4167-1. Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■ To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and then the passenger side. When returning the
wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
4267-2. Maintenance
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12F00U)
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors/trunk• Do the doors/trunk operatesmoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock systemwork properly?
Fluid leaks
• There should not be any signs offluid leakage after the vehicle has
been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure cor-rect?
• The tires should not be dam- aged or excessively worn.
• Have the tires been rotated
according to the maintenance
schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be
loose.
Windshield wipers
• The wiper blades should not show
any signs of cracking, splitting,
wear, contamination or deforma-
tion.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield without streaking or
skipping.
CAUTION
■If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
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LATCH anchors ......................... 58
LeverAuxiliary catch lever .............. 431
Hood lock release lever ....................... 431
Shift lever ...... 172, 174, 176, 180
Turn signal lever ................... 182
Wiper lever............................ 192
License plate lights ................. 184 Light switch ........................... 184
Replacing light bulbs............. 478
Wattage ................................ 553
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 469
Wattage ................................ 553
Lights Fog light switch ..................... 191
Front Interior light.................. 396
Headlight switch.................... 184
Illuminated entry system ....... 397
Interior lights list .................... 395
Personal lights ...................... 396
Rear interior light .................. 397
Replacing light bulbs............. 469
Trunk light ............................. 108
Turn signal lever ................... 182
Wattage ................................ 553
Lock steering column ..... 162, 169 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 428
General maintenance ........... 423
Maintenance data ................. 544
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 420
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 421
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 492
Manual air conditioning system.................................... 380
Manual transmission............... 180
Master warning light ............... 493
Meter ..................................... 77, 82 Drive monitor display .............. 77
Indicators ................................ 75
Meters............................... 77, 82
Multi-information display ......... 82
Warning lights ......................... 73
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 129
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 381, 389
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 131
Vanity mirrors ....................... 403
Moon roof ................................. 137 Jam protection function ........ 138
Operation .............................. 137
MP3 disc ........................... 232, 302
Multi-information display.......... 82 Customizing vehicle features ................................ 86
Drive monitor .......................... 84
Switching the display .............. 82
Trip information....................... 84
Warning message................. 503
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Shift lever ......... 172, 174, 176, 180Automatic transmission......... 172
Continuously variable
transmission ............... 174, 176
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ................ 527
Manual transmission ............. 180
Shift lock system ..................... 527
Side airbags ............................... 34
Side marker lights ................... 184 Light switch ........................... 184
Replacing light bulbs..... 474, 476
Wattage ................................ 553
Side mirrors ............................. 131
Adjusting and folding ............ 131
Side turn signal lights ............. 182 Replacing light bulbs............. 479
Turn signal lever ................... 182
Wattage ................................ 553
Smart key system .................... 111
Antenna location ................... 111
Entry functions ................ 97, 106
Starting the engine................ 164
Snow tires ................................ 218
Spare tire .................................. 513 Inflation pressure .................. 552
Storage location .................... 514
Spark plug ................................ 548
Specifications .......................... 544
Speech command system*
Speedometer ........................ 77, 82
Steering lock Column lock release ..... 162, 169
Steering lock system warning
message ............................. 509
Steering wheel ......................... 127
Adjustment ............................ 127
Audio switches ...................... 226
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 476 Storage feature ........................ 398
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 540
Sun visors ................................ 403
Sun shade
Roof ...................................... 138
Switches
Audio remote control switches ............................. 226
Compass switch ................... 407
Cruise control switch ............ 197
“DISP” switch .................... 79, 84
Door lock switches................ 100
“ECO MODE” switch............. 175
Emergency flashers switch ................................. 482
Engine switch ............... 161, 164
Fog light switch ..................... 191
Ignition switch ............... 161, 164
Light switches ....................... 184
Moon roof switches............... 137
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 131
Paddle shift switches .... 177, 178
Power door lock switch ......... 100
Power window switches........ 133
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers switch ........ 381, 389
Seat heater switches ............ 411
Sport mode switch ................ 177
Talk switch ............................ 376
Telephone switches ..................... 260, 354
Tire pressure warning reset
switch ................................. 450
VSC OFF switch ................... 212
Window lock switch .............. 133
Windshield wiper and washer switch..................... 192
*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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Vanity mirrors .......................... 403
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 544
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 211
Voice command system.......... 376
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 211
Warning buzzers Brake system ....... ................. 491
Downshifting ......................... 179
Electric power steering ......... 492
Key reminder ........ 162, 496, 506
Open door ............................. 493
Open moon roof .................... 505
Open trunk ............................ 503
Seat belt reminder ................ 493
Warning lights............................ 73 ABS....................................... 492
Brake system ....... ................. 491
Charging system ................... 491
Cruise control........................ 493
High engine coolant temperature ........................ 491
Low engine oil pressure ........ 491
Low fuel level ........................ 493
Low windshield washer fluid ..................................... 493
Maintenance required reminder ............................. 494
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 492
Master warning light.............. 493 Open door............................. 493
Seat belt reminder light......... 493
Slip indicator ......................... 492
Smart key system ................. 492
SRS ...................................... 492
Tire pressure ........................ 493
Warning messages.................. 503
Washer ..................................... 192 Checking............................... 447
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 216
Switch ................................... 192
Washing and waxing ............... 414
Weight ...................................... 544
Wheels ...................................... 459 Replacing.............................. 459
Size....................................... 552
Window glasses ...................... 133
Window lock switch ................ 133
Windows................................... 133 Power windows..................... 133
Rear window defogger ..................... 381, 389
Windshield wipers ................... 192 Intermittent wiper .................. 192
Winter driving tips ................... 216
Wireless remote control ........... 93 Battery-Saving Function ....... 114
Locking/Unlocking .......... 97, 107
Replacing the battery............ 463
WMA disc ......................... 232, 302
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