2011 TOYOTA COROLLA check oil

128 2-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE
■If you hear a squealing or scrapin g noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 439)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle.
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following.
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, and transaxle fluid etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble) and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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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.

344 4-2. Maintenance
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Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
Battery Check the connections.
(P. 366)
Brake fluid At the correct level? (P. 363)
Engine coolant At the correct level? (P. 362)
Engine oil At the correct level? (P. 358)
Exhaust system No fumes or strange sounds?
Radiator/condenser/hoses Not blocked with foreign matter?
(P. 363)
Washer fluid At the correct level? (P. 368)
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 recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

358 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 more than five 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
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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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.
Install the filler cap, turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection P. 473
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 lmp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 lmp. qt.)
Items Clean funnel
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation or skin cancer, so care should
be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine
oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground. Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for
information concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, as the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

476 6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Manual transaxle
Battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
2.0 qt. (1.9 L, 1.7 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
2.6 qt. (2.5 L, 2.2 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission
Gear Oil LV or equivalent
Recommended API grade GL-4
Recommended gear oil
viscositySAE 75W
NOTICE
■
Manual transaxle gear oil
Using manual transaxle gear oil other than “TOYOTA Genuine Manual
Transmission Gear Oil LV” may cause occurrence of idle rattling noise and
bad fuel consumption.

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 166
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 452
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 414
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 424
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 452
If the engine will not start...... 448
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 450
If the vehicle has a
discharged battery ............. 454
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 424
If you have a flat tire ............ 436
If you lose your keys............. 451
If you think something is wrong ................................. 420
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 463
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 465
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 415
If your vehicle overheats ...... 460
Engine
Compartment........................ 356
Engine switch ............... 129, 133
Hood ..................................... 351
How to start the engine ........................ 129, 133
Identification number ............ 468
If the engine will not start...... 448
Ignition switch ............... 129, 133
Overheating .......................... 460
Engine coolant Capacity ............................... 475
Checking .............................. 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 174 Engine coolan
t temperature
gauge ......................................147
Engine immobilizer system.......79
Engine oil Capacity ................................473
Checking ...............................358
Preparing and checking before winter .......................174
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................360
Engine switch light ..................309
EPS ............................................166
Event data recorder .................422
Floor mat...................................329
Fluid
Brake .....................................363
Washer ..................................368
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................159
Wattage .................................479
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............97
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................426
Front seats Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................157
Wattage .................................479
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............400
Switch....................................144
Wattage .................................479E
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