2017 TOYOTA COROLLA maintenance

COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
8When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 412
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 415
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 418
General maintenance ........ 421
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 425
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 426
Hood.................................. 429
Positioning a floor jack ...... 431
Engine compartment ......... 433
Tires .................................. 444
Tire inflation pressure........ 452
Wheels .............................. 455
Air conditioning filter .......... 457
Wireless remote control/
electronic key
battery ............................. 459
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 462
Light bulbs ......................... 4658-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 474
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency....................... 475
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 477
If you think something is
wrong............................... 482
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................. 483
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 484
If a warning message or
indicator is displayed ....... 493
If you have a flat tire .......... 513
If the engine will not
start ................................. 525
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 527
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 530
If your vehicle
overheats......................... 535
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 539
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

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9-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 542
Fuel information ................ 552
Tire information ................. 555
9-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 568
9-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize................ 577Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ........................ 580
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 581
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 583
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 594
Alphabetical index ...................... 599
9Vehicle specifications10For owners
Index
For vehicles with Entune Premium Audio or Entune Audio Plus, refer
to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MAN-
UAL” for information regarding Entune Premium Audio or Entune
Audio Plus.

681-2. Theft deterrent system
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (vehicles without a
smart key system)
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: WRKRI-44BTY
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'lndustrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouil-
lage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

711-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●The doors are unlocked manually without the mechanical key and the alarm
is triggered.
●While the alarm is operating, the doors are unlocked manually without the
mechanical key.
●When recharging or replacing the battery ●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door, the trunk or hood, or unlocks the
vehicle using a door lock switch or inside
lock button.
●The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. (→P. 533)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

962. Instrument cluster
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
●Maintenance system (U.S.A.)
Select to reset the message after the required maintenance is
performed. (
→P. 419)
●Initialization
Registered or changed meter settings will be deleted or returned
to their default setting.
■Pop-up display
In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up
display, such as the operating dynamic radar cruise control switch, will be
temporarily displayed on the multi-information display.
The pop-up display function can be set on/off.
■Setting display automatic cancelation
In the following situations, a setting display in which the settings can be
changed through the meter control switches will automatically be turned off.
●When a warning message appears while the setting display is displayed
●When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed
■Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.

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7Maintenance and care
COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 412
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 415
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 418
General maintenance........ 421
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 425
7-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 426
Hood ................................. 429
Positioning a floor jack ...... 431
Engine compartment ......... 433
Tires .................................. 444
Tire inflation pressure ....... 452
Wheels .............................. 455
Air conditioning filter.......... 457
Wireless remote control/
electronic key
battery ............................. 459
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 462
Light bulbs......................... 465

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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)
7-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle's paint.
●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.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition: