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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 420
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 423
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 426
General maintenance ........ 429
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 433
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 434
Hood.................................. 437
Positioning a floor jack ...... 439
Engine compartment ......... 441
Tires .................................. 454
Tire inflation pressure........ 462
Wheels .............................. 465
Air conditioning filter .......... 467
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 469
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 472
Light bulbs ......................... 475 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
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises
15Pictorial index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 196
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Refueling method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 552
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 454
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 558
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system
*1 . . . . . . . P. 454
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 520
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 437
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 552
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 543
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
Front turn signal/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
Front fog lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 195
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
Turn signal lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 186
Stop/tail lights/rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 176, 178, 180, 184
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 188
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 475, Watts: P. 559)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with a drive monitor display
*3: Vehicles with a multi-information display
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1564-1. Before driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
NOTICE
nIf you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
lIt may be difficult to control your vehicle.
l The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
l The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 520)
n When encounterin g flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
l Engine stalling
l Short in electrical components
l Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
l Brake function
l Changes in quantity and quality of engine oil, transaxle fluid, etc.
l Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
2134-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
CAUTION
nWhen using the rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system is a supplemental device intended to assist
the driver when backing up. When backing up, be sure to visually check all
around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceeding. If
you do not, you may hit another vehicle, and could possibly cause an acci-
dent.
Pay attention to the following precautions when using the rear view moni\
tor
system.
l Never depend on the rear view monitor system entirely when backing up.
The image and the position of the guide lines displayed on the screen may
differ from the actual state.
Use caution, just as you would when backing up any vehicle.
l Be sure to back up slowly, depressing the brake pedal to control vehicle
speed.
l The instructions given are only guidelines.
When and how much to turn the steering wheel will vary according to traf-
fic conditions, road surface conditions, vehicle condition, etc. when park-
ing. It is necessary to be fully aware of this before using the rear view
monitor system.
l When parking, be sure to check that the parking space will accommodate
your vehicle before maneuvering into it.
l Do not use the rear view monitor system in the following cases:
• On icy or slick road surfaces, or in snow
• When using tire chains or the compact spare tire
• When the trunk lid is not closed completely
• On roads that are not flat or straight, such as curves or slopes.
l In low temperatures, the screen may darken or the image may become
faint. The image could distort when the vehicle is moving, or you may
become unable to see the image on the screen. Be sure to visually check
all around the vehicle both directly and using the mirrors before proceed-
ing.
l If the tire sizes are changed, the position of the fixed guide lines displayed
on the screen may change.
l The camera uses a special lens. The distances between objects and
pedestrians that appear in the image displayed on the screen will differ
from the actual distances. ( P. 208)
2204-5. Using the driving support systems
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
CAUTION
nReplacing tires
Make sure that all tires are of the specified size, brand, tread pattern and
total load capacity. In addition, make sure that the tires are inflated to the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS, TRAC and VSC systems will not function correctly if different tires
are installed on the vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or
wheels.
n Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspension will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.
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7Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 420
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 423
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 426
General maintenance........ 429
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 433
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 434
Hood ................................. 437
Positioning a floor jack ...... 439
Engine compartment ......... 441
Tires .................................. 454
Tire inflation pressure ....... 462
Wheels .............................. 465
Air conditioning filter.......... 467
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 469
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 472
Light bulbs......................... 475
4327-2. Maintenance
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
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.
4357-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Light bulbs(P. 475)
• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiator/condenser (P. 448)
Tire inflation pressure ( P. 462)• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid (P. 453)
• Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding
water or washer fluid)
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
nWhen working on the engine compartment
lKeep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
l Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
l Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
l Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
l Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
ItemsParts and tools