
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
4
5
6
7
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
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 

732. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 498)*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
(P. 499)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 498)*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
(P. 499)
*1, 2Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 498)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 499)
*1, 2
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 498)*2, 4
(Yellow)
Cruise control indicator
light (P. 500)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 499)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 499)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 499)*2, 3
(Yellow)
Smart key system indi-
cator light ( P. 499)
*1, 2High engine coolant
temperature warning
light (P. 498)*2Open door warning light 
(P. 500)
*1SRS warning light 
(P. 499)Low fuel level warning
light ( P. 500) 

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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
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: 

4227-1. Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
NOTICE
nTo prevent paint deterioration and  corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
l Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
l If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
l To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
n Cleaning the exterior lights
lWash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush. 
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
l Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
n To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away from  the windshield, pull the driver side
wiper arm upward first, and then the passenger side. When returning the
wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
n When using a high pressure car wash
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they
come into contact with high-pressure water.
•Traction related parts
•Steering parts
•Suspension parts
• Brake parts 

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 

4667-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
CAUTION
nWhen replacing wheels
lDo not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
lNever use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing death or seri-
ous injury.
nWhen installing the wheel nuts
lNever use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel  nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or grease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any oil or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
nUse of defective wheels prohibited
Do not use cracked or deformed wheels.
Doing so could cause the tire to leak air during driving, possibly causing
an accident.
NOTICE
nReplacing tire pressure warning va lves and transmitters (vehicles
with a tire pressure warning system)
lBecause tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-
ing valves and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your
Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop. In addition, make sure to
purchase your tire pressure warning valves and transmitters at your
Toyota dealer.
lEnsure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle.
Tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not work properly
with non-genuine wheels. 
lBe sure to install the wheel nuts with
the tapered ends facing inward.
Installing the nuts with the tapered
ends facing outward can cause the
wheel to break and eventually cause
the wheel to come off while driving,
which could lead to an accident
resulting in death or serious injury.
Tapered 
portion 

4988-2. Steps to take in an emergency
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
If a warning light turns on or a warning 
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light*3
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light*3
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
and
High engine coolant temperature warning light*3
Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. ( P. 543)
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. 

5118-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM12J84U)
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging
system.
Immediately stop the  vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system
(if equipped). A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control sys-
tem (if equipped). • Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deacti-
vate the system, and then press the button
again to reactivate the system.
• A buzzer also sounds.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates abnormal engine oil pressure.
The warning message is shown if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
 Immediately stop the  vehicle in a safe place
and contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing
to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or
turned to the “ACC” position mode and the
driver’s door is opened while the lights are turned
on. A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Indicates that the engine switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver’s
door is opened while the lights are turned on. A buzzer also sounds.
 Turn the lights off.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)