2012 TOYOTA COROLLA fuel cap

422 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
CAUTION
■ When the electric power steering warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, firmly
hold and operate it using more force than usual.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or the
trunk is not fully closed. Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates that remaining
fuel is about 2.0 gal. (7.5
L, 1.7 Imp. gal.) or less Refuel the vehicle.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Unladen vehicles
*2: P195/65R15 tires
*3: P205/55R16 and P215/45R17 tires
*4: 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine only
Vehicle identification■ Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primar y identification number for your
Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
Overall length 179.0 in. (4546 mm)
Overall width69.4 in. (1762 mm)
Overall height*157.7 in. (1465 mm)
Wheelbase102.4 in. (2600 mm)
Tread
Front60.2 in. (1529 mm)*2
59.7 in. (1517 mm)*3
Rear60.4 in. (1534 mm)*2
59.9 in. (1522 mm)*3
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) 825 lb. (370 kg)
Trailer weight rating*4
(trailer weight + cargo weight)1500 lb. (680 kg)

468 6-1. Specifications
2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
Fuel
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when exchanging.Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil
level on the dipstick.
Model 2AZ-FE engine
Type 4 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
(Reference) 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill

reference*) With filter
Without filter 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
4.4 qt. (4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
4.0 qt. (3.8 L, 3.3 Imp. qt.) 1.8 L 4-cylinder (2ZR-FE) engine
4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp. qt.) 2.4 L 4-cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
3.8 qt. (3.6 L, 3.2 Imp. qt.)

472 6-1. Specifications
Electrical system
Manual transmission
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 Use either of the following:
• “TOYOTA Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV”
• Other gear oil that meets API GL-4 and SAE 75W specifications
NOTICE
■ Manual transmission gear oil
Please be aware that depending on the particular characteristics of the gear
oil used or the operating conditions, idle sound, shift feeling and/or fuel effi-
ciency may be different or affected. Toyota recommends to use “TOYOTA
Genuine Manual Transmission Gear Oil LV” to achieve optimal performance.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

518 Alphabetical index
Floor mat................................... 328
FluidBrake ..................................... 361
Washer .................................. 366
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 399
Switch.................................... 164
Wattage ................................. 475
Front passenger occupant classification system ..............98
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................... 422
Front seats Adjustment ..............................51
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 399
Switch.................................... 160
Wattage ................................. 475
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 399
Switch.................................... 146
Wattage ................................. 475
Fuel
Capacity ................................ 468
Fuel gauge ............................ 149
Fuel pump shut off system .... 419
Gas station information ......... 528
Information ............................ 476
Refueling .................................77
Type ...................................... 468
Fuel door.....................................77
Fuel filler door ............................77
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 419
Fuses......................................... 389 Gas station information .......... 528
Gauges...................................... 149
Glove box ................................. 312
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ................ 279
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 412
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 56
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 399
Switch ................................... 160
Wattage................................. 475
Heaters Seat heater ........................... 326
Side mirror ............................ 219
Hood.......................................... 349
Horn .......................................... 148
I/M test ...................................... 344
Identification number Engine ................................... 464
Vehicle .................................. 464
Ignition switch.................. 131, 135
Illuminated entry system......... 308
Indicator lights ......................... 152
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 495
Inside rear view mirror .............. 67
Interior lights
Interior lights ......................... 307
Switch ................................... 309
Wattage................................. 475FG
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Alphabetical index
Tools......................................... 432
Total load capacity .................. 180
Towing
Dinghy towing ............... 201, 202
Emergency towing ................ 414
Trailer towing ................ 185, 200
TRAC ........................................ 173
Traction control ....................... 173
Trip information....................... 156
Trip meter................................. 149
Trunk Opener ................................... 47
Trunk light Wattage ................................ 475
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 399
Switch ................................... 146
Wattage ................................ 475
Valet key..................................... 22
Vanity mirrors .......................... 321
Vehicle identification number................................... 464
Vehicle stability control .......... 173
VSC ........................................... 173 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................420
Downshifting..........................143
Seat belt reminder .................422
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ..........421
Brake assist system ..............421
Brake system ........................420
Charging system .... ...............420
Electric power steering system ................................421
Engine oil maintenance ......... 422
Engine oil pressure ...............420
Low fuel level ........................422
Low tire pressure warning light .....................................422
Malfunction indicator lamp ....421
Open door .............................422
Pretensioners ........................421
Seat belt reminder light .........422
Smart key system... ...............430
SRS airbags ..........................421
Tire pressure warning light ....422
Washer fluid ..........................422
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 4 9
Fuel filler door openerP. 7 7Tire inflation pressure
P. 474
Auxiliary catch leverP. 349Trunk openerP. 4 7Fuel filler door P. 7 7
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 13.2 gal. (50 L, 10.9 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 78, 468
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 474
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and
refill

reference)
1.8 L 4-cylinder
(2ZR-FE)
engine With filter
Without filter qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
4.4 (4.2, 3.7)
4.1 (3.9, 3.4)
2.4 L 4-cylinder
(2AZ-FE)
engine
With filter
Without filter qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
4.0 (3.8, 3.3)
3.8 (3.6, 3.2)
Engine oil type “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”
or equivalent
Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade
engine oil
Recommended viscosity: P. 468