2012 TOYOTA COROLLA hood release

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Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 149
P. 156
Pictorial index
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 160
P. 146
P. 164
Instrument panel
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 166
Fuel filler door opener
P. 77
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 412
Shift lock override
button
 P. 446
Cigarette lighter 
Power outlet

Ashtray

Auxiliary box

P. 324
P. 325
P. 323
P. 317
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
 P. 369
Horn P. 148
Clock P. 322
Audio system
P. 220
Hood lock release
lever
P. 349
Trunk opener P. 47
Tilt and telescopic
steering control lever
P. 66

349
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hold the hood open by insert-
ing the supporting rod into the
slot.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
(P. 471)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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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