2016 TOYOTA COROLLA engine

4677-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Slide off
the damper.
Push in the glove box on the
vehicle’s outer side to discon-
nect the claws. Then pull out
the glove box and disconnect
the lower claws.
Remove the filter cover.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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4727-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
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.
Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuses can be removed
using the pullout tool.
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 nec-
essary.
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8When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 488
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 489 8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 491
If you think something is wrong .............................. 496
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 497
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 498
If a warning message or indicator is
displayed ......................... 510
If you have a flat tire.......... 520
If the engine will not start ................................. 532
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 534
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 535
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 538
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 543
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 547

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8-1. Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
nEmergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in th e road due to a breakdown, etc.

4898-1. Essential information
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without a smart key
system: Stop the engine by
turning the engine switch to the
“ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: To stop the engine, press
and hold the engine switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more,
or press it briefly 3 times or
more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, st op the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
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Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or more
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4908-1. Essential information
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
CAUTION
nIf the engine has to be turned off while driving
lPower assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
l Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
lThe engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
l The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck

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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelet. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn th e engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system : Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
Vehicles without a manual transm ission: When the shift lever can-
not be shifted: P. 534
nWhile towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
n Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is stored in the trunk. ( P. 520)
Emergency towing
Emergency towing procedure
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