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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
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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.

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Maintenance and care
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General maintenance
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be
performed at the intervals specified in the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem
you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota
dealer or qualified service shop for advice.
Engine compartment
ItemsCheck points
BatteryCheck the battery fluid level and
connections. (→P. 441)
Brake fluidIs the brake fluid at the correct
level? (→P. 439)
Engine coolantIs the engine coolant at the correct
level? (→P. 437)
Engine oilIs the engine oil at the correct level?
(→P. 434)
Exhaust systemThere should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser
The radiator and condenser should
be free from foreign objects.
(→P. 439)
Washer fluidIs there sufficient washer fluid?
(→P. 443)

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7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
Battery condition (→P. 441)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level (→P. 439)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
brake fluid)
Engine coolant level (→P. 437)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol-based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 50% coolant and
50% deionized water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
is pre-mixed with 55% coolant and
45% deionized water.
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine coolant)
Engine oil level (→P. 434)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding
engine oil)
Fuses (→P. 462)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original

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Engine compartment
Washer fluid tank (→P. 443)
Engine oil filler cap
(→P. 435)
Engine oil level dipstick
(→P. 434)
Brake fluid reservoir
(→P. 439)Battery (→P. 441)
Fuse box (→P. 462)
Electric cooling fan
Engine coolant reservoir
(→P. 437)
Condenser (→P. 439)
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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.
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection→P. 545
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
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4367-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
●If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
●When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
●When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
WARNING
■Used engine oil
●Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
●Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
●Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■When replacing the engine oil
●Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
●Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
●Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
●Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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COROLLA_TMMMS_TMMC_U (OM02494U)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 ............... 577