2012 TOYOTA COROLLA maintenance

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■Checking interval
Replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In
dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be
required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.
■ Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning
filter and replace it with a new
one.
The “UP” marks shown on
the filter should be pointing up.

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Key batter y
Replace the battery with a new one if it is discharged.
■You will need the following items:
●Flathead screwdriver (To prevent damage to the key, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.)
● Small Phillips-hea d screwdriver
● Lithium battery
Vehicles with smart key system: CR1632
Vehicles without smart ke y system: CR2025 (Type A)
CR2016 (Type B)
■ Replacing the battery (vehicles with smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
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Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
■Replacing the battery (vehicles without smart key system)
Remove the cover.
Remove the module.
STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Ty p e A
Open the case cover using a
flathead screwdriver pro-
tected with tape etc. and
remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery (CR2025)
with the “+” terminal facing up.
Ty p e BOpen the case cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.
and remove the depleted bat-
tery.
Insert a new battery (CR2016)
with the “+” terminal facing up.
STEP 3
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■If the key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function prop-
erly.
● The operational range is reduced.
■ Use the following types of lithium battery
Vehicles with smart key system: CR1632
Vehicles without smart key system: CR2025 (Type A), CR2016 (Type B)
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, jewelers, or camera
stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by your
Toyota dealer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
OFF.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tab in and lift the lid
off.
Under the driver’s side instrument panel Remove the lid.STEP 1
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Driver’s side instrument panelRemove the instrument panel.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 393) for details about which fuse to check.
Take out the pullout tool.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout tool.
For type A and B fuses: Remove the fuse.
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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Check if the fuse has blown.
Ty p e A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace it with one of an
appropriate amperage rating.
The amperage rating can be
found on the fuse box lid.
Ty p e BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace it with one of an
appropriate amperage rating.
The amperage rating can be
found on the fuse box lid.
STEP 6