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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
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4-4. Refueling
lClose all the doors and windows, and turn the engine switch off.
l Confirm the type of fuel. ( P. 560)
nFuel types
P. 560
n Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle
CAUTION
nWhen refueling the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do
so may result in death or serious injury.
lAfter exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.
l Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it.
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.
l Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.
l Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.
l Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
l Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.
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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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4978-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode or turn it off.
Restart the engine.
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.
NOTICE
nBefore starting the engine
Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.
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5619-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)n
Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as
reformulated gasolines, are available in some cities. These fuels are typically
acceptable for use, providing they meet other fuel requirements.
Toyota recommends these fuels, since the formulations allow for reduced
vehicle emissions.
n Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
lIf you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
l Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
l
Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline contain-
ing more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)
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610Alphabetical index
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Flat tireVehicles with a spare tire ...... 520
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 556
Brake .................................... 557
Continuously variable transmission ....................... 556
Washer ................................. 453
Fog lights ................................. 195 Replacing light bulbs............. 478
Switch ................................... 195
Wattage ................................ 559
Front interior light ................... 402
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 46
Front seats ............................... 124
Adjustment ............................ 124
Cleaning................................ 423
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 128
Seat heaters ......................... 417
Front turn signal lights ........... 186
Replacing light bulbs............. 481
Turn signal lever ................... 186
Wattage ................................ 559 Fuel ........................................... 198
Capacity................................ 552
Fuel gauge........................ 77, 82
Fuel pump shut off system ... 497
Information............................ 560
Refueling .............................. 198
Type.............................. 198, 552
Warning light......................... 500
Fuel filler door ......................... 198 Refueling .............................. 198
Fuel pump shut off system..... 497
Fuses ........................................ 472
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