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4166-4. Other interior features
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nConditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
lThe vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
l The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
l The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to inter-
ference by artificial magnetic fiel ds (underground car park/parking lot, under
a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersec-
tion, near a large vehicle, etc.).
l The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
l The battery has been disconnected.
l A door is open.
CAUTION
n While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
n When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the neigh-
borhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling cali-
bration.
NOTICE
nTo avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
n To ensure normal operation of the compass
lDo not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth's magnetic field is subject to inte rference by artificial magnetic fields.
l During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.
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7-1. Maintenance and care
lWorking from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
l Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
l For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
l Wipe away any water.
l Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
nAutomatic car washes
lFold the mirrors before washing the vehi cle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
l Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle's paint.
l Vehicles with rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear spoiler
may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle from
being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
n High pressure car washes
lDo not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
l Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
Cleaning and prot ecting the vehicle
exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)n
When using a car wash (veh icles with a smart key system)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the ef\
fective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
l Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
l Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-
tem. ( P. 118)
n Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
lRemove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
l Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
l Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
n Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
nWhen washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
n Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
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4327-2. Maintenance
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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
nIf the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.
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4507-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Check the battery as follows.
nBattery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
n Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
lIf recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
l Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
n After recharging/reconnecting the ba ttery (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
l Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible imme-
diately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
l Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine
may not start with the engine switch turned off. However, the engine will
operate normally from the second attempt.
l The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the battery is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the status it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnect the battery. Take extra care when connecting the battery
if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
Battery
1
2
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5008-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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(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 (war ning 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. 510
Tire pressure warning light*6
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes ( P. 505)
• Flat tire ( P. 520)
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
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5018-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
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*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: P. 510
*2: Open door warning buzzer:P. 510
*3: Vehicles with a drive monitor display
*4: Vehicles with a multi-information display
(U.S.A.)
Maintenance required reminder light*3
Indicates that maintenance is required according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule.
*7
Illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about
15 seconds approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the
reminder light has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
Comes on and remains on if the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km) after the reminder light has been
reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the reminder
light has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the reminder light after the maintenance
is performed.
(P. 427)
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
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5038-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with a smart key
system and with a drive monitor display)
InteriorbuzzerExterior buzzerWarning lightWarning light/Details/Action
Continuous Continuous
(Flashes in yel- low)
Smart key system indi cator light (except
vehicles with a manual transmission)
The electronic key was carried outside the
vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and
closed while any shift position other than P
was selected without turning off the engine
switch.
Change the shift position to P.
Bring the electronic key back into the vehi-
cle.
Once3 times
(Flashes in yel-
low)
Smart key system indi cator light (except
vehicles with a manual transmission) The electronic key was carried outside the
vehicle and the driver’s door was opened and
closed while the shift position P was selected
without turning off the engine switch.
Turn the engine switch off or bring the
electronic key back into the vehicle.
Smart key system indicator light
Indicates that a door other than the driver’s
door has been opened and closed with the
engine switch in any mode other than off and
the electronic key outside of the detection
area.
Confirm the location of the electronic key.