TABLE OF CONTENTS6
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 414
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 417
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 420
General maintenance ........ 423
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 427
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 428
Hood.................................. 431
Positioning a floor jack ...... 433
Engine compartment ......... 435
Tires .................................. 448
Tire inflation pressure........ 457
Wheels .............................. 460
Air conditioning filter .......... 462
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 464
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 467
Light bulbs ......................... 4708-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 482
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency....................... 483
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 485
If you think something is
wrong............................... 490
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................. 491
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 492
If a warning message or
indicator is displayed ....... 504
If you have a flat tire .......... 514
If the engine will not
start ................................. 526
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............. 528
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 529
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 532
If your vehicle
overheats......................... 537
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 540
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises
17Pictorial index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)Drive monitor display
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 77
Multi-information display
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
When the warning messages are displayed
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 504
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Warning buzzer/message
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 504
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 182
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Headlights/front parking lights/tail lights/
daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 184
Front fog lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 191
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 447
Warning lights
*1, 2/warning messages*1, 3 . . . . . . . . . . . P. 494, 506
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 482
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 431
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 127
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380, 386
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 380, 386
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 381, 389
Audio system
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Multimedia system
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 283
Navigation system
*1, 4
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with a drive monitor display
*3: Vehicles with a multi-information display
*4: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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1794-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)■When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control will not be
canceled.
●While driving in D or 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic mode, downshifting
to 6, 5 or 4. (P. 178)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in D position.
(P. 177)
■Downshifting restrictions warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
■Sport mode automatic deactivation
Sport mode is automatically deactivated if the engine switch is turned off after
driving in sport mode.
■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 528
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in
the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.
1834-2. Driving procedures
4
Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
To set the parking brake, fully
pull the parking brake lever
while depressing the brake
pedal.
To release the parking brake,
slightly raise the lever and
lower it completely while press-
ing the button.
*1:For U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
■Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3 mph
(5 km/h) or more with the parking brake engaged. (P. 492, 504)
■Usage in winter time
P. 216
Parking brake
Operating instructions
*1*2
1
2
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.
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8When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 482
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 4838-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 485
If you think something
is wrong .......................... 490
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................ 491
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 492
If a warning message or
indicator is displayed ...... 504
If you have a flat tire.......... 514
If the engine will not
start ................................. 526
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P............. 528
If the electronic key does
not operate properly........ 529
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 532
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 537
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 540
4928-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light*3
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light*3
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
and
High engine coolant temperature warning light*3
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. (P. 537)
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
4938-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic automatic transmission control system; or
• The electronic continuously variable transmission con-
trol system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes in yellow for
15 seconds.)
Smart key system indicator light*3, 6
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Comes on)
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system; or
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC
system is
operating.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
4948-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
(Comes on in yellow)
Cruise control indicator light*3, 6
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2, 3
Indicates that a door or the trunk is not fully closed
Check that all the doors and the trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.0 gal. (7.5
L, 1.7 Imp. gal.) or less
Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*5
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Low windshield washer fluid warning light*3, 6
Low level of washer fluid.
Fill the tank.
Master warning light*4
A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
P. 504
Tire pressure warning light*6
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes (P. 499)
• Flat tire (P. 514)
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In case
the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted, have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
Have the system checked by your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions