XM® tuner and service.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the vo lume and “-” to decrease the
volume.
Press and hold the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the vol-
ume.
Selecting a radio station
Press to select the radio mode.
Press to select a preset station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you
hear a beep.
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3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) features
■Conditions affecting operation
The hands-free phone system may not operate normally in the following situ-
ations:
●The cellular phone is turned off, or located outside the service area.
● The cellular phone has a low battery.
● The cellular phone is not connected to the system.
● The cellular phone is behind the seat or in the glove box, or metal mate-
rial covers or touches the phone.
■ When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improp-
erly accessed.
■ Required profiles for the cellular phone
●HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0
● OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1
This system supports Bluetooth®, which allows you to make or
receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone and
the system, and without oper ating the cellular phone.
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Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) P. 235
Making a phone call P. 244
Setting a cellular phone P. 248
Security and system setup P. 253
Using the phone book P. 257
: If equipped