1614-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
WARNING
■To avoid malfunction of the front sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the front sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
●Keep the windshield clean at all times. If the windshield is dirty or covered
with an oily film, water droplets, snow, etc., clear the windshield. If the
inner side of the windshield in front of the front sensor is dirty, contact your
Toyota dealer.
●If there is a large difference in temperature between the inside and outside
of the vehicle, such as in winter, the windshield is likely to fog up easily. If
the part of the windshield in front of the front sensor is fogged up or cov-
ered with condensation or ice, the PCS warning light may flash or illumi-
nate and the system may be temporarily disabled. In this case, use the
windshield defogger to remove the fog, etc. (→P. 199)
●If the area of the windshield in front of the front sensor is covered with
water droplets, use the windshield wipers to remove them.
If the water droplets are not sufficiently removed, the performance of the
front sensor may be reduced.
●Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., and so forth,
to the outer side of the windshield in
front of the front sensor (shaded area in
the illustration).
A: From the top of the windshield to
approximately 4.0 in. (10 cm) below the
bottom of the front sensor
B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. (10 cm) to the
right and left from the center of the front
sensor)
●Do not install or attach anything to the
inner side of the windshield under the
front sensor (shaded area in the illustra-
tion).
A: Approximately 4.0 in. (10 cm) (Start-
ing from the bottom of the front sensor)
B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. (10 cm) to the
right and left from the center of the front
sensor)
2346-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
WARNING
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.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
●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.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position,
the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air conditioning
is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. (→P. 244)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air.
2396-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oil
Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end,
pull the dipstick out and
check the oil level.
Low
Normal
Excessive
The shape of the dipstick
may differ depending on the
type of vehicle or engine.
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
Engine oil
1
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3
4
5
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3278-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy
the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE
5W-20 oil may be used. However,
it must be replaced with SAE 0W-
20 at the next oil change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold
startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the
oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher
value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or
under extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee
(ILSAC) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the oil you should use.
Outside temperature
376Alphabetical index
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
Emergency flashers ................ 282
Engine....................................... 326
Compartment ........................ 238
Engine switch........................ 128
Hood ..................................... 235
How to start the
engine................................. 128
Identification number ............ 325
If the engine will not start ...... 314
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ................... 128
Overheating .......................... 318
Engine coolant ......................... 242
Capacity ................................ 328
Checking ............................... 242
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 192
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 74
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 239
Capacity ................................ 326
Checking ............................... 239
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 192
Engine switch .......................... 128
EPS
(Electric Power Steering)...... 186
Warning light ......................... 293Flat tire
Vehicles with a spare tire...... 303
Floor mats .................................. 22
Fluid
Brake .................................... 331
Clutch ................................... 330
Continuously variable
transmission ....................... 329
Washer ................................. 249
Front interior light ................... 204
Wattage ................................ 332
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 45
Front personal lights............... 204
Wattage ................................ 332
Front seats ................................. 95
Adjustment.............................. 95
Cleaning ............................... 223
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Head restraints ....................... 98
Front sensor ............................ 159
Automatic High Beam ........... 159
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert)................................... 159
PCS (Pre-Collision
system)............................... 159
Precautions........................... 160
Front turn signal lights ........... 139
Replacing light bulbs ............ 276
Turn signal lever ................... 139
Wattage ................................ 332F
379Alphabetical index
COROLLA iM_U (OM12K64U)
Noise from under vehicle............ 6
Odometer.................................... 77
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 326
Manual transaxle oil .............. 330
Opener
Back door................................ 91
Fuel filler door ....................... 155
Hood ..................................... 235
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 104
Adjusting and folding ............ 104
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........................... 199
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 74
Overheating, Engine................ 318Parking brake........................... 140
Operation .............................. 140
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 140
Parking lights........................... 141
Light switch ........................... 141
Replacing light bulbs ............ 280
PCS (Pre-Collision system) .... 163
PCS (Pre-Collision system)
switch ................................. 166
Personal lights......................... 204
Wattage ................................ 332
Power outlet ............................. 216
Power steering......................... 186
Warning light......................... 293
Power windows ....................... 106
Jam protection function ........ 106
Operation .............................. 106
Window lock switch .............. 106
Pre-Collision system (PCS) .... 163
PCS (Pre-Collision system)
switch ................................. 166
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