2016 TOYOTA COROLLA air conditioning

4367-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
CAUTION
nWhen working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles without a smart key system: Be sure the engine switch is off. With
the engine switch in the “ON” position, the electric cooling fan may automat-
ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( P. 448)
Vehicles with a smart key system: Be sure the engine switch is off. With the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, the electric cooling fan may automat-
ically start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature
is high. ( P. 448)
n Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
nIf you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.

4677-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
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
1
2
3
4

4687-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)n
Replacement method
Remove the air conditioning filter
and replace it with a new one.
The “ UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter should be pointing up.
n Checking interval
Inspect and 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
“Schedule maintenance guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
n If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
nWhen using the ai r conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

5438-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
lVehicles with a drive monitor disp lay: The high engine coolant tem-
perature warning light ( P. 498) comes on or a loss of power is
experienced.
Vehicles with a multi-information display: The engine coolant tem-
perature gauge ( P. 82) enters the red zone or a loss of power is
experienced.
l Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficient ly, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant
leaks, immediately contact your
Toyota dealer.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
Correction procedures
1
2
3
1
2

5709-1. Specifications
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

5809-2. Customization
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)n
Turn signal lever (
P. 186)
*1: After flashing the turn signal lights when turning left or right while this func-
tion is off and the turn signal lever is moved to the first position in the direc-
tion of the flashing light, the turn signal lights can be selected to be flashing
or off.
*2: The turn signal lights will be off if the turn signal lever is moved to the firstposition in the direction of flashing light.
n
Automatic light control system* (  P. 188)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
The number of times the
turn signal lights flash
automatically when the
turn signal lever is moved
to the first position during
a lane change
*1
3
5
—O7
Off*2
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Light sensor sensitivityLevel 3Level 1 to 5OO
Sensitivity of the ambient
light sensor used for dim-
ming the indicator on the
air conditioning control
buttons. Standard -2 to 2
—O
Sensitivity of the ambient
light sensor used for
brightening the indicator
on the air conditioning
control buttons.Standard -2 to 2
—O
Time elapsed before
headlights automatically
turn off after doors are
closed
30 seconds
Off
OO60 seconds
90 seconds
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Vehicle specifications
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)n
Lights (
P. 188)
*: U.S.A. only
n
Automatic air conditioning system* (  P. 392)
*: If equipped
n
Illumination ( P. 401)
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Daytime running light sys-
tem
*OnOffOO
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Air conditioning auto
switch operationOnOffOO
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
Time elapsed before the
interior lights turn off15 seconds7.5 secondsOO30 seconds
Operation after the engine
switch is turned offOnOff—O
Operation when the doors
are unlockedOnOff—O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle with
the electronic key on your
person
*
OnOff—O
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 386, 392Air conditioning filter ............. 467
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 215Function ................................ 215
Warning light ......................... 499
Air conditioning filter .............. 467
Air conditioning system ............................ 386, 392Air conditioning filter ............. 467
Airbags ....................................... 34
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for your child .............................. 36
Airbag warning light .............. 499
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............................. 41
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 39
General airbag precautions .... 36
Locations of airbags................ 34
Modification and disposal of airbags ............... 40
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 41
Side airbag precautions .......... 36
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 41
Side and curtain shield airbags
precautions ........................... 36
SRS airbags............................ 34
Alarm .......................................... 68
Anchor brackets ........................ 57 Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 115
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 215Function ................................ 215
Warning light......................... 499
Assist grips .............................. 412
Audio input
*................... 234, 293
Audio system
*......................... 228
Antenna ................................ 238
Audio input............................ 234
AUX port/USB port ..................................... 234
Bluetooth
® audio .................. 262
CD player.............................. 239
iPod ...................................... 248
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 239
Optimal use .......................... 235
Portable music player ........... 234
Radio .................................... 237
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 233
USB memory ........................ 255
Automatic light control system.................................... 190
Automatic transmission ......... 176 If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 534
AUX port
*......................... 234, 293
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